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The Kent seaside destination trending at No.1 on Airbnb

The Kent seaside destination trending at No.1 on Airbnb

A coastal village has been revealed as the number one trending seaside destination on Airbnb.

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Tributes to 'family man' who died during 'one last dive'

Tributes to 'family man' who died during 'one last dive'

Tributes have been paid to a man who died after getting into difficulty while diving.

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22,000 asylum seekers estimated to reach UK

22,000 asylum seekers estimated to reach UK

More than 22,000 people could cross the Channel this year to seek asylum in the UK, it has been claimed.

Outdoor cinema returns with line-up of classic films

Outdoor cinema returns with line-up of classic films

An outdoor cinema which offers views over the English Channel is returning to Kent this month.

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Plans emerge for second phase of seafront development

Plans emerge for second phase of seafront development

Plans for the next stage of a multi-million pound seafront development which will include homes and restaurants have emerged.

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'Pingdemic' sees garden waste suspended in latest in rubbish saga

'Pingdemic' sees garden waste suspended in latest in rubbish saga

A district's garden waste collection service has been suspended in the latest incident in its waste saga.

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'Pingdemic' sees park and ride suspended

'Pingdemic' sees park and ride suspended

A shortage of drivers as a result of Test and Trace obligations has led to a park and ride scheme being cancelled.

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World's first multi-storey skate park nears completion

World's first multi-storey skate park nears completion

Work has begun to complete the final floor at a new multi-million pound urban sports park being built in Kent.

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Teen arrested after BMW chased by police

Teen arrested after BMW chased by police

A young man was arrested after police chased a BMW along the Kent coast.

Heroic officer rescues arsonist from blaze in dramatic footage

Heroic officer rescues arsonist from blaze in dramatic footage

Dramatic footage from a bodyworn camera shows a heroic police officer risking his life to save an arsonist.

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'I've never seen anyone hit so hard with either foot'

'I've never seen anyone hit so hard with either foot'

Folkestone youngster Tyler Sterling has that rare ability of being equally good with either foot - and Neil Cugley is seriously impressed.

Anti-vaxxers' abuse towards NHS staff 'utter disgrace'

Anti-vaxxers' abuse towards NHS staff 'utter disgrace'

An NHS boss has condemned the actions of anti-vaccination protesters who abused and intimidated staff as they delivered Covid-19 jabs to patients.

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'It didn't seem right to me'

'It didn't seem right to me'

A council says it has taken action after a worker was spotted riding in the back of a trailer holding onto a lawnmower.

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Santa Claus is coming to town...in July

Santa Claus is coming to town...in July

Father Christmas will make an early appearance at a fun day to raise funds for an 11 year old boy with a life limiting illness.

Arrest made in sexual assault probe

Arrest made in sexual assault probe

A man has been arrested following a report a woman was sexually assaulted in the street late at night.

Pride returns this weekend

Pride returns this weekend

Pride celebrations will return this weekend to one Kent town with a picnic, live music and parties lined up.

Seafood restaurant opens on beach

Seafood restaurant opens on beach

The team behind popular seafood restaurant Rocksalt have opened a new al fresco eatery right on the beach.

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New bistro opens in town centre

New bistro opens in town centre

A new bistro serving everything from coffee to dinner to cocktails has opened in town centre.

Living in the shadows of Napier Barracks

Living in the shadows of Napier Barracks

We spoke to some of the people living near a former Army barracks being used to house asylum seekers to find out what life is like living beside it.

Runner rescues sheep

Runner rescues sheep

South Kent Harriers have had some pleasing results - with one of their members also rescuing a sheep mid-race at the Staplehurst 5 miler.

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