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5 unmissable events coming to Kent in 2025

5 unmissable events coming to Kent in 2025

03 January 2025

Start filling next year’s diary with fantastic festivals, amazing art exhibitions and more.

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Flood alert for coast and three major towns

Flood alert for coast and three major towns

01 January 2025

A flood warning has been issued by the Environment Agency for a stretch of coastline due to forecast high tides.

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

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

01 January 2025

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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'I haven't got time to run a cult' - the former revolutionary in Kent you've never heard of

'I haven't got time to run a cult' - the former revolutionary in Kent you've never heard of

30 December 2024

We sit down to hear about the life and times of a man described as a cult leader, an attack dog for a foreign government and a contrarian.

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'Speed bumps are like Snowdonia and damaging our cars'

'Speed bumps are like Snowdonia and damaging our cars'

27 December 2024

Drivers have got the hump with new traffic calming measures which they say are overkill and damaging their cars.

‘I thought my house would burn down on Christmas Day’

‘I thought my house would burn down on Christmas Day’

26 December 2024

A mum-of-three is had a narrow escape after a blaze erupted as she cooked her Christmas lunch.

Three arrests and knife seized after tracker leads police to stolen motorbike

Three arrests and knife seized after tracker leads police to stolen motorbike

24 December 2024

A motorbike taken by thieves was found quickly, and suspects arrested, with the help of a tracking device.

Gavin and Stacey star to appear at book festival

Gavin and Stacey star to appear at book festival

24 December 2024

Award-winning actress Alison Steadman will discuss her new memoir, her career and this year’s most talked about Christmas special.

Why Corrie legend has swapped Yorkshire Dales for Kent town

Why Corrie legend has swapped Yorkshire Dales for Kent town

22 December 2024

One of Coronation Street’s best-loved stars has settled in Kent - and at 95 is still appearing in films.

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Singing Kent family remove ‘remarkably tasteless’ new song after online backlash

Singing Kent family remove ‘remarkably tasteless’ new song after online backlash

21 December 2024

The Marsh family have taken down their new song about Gisèle Pelicot’s rape trial after critics accused them of being “remarkably tasteless”.

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200-year-old Kent landmark needs urgent repairs

200-year-old Kent landmark needs urgent repairs

21 December 2024

The passage of time has taken its toll on one of Kent’s best-loved landmarks.

Man taken to hospital after crash

Man taken to hospital after crash

20 December 2024

A man was hurt in a traffic accident in a residential street.

Council coalition collapses after Labour decision to rule alone

Council coalition collapses after Labour decision to rule alone

20 December 2024

A three-party council coalition has crumbled in a week due to rows over controversial plans for an 8,400-home estate.

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Man dies after being taken unwell on train

Man dies after being taken unwell on train

20 December 2024

A man has died following a medical incident onboard a train yesterday.

Rail delays after medical emergency on train

Rail delays after medical emergency on train

19 December 2024

Rush-hour rail services have been delayed after a passenger fell ill on board a train.

Greens pull out of council coalition over Labour’s housing policy

Greens pull out of council coalition over Labour’s housing policy

17 December 2024

Councillors have walked away from a ruling coalition over fears the government is putting “profit before people and the planet”.

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Seven luxury Kent hotels to book

Seven luxury Kent hotels to book

17 December 2024

If you’re looking for a 2025 getaway that’s not too far from home, why not book a staycation at one of these stunning hotels?

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Man ‘jumped out of moving vehicle’ before being hit by lorry

Man ‘jumped out of moving vehicle’ before being hit by lorry

13 December 2024

A man who died after being struck by a lorry on the motorway is said to have “jumped from a moving vehicle” into the carriageway, a court heard.

Severely neglected dog found dumped in box

Severely neglected dog found dumped in box

12 December 2024

An abandoned dog with rotten teeth and fleas has been rescued after being found dumped in a box. Warning: Some distressing images

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Hospital trust ‘on track’ to hit savings target but will still lose £90m

Hospital trust ‘on track’ to hit savings target but will still lose £90m

12 December 2024

Hospital bosses in charge of one of the country’s most struggling trusts say they are “on track” to deliver £50m savings after a huge overspend.

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