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Victim tells of terror after beachfront ‘machete’ attack

Victim tells of terror after beachfront ‘machete’ attack

31 March 2024

A man who suffered horror injuries after being attacked outside a seafront bar says he thought he was going to die.

How these Kent theatres got their names

How these Kent theatres got their names

31 March 2024

From notable performers to historic landmarks, there are some fascinating stories behind the names of our favourite theatres.

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Arrests after ‘machete’ attack outside bar

Arrests after ‘machete’ attack outside bar

30 March 2024

A man attacked outside a seafront bar with a knife believed to be a machete was taken to hospital while three people have been arrested.

Engineering works across Easter bank holiday to disrupt train services

Engineering works across Easter bank holiday to disrupt train services

24 March 2024

People are advised to check public transport routes before travelling across the Easter weekend.

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‘Stay out of water’ warning after sewage pipe bursts at seaside beauty spot

‘Stay out of water’ warning after sewage pipe bursts at seaside beauty spot

24 March 2024

A Southern Water sewer pipe has burst, leaving sewage to flow into a beauty spot.

'You wouldn't think people steal from charity shops - but they've shut us down'

'You wouldn't think people steal from charity shops - but they've shut us down'

24 March 2024

A heartbroken charity boss who helps raise aid for cancer patients has told how theft and dwindling donations will force him to close.

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Building demolition starts ahead of £9m seafront development

Building demolition starts ahead of £9m seafront development

23 March 2024

The demolition of several dilapidated buildings is finally due to start, paving the way for a seafront redevelopment to begin.

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Police chase as suspect arrested on suspicion of assault

Police chase as suspect arrested on suspicion of assault

22 March 2024

A man has been arrested on suspicion of a slew of offences, including assault, criminal damage and theft.

Abuser dragged girlfriend along pier and taunted: ‘Can you swim?’

Abuser dragged girlfriend along pier and taunted: ‘Can you swim?’

22 March 2024

A cowardly thug dragged his girlfriend along a Kent pier and threatened to throw her into the sea during a campaign of controlling abuse.

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Pupil taken to hospital after puffing vape laced with ‘deadly’ drug

Pupil taken to hospital after puffing vape laced with ‘deadly’ drug

20 March 2024

A pupil collapsed outside school and was taken to hospital after puffing on a vape that had been spiked with a potentially deadly synthetic drug.

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Group of teens arrested following reports of break-in

Group of teens arrested following reports of break-in

19 March 2024

Police dogs were called to reports of a break-in which saw four teenagers arrested.

Bomb squad called in after wartime shell discovered on farmland

Bomb squad called in after wartime shell discovered on farmland

19 March 2024

Police and bomb disposal experts from the Ministry of Defence were called after a wartime shell was unearthed on farmland.

Vets u-turn on cashless policy

Vets u-turn on cashless policy

18 March 2024

A vet has scrapped unpopular plans to go cashless after customers threatened a boycott.

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‘They’re just trying to squeeze more homes into the same space’

‘They’re just trying to squeeze more homes into the same space’

17 March 2024

Housing developers have been accused of trying to maximise profits by squeezing more homes onto a planned estate in Herne Bay.

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Road closed by police after fight erupts in street

Road closed by police after fight erupts in street

16 March 2024

A man was arrested after a brawl in a street closed a road.

'I have 16 cats but will find a new vet - no cash, no custom!’

'I have 16 cats but will find a new vet - no cash, no custom!’

16 March 2024

A popular vets surgery has come under fire for its decision to go cashless - but bosses say they are just “moving with the times”.

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Restaurant worker stabbed near railway station finally leaves hospital

Restaurant worker stabbed near railway station finally leaves hospital

15 March 2024

A popular restaurant worker stabbed near a railway station has finally left hospital but has still not been able to tell police what happened.

Man appears in court after pair hospitalised following assault

Man appears in court after pair hospitalised following assault

14 March 2024

A second suspect has been charged after a man and woman were hospitalised after an attack.

Seafront plaza should remain until summer ‘to see its full benefits'

Seafront plaza should remain until summer ‘to see its full benefits'

14 March 2024

Bosses have insisted the full benefits of a controversial new traffic scheme and seafront plaza will be seen in the summer months.

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Elderly man suffers ‘extreme burns’ trying to save house from fire

Elderly man suffers ‘extreme burns’ trying to save house from fire

12 March 2024

An elderly man is said to have suffered extreme burns as he tried to extinguish a fire ripping through his house.

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