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Armed police swoop after reports of man carrying weapon
A 30-year-old man has been arrested after armed police responded to reports of a man carrying a weapon in a Kent high street.
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Shock at sudden death of nurse
Tributes have been paid to a nurse described as a “wonderful friend” and “role model” following her sudden death at the age of 57.
Major route reopens after emergency repairs cause long tailbacks
A major route has reopened after emergency repairs caused long tailbacks and heavy congestion.
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Woman crashed at roundabout after drinking triple vodka with lemonade
A woman who crashed her car on a roundabout after drinking a triple vodka and lemonade has been hit with a fine.
Extreme weather warning extended until Thursday
An extreme heat warning for Kent has been extended as the UK is set for a heatwave that could see highs of a record-breaking 38C.
'We swapped London for Kent coast - and now we've opened new bar'
A couple who relocated from London after falling in love with Kent have launched their second business in the town they now call home.
Huge emergency response to building fire beside Kent river
A huge blaze engulfed a large derelict building beside a marina, sending thick plumes of smoke into the sky.
Drone footage shows damage caused by major riverside building blaze
Aerial images have revealed the scale of the destruction caused by a blaze that tore through a derelict building.
Video captures moment car bursts into flames near Aldi supermarket
Firefighters were called to tackle a vehicle fire on a busy road.
House with mysterious past avoids demolition for Lower Thames Crossing
Plans to demolish a £1.85 million house with rumoured wartime links to Nazi Germany have been abandoned.
Wildlife to the day 20,000 British troops died: Must-see documentaries on TV this week
Had enough of watching the World Cup? Six new factual programmes you won’t want to miss.
Is it time for you to take the lead in a relationship? Find out in this week’s horoscopes
Here’s what the next seven days have in store for every star sign.
‘We’ve got wine in our blood - but it’s time to step away’
Owners of one of Kent’s oldest vineyards say they are still planning to step away after a sale lasting 18 months fell through.
Concerns over ‘cheap and lazy’ seafront flats plan for former arcade
Plans to build a block of flats on a derelict arcade have sparked concern - with residents describing the proposed design as “cheap and lazy”.
TikToker ‘banned’ from district after beach disorder
A TikToker who was behind a beach meet-up last month, which sparked outrage, says he’s been told he cannot return to the town.
Images released after thieves cut CCTV and stole power cable copper in business raid
Police are searching for two men who they believe may be linked to a suspected burglary.
‘It almost put us out of business’: Garage owner's fury after BT phone switch failure
The owner of a family-run garage says switching from a traditional landline to a digital phone system almost put him out of business.
Blaze ‘destroyed our memories’, says heartbroken mum
A mum-of-four returned from her sister's wedding to find her home destroyed, her belongings ruined and years of treasured family memories gone.
Football chairman's unusual fundraiser for coach battling cancer
A football club chairman is doing something unusual to raise money for a friend and fellow coach battling cancer.
‘It’s what people want’: Town’s first outdoor padel courts set for sports club
A town’s first outdoor padel courts will be built on a dilapidated site at a popular club amid increased demand for the sport.