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‘Loving and devoted’ dad told 999 operator not to send ambulance just hours before tragic death
A family has paid tribute to a 20-year-old dad following the conclusion of an inquest held into his death.
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Road closed as specialist officers investigate serious collision
A road was closed following a serious collision understood to have involved a motorbike and a car.
Major A-road blocked in both directions after ‘serious accident’
A major A-road closed in both directions following a “serious accident”.
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Temporary A299 50mph speed limit to be lifted as resurfacing works end
A temporary 50mph speed limit is set to be lifted now that resurfacing work on a major bumpy A-road has been completed.
Fire crews tackle tree blaze caused by ‘out-of-control’ bonfire
Three fire engines were needed to stop a fire caused by an “out-of-control” bonfire that spread to nearby trees.
‘We tried one of the world’s biggest inflatable obstacle courses that’s in Kent this summer’
Our reporter and her children tackled The Monster - a 300m inflatable obstacle course that’s one of the largest in the world.
‘I’m going to make this the best restaurant in the town centre’
A doctor who has reduced his hours to open a new Indian eatery says he wants to make it the “best restaurant in town”.
‘Nigella and Suggs helped save this place - and boy, I’m glad they did’
Our reviewer tried the cocktails at a bar/restaurant once named in the UK’s top 10 seaside gems.
‘Padel court has killed our wedding trade - people are worried about the noise’
A wedding venue owner says the opening of a padel court has devastated bookings - as couples fear noise from matches will disrupt their big day.
'People can't afford it anymore': Fuel thefts soar in Kent since Iran war
Petrol station workers fear renewed hostilities involving Iran could trigger another surge in fuel theft following a spike when war first broke out.
‘Shoplifting is worst it’s ever been’: Shocking CCTV footage shows kids looting convenience store
A frustrated convenience store owner says his store was targeted by brazen shoplifters three days in a row but no culprits have been caught.
Soul greats headline seaside festival’s 25th birthday bash
Massive three-day music festival returns with a feast of jazz-funk and disco.
Takeaways, trains and TV soaps: Will you get top marks in our weekend quiz?
Kickstart your brain with the 13 questions in our general knowledge quiz.
Emergency services called to crash near cricket club
Emergency services, including the ambulance service, partially blocked off a road after a crash.
New plan agreed to rebuild fire-hit sports pavilion
A long-awaited project to replace a fire-hit sports pavilion at a recreation ground is set to move forward following the approval of a new plan.
Sex offender sexually assaulted lone child at pub
A 40-year-old who inappropriately touched a child while they were sitting alone at a pub has been sentenced.
Pair arrested after stabbing at town centre park
Two men have been arrested after a man was stabbed at a town centre park.
Drug gang behind £150k heroin and crack cocaine network jailed for combined 16 years
Members of a gang responsible for channelling £150,000 worth of drugs into Kent have been jailed.
‘Mega dinghy’ carrying record 165 migrants at once crosses Channel to Kent
A record 165 migrants are believed to have crossed the Channel to the UK in a single boat on Thursday.
Tributes paid to devoted volunteer who spent decades preserving historic ship
A much-loved mother, grandparent, and volunteer who spent four decades preserving a historic vessel has died at the age of 84.