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Kent second worst in the south for illegal dog fighting

12 July 2023
Kent second worst in the south for illegal dog fighting

Kent is the second worst place in the south of England for dog fighting, RSPCA figures have revealed. WARNING: This article contains graphic images.

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‘You can’t park there mate!’

11 July 2023
‘You can’t park there mate!’

Emergency services were called after a car tipped onto another car along a narrow road.

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School rated Inadequate by Ofsted

11 July 2023
School rated Inadequate by Ofsted

A school with more than 950 children has had its Ofsted rating dropped after inspectors raised concerns about its management.

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‘Beautiful and talented’ teen named as e-scooter crash victim

10 July 2023
‘Beautiful and talented’ teen named as e-scooter crash victim

The family of a tragic e-scooter crash victim have paid tribute to the 15-year-old after he died after being hit by a BMW.

Bin arsonists strike again

10 July 2023
Bin arsonists strike again

More bins have been set on fire by suspected arsonists on a community field which led to an early morning call to the emergency services.

Multi-billion pound tunnel scheme takes step closer to reducing carbon footprint

10 July 2023
Multi-billion pound tunnel scheme takes step closer to reducing carbon footprint

A mega tunnel scheme which would link Kent to Essex has purchased hydrogen in an attempt to replace 20 million litres worth of diesel at its sites.

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MP says teen e-scooter death was ‘avoidable tragedy’

10 July 2023
MP says teen e-scooter death was ‘avoidable tragedy’

A politician has called for stricter measures to be put in place for e-scooters after a teenager was killed after he collided with a BMW.

Double tragedy hits football club after second death

09 July 2023
Double tragedy hits football club after second death

A football club has been left ‘devastated’ after two of its young players died, just months apart.

Thunderstorms and heavy rain to batter Kent

07 July 2023
Thunderstorms and heavy rain to batter Kent

Just a day after a heat health alert was issued, the Met Office has told people to prepare for strong winds, heavy rain and thunderstorms.

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Murder arrest after fatal stabbing

07 July 2023
Murder arrest after fatal stabbing

A 19-year-old has been arrested in Kent on suspicion of murder after a man was stabbed to death in the capital.

Two cars involved in industrial estate crash

07 July 2023
Two cars involved in industrial estate crash

Two cars were involved in a crash which resulted in debris being scattered across the road of a busy estate.

Protesters interrupt Starmer’s Kent speech

06 July 2023
Protesters interrupt Starmer’s Kent speech

Two people unveiled a banner and heckled Labour leader Keir Starmer as he gave a speech in the county.

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Firefighters tackling blaze that ripped through family home

06 July 2023
Firefighters tackling blaze that ripped through family home

Nearby residents are being told to shut their windows after an early-morning blaze ripped through a family home, prompting a huge emergency response.

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Dogs locked in kitchen for four days without proper food and water

05 July 2023
Dogs locked in kitchen for four days without proper food and water

A 27-year-old woman has been stopped from owning animals after the RSPCA found two dogs left alone in a kitchen without adequate food and water.

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Car overturns in crash on M2

05 July 2023
Car overturns in crash on M2

Emergency services shut part of a busy motorway after a white car flipped onto its roof.

Loud bang heard before flat block fire

04 July 2023
Loud bang heard before flat block fire

Emergency services were called to the scene of a late-night blaze after a balcony caught fire and spread to a neighbouring property.

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Travellers pitch up at park

04 July 2023
Travellers pitch up at park

A group of caravans have been pictured on a green space, with residents saying they were seen driving over cricket pitches.

Contactless ‘tap-in tap-out’ technology to be introduced at six railway stations

04 July 2023
Contactless ‘tap-in tap-out’ technology to be introduced at six railway stations

Several Kent railway stations are set to introduce tap-in and tap-out payments as an alternative to buying train tickets by the end of the year.

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Home Bargains to expand into old Argos store

03 July 2023
Home Bargains to expand into old Argos store

A budget store’s plan to expand into a vacant neighbouring building could create up to 70 jobs.

Kent town UK’s worst for dog attacks on postal workers

03 July 2023
Kent town UK’s worst for dog attacks on postal workers

A Kent town has been named as the most dangerous place in the country for dog attacks on postal workers, with 65 posties attacked there in one year.

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