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Millions of plastic beads may wash up on Kent coast again this weekend
More microplastic beads are expected to wash up on the coastline this weekend during the highest tide of the month.
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Bird flu outbreak at third Kent site
A protection zone has been put in place to stop the spread of bird flu found at a third site in Kent.
CCTV image released after reports of indecent exposure
Police have released a CCTV image of a man after reports of indecent exposure.
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Driver in hospital after crashing with fire engine
A man was taken to a major trauma centre following a crash between a car and a fire engine, which was on its way to an incident.
Warning after cash ‘stolen from pensioners in distraction thefts’
Shoppers have been warned to stay vigilant after cash was reportedly stolen from two pensioners in distraction thefts.
Upgrades made to stunning coastal path
Walkers can now enjoy stunning views of the English Channel from an upgraded coastal pathway.
Restaurant takeover revealed as Mexican diner shuts after 16 years
A long-serving high street Mexican restaurant and cocktail bar is set to be replaced after 16 years - as new bosses submit plans to council bosses.
Kent electrician scoops half-a-million pounds on lottery
A Kent electrician plans to go travelling after winning a whopping £500,000 on the National Lottery.
Motorist did not meet the legal requirements to drive when he struck pensioner
A motorist has denied causing death by dangerous driving after he struck a pedestrian.
‘We’re travelling home with very precious cargo’: Heart-warming moment owner reunited with stolen dog
The owners of a dog and her puppies which were stolen in a burglary have been reunited with their beloved pet - but her litter remains missing.
Yellow weather warning for freezing fog
A yellow weather warning is in place for fog with people being warned to expect travel delays.
Alleged child sex abuser found dead on rocks after disappearing during trial
A man accused of child sex offences was found dead at the bottom of a cliff midway through his trial, it has been revealed.
£10m cost placed on plans for new sports hub and pitches at ‘miserable’ recreation ground
Millions of pounds will be needed to help renovate a “miserable sports ground”, council bosses have warned.
‘Our seaside town is being overlooked – we need cash too’
A frustrated councillor fears his seaside town is being overlooked after missing out on millions of pounds worth of regeneration money.
'I'm lost without him': Woman reveals heartbreak as boyfriend's killer locked up
The girlfriend of a young man fatally stabbed during a late-night walk to buy a bottle of Coke has described how his death has “broken” her.
‘Carving Kent up will destroy our beautiful county’s identity’
KCC leader Linden Kemkaran sets out why she believes Kent should have a single council and labels the government’s latest Budget a “horror show”.
Person taken to hospital after four-car crash on M2
A person has been taken to hospital following a crash involving four cars on the M2.
‘They saved her life’: Devoted husband honoured after helping care for critically ill wife
A devoted husband has been made an honorary member of the hospital team that cared for his critically ill wife.
Police to patrol school after threats to ‘burn it down with everyone in it’
A school was forced to shut early and will be guarded by police today after receiving a threat to ‘burn it down and everyone in it’.
End of an era as hospital workers retire after combined 75 years
Two long-serving NHS staff with almost 75 years’ experience between them have hung up their uniforms.