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Firefighters tackle blaze at family home

Firefighters tackle blaze at family home

One person suffered from smoke inhalation after a fire at a family home early this morning.

Traffic chaos as thousands disappointed by Northern Lights no-show

Traffic chaos as thousands disappointed by Northern Lights no-show

Thousands of motorists who headed to Kent’s beaches to watch the Northern Lights last night were left disappointed - and stuck in traffic.

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'I told them to stop catcalling and they threw liquid over me'

'I told them to stop catcalling and they threw liquid over me'

A young woman says she feared acid was being chucked at her after getting catcalled by three men pursuing her in a pick-up truck.

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Revival has been ‘remarkable’ - but are we now paying price of ‘DfL gentrification’?

Revival has been ‘remarkable’ - but are we now paying price of ‘DfL gentrification’?

In the concluding part of our in-depth look at the rollercoaster ride of our seaside towns, we look at how they staged the most unexpected revival.

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‘We played at Glastonbury - but then it all fell apart'

‘We played at Glastonbury - but then it all fell apart'

The founding member of one of Kent’s most promising bands has lifted the lid on why the indie-pop group has broken up.

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Dua Lipa spotted filming music video on Kent beach

Dua Lipa spotted filming music video on Kent beach

Popstar Dua Lipa has been spotted on a Kent beach filming a music video.

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Grammar school's plans for new classrooms approved amid 'overcrowding' fears

Grammar school's plans for new classrooms approved amid 'overcrowding' fears

A grammar school where pupils are learning in the gym and dining room has been given the green light for a new teaching block.

Huge victory for residents as sewage plant refused

Huge victory for residents as sewage plant refused

Controversial plans for a sewage plant to treat 6,000 new homes have been thrown out following concerns over “intolerable odours”.

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Appeal to find missing girl, 17, as concerns grow

Appeal to find missing girl, 17, as concerns grow

Police are appealing for help to find a missing 17-year-old girl who has not been seen since yesterday.

Bid to turn vandalism-hit former bank into place of worship

Bid to turn vandalism-hit former bank into place of worship

A former NatWest bank which has fallen victim to vandals could be turned into a centre for religious worship.

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Early-morning shed fire prompts emergency response

Early-morning shed fire prompts emergency response

A shed fire in the early hours of this morning prompted an emergency response from firefighters.

Fire crews tackle caravan blaze

Fire crews tackle caravan blaze

Fire crews were called to the scene of a caravan fire, which is thought to have been caused by an electrical fault.

‘Goosebumps and tears’ as stunning Northern Lights seen across Kent

‘Goosebumps and tears’ as stunning Northern Lights seen across Kent

Awestruck spectators were moved to tears after witnessing the stunning Northern Lights in the skies across Kent following a massive solar storm.

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Councillor 'lucky to be alive' after pickaxe hits cable

Councillor 'lucky to be alive' after pickaxe hits cable

A volunteer escaped death after sending his pickaxe through an electrical cable buried in the ground while planting trees.

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Depraved couple jailed for ‘shocking’ child sex abuse crimes

Depraved couple jailed for ‘shocking’ child sex abuse crimes

A couple who committed depraved offences related to child sexual abuse have been jailed.

‘I got told by pub-goer to die of AIDS - that’s why we need safe spaces’

‘I got told by pub-goer to die of AIDS - that’s why we need safe spaces’

A new LGBTQ+ group has launched to create ‘safe spaces’ for its members, many of whom have been subject to hate crimes and abuse.

Kent’s most expensive car parks revealed as councils cash in

Kent’s most expensive car parks revealed as councils cash in

Almost every Kent council hiked parking charges in their latest budgets - but where will you pay the most to leave your car for an hour?

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‘You’re a music snob if you don’t enjoy Eurovision’

‘You’re a music snob if you don’t enjoy Eurovision’

It’s back…Europe sings its heart out tonight but brace yourself for the annual chorus of disapproval.

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Person taken to hospital after motorbike crash

Person taken to hospital after motorbike crash

A person has been taken to hospital following a crash involving a motorbike and a car which blocked a busy road.

Man allegedly killed on farm ‘punched with force’

Man allegedly killed on farm ‘punched with force’

A 51-year-old man allegedly murdered at a farm was “punched with force” to the head in a row about music, a court has heard.

Arrest after huge cannabis farm uncovered

Arrest after huge cannabis farm uncovered

Police have seized more than 500 cannabis plants as part of a huge grow operating out of an industrial estate.

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KCC cuts DoE funding leaving pupils in limbo

KCC cuts DoE funding leaving pupils in limbo

A cash-strapped local authority is ending its involvement with the youth scheme founded by the late Prince Philip 70 years ago.

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Suspected traveller camp spotted at swimming pool car park

Suspected traveller camp spotted at swimming pool car park

A number of caravans have been spotted camped up in a car park next to a swimming pool.

Opening date revealed for outdoor pool

Opening date revealed for outdoor pool

Crews have been taking advantage of the hot weather to get an open air swimming pool ready for visitors.

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Extra funding secured to repair key part of historic landmark

Extra funding secured to repair key part of historic landmark

A £6.6 million restoration project to preserve one of Kent’s most historic assets has received a significant boost with further grant funding.

Libertines to close seafront hotel

Libertines to close seafront hotel

Rock band The Libertines are closing their hotel and turning it into a recording studio and events space.

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Yobs threaten to put woman in 'body bag' during attack at park

Yobs threaten to put woman in 'body bag' during attack at park

A group of teenagers are said to have threatened a young couple and almost broken a nose during an attack in a city park.

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Girl, 8, caught stealing from town centre Boots

Girl, 8, caught stealing from town centre Boots

A young child was among those caught during a police purge on thefts from stores in a town centre.

CCTV image released as search for missing woman reaches fifth day

CCTV image released as search for missing woman reaches fifth day

A CCTV image has been released of a young woman who has been missing for five days

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CCTV released after bar staff left with serious facial injury

CCTV released after bar staff left with serious facial injury

Police are appealing for information after a member of staff at a pub was assaulted.

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