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Crews battle campfire blaze
10 August 2020A blaze in the middle of woodland has prompted a warning to campers urging them to remain vigilant when putting out fires.
'As soon as restrictions were lifted it went bananas'
09 August 2020Lifeboat teams say they have been extra busy since lockdown was eased.
‘Plant a tree for everyone in district’
09 August 2020More than 160,000 trees should be planted as part of a drive to create “new forests” across the district, says a city councillor.
Treacle mines and other Kentish tall tales
09 August 2020The disused treacle mines of Kent are just the gateway to a labryinth of deception running deep beneath the county's bedrock.
Parts of Kent face water shortage in heat wave
08 August 2020Bosses at a water company have asked customers to only use water when it is 'essential' as they try to keep up with demand during the hot weather.
Six Kent M&Co stores to remain open
07 August 2020Six M&Co stores across the county are to remain open - as administrators close 47 of the chain's outlets nationally following the pandemic.
'Crowdbuster' trains on standby as beaches set to pack-out
06 August 2020Southeastern is preparing for huge numbers of people heading to the coast as a heatwave hits Kent.
Mum, 20, died after c-section
06 August 2020A young mum’s life was tragically cut short when she developed deep vein thrombosis only weeks after giving birth by caesarean section.
Archbishop of Canterbury defends MP after 'transphobe' row
05 August 2020The Archbishop of Canterbury has hit back at those trolling an MP after she was accused of transphobia.
Marooned circus rolling again
05 August 2020After months of being stuck in a field - plus a tragic accident involving the boss - Santus Circus is on the road again.
'Kent's Banksy' sprays new artwork on derelict store
04 August 2020A popular street artist who keeps his identity closely under wraps has struck again - with a new piece sprayed on a now-vacant Debenhams store.
Families fear repeat of huge crowds and 'mass brawl'
04 August 2020A beach gathering of more than 100 people descended into chaos, sparking concerns over more trouble when temperatures soar again this week.
Heatwave to hit Kent with highs of 37C
03 August 2020Get ready for more sun! Temperatures are set to soar once more, with forecastors predicting figures well above 30C.
Kent's cricket grounds celebrated in landmark year
01 August 2020A book marking Kent's 150th anniversary celebrated the 18 grounds to host the game in the club's illustrious history.
Fly-tipper tracked down and fined £400
31 July 2020A fly-tipper has been fined £400 for dumping rubbish after an enforcement officer tracked her down.
Obesity fears as council pools stay shut
31 July 2020There are fears residents will struggle to keep fit as no date has been set for the reopening of a district’s council-owned swimming pools.
Residents' horror at return of the 'blob'
30 July 2020An appeal to overturn a decision by councillors to reject a bid for a development of shops and flats has been lodged.
Circus to return as owner wakes from coma
30 July 2020A popular family-run travelling circus will restart tours this summer as its co-owner remains seriously injured in hospital after being hit by a car.
Barrier installed at harbour in bid to tackle boy-racers
29 July 2020A barrier has been installed at a harbour after fed-up residents complained boy-racers were making living nearby a "nightmare".
15 hospital staff test positive for Covid-19
28 July 2020A five-day testing blitz of 9,000 staff at a Kent hospitals trust has uncovered 15 positive cases.
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