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Is it safe to go back in the water?

Is it safe to go back in the water?

Swimmers are braving the Kent coast despite a shark sighting.

Parents vow to prosecute son's death crash pal

Parents vow to prosecute son's death crash pal

The parents of a 20-year-old killed in a horror crash say they will pursue a private prosecution against the driver of the car.

Mum's fury at school's classroom squash ban

Mum's fury at school's classroom squash ban

A mum was left stunned after being told her autistic son could not drink fruit squash in lessons on the hottest day of the year.

Denly's delight at landing Smith

Denly's delight at landing Smith

Sam Denly has hailed the capture of experienced midfielder Darren Smith as a major coup.

Builders discover homemade 'Dad's Army' bombs

Builders discover homemade 'Dad's Army' bombs

An exclusion zone has been thrown around a construction site after Home Guard phosphorous bombs were unearthed... seven decades on.

Care home in 'dire straits'

Care home in 'dire straits'

A care home said to be in 'dire straits' due to staff shortages has had a damning report.

Lifeboat crews help stranded vessel

Lifeboat crews help stranded vessel

Lifeboat volunteers and coastguards have helped a boat which was stranded a mile out to sea get back to shore

Coastguard chopper spotted over cliffs

Coastguard chopper spotted over cliffs

A helicopter was seen hovering over seafront cliffs tonight.

Herne Bay shark causes social media stir

Herne Bay shark causes social media stir

A sighting of a shark in Herne Bay sparked a host of hilarious reactions on Facebook and Twitter. Here's our top 10....

Delays on A299 after car fire

Delays on A299 after car fire

Motorists can expect delays on the A299 Thanet Way between Whitstable and Herne Bay after a car caught fire

New sighting of Herne Bay shark

New sighting of Herne Bay shark

A shark which had panicked swimmers running from the sea has been captured on camera again a mile away.

Three rescued after inflatable dinghy drifts out to sea

Three rescued after inflatable dinghy drifts out to sea

Three people have been rescued after they drifted out to sea on an inflatable dinghy, just a day after youths on lilos were rescued by the coastguard.

Hole lot of bother

Hole lot of bother

Traders have been left with a huge headache after huge holes opened up in a high street.

Coastguard rescue teenagers on lilos

Coastguard rescue teenagers on lilos

Two 17-year-olds were taken to hospital after they were blown out to sea on inflatables.

Classic motor show venue changed

Classic motor show venue changed

Organisers of a classic motor show have found a new venue for 300 cars, after facing having to cancel the event due to emergency roadworks.

Sci-fi fans are treated to the biggest show in the south east

Sci-fi fans are treated to the biggest show in the south east

Super heroes and villains enthrall and excite at seaside sci-fi extravaganza

Teacher facing historic child sex offence charges

Teacher facing historic child sex offence charges

A former teacher is charged with seven counts of sexual activity with a child.

Warning following spate of scrubland arson attacks

Warning following spate of scrubland arson attacks

Firefighters have urged vigilance following a series of deliberate fires in acres of grassland.

Triple arrest after pizza shop fracas

Triple arrest after pizza shop fracas

Three men thought to be takeaway staff were arrested after a man in his 40s was allegedly assaulted following the smashing of a shop window.

10ft deep hole opens up in high street

10ft deep hole opens up in high street

A road has been partly sealed off after a hole - thought to be at least 3m deep - opened up in a town centre road.

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