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Hundreds praise bus driver's 'truly kind gesture'
01 December 2020A bus driver and dad-of-five has been praised for going 'above and beyond' to help an elderly passenger cross the road after she missed her stop.
Flood alert issued for coastal towns
30 November 2020Several towns along the Kent coast are at risk of flooding at high tide, the Environment Agency say.
Bus services restored after yobs shoot windows
30 November 2020Part of a popular Stagecoach route has been restored after it was declared a no-go zone.
Kent's Sandi stars in the Snow Globe
30 November 2020Kent comedian and writer Sandi Toksvig will lead the cast in Shakespeare's Globe's Christmas production, currently being filmed in lockdown.
‘My heart sinks for residents forced out by holiday homes’
28 November 2020Residents are being forced out of a popular sea-side town by a growing number of holiday lets, a councillor claims.
'I've never seen such selfish and dangerous driving'
27 November 2020Dashcam footage shows the hair-raising moment a driver overtook a car on a bend - narrowly avoiding causing a head-on crash.
100 new beach huts to cash in on Covid staycation boom
27 November 2020More than 100 new beach huts could be built along the coast - with council bosses hoping to raise £2 million from the sales.
'Buy local this Black Friday'
27 November 2020Independent businesses are urging shoppers to go local during this year's retail event - in a year where they need more support than ever.
Mystery death of woman hours after long-haul flight
25 November 2020An inquest heard that mystery will continue to surround the death of a 40-year-old woman who died after a 10-hour flight from South Africa.
Tribute to Peter Cushing appears in town
24 November 2020An artist has created a mural to the late Peter Cushing in the same town that has a Wetherspoons named after him.
Paul O'Grady's escape to his home county
24 November 2020Kent's Paul O'Grady will visit iconic sites across the county and tick off his local bucket list in his latest TV series. Here's what he'll be up to.
Huge caravan park expansion plan amid staycation boom
22 November 2020A holiday park has applied to increase in size by more than a quarter as demand for staycation breaks soars.
‘Covid left me in 23-day coma and with PTSD - but I won't be beaten'
21 November 2020A dad left battling coronavirus in hospital for 95 days has spoken about its effects - as the phenomenon of Long Covid spreads across Kent.
Costa drive-thru and cafe planned for busy route
20 November 2020A controversial bid to open a drive-thru Costa opposite a McDonald’s and KFC in Whitstable is back on the table.
Teaching assistant, 20, was 'the sweetest soul'
20 November 2020The family of a 20-year-old woman found dead at home have paid tribute to her and vowed to raise awareness of the hidden nature of mental illness.
Flooding closes town centre roads
19 November 2020Part of the coastline has seen its highest tide in seven years - while a river has burst its banks leaving town centre roads flooded.
Floodgates closed as wind forecast sparks concern
19 November 2020Strong winds along the coast have prompted local authority bosses to close a number of floodgates amid fears of high tides.
Theatre announces season of 'socially distanced' shows
18 November 2020Kent's largest theatre has announced a new run of shows - including comedy, plays and a Christmas concert - to be performed to reduced audiences.
Bikers' bid to spread festive joy to poorly children
18 November 2020As a Christmas toy run has been cancelled due to the pandemic, organisers are appealing for donations so they can still send gifts to ill children.
Helicopter crashed after pilot distracted by open door
17 November 2020A helicopter crash that left three people injured happened after an aircraft door was left open forcing the pilot to make an emergency landing.
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