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Kitesurfers ‘devastated’ at beauty spot ban after ‘birds disturbed’

Kitesurfers ‘devastated’ at beauty spot ban after ‘birds disturbed’

30 September 2024

Devastated kitesurfers have been banned from a coastal Kent beauty spot they had used for more than 20 years after “disturbing birds”.

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Everything we know about the Russian ship stranded off Kent carrying explosives

Everything we know about the Russian ship stranded off Kent carrying explosives

29 September 2024

A ship carrying tonnes of explosives has docked 15 miles off the Kent coast, but is she dangerous and why is she there? Here’s everything we know...

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‘Miracle’ as horror crash biker survives cardiac arrests, broken bones and sepsis

‘Miracle’ as horror crash biker survives cardiac arrests, broken bones and sepsis

29 September 2024

A mum says her “heart was ripped out” after her biker son suffered injuries in a crash so severe he was not expected to survive.

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‘Bionic’ former MP shares video update a year on from sepsis battle

‘Bionic’ former MP shares video update a year on from sepsis battle

28 September 2024

Newly-appointed peer Craig Mackinlay has shared new footage of his remarkable recovery after losing his hands and feet to sepsis.

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Teen died after taking MDMA she ‘may have bought in Kent days earlier’

Teen died after taking MDMA she ‘may have bought in Kent days earlier’

28 September 2024

A 17-year-old girl who attended a festival at Dreamland died after taking drugs which she may have bought in Kent days earlier, an inquest has heard.

Thief who tried to gouge out a police officer’s eyes jailed

Thief who tried to gouge out a police officer’s eyes jailed

27 September 2024

A prolific shoplifter who tried to gouge out the eyes of a police officer when he was being arrested has been jailed.

Train crashes into broken-down car on level crossing

Train crashes into broken-down car on level crossing

27 September 2024

A train crashed into a broken-down car on a level crossing triggering delays and a large emergency response.

The mysterious case of unknown man found dead in guesthouse 28 years ago

The mysterious case of unknown man found dead in guesthouse 28 years ago

27 September 2024

A new image of a young man with a “toothy grin” found dead on this day has been released 28 years later by investigators trying to identify him.

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Rag’n’Bone Man stuns fans at Kent tattoo studio

Rag’n’Bone Man stuns fans at Kent tattoo studio

26 September 2024

Brit Award winner and singer delighted crowds by posing for pictures during a filming session for one of his new tracks.

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Coastguard monitoring ship laden with explosive material from Russia

Coastguard monitoring ship laden with explosive material from Russia

26 September 2024

The coastguard is monitoring a ship off the Kent coast carrying seven times more explosive material which caused a huge fatal blast in Beirut in 2020.

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Kick up the autumn leaves at these stunning country parks

Kick up the autumn leaves at these stunning country parks

26 September 2024

Admire autumnal colours and feel the leaves crunching beneath your feet with a trip to Kent’s country parks and gardens.

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Former Kent MP calls for better aftercare for sepsis survivors

Former Kent MP calls for better aftercare for sepsis survivors

25 September 2024

A former Kent MP has called for better aftercare for sepsis survivors following his devastating battle.

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Man in hospital after crash at busy roundabout

Man in hospital after crash at busy roundabout

25 September 2024

A man is in hospital after a two-car crash at a busy roundabout.

Two Kent restaurants named among Tripadvisor's best 'quick bites' in UK

Two Kent restaurants named among Tripadvisor's best 'quick bites' in UK

25 September 2024

Two burger joints have been named by Tripadvisor as some of the best spots to grab a quick meal.

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Owner who left cat ‘smelling of infection’ banned from keeping animals

Owner who left cat ‘smelling of infection’ banned from keeping animals

25 September 2024

A woman who failed to get vet treatment for her cat who was suffering from dental disease has been banned from keeping animals for five years.

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Huge fly-tipping mess forces closure of road

Huge fly-tipping mess forces closure of road

25 September 2024

A probe has been launched after a massive fly-tip of building waste forced a road to close.

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How ‘Canterbury Cannibal’ case shocked the world

How ‘Canterbury Cannibal’ case shocked the world

25 September 2024

It is 10 years since ‘the Canterbury Cannibal’ was sentenced - a case which exposed dark and twisted fantasies which stretched across the Atlantic.

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Appeal for witnesses after biker flown to hospital following Audi crash

Appeal for witnesses after biker flown to hospital following Audi crash

24 September 2024

Officers are urging witnesses to come forward after a colliosn in which a motorcyclist was seriously injured and flown to a London hospital.

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Green energy battery storage site can remain despite fears of ‘threat to life’

Green energy battery storage site can remain despite fears of ‘threat to life’

24 September 2024

An energy storage facility has been given the green light despite fears it could “threaten the lives and health of residents”.

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Kent man arrested in murder investigation

Kent man arrested in murder investigation

23 September 2024

A man from Kent has been arrested as part of a murder investigation into the death of a teenager.

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