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Repair works following sinkhole to continue into weekend

10 July 2025
Repair works following sinkhole to continue into weekend

Repair works to a town centre road – which was closed off due to a sinkhole – are to continue into the weekend.

Warning issued after men ‘signalled to child to get into car’

10 July 2025
Warning issued after men ‘signalled to child to get into car’

A school has issued a warning to parents following reports two men signalled for a child to get into their car.

‘We’re really proud’: Young pilots fly completely electric aircraft from France to Kent

10 July 2025
‘We’re really proud’: Young pilots fly completely electric aircraft from France to Kent

A group of young pilots has become the first to take a completely electric-certified aircraft across the Channel from France to Kent.

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Drone footage captures wildfire near busy crossing

10 July 2025
Drone footage captures wildfire near busy crossing

Aerial footage has captured large plumes of smoke coming from a wildfire on land next to a bridge.

Police concerned for welfare of missing man

10 July 2025
Police concerned for welfare of missing man

Officers are appealing for information to help find a missing 32-year-old man.

Dental patient awarded £9,000 after infections and tooth loss

09 July 2025
Dental patient awarded £9,000 after infections and tooth loss

A man has been awarded more than £9,000 in an out-of-court settlement after ongoing problems ended with him having a tooth out.

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‘I shouldn’t have to live in fear’: Doorbell footage captures moment ‘brazen’ parcel thief targets home

09 July 2025
‘I shouldn’t have to live in fear’: Doorbell footage captures moment ‘brazen’ parcel thief targets home

A Ring doorbell has captured the moment a brazen thief stole several packages from a woman’s doorstep.

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Ferry passengers stranded for 10 hours as police make ‘murder’ arrest

08 July 2025
Ferry passengers stranded for 10 hours as police make ‘murder’ arrest

A ferry was held in port for more than 10 hours after police boarded the ship to arrest a suspect in a murder investigation.

Multi-vehicle crash shuts main road

08 July 2025
Multi-vehicle crash shuts main road

A main road was shut following a crash involving four vehicles.

Man flown to London hospital after car and motorbike crash

08 July 2025
Man flown to London hospital after car and motorbike crash

A busy main road was closed in both directions after a crash involving a car and a motorbike.

Water company considering hosepipe ban

08 July 2025
Water company considering hosepipe ban

Thames Water is considering introducing a hosepipe ban in parts of Kent due to recent hot weather conditions.

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‘You will never be forgotten’: Floral tributes left for motorcyclist killed in crash

08 July 2025
‘You will never be forgotten’: Floral tributes left for motorcyclist killed in crash

Floral tributes have been left at the scene where a man in his 60s was killed in a collision with a car.

Police investigation launched into festival's Ibiza event after ‘assault’

08 July 2025
Police investigation launched into festival's Ibiza event after ‘assault’

An investigation has been launched after an incident at a music event held at a historic fortress.

‘The sound is just like bullets hitting off a wall’

08 July 2025
‘The sound is just like bullets hitting off a wall’

Fears have been raised that the sound of “constant gunshots” will ring out if a lawn tennis club is allowed to build padel courts.

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Fisherman fined for failing to return protected eel to river

07 July 2025
Fisherman fined for failing to return protected eel to river

A man has been fined after failing to return a critically endangered eel to a river while illegally fishing in Kent.

County lines crackdown sees 38 arrests and ‘dangerous weapons’ haul seized

04 July 2025
County lines crackdown sees 38 arrests and ‘dangerous weapons’ haul seized

A large-scale operation targeting the illegal supply of drugs in Kent has resulted in 38 arrests.

Man jailed after selling drugs to pay for ‘lavish wedding’

04 July 2025
Man jailed after selling drugs to pay for ‘lavish wedding’

A man who claimed he had been dealing drugs to try and save money for wedding has been jailed.

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Missing man safely located

04 July 2025
Missing man safely located

Police have confirmed a missing 55-year-old man has been safely located.

Main road closure to last for 21 days after sinkhole appears

04 July 2025
Main road closure to last for 21 days after sinkhole appears

A town centre remains shut in both directions due to a sinkhole.

Man who hid sawn-off shotgun in a towel in his garage jailed

03 July 2025
Man who hid sawn-off shotgun in a towel in his garage jailed

A serial offender has been sent to prison after police investigating motorbike thefts searched a garage block and found a loaded sawn-off shotgun.

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