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Veteran council boss appointed as authority's interim CEO

15 July 2022
Veteran council boss appointed as authority's interim CEO

A veteran local authority boss of 25 years has been appointed as interim chief executive at a council.

Animal park welcomes new rhino for summer season

15 July 2022
Animal park welcomes new rhino for summer season

A Kent animal park has welcomed a five-year-old male Indian rhinoceros for the summer season.

Water restored to most residents after 'major incident'

15 July 2022
Water restored to most residents after 'major incident'

Southern Water says most residents who were left without water should have a supply now after a huge shortage.

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Travellers' bid for judicial review to stay at site rejected

14 July 2022
Travellers' bid for judicial review to stay at site rejected

A bid for a judicial review launched by dozens of travellers who do not want to leave a seafront site has been rejected.

Cyclist dies after crash with lorry

13 July 2022
Cyclist dies after crash with lorry

A man in his 70s has died after a crash involving a lorry and bicycle on a busy road.

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Man treated for burns after house fire

13 July 2022
Man treated for burns after house fire

A man has been treated for burns and smoke inhalation following a house fire.

Popular hairdressers to shut after almost 70 years

13 July 2022
Popular hairdressers to shut after almost 70 years

A popular hairdressers is being forced to close after almost 70 years - because people are having fewer cuts since Covid struck.

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Busy road shut after serious crash

12 July 2022
Busy road shut after serious crash

Emergency services have been called to a serious crash on a busy road.

Biker badly hurt in crash

12 July 2022
Biker badly hurt in crash

A motorcyclist has been taken to London hospital in a serious condition after a crash.

Man released after child attacked by dog

12 July 2022
Man released after child attacked by dog

A man has been released under investigation after armed police were called to a dog attack on a child.

CCTV of missing woman released

11 July 2022
CCTV of missing woman released

Police trying to track down a missing woman have released CCTV images of the last sighting of her.

Temperatures to exceed 30C in Kent as heatwave continues

11 July 2022
Temperatures to exceed 30C in Kent as heatwave continues

Kent is set to bask in what could be the hottest day of the year so far as the mercury is expected to soar.

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Fury over plans to fence off parts of beauty spot

09 July 2022
Fury over plans to fence off parts of beauty spot

Proposals aimed at reducing disturbance to wildlife at a seafront beauty spot have been described as “sacrilege” by furious residents.

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Injured woman flown to London hospital after concerns raised

08 July 2022
Injured woman flown to London hospital after concerns raised

An air ambulance landed in a playing field and a woman was flown to a London hospital.

Funeral set for musician 11 months after disappearance

08 July 2022
Funeral set for musician 11 months after disappearance

A talented musician and artist will finally be laid to rest almost a year after his body was found.

Restaurant workers go viral with hip-rolling video

06 July 2022
Restaurant workers go viral with hip-rolling video

The manager of a steakhouse has spoken of his shock after a light-hearted TikTok video showing staff hip-rolling amassed more than 1.6 million views.

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'He should have been prosecuted'

06 July 2022
'He should have been prosecuted'

A driving instructor injured in a crash says it's a 'disgrace' that the motorist at fault has escaped prosecution.

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Children at risk of choking at 'chaotic' pre-school

05 July 2022
Children at risk of choking at 'chaotic' pre-school

Ofsted inspectors found children were at risk of choking at a "chaotic" pre-school, with youngsters standing on chairs and wandering unnoticed.

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'Second homes and Airbnbs have left us with no community'

02 July 2022
'Second homes and Airbnbs have left us with no community'

There are growing calls for a referendum on banning new properties from being turned into holiday lets in one Kent tourist hotspot.

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Young rider dragged 10 metres after speeding van spooks horse

30 June 2022
Young rider dragged 10 metres after speeding van spooks horse

A woman has been left with nasty injuries after her horse bolted when a van sped past them.

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