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A castle under siege - from the weather

A castle under siege - from the weather

07 August 2019

Organisers of an epic re-enactment at a Kent castle have cancelled the event this weekend, due to strong winds which have been forecast.

Military might takes to the skies

Military might takes to the skies

07 August 2019

The popular Combined Ops military show brings wartime aircraft to the skies and vintage vehicles on land for two days of action-packed nostalgia.

Police station won't close

Police station won't close

07 August 2019

Discussions for the purchase of a police station have been put to an end by the Police and Crime Commissioner.

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Veteran, 106, has medals stolen again

Veteran, 106, has medals stolen again

07 August 2019

Military medals belonging to a war veteran and his father have been stolen for a second time.

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Hundreds of plums make for weekend fun

Hundreds of plums make for weekend fun

07 August 2019

There will be more than 330 varieties of plum to try and buy at an annual celebration of the healthy fruit this weekend.

Teen arrested after horror high street gang attack

Teen arrested after horror high street gang attack

06 August 2019

A second person has been arrested after a man in his underwear was beaten by a gang in broad daylight.

Teenagers arrested in assault probe

Teenagers arrested in assault probe

06 August 2019

Police are questioning a 15 and 16-year-old following two assaults.

Cat returns home after going missing abroad

Cat returns home after going missing abroad

06 August 2019

Eurotunnel staff have helped reunite a cat with its owners after it jumped out of their van on holiday.

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Teenagers wreak havoc at Asda

Teenagers wreak havoc at Asda

06 August 2019

A group of vandals smashed windows at a supermarket and chased passers-by.

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Battles, bears and beaches: our guide to the latest summer family fun

Battles, bears and beaches: our guide to the latest summer family fun

06 August 2019

Whether you're charging about or chilling, there are events across Kent to keep everyone happy this summer holidays. Here's our up-to-date guide:

Time running out for teacher's Harvard dream

Time running out for teacher's Harvard dream

05 August 2019

A teacher has landed a place at the world famous Harvard University – but, to be able to go, she needs to raise £65,000.

Knife scanner used at nightclub

Knife scanner used at nightclub

02 August 2019

A knife arch was used by police to check if revellers were carrying weapons at a popular nightspot.

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Historic hotel on the market for £1.5m

Historic hotel on the market for £1.5m

02 August 2019

A hotel visited by author Charles Dickens and featured in one of his novels has been put up for sale.

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Council to sell Dreamland

Council to sell Dreamland

02 August 2019

Eight years after the council took over Dreamland, members have now agreed to put it back in the private sector.

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Funeral for tragic grandad after funds raised

Funeral for tragic grandad after funds raised

01 August 2019

The family of a well-known grandad who died two weeks ago has released details of his funeral.

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A weekend devoted to dogs

A weekend devoted to dogs

01 August 2019

Take your pet pooch along to a Kent castle this weekend for dog agility courses, canine displays and to win prizes, with Castle Canines.

Puppy farm complaints soar in county

Puppy farm complaints soar in county

01 August 2019

A leading animal charity is urging people thinking of buying a puppy to consider a rescue dog instead.

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Four arrested after police car rammed

Four arrested after police car rammed

01 August 2019

Four people are in custody after a stolen car rammed a police vehicle following a chase.

Gallery to no longer display art

Gallery to no longer display art

31 July 2019

A long-running gallery has displayed its last piece of artwork as it prepares to be transformed into a performance space.

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Dad and son jailed for modern day slavery offences

Dad and son jailed for modern day slavery offences

31 July 2019

The leaders of a modern day slavery ring paid workers £5 a week while they blew money on fast cars and foreign holidays.

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