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Man rescued from angling boat after collapse

Man rescued from angling boat after collapse

06 November 2015

A Dungeness lifeboat crew brought ashore a casualty after he collapsed on a boat at sea.

Boy, 9, died of 'immersion', inquest opening hears

Boy, 9, died of 'immersion', inquest opening hears

04 November 2015

A nine-year-old boy who fell into the sea died from immersion, an inquest opening has heard.

Energy firm buys 'desert'

Energy firm buys 'desert'

03 November 2015

French energy company EDF Energy has bought the UK's only desert... in Kent.

Good October saves harvest

Good October saves harvest

03 November 2015

Vineyard bosses say this year could become “another great vintage” after a harvest which was saved by a late flourish in October.

Our right to know what thousands of public bodies are doing is under threat

Our right to know what thousands of public bodies are doing is under threat

02 November 2015

A government review of Freedom of Information laws could make it much harder to hold councils, the NHS, the government and schools to account.

Bolt gets a spooky facelift

Bolt gets a spooky facelift

01 November 2015

A prominent Ashford sculpture has been given a scary new look by Halloween trick or treaters.

Club pays respects to young Connor

Club pays respects to young Connor

01 November 2015

Players, supporters and staff at Ashford United FC pay respect to youth player Connor McDonald who tragically died after falling into the sea.

Puppy’s incredible 200-mile journey

Puppy’s incredible 200-mile journey

01 November 2015

Lady the lurcher has been reunited with her owner... 200 miles and four months since they last saw each other.

Man takes youngsters on rocks just days after boy's death

Man takes youngsters on rocks just days after boy's death

30 October 2015

Less than a week after the tragic death of nine-year-old Connor McDonald, a man has been pictured on the same rocks with two young children.

Hundreds of footballers to pay tribute to boy, 9

Hundreds of footballers to pay tribute to boy, 9

30 October 2015

Teams across Kent will hold a tribute this weekend to a budding young player who tragically died after falling into the sea.

Yellow Submarine sails into noise row

Yellow Submarine sails into noise row

30 October 2015

Noisy customers belted out a Beatles' song during a restaurant lock-in, prompting a neighbour to complain at a licensing meeting.

Santa's looking for elf help

Santa's looking for elf help

29 October 2015

A garden centre's Father Christmas is hoping to recruit two yo ho ho aides in return for yo ho dough.

Young boy dies after being 'swept out to sea by wave'

Young boy dies after being 'swept out to sea by wave'

28 October 2015

A nine-year-old boy who died after falling into the sea has been described as an "all-round fantastic lad" as friends and loved ones pay tribute.

Missing teenager found safe

Missing teenager found safe

26 October 2015

A teenager who went missing from her home, sparking a police search, has been found safe and well.

Still time to support hospital campaign

Still time to support hospital campaign

23 October 2015

Support continues to swell for WI's 'Upgrade our Hospital' campaign but time is beginning to run out to sign up to our online petition.

Fears over 'big cat' stalking wildlife

Fears over 'big cat' stalking wildlife

21 October 2015

A grim discovery by a dog walker has sparked fears a predatory big cat is roaming the area. WARNING: Some may find images disturbing.

Van driver in hospital with serious crush injuries

Van driver in hospital with serious crush injuries

20 October 2015

A van driver was taken to hospital and a busy motorway partly shut for several hours after a "very serious" crash involving a van and lorry.

Fire crews called to van fire

Fire crews called to van fire

18 October 2015

Firefighters were called after a Transit van was on fire and used a fog spike and hose reel jet to douse the flames

Coffee chain eyes historic pub

Coffee chain eyes historic pub

16 October 2015

A building which has been a pub since the 1300s looks set to become a branch of Costa Coffee.

Missing woman found safe

Missing woman found safe

15 October 2015

A 50-year-old woman who had been missing from her home since yesterday has been found.

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