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Kent Water Crisis: Supplies return to thousands of homes and businesses
Water has been restored to thousands of properties this morning following a major outage that left customers across the county without supplies.
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Police still searching for 27-year-old man missing for two weeks
Officers are concerned for the welfare of a missing man who was last spotted a fortnight ago.
New CGIs unveiled as Lidl presses on with plans to relocate Kent store
New CGIs have been unveiled as Lidl officially launches plans to relocate one of its town centre stores to a more residential area.
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Nature-loving mum’s sudden motorbike death leaves family ‘devastated’
Tributes have been paid to a “loving and free-spirited” mum of one who was the second victim of a fatal motorbike crash.
Kent Politics Podcast: Farage’s latest followers in Kent and budget complications
In the latest edition of the Kent Politics Podcast, hear about the latest councillors to join Reform and the finance issues facing authorities.
'It's totally ludicrous, our roads can’t cope with 100 lorries a day’
Dozens of construction trucks heading for a renowned golf course have residents fearing their old houses will be “shaken to bits”.
‘It’s so cruel’: Much-loved dad dies seven weeks after shock MND diagnosis
A much-loved football club steward described as an “incredible family man” has died just seven weeks after being told he had motor neurone disease.
‘It’s absolutely rotten’: Ex-cleaner blasts council over ‘filthy’ state of ‘accessible’ loos
A disabled man says he’s disgusted at the condition a public toilet has been left in for months, branding it “one of the worst he’s ever seen”.
12-hour Lord of the Rings movie marathon coming to cinema
Film fans can enjoy a whole day of back-to-back adventures as Peter Jackson’s epic fantasy trilogy returns to the big screen.
Two care homes in special measures after 'unexplained bruising' and ‘hot drink thrown at resident’
The health watchdog has put two care homes in Kent under close observation following damning inspections which uncovered “serious failures”.
‘Exceptional’ children’s hospice a service for others to learn from, says health watchdog
A hospice supporting children with serious or life-limiting conditions has been rated “outstanding” again by the Care Quality Commission.
‘We’ve been so busy’: Italian launches in former chippy after £200k revamp
The owner of a new Italian restaurant that has opened in a former chippy says he has been “super busy” despite opening in January.
Ferry passengers facing four-hour delays
Passengers are facing long cross-Channel delays due to an “operational incident”.
Block of flats evacuated after fire leaves woman injured
Ten fire engines were scrambled to a block of flats after a blaze broke out in a bathroom.
Critical incident remains at hospital but ban on visitors lifted on some wards
Bosses who declared a critical incident at a hospital due to a sudden “high demand” for its services have thanked the community for its support.
Emergency services descend on historic castle after man ‘falls from height’
A man in his 50s has been taken to hospital following a sizeable emergency services presence at a town’s historic venue.
Beachfront cannabis farm busted as police seize 300 plants
A cannabis farm was dismantled and more than 300 plants seized after officers raided a beachfront property.
Water boss in line for ‘wild’ £400k bonus as Ofwat announces investigation
A regulator has announced it has opened an investigation into South East Water, as its revealed its chief executive is in line for a mega bonus.
Teen pleads guilty to manslaughter after electrician killed on Kent beach
One teenager accused of killing a 49-year-old has pleaded guilty to manslaughter.
New town without water after power problems
Some 2,000 residents woke up to find their taps running dry after a power outage at a South East Water site stopped the water from being pumped.