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Fire breaks out at wildlife park

Fire breaks out at wildlife park

14 September 2020

A blaze took hold at a popular animal park that is home to more than 50 species of animals.

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Tall tails: Kent's most adventurous runaway animals

Tall tails: Kent's most adventurous runaway animals

11 September 2020

From Bolton to Calais, here are the tales behind some of the county's most illusive creatures and where they've ended up.

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New council leader chosen as predecessor ousted

New council leader chosen as predecessor ousted

10 September 2020

Councillors have elected a new leader to take them forward through the financial aftermath of Covid-19.

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Reopening dates for swimming pools revealed

Reopening dates for swimming pools revealed

10 September 2020

The reopening dates of three council-owned swimming pools have finally been confirmed.

Former Mayor's suicide days after arrest

Former Mayor's suicide days after arrest

10 September 2020

A long-serving councillor took his own life days after being arrested on suspicion of sexual assault.

Covid fears after pupils ‘squished together’ on buses

Covid fears after pupils ‘squished together’ on buses

09 September 2020

An asthmatic dad concerned about the spread of coronavirus on his son’s 'packed' school bus is calling for safer transport for pupils.

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‘Build new hospital, Boris, to sort east Kent health crisis’

‘Build new hospital, Boris, to sort east Kent health crisis’

06 September 2020

Frustrated campaigners are calling on the Prime Minister to build a new hospital in east Kent amid concerns over an “unacceptable standard” of care.

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Pictures of inside fire ravaged building

Pictures of inside fire ravaged building

05 September 2020

Remarkable images show the extent of the blaze which ripped through a building last night.

Investigation begins into major fire in seaside town

Investigation begins into major fire in seaside town

05 September 2020

Fire crews had to tackle a major blaze last night - amid concerns someone may have been trapped in the property.

Huge fire breaks out in town centre

Huge fire breaks out in town centre

04 September 2020

Emergency services are at the scene of a huge blaze that has broken out near a town's high street.

Londoners fuel huge house price rises in Kent

Londoners fuel huge house price rises in Kent

03 September 2020

As scores of people relocate in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, house prices have been rocketing in a sought-after Kent destination.

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Longest waits for council housing revealed

Longest waits for council housing revealed

03 September 2020

Thousands of people remain on waiting lists for a council property as local authorities continue to deal with a shortage of suitable homes.

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MP calls for asylum seekers arriving in UK to be kept safe

MP calls for asylum seekers arriving in UK to be kept safe

02 September 2020

A Kent MP has called for the government to support police in ensuring the safety of asylum seekers arriving in the UK.

Months of closures on one of Britain's most dangerous roads

Months of closures on one of Britain's most dangerous roads

02 September 2020

A road dubbed one of the most dangerous in Britain is set to undergo months of safety revamps and resurfacing.

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Weird and wonderful treasures found on Kent's beaches

Weird and wonderful treasures found on Kent's beaches

02 September 2020

From a 1,000-year-old leather slipper, to a 12st elephant tusk, there really is no telling what you might stumble upon along Kent's beaches.

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Beach named safest in the UK for dogs

Beach named safest in the UK for dogs

31 August 2020

A Kent beach has been named as one of the UK's safest dog-friendly seafronts in a top 50 list.

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Council-owned swimming pools set to reopen

Council-owned swimming pools set to reopen

28 August 2020

Three council-owned swimming pools are set to reopen - weeks after concerns were raised about residents becoming unfit.

Police taser aggressive drunk in street

Police taser aggressive drunk in street

27 August 2020

An aggressive drunk was tasered in the street by officers in the early hours of this morning.

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How to have a banging bank holiday weekend

How to have a banging bank holiday weekend

26 August 2020

From proms nights with firework finales to open-air theatre and live music, here's what's happening across the county this bank holiday weekend.

Bus firm's services set to return to pre-lockdown timetables

Bus firm's services set to return to pre-lockdown timetables

25 August 2020

Bosses at a Kent bus operator have confirmed most of its services will return to full pre-lockdown timetables next week.

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