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Police called to cliffs after men spotted carrying ‘air gun’
Officers were called to a clifftop after two men were seen carrying what appeared to be an air gun.
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Man taken to hospital after lorry overturns on busy route
Photos show a lorry overturned on a busy route this morning.
Jaguar driver accused of killing pensioner by careless driving
A motorist has appeared in court accused of killing a man in his 80s by careless driving during an incident which happened more than two years ago.
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Missing boy, 11, safely located
Police have confirmed a missing child has been safely located.
‘Massive relief’ as court throws out animal sanctuary noise nuisance case
A legal battle is over after magistrates dismissed claims against a popular charity that the animals were too noisy.
Police stand guard at park as toilet block cordoned off
Emergency services descended on a park this afternoon following a medical incident.
Man found dead after police cordon off park toilets
Police have confirmed a man has died after officers were called and blocked off public toilets in a park.
‘I didn't see him': 999 call made by e-bike rider after hitting veteran released
An agency worker who crashed into an army veteran while he was putting his bins out for collection has avoided jail.
'He’d be so proud I've found a way to bring joy back into our lives'
A mum who created an award-winning podcast after losing her husband in a scuba tragedy has published her first book about coping with grief.
Police appeal for missing teen last seen two days ago
Police are appealing for information on the whereabouts of a missing 18-year-old.
‘We need a school or GP surgery more than 220 council homes’
New artist’s impressions reveal how 220 council homes could look - but residents say the scheme should include a school or GP surgery.
Water company warns it ‘can’t accommodate’ plans for 19,000 new homes
A water company says it will not be able to supply water to two-thirds of the new homes planned as building targets rise.
New restrictions introduced at popular car park after rise in anti-social behaviour
A visitor car park at one of the UK’s most famous beauty spots is now being locked overnight following a surge in anti-social behaviour.
Heritage railway attraction to host first spring ale and cider festival
The new festival is part of a fundraising campaign to help rebuild a bridge along the railway line.
Formal notice given to ‘dispose’ of derelict former school ‘left to rot’
Kent County Council has formally put forward a notice to sell a former secondary school site deemed a “surplus to operational requirements”.
Kent potholes rocket by more than double after bad weather
The number of reported potholes in Kent has soared by thousands in a year.
Police cordon near Kent County Council’s headquarters after double stabbing
Emergency services are at the scene of KCC’s headquarters, where a police cordon has been put in place.
Nearly £4.6m set aside for ‘crisis’ support schemes and community supermarket
Low-income households are set to benefit from a range of “crisis” support schemes to be financed from central government funds.
Pensioner in critical condition after multi-vehicle smash
A pensioner has been left in a critical condition after a multi-vehicle smash blocked a town centre route.
Trio stole £50k of devices in ‘terrifying ordeal’
Staff helped in the hunt for a trio of robbers by tracking one of the mobiles the gang had stolen during a raid on a shop.