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Eight fire engines called to tackle huge wildfire
Pictures show the devastation caused by a huge wildfire overnight.
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Drunken vandal ‘gashed’ artery and needed 40 stitches after punching pub window
A drunken vandal who punched two windows after rowing with a friend ended up in hospital after gashing an artery and needing 40 stitches.
Man in his 50s dies after medical incident in town centre
Police have confirmed a man in his 50s has died after a medical incident in a town centre.
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‘We’ve already had to lay off staff - this could be the end for our pub’
Pub bosses say they’re losing hundreds of pounds a day after gas works cut off their village.
From garden party to four-day festival: Homegrown music event returns this week
A music festival brings the best indie, folk and rock acts to the stage as it celebrates nine years.
Gran feared dying in Morrisons car park after brain haemorrhage
A gran who had a brain haemorrhage while shopping at a supermarket says she was left fearing for her life while waiting alone in the car park.
‘It’s a fire hazard’: Residents fears over fenced-off ‘jungle’ outside their homes
Anxious residents fear an overgrown patch of land fenced off outside their homes is becoming a fire hazard as grass continues to grow unchecked.
‘It’s been a fantastic 58 years:’ End of era as Kent salon boss retires
After almost six decades, a stalwart of the hairdressing industry in Kent is closing his final salon as he prepares for retirement.
Mum’s petition for better value Kent bus pass scheme for 20k pupils
A mother is taking on the county council to secure cheaper bus travel to school for children across Kent.
Detailed plans for controversial 450-home scheme on farmland recommended for approval
Proposals for a news home development which received major opposition are set to be given the green light despite ongoing concerns.
‘Medical incident’ prompts emergency response and road closure
A main route was shut amid reports of a “medical incident”.
Two-car crash on main route sparks emergency response
Emergency services are in attendance and a lane has been closed on a busy route after a collision.
Six fire engines called to blaze in barley field as temperatures set to climb
Six fire engines were scrambled to a blaze in a barley field, with motorists and those living nearby warned to keep their windows shut.
New padel courts ‘could open within weeks’ as business expands
A new padel club is planned for Romney Marsh - and could open within weeks.
Air ambulance called after two pedestrians hit by car at junction
An air ambulance was called after two pedestrians were hit by a car - leaving one person needing hospital treatment.
‘My heart is so full of happiness’: Second stolen goat returned after being spotted in field
Two goats stolen from stables have been returned after one was found abandoned and the other was rescued by a member of the public.
Landlords reopen historic village pub after £1.5m investment
A historic village pub has reopened after more than two years following an extensive £1.5 million refurbishment.
Man arrested for ‘acting inappropriately’ towards teenage girls at Asda
Police are appealing for two girls to come forward after a man was arrested on suspicion of harassing them.
Weeks of traffic disruption expected as repairs begin at burial ground
Drivers are warned to expect delays as a result of three-way traffic lights on a key route.
Adult education centre could still close despite court battle to save it
A court has ordered a re-consultation over the closure of an adult education centre, despite plans being approved to knock it down.