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90-minute delays at Dover as Bank Holiday travel warning issued
22 August 2024Drivers are facing 90-minute delays at the Port of Dover - as travel experts issue a warning over congestion ahead of the Bank Holiday weekend.
Crash at ‘danger junction’ as traffic lights fail yet again
19 August 2024A crash involving two cars sparked yet more disruption at a controversial junction as new traffic lights failed again.
Kent Police ‘to be sued’ by victims over investigation into abuse at children's home
16 August 2024Victims who suffered horrific physical and sexual abuse at a children’s home are to sue Kent Police, it has been reported.
Pilot in hospital after plane crash near airport
14 August 2024A pilot has been taken to hospital after a light aircraft crashed near an airport.
Biker dies in crash with lorry on route to busy beach
13 August 2024A motorcyclist has died following a crash with a lorry on a road leading to a popular beach.
‘I thought someone had snatched him’: Mum’s terror as son, 5, goes missing at beach
13 August 2024A mum has told of the terrifying moment her five-year-old son went missing at the beach, sparking a frantic 90-minute search.
Owner's heartbreak as beloved horse dies in crash
13 August 2024A devastated woman whose beloved horse tragically died after being hit by a car is urging drivers to be more cautious on the road.
Serious crash involving lorry and biker on busy route to popular beach
12 August 2024A busy route to a popular beach is closed after a serious crash.
Beach road shut as landslide investigations begin
12 August 2024A beach access road has closed for three days as investigations into a series of landslides begin.
Future of award-winning visitor centre still unknown
11 August 2024The fate of a country park’s visitor centre, which closed due to rising costs, is still to be decided, council bosses confirmed.
Woman, 89, tied up and beaten as ‘grotesque’ burglars ripped wedding ring from finger
10 August 2024Masked burglars bound the hands and feet of an 89-year-old woman before beating her and threatening to make her drink laundry detergent.
Land earmarked for 80 homes up for sale for £4m
07 August 2024The fate of 80 new homes has been left uncertain after land earmarked for the development hit the market for £4 million.
‘It had something for everyone - we just can’t believe it’s gone’
07 August 2024We trace the history of one of Kent's best-loved leisure centres as its sudden closure leaves 144 staff without a job.
‘Visitors take any parking space that’s available - yellow lines would save lives’
06 August 2024Worried residents living in a tourist hotspot want yellow lines to be painted near a busy A-road junction, claiming it would “save lives”.
Huge plumes of smoke seen as firefighters tackle wildfire
05 August 2024A wildfire spread in a corn field as crews battled to put out the blaze.
‘Inappropriate’ holiday let approved at Paul O’Grady’s former home
05 August 2024Paul O'Grady's widower has gained permission to turn a security office at the late TV star's home into a holiday let amid opposition.
Kent beach hailed as one of the greatest in the world
04 August 2024A secluded Kent beach has been named one of the best in the world – rivalling the likes of Costa Rica and the Galapagos Islands.
Teen who tried to rape woman in woods had child abuse images
04 August 2024A teenager locked up for an "extremely violent" stranger sex attack faces more time behind bars for downloading and sharing child abuse images.
5 ‘hidden gem’ beaches to visit during the heatwave
02 August 2024Make the most of the hot weather with a trip to the seaside. Here’s our pick of Kent’s lesser-known beach destinations.
‘Beach barbecues must be banned - people should bring picnics instead’
02 August 2024Barbecues should be banned at all beaches in a Kent district before someone is badly injured, a councillor believes.
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