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Eight fire engines called to tackle huge wildfire

Pictures show the devastation caused by a huge wildfire overnight.

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Drunken vandal ‘gashed’ artery and needed 40 stitches after punching pub window

A drunken vandal who punched two windows after rowing with a friend ended up in hospital after gashing an artery and needing 40 stitches.

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Man in his 50s dies after medical incident in town centre

Police have confirmed a man in his 50s has died after a medical incident in a town centre.

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‘We’ve already had to lay off staff - this could be the end for our pub’

Pub bosses say they’re losing hundreds of pounds a day after gas works cut off their village.

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From garden party to four-day festival: Homegrown music event returns this week

A music festival brings the best indie, folk and rock acts to the stage as it celebrates nine years.

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Gran feared dying in Morrisons car park after brain haemorrhage

A gran who had a brain haemorrhage while shopping at a supermarket says she was left fearing for her life while waiting alone in the car park.

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‘It’s a fire hazard’: Residents fears over fenced-off ‘jungle’ outside their homes

Anxious residents fear an overgrown patch of land fenced off outside their homes is becoming a fire hazard as grass continues to grow unchecked.

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‘It’s been a fantastic 58 years:’ End of era as Kent salon boss retires

After almost six decades, a stalwart of the hairdressing industry in Kent is closing his final salon as he prepares for retirement.

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Mum’s petition for better value Kent bus pass scheme for 20k pupils

A mother is taking on the county council to secure cheaper bus travel to school for children across Kent.

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Detailed plans for controversial 450-home scheme on farmland recommended for approval

Proposals for a news home development which received major opposition are set to be given the green light despite ongoing concerns.

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‘Medical incident’ prompts emergency response and road closure

A main route was shut amid reports of a “medical incident”.

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Two-car crash on main route sparks emergency response

Emergency services are in attendance and a lane has been closed on a busy route after a collision.

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Six fire engines called to blaze in barley field as temperatures set to climb

Six fire engines were scrambled to a blaze in a barley field, with motorists and those living nearby warned to keep their windows shut.

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New padel courts ‘could open within weeks’ as business expands

A new padel club is planned for Romney Marsh - and could open within weeks.

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Air ambulance called after two pedestrians hit by car at junction

An air ambulance was called after two pedestrians were hit by a car - leaving one person needing hospital treatment.

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‘My heart is so full of happiness’: Second stolen goat returned after being spotted in field

Two goats stolen from stables have been returned after one was found abandoned and the other was rescued by a member of the public.

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Landlords reopen historic village pub after £1.5m investment

A historic village pub has reopened after more than two years following an extensive £1.5 million refurbishment.

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Man arrested for ‘acting inappropriately’ towards teenage girls at Asda

Police are appealing for two girls to come forward after a man was arrested on suspicion of harassing them.

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Weeks of traffic disruption expected as repairs begin at burial ground

Drivers are warned to expect delays as a result of three-way traffic lights on a key route.

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Adult education centre could still close despite court battle to save it

A court has ordered a re-consultation over the closure of an adult education centre, despite plans being approved to knock it down.