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Long delays on motorway due to lorry fire
There are long delays on a busy motorway due to a lorry fire.
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Two people treated by paramedics after garage fire
Two people were treated by paramedics after a fire broke out in a garage near a secondary school.
Huge plumes of smoke as field goes up in flames
Dramatic footage has shown huge plumes of smoke coming from a field as crews battled to tackle the flames.
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Six engines called to industrial estate blaze
Firefighters have been tackling a large blaze at an industrial estate for several hours.
Drought officially declared in Kent after driest July on record
A drought has been officially declared in Kent following the driest July since records began.
Body of man found on popular beach
A man's body has been found on a beach which is popular with visitors and police say a report is being prepared for a coroner.
Spider-Man, Star Wars and Marvel creators heading to Kent for blockbuster festival
The artists, writers and visual effects experts behind some of the world's biggest films, TV shows and video games are heading to Kent.
Man allegedly ‘exposed himself’ on bus headed towards shopping centre
Police have released CCTV of a man they wish to speak to after reports someone exposed themselves on a bus.
Gypsy must clear illegal site within six months or go to jail
A Gypsy has admitted contempt of court after failing to remove an illegal caravan park when ordered and will be jailed if he does not do so.
'I turned my hobby into my full time income - I’ve got zero regrets’
A young entrepreneur has turned her passion for fashion into a thriving business by giving unwanted clothes a second life.
Popular pub closed for month-long £400k refurb
Improvements are being made to the inside and outside of a popular pub as it is closed for a month.
Person dies after medical incident in city centre
A person died following a medical incident in a city centre, the ambulance service has confirmed.
Fly-tipper fined after being caught on camera dumping waste in rural lane
A council has warned flytippers that technology is making it much more likely they will be caught.
Absolute Madness: Gig was One Step Beyond
Madness certainly lived up to their name as they brought their high-energy live show to Canterbury.
‘There is no secret deal': Council leader rejects London borough and asylum seeker claims
A council leader has hit back at claims new town centre flats will be homes for asylum seekers or bought by London councils.
Failings of Kent's care system laid bare as families tell of being at ‘breaking point’
Families say their elderly relatives are being left without dignity and as “shadows” of their former selves by a crumbling social care system.
Long-running leak at railway bridge prompts fears of ‘another collapse’ close to landslip site
An ongoing leak at a railway station - located just a stone’s throw from where a major road was destroyed - has sparked fresh “collapse” concerns.
Air ambulance lands after two seriously injured in crash
An air ambulance has landed at the scene of a serious crash on the A299.
Saddle up for a rootin' tootin' open afternoon at St Michael's Care!
St Michael's Care in Westgate-on-Sea opens its doors with a country and western afternoon for all.
Tragedy as teenager dies after getting into difficulty in sea
A search and rescue operation sadly ended in tragedy after a teenager died when three people got into difficulty in the sea.