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'Act quickly or we will see another asylum seeker tragedy'
25 November 2021Refugee campaigners say the government must act swiftly to halt the number of would-be asylum seekers trying to reach the UK.
More asylum seekers attempt crossing just hours after deadliest day
25 November 2021It is understood at least two boats carrying people seeking asylum have attempted the crossing the day after dozens of people died in the Channel.
Tragedy in the Channel - the narrow sea that continues to claim lives
25 November 2021Since the start of last year, more than 30,000 people have risked death crossing to the UK aboard dinghies, kayaks and other small boats.
Calls for UK police to mount joint patrols with French to stop crossings
25 November 2021Joint police patrols on the French Channel coast have been proposed to help prevent asylum seekers attempting to cross the Channel.
More than 30 dead in Channel tragedy
24 November 2021A major rescue operation is underway in the Channel after more than 30 people drowned, with five women and a child among the dead.
Farage could be back over Channel crossings
23 November 2021Nigel Farage has not ruled out a return to the political frontline over the issue of spiralling channel crossings.
'Other councils must help with child asylum seekers'
22 November 2021A dispersal scheme that sees asylum seeker children transferred into the care of councils across the country is slowing, a councillor has warned.
Foster carer's heartwarming bid for game show glory
19 November 2021A TV quiz contestant from Kent has put his general knowledge to the test in an effort to pay for a hydrotherapy pool for disabled children.
'Major beachside visitor destination' would 'transform' coastline
18 November 2021A consultation is now open on the project to 'transform' a coastline by installing beach huts, visitor centre and cafe.
Four men caught hunting with dogs
17 November 2021Police have issued warnings to four men after responding to reports of hare coursing.
Thieves target homes and shipping containers
16 November 2021A handbag, laptop and tools are among the items reported stolen after two properties and two shipping containers were also broken into.
Three missing after Channel kayak bid
12 November 2021Three people are missing after attempting to cross the Channel in a kayak.
Council surgeries put on hold amid security concerns
11 November 2021A town council has cancelled face to face meetings with residents while security measures are reviewed following the murder of an MP.
Nearly 700 asylum seekers stopped getting to Kent
11 November 2021UK authorities have rescued or intercepted a total of 695 people on small boats in one day, with more stopped by the French.
Asylum seeker pilot lied about age
10 November 2021A man who piloted 11 asylum seekers across the Channel and "lost track of his age" has been locked up.
Bus driver shortage leaves passengers stranded
09 November 2021Bus timetables are being decimated as more and more services are cancelled due to an ongoing national shortage of qualified drivers.
Artisan Christmas market to launch in town centre
08 November 2021A festive programme of events which includes a new artisan market and musical performances has been revealed.
'Reopening rail lines could transform communities'
07 November 2021A campaign group has published a report identifying a number of Kent railways lines it says should be reconnected to the national network.
Fuller's children in 'total shock' at dad's sickening crimes
06 November 2021The ex-wife of necrophiliac David Fuller says her children have been struggling to come to terms with their father's 'horrific' crimes.
Film starring Oscar winner shot in Kent will hit screens next year
05 November 2021A film starring an Oscar-winning Hollywood star which was filmed in Kent will hit screens next year.
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