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Sam Williams is assistant news editor for the East Kent Mercury and Dover Mercury, and was previously senior reporter for the Folkestone & Hythe Express

Train chaos caused by landslip to continue into next week

24 February 2024
Train chaos caused by landslip to continue into next week

Urgent repairs are needed to a railway track after a landslide, meaning customers will see travel disruption for most of today and beyond.

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kmfm winner to book dog-friendly holiday with prize money

23 February 2024
kmfm winner to book dog-friendly holiday with prize money

A mum is over the moon to have won £1,000 in cash on kmfm’s Thousand Pound Friday competition.

Lifeboat launched after person in distress at sea

22 February 2024
Lifeboat launched after person in distress at sea

The lifeboat and search and rescue helicopter were scrambled for an operation following reports of a person in distress.

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Flood warning as heavy rainfall batters the county

22 February 2024
Flood warning as heavy rainfall batters the county

A flood alert has been issued as heavy rain continues to fall, with river levels expected to rise.

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Arrest after graveyard noxious substance attack

21 February 2024
Arrest after graveyard noxious substance attack

A 22-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of assault after a man was attacked with a noxious substance, leaving him in hospital with burns.

Crews tackle bus stop fire on estate previously branded ‘no-go zone’

20 January 2024
Crews tackle bus stop fire on estate previously branded ‘no-go zone’

Black smoke filled the sky after a fire broke out a bus stop on an estate previously branded a ‘no-go zone’.

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Road closed after reports of ‘suspicious package’

08 October 2023
Road closed after reports of ‘suspicious package’

A road was cordoned off and an investigation launched after a suspicious package was reported to police.

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Traffic held following ‘concerns for man’

10 August 2023
Traffic held following ‘concerns for man’

Drivers experienced delays on parts of the A2 after police were called over concerns for a man.

Four Kent pubs named among best in UK to visit this summer

30 July 2023
Four Kent pubs named among best in UK to visit this summer

Four pubs in the county have made it onto a list of the best boozers to visit in the UK this summer.

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Suspected arson attack in town centre derelict flat

15 July 2023
Suspected arson attack in town centre derelict flat

Crews on five engines tackled a fire at an empty town centre flat following a suspected arson attack.

Duo fined for littering drink cans in park

07 July 2023
Duo fined for littering drink cans in park

Two men share a bill of more than £700 after being caught on CCTV dropping drink cans in a town centre park.

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Passengers face two-hour delays at ‘busy’ port

07 July 2023
Passengers face two-hour delays at ‘busy’ port

Travellers are being warned of long queues at Kent’s busiest port as thousands head to the continent.

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£150k upgrade made at iconic Kent beauty spot

06 July 2023
£150k upgrade made at iconic Kent beauty spot

A footpath at an iconic landmark has been upgraded, making it accessible to walkers and families all year around.

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Police attend town centre after three people involved in disturbance

27 May 2023
Police attend town centre after three people involved in disturbance

Police were called to a town centre following reports three people were involved in a disturbance.

Town roads at standstill as travellers head to port

27 May 2023
Town roads at standstill as travellers head to port

A town’s roads are snarled up as families trying to get away for half-term fun head to its port.

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Two suffer gun wounds after woman ‘held hostage’

06 May 2023
Two suffer gun wounds after woman ‘held hostage’

A woman and a man remain in hospital with gunshot wounds after reports she was held hostage in her home.

Man taken to hospital with cuts to face after town centre assault

06 May 2023
Man taken to hospital with cuts to face after town centre assault

Two men were hurt, including one who had his face cut, following a disturbance in a town centre, which led to two arrests.

'Paul would have been humbled by outpouring of love'

21 April 2023
'Paul would have been humbled by outpouring of love'

Paul O’Grady’s family say the TV star would have been “humbled” by the “outpouring of love and kindness” shown at his funeral.

Flames from shed fire spread to nearby fence

20 April 2023
Flames from shed fire spread to nearby fence

Crews on three engines spent an hour tackling a shed fire where the flames also spread to a neighbouring fence.

Landowner fined £600 for planning control breaches

20 April 2023
Landowner fined £600 for planning control breaches

A landowner appeared in court following reports of planning control breaches regarding the use of a building for residential purposes, and fined £600.

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