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Four deaths in two weeks as asylum seekers attempt to reach UK
05 November 2021An asylum seeker has died after attempting to cross the Channel - becoming the fourth person to lose their life trying to reach the UK in two weeks.
Future of tip booking service 'more divisive than Brexit'
04 November 2021County councillors are split over whether a controversial online booking service at waste recycling centres in Kent should be dumped.
'Social media will fuel the genocide of my generation'
02 November 2021The 14-year-old daughter of a Kent MP has spoken out about the danger of self-harm content online.
Sixfold increase in crossings despite government vow
02 November 2021The number of asylum seekers crossing the Channel has risen sixfold compared to October last year, latest figures have revealed.
Man knocked out guard while girlfriend racially abused him
31 October 2021A woman unleashed a tirade of racist abuse at security guards before her boyfriend repeatedly punched one unconscious.
Friends tour all 43 Martello Towers
29 October 2021Two friends spent eight days visiting every Martello Tower in the county and beyond, some which have found a new lease of life.
Priest, 72, on hunger strike
26 October 2021An elderly Catholic priest is one of thee people fasting in a protest at the treatment of asylum seekers.
Drone's engines shut down in error as it came to land
21 October 2021An investigation was launched after a drone's engines shut down as it was coming into land at a Kent airport, requiring it to be landed manually.
'There are so few ways for these vulnerable adults to socialise'
21 October 2021A support worker has organised a monthly disco for adults with learning disabilities and is hoping as many people attend as possible.
'This significant lapse should never have happened'
20 October 2021The owner of Kent's nuclear power station has been served with enforcement action following a 'significant lapse' in safety.
£2m asking price for penthouse apartment
19 October 2021A three-bedroom luxury apartment with sea views, underfloor heating and a sun terrace is now on the market for nearly £2 million.
'Online trolls can be unmasked'
19 October 2021An MP, speaking in the aftermath of the David Amess killing, says those who send abusive messages anonymously can be tracked down.
Severe disruption and cancellations to Kent train timetable
19 October 2021One of the busiest train lines in the county is facing severe disruption throughout the day, with a number of cancelled services.
Public inquiry over divisive seafront development starts
19 October 2021A four-day hearing looking into the stopping up of a coastal road to make way for a new housing scheme will start today.
Dozens of asylum seekers arrive on Kent coast
16 October 2021Scores of asylum seekers have been stopped off the Kent coast while ferry crews came across a boat in difficulties off Calais
Legal action over missed garden collections
16 October 2021A council owes nearly £150,000 to subscribers over missed bin collections, as it emerges one resident is taking legal action against the authority.
How to vote in the Cute Kids Competition
15 October 2021It is almost time to vote in our annual Cute Kids Competition, with entries included in next week's paper.
Paedophile released twice by police struck again
15 October 2021Paedophile hunters snared a pervert twice, only for police to free him to strike a third time.
Redundant underground tunnels to be filled in
15 October 2021Plans have emerged to fill in underground tunnels and steam pits at a former power plant, which is now being decommissioned.
Midwives working 20-hour shifts at scandal-hit hospitals
15 October 2021Concerns have been raised by inspectors after fatigued maternity staff were found to be working 20-hour shifts at Kent's scandal-hit hospitals.
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