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Find hidden treasures at Kent’s antique fairs

Find hidden treasures at Kent’s antique fairs

27 October 2024

Bag yourself a second-hand bargain, pick up some retro fashion or refresh your home with antique furniture at these winter antique fairs.

Man flees on foot as police stop 24 motorists in ‘dangerous driving’ crackdown

Man flees on foot as police stop 24 motorists in ‘dangerous driving’ crackdown

25 October 2024

A man tried to flee on foot when police stopped his car during a "dangerous driving" crackdown.

Two hospitalised as multi-vehicle crash blocks A-road in both directions

Two hospitalised as multi-vehicle crash blocks A-road in both directions

23 October 2024

Two people have been taken to hospital after a multi-vehicle crash which has left a major A-road blocked in both directions.

Christmas market to return to seaside attraction next month

Christmas market to return to seaside attraction next month

22 October 2024

A Christmas market promising a “magical experience” will return to a Kent seaside attraction next month.

Multiple flood warnings in place across Kent

Multiple flood warnings in place across Kent

19 October 2024

Several flood warnings are in place for today as the county prepares to battle with higher-than-usual tides.

‘I was wrongly jailed for nine months - £600k compensation is not enough’

‘I was wrongly jailed for nine months - £600k compensation is not enough’

18 October 2024

A father-of-three wrongly imprisoned for nine months says the government’s offer of £600,000 compensation is not a "fair amount".

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Ship carrying explosive cargo still anchored off Kent after almost three weeks

Ship carrying explosive cargo still anchored off Kent after almost three weeks

13 October 2024

A ship laden with potentially explosive cargo remains at anchor off the Kent coast - despite being due in Malta on Friday.

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Investigation after multiple 'packages of drugs' wash up along Kent coast

Investigation after multiple 'packages of drugs' wash up along Kent coast

10 October 2024

Several packages believed to be full of Class-A drugs have washed up on the Kent coast, prompting a National Crime Agency probe.

Farage eyes Kent elections as first councillor joins Reform - with 'more to follow'

Farage eyes Kent elections as first councillor joins Reform - with 'more to follow'

08 October 2024

Kent’s first Reform councillor claims some Tories could defect in the coming weeks - and thinks the party can “take control” of the county council.

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‘It’s devastating!’ Coastal towns could be left with nowhere to swim

‘It’s devastating!’ Coastal towns could be left with nowhere to swim

08 October 2024

Fears are rising that residents of a coastal hotspot could soon be left with nowhere to swim amid pool closures and declining seawater quality.

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Be Bright Be Seen: Free reflective keyrings to help keep children stay safe this winter

Be Bright Be Seen: Free reflective keyrings to help keep children stay safe this winter

04 October 2024

We have thousands of reflector keyrings to give away to help Kent pupils remain visible during the darker days to come.

Dock turned into ‘giant sandpit’ ahead of new EU rules

Dock turned into ‘giant sandpit’ ahead of new EU rules

03 October 2024

New pictures show the reclaiming of land at a dock to make space for forthcoming EU border checks.

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New EU border crossing rules may be delayed yet again

New EU border crossing rules may be delayed yet again

01 October 2024

France, Germany and the Netherlands are said to be pushing for a postponement of new EU border controls, giving Kent ports a reprieve.

Fire crews battle house blaze

Fire crews battle house blaze

28 September 2024

Firefighters using breathing apparatus tackled a fire at a house last night.

I’m sorry, this £14 ‘luxury haute dog’ just doesn’t cut the mustard

I’m sorry, this £14 ‘luxury haute dog’ just doesn’t cut the mustard

26 September 2024

Our reporter was disappointed to discover there was little luxurious about this fancy spin on an all-American classic - other than the price.

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‘No-swim warning would be cataclysmic for us’

‘No-swim warning would be cataclysmic for us’

25 September 2024

A coastal spot is waiting with dread to see if it’s hit with a no-swim warning, which would ‘decimate businesses’.

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Blaze rips through three workshop buildings

Blaze rips through three workshop buildings

21 September 2024

Fire crews remain at the scene after a blaze ripped through three workshop buildings in the early hours of this morning.

Fines for pair who dug out badger setts

Fines for pair who dug out badger setts

20 September 2024

Two men have been fined after illegally digging out a badger sett and leaving wildlife deterrent devices.

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Firms presented with King’s Award

Firms presented with King’s Award

18 September 2024

A string of firms in the county have been recognised with a King’s Award for Enterprise - and presented with their award.

Village homes finally approved after four-year saga

Village homes finally approved after four-year saga

17 September 2024

Plans for an 80-home estate have been approved after the previous developers behind the scheme went bust.

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