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Public to grill Southern Water over sewage dumps

Public to grill Southern Water over sewage dumps

02 August 2021

Residents and campaigners will have a chance to grill Southern Water after it admitting dumping colossal amounts of raw sewage into the sea for years.

Thou shalt not park without permission

Thou shalt not park without permission

01 August 2021

A fed-up vicar has installed cameras in his church car park to catch rogue users - who could now be hit with a £100 fine.

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Sea drama as lifeguard saves man drifting in toy dinghy

Sea drama as lifeguard saves man drifting in toy dinghy

31 July 2021

The RNLI has issued a safety warning after a lifeguard had to paddle out half-a-mile to save a man being blown out to sea in a toy dinghy.

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Weather warning for gale-force winds

Weather warning for gale-force winds

29 July 2021

A weather warning has been issued ahead of tomorrow when wind speeds are predicted to reach highs of 50mph.

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‘Our world came crashing down... but Alfie battles on’

‘Our world came crashing down... but Alfie battles on’

29 July 2021

The parents of a brave boy were dealt a double blow when he was diagnosed with advanced blood cancer and a rare form of Down’s syndrome.

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Plans to restore Maunsell Forts off Kent coast

Plans to restore Maunsell Forts off Kent coast

27 July 2021

A major project is underway to prevent structures used in the Second World War off the coast of Kent from crumbling into the sea.

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Is the Whitstabubble bursting?

Is the Whitstabubble bursting?

27 July 2021

Is there trouble in paradise? One of the county's top tourist hotspots could be 'abandoned' amid fears of collapse under the weight of its popularity.

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Promising footballer breaks back in cliff fall

Promising footballer breaks back in cliff fall

27 July 2021

A talented 17-year-old with dreams of playing football professionally has been left paralysed from the waist down after falling from a cliff.

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Shipping containers to become seafood restaurant

Shipping containers to become seafood restaurant

27 July 2021

Re-purposed shipping containers are set to be converted into a new seafood restaurant overlooking a Kent town's harbour.

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Man arrested after burning items thrown from building

Man arrested after burning items thrown from building

26 July 2021

A man was arrested on suspicion of arson after burning items were launched from the window of a building.

'We will do better' - council's pledge to improve bin service

'We will do better' - council's pledge to improve bin service

25 July 2021

A council leader vows bin collections across a district will now begin to improve - six months after the launch of the authority’s new service.

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Three-car crash blocks busy main road

Three-car crash blocks busy main road

23 July 2021

A main road was blocked in both directions after a three-car crash near a branch of Lidl.

BBQs and boozing from bottles could be banned from beauty spots

BBQs and boozing from bottles could be banned from beauty spots

22 July 2021

Lighting a barbecue and swigging booze from a bottle could be banned in more than 20 Kent beauty spots, a local authority has announced.

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Lifeboat called in early hours to person in water

Lifeboat called in early hours to person in water

21 July 2021

A report of a person entering the sea in the early hours of the morning sparked a large emergency response.

Oyster sales halted again after further reports of sickness

Oyster sales halted again after further reports of sickness

21 July 2021

The sale of oysters caught off Kent has been suspended again as yet more people have fallen ill after eating them.

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'These sea portraits are becoming more and more iconic...'

'These sea portraits are becoming more and more iconic...'

21 July 2021

A woman is taking these mesmerising pictures of women in the sea as part of a digital project for Instagram.

£30k raised already as celebs back bid to save restaurant

£30k raised already as celebs back bid to save restaurant

21 July 2021

Chef Tom Kerridge and food critic Jay Rayner are among those fighting to save a Kent restaurant - with £30,000 raised in less than 24 hours.

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Queues after crash involving four vehicles

Queues after crash involving four vehicles

18 July 2021

Drivers on a major route through Kent have been suffering delays after a crash involving four vehicles forced a lane to be shut.

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Jack Whitehall spotted enjoying sunny weekend in Kent

Jack Whitehall spotted enjoying sunny weekend in Kent

18 July 2021

The popular comedian and actor has been spotted basking in the sun in Kent along with his trusted canine companion.

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Vast nature reserve could be opened to public for first time

Vast nature reserve could be opened to public for first time

17 July 2021

Plans to improve habitat at a huge nature reserve to attract rare species could include opening it up to visitors.

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