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Shock as stag runs into traffic on busy road

02 January 2025
Shock as stag runs into traffic on busy road

A stag has been contained by police after running across a busy road and into traffic.

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Town’s ‘best postie’ retires after 30 years

02 January 2025
Town’s ‘best postie’ retires after 30 years

A postman hailed a Kent town’s best and known for his bad jokes has retired after more than 30 years in the job.

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E-scooter ‘started buzzing then went up in flames’ in fatal fire

01 January 2025
E-scooter ‘started buzzing then went up in flames’ in fatal fire

A devastating fire which took hold of a huge shared home after an e-scooter “started buzzing” then ignited claimed the life of a much-loved busker.

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New Year's Day dips cancelled as 75mph winds to hit Kent

31 December 2024
New Year's Day dips cancelled as 75mph winds to hit Kent

Two New Year’s Day dips have been cancelled as 75mph winds are predicted to hit Kent.

‘We were hoping to ride the storm but it’s no longer viable’

31 December 2024
‘We were hoping to ride the storm but it’s no longer viable’

The heartbroken owner of a bike shop on the high street for 30 years says he’s been forced into shutting the business after a “very tough” 2024.

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Moped rider ‘threatened pair and scratched car with knife in road rage row’

31 December 2024
Moped rider ‘threatened pair and scratched car with knife in road rage row’

A moped rider is said to have brandished a blade while unleashing threats before scratching up a motorist’s car during a road rage row.

Hedgehog dies after being 'slashed' by strimmer

30 December 2024
Hedgehog dies after being 'slashed' by strimmer

A wildlife expert has sounded the alarm after a hedgehog suffered a fatal wound believed to have been caused by a strimmer. Contains graphic image.

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‘It’s like living in a crack den - I’m scared to leave my flat alone’

30 December 2024
‘It’s like living in a crack den - I’m scared to leave my flat alone’

A terrified young woman says intimidating strangers on the stairwell of her block of flats are taking drugs, stealing packages and leaving it a mess.

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The best Kent restaurants and cafes we've visited this year

29 December 2024
The best Kent restaurants and cafes we've visited this year

From a massive meat platter to five-star Japanese food and top-notch tapas - these are the best venues in Kent that we’ve tried in 2024.

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The famous faces spotted in Kent this year

28 December 2024
The famous faces spotted in Kent this year

From music’s biggest names to TV stars, here are the celebrities who visited Kent in 2024.

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Arrest in Kent after man ‘raped in street’

27 December 2024
Arrest in Kent after man ‘raped in street’

A manhunt after the reported rape of a teenager in Brighton has seen a man arrested in Kent.

Holidaymakers vent anger as Eurotunnel delays hit more than four hours

27 December 2024
Holidaymakers vent anger as Eurotunnel delays hit more than four hours

Frustrated holidaymakers are facing delays of more than four hours after a train reportedly became stuck in the Eurotunnel.

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More homes on estate approved despite fears ‘they’ll be squashed together’

27 December 2024
More homes on estate approved despite fears ‘they’ll be squashed together’

A bid to increase the number of homes on a new estate has been given the green light despite claims they will be “squashed” too close together.

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Kent food so iconic it’s been given special protections in Japan

24 December 2024
Kent food so iconic it’s been given special protections in Japan

A “world-famous” Kent food is so iconic it has been granted special protections in Japan.

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Huge emergency services response to casualty near cliffs

23 December 2024
Huge emergency services response to casualty near cliffs

A person has been taken to hospital by air ambulance after falling from a cliff.

Refunds promised as Xmas drive-in cinema event cancelled

18 December 2024
Refunds promised as Xmas drive-in cinema event cancelled

An America-inspired drive-in cinema costing £27 a ticket set to show old festive films has been cancelled at the last minute.

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‘End of an era’ as beloved cafe owner leaves after 50 years

18 December 2024
‘End of an era’ as beloved cafe owner leaves after 50 years

A “one-of-a-kind” cafe owner is finally hanging up his apron and retiring after five decades at the stove.

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Police called to Rudolph on hill

17 December 2024
Police called to Rudolph on hill

A red nose placed on a landmark transforming it into Rudolph sparked a visit from police after a mistaken member of the public called it in.

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Emergency response after person falls from height at castle

17 December 2024
Emergency response after person falls from height at castle

A person has been airlifted to hospital after falling from a height at a historic landmark prompting a large-scale emergency response.

DJ ‘attacked’ while performing at Kent gig

16 December 2024
DJ ‘attacked’ while performing at Kent gig

A DJ has been forced to cancel events after being attacked at a Kent gig and told fans he is “gutted” but needs to rest up.

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