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‘Smart sewer’ tech helps prevent sewage spill
Water company bosses have revealed how their AI-controlled “smart sewer” system prevented a sewage leak after identifying a blockage in a pipe.
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Police cordon off road at crash hotspot near supermarket
A police cordon was put up and emergency services were called to the scene of a crash.
‘Let’s get Kammy back in the charts’: Kent fan’s dreams for his World Cup song
A Kent man has launched a bid to get Chris Kamara back in the charts with a World Cup song.
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Wetherspoon bids to extend opening hours amid ‘strong customer demand’
A bid has been launched to extend the opening hours at weekends of a Kent Wetherspoons amid “strong customer demand”.
Prolific shoplifter stole to ‘feed controlling partner’s greed’
A prolific thief has been jailed after stealing booze and other goods for her partner, who her lawyer claimed in court made her shoplift.
‘We’re very proud’: Six Kent beaches scoop Blue Flag awards
A total of six Kent beauty spots have been awarded an acclaimed Blue Flag which recognises well-managed beaches.
‘We want people to feel safe’: Views needed amid rise in anti-social behaviour
A consultation is underway on whether a clampdown on anti-social behaviour is needed in a town amid a rising number of incidents.
Phone mast now fixed after customers struggled to get signal
A problem phone mast which left hundreds of people with poor signal has now been fixed.
‘Dedicated and talented’ teacher shortlisted for prestigious award
A ‘dedicated and talented’ Kent dance tutor has been shortlisted for a prestigious national teaching award.
Dad given booze ban after racist outburst and assaulting teenage daughter in pub
A dad who assaulted his teenage daughter in a pub before a racist outburst, calling another punter the n-word, has been banned from drinking.
‘Something drastic needs to be done before someone is killed on this bridge’
Another crash at a notorious bridge has sparked increased calls for safety measures.
CCTV U-turn for alleyway plagued by drug dealers and door-kicking yobs
An alleyway rife with drug-dealing and anti-social behaviour will now get much-needed CCTV – days after residents were told the area would miss out.
Village fury after beloved goose ‘kidnapped’ from pond
Villages are angry and upset after one of their geese was stolen from a pond.
'I swapped teaching for TikTok - now I'm hanging out with Alan Carr'
A 34-year-old woman from Kent who found overnight success after quitting the day job is now rubbing shoulders with some of the biggest stars in TV.
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Grandmother’s shock: 'Southern Water told me I was dead'
A great-grandmother was left shocked and upset to receive a bailiff’s letter after a utility company wrongly declared she had died.
Five-storey ‘electric hotel’ block branded ‘overbearing’ approved for iconic coastline
A bid to add an extra storey to a planned hotel on an iconic stretch of Kent coastline has been approved - despite fears it will “dominate” the area.
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Campaigners stage beach protest against sewage dumping
Hundreds gather for staged beach protest against sewage dumping.
Thief stole from B&M while on suspended sentence
A 24-year-old on a suspended sentence entered a discount store and filled up his pockets with items before leaving, a court has heard.