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Young seal rescued from beach after reports of children throwing stones

A five-week-old seal had to be rescued from a beach after reports children were throwing stones at it.

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Wes Streeting: ‘Kent meningitis outbreak is contained – but stay alert’

Writing exclusively for KentOnline, Health Secretary Wes Streeting says the county’s meningitis outbreak is “contained” but urges vigilance.

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Air ambulance lands near busy route

An air ambulance has landed on a school field near a busy route.

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Trains moving again after trespasser apprehended

Trains were halted due to reports of a trespasser.

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Kent Police officer dies after emergency response crash

Tributes have been paid to a 27-year-old police officer who died after being critically injured in the line of duty.

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How an award-winning actor has become a town centre warrior

Award-winning TV and film actor Tom Burke has become a town centre campaigner in recent months - but insists he is “not trying to be a hero”.

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Kent art exhibition slammed as antisemitic and reported to police

An exhibition at a Kent gallery has been slammed as antisemitic by a Jewish columnist who says she was left “shaking” by the artwork.

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Raw sewage floods town centre street

Raw sewage has flooded a street near an art gallery, with waste seen flowing down the road and splashing onto pavements.

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Calls for water companies to be consulted on all planning applications

A council is pushing back on government housing targets in light of a stark water supply warning from South East Water.

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Cook and kitchenware retailer looks to join new arrivals at town centre shopping complex

A leading cookware store is looking to open its fourth branch in the county.

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Appeal clears way for town’s fifth Starbucks despite parking concerns

Plans for a 24-hour Starbucks drive-thru at a retail park have been given the go-ahead after an appeal despite fears over loss of parking spaces.

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‘It’s more than a business’: Owners fight to keep community coffee shop open

A couple who set up a coffee shop as a safe space for residents have made a heartfelt appeal for support as rising costs have put its future at risk.

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M20 motorcycle crash leads to long delays

A motorcycle crash has caused long delays on a motorway this afternoon.

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Specialist team joins search for missing cat abandoned in plastic bag as kitten

A much-loved cat has been missing for almost two weeks after he went out as normal but never returned home.

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Emergency services called after person injured in two-car crash

Three fire engines, police officers and ambulance crews were called after a two-car crash left one person injured.

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Number of confirmed meningitis cases falls following further investigations

Cases linked to the Kent meningitis outbreak have fallen after some were reclassified by health officials.

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Firefighters tackle car blaze

Two fire engines were called to tackle a car blaze in a residential area.

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‘Our village can’t take it - they're turning us into Hawkinge'

Worried residents fear their village cannot cope with the level of housebuilding proposed - and will end up resembling a nearby town.

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Is it time to say you're sorry? Find out in this week’s horoscopes

Here’s what the next seven days have in store for every star sign.

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Family-run shop dubbed ‘Aladdin’s cave’ by loyal customers still nailing it 50 years on

A family-run hardware shop famed for its “personal touch” has weathered the arrival of big DIY chains and online retailers to reach a major milestone.