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21 February 2014

A national campaign showing how people use local media throughout their lives – designed in Kent – is being broadcast on TV for the first time today.

Broken down lorry causes lane closure

Broken down lorry causes lane closure

17 February 2014

One lane of the Thanet Way has been closed by police while a broken down petrol tanker is recovered.

Dying boy refuses further treatment

Dying boy refuses further treatment

17 February 2014

A terminally ill 11-year-old has revealed he has opted not to have cancer treatment to potentially prolong his life.

Man rescued from flat fire

Man rescued from flat fire

17 February 2014

Whitstable firefighters rescued a man suffering smoke inhalation from a kitchen blaze today after he fell asleep cooking eggs.

Concern for man on railway tracks

Concern for man on railway tracks

15 February 2014

Police and ambulance crews were called to a railway station this afternoon, after a man was spotted on the tracks.

Kent's council tax freeze set to end

Kent's council tax freeze set to end

13 February 2014

County council taxpayers are likely to be hit with a hike in bills as a three-year freeze looks set to come to an end today.

Mystery of besotted teenager's love letters discovered in loft... after 68 years

Mystery of besotted teenager's love letters discovered in loft... after 68 years

12 February 2014

A man has discovered a touching collection of wartime love letters from a teenager to her soldier sweetheart hidden in his loft from 68 years ago.

Apprentice star taken to court over bills

Apprentice star taken to court over bills

07 February 2014

Kent-based Apprentice winner Stella English has been hit with a small claims demand for £750 she allegedly owes over a failed event she promoted.

Brave Reece ticks off dreams on 'bucket list' after cancer bombshell

Brave Reece ticks off dreams on 'bucket list' after cancer bombshell

02 February 2014

An 11-year-old boy told there is no cure for his cancer has drawn up a heartbreaking "bucket list" after a new relapse in his health battle.

Fears of third prowler victim after serial sex attacker strikes

Fears of third prowler victim after serial sex attacker strikes

31 January 2014

Detectives hunting a serial sexual predator have confirmed a third woman has claimed she was also assaulted in between two other attacks.

Clear-up after the storm

Clear-up after the storm

27 January 2014

Highways workers are out in force today clearing up after more than 100 trees were brought down in the weekend's storms.

Coroner hit with formal warning over tragic teen's inquest delays

Coroner hit with formal warning over tragic teen's inquest delays

23 January 2014

A coroner has been officially reprimanded after a teenager's family complained it took her more than five years to complete an inquest into his death.

Stranger warning after schoolboy followed by van driver

Stranger warning after schoolboy followed by van driver

22 January 2014

A school has urged pupils to be vigilant after a boy was pursued by a van driver after he got off a bus.

Hollywood star wades into nude row

Hollywood star wades into nude row

16 January 2014

A Captain America actress has caused a stir after saying it was a "shame" naturists were not welcome on a Kent beach.

Council no longer collecting recycling sacks

Council no longer collecting recycling sacks

13 January 2014

Plastic recycling sacks will no longer be collected by Canterbury City Council, as residents are asked to use bins and boxes instead.

Two women cut free after van hits tree in Whitstable

Two women cut free after van hits tree in Whitstable

11 January 2014

Firefighters had to rescue two women after a van came off a road and hit a tree in Whitstable.

Dad-of-five takes charge of policing in east Kent

Dad-of-five takes charge of policing in east Kent

07 January 2014

A top cop has vowed to cut crime and catch criminals while praising the bravery of his officers.

Improve parking at schools before someone dies, say firefighters

Improve parking at schools before someone dies, say firefighters

07 January 2014

Crews want drivers to stop parking inconsiderately by school gates and blocking routes for fire engines, before lives are lost.

Morrisons sets its sights on Whitstable

Morrisons sets its sights on Whitstable

03 January 2014

The supermarket giant wants to open a new Morrisons M Local store in Whitstable, creating as many as 20 jobs.

County to be battered by 70mph winds and heavy rain

County to be battered by 70mph winds and heavy rain

22 December 2013

Motorists are being warned to be careful after a severe weather warning was issued for today and Christmas Eve.

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