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‘Medical incident’ prompts emergency response and road closure
A main route was shut amid reports of a “medical incident”.
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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.
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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.
Green light for 'once in a generation' £130m sports centre revamp
An historic sports centre will undergo a multi-million-pound overhaul after regeneration plans were unanimously approved.
Plans to build 2,200 homes on green belt land branded ‘evil’ by objectors
Almost 2,000 comments have been submitted both for and against plans to build new homes on green belt land.
Police and paramedics called as crash shuts road
A main road has been shut in both directions and emergency services are at the scene after a three-car crash.
‘They’ve had every chance to fix this’: Resident serves council with court notice over bins chaos
A furious resident is taking legal action against a council over ongoing bins chaos across the district, leading to thousands of missed collections.
Man, 40, charged after town centre stabbing
A man has been charged and three others arrested following a stabbing in a town centre park.
Busy route blocked by fallen tree
Motorists are facing delays and diversions after a tree fell into the road.
Plans put forward for next phase of construction on 675-home estate
Proposals for the next stages of a large housing estate are amongst the latest applications submitted to Swale council this week.
Teen charged with murder after biker, 18, killed in crash outside pub
A teenager has been charged with murder following the death of an 18-year-old motorcyclist in a collision outside a pub.
'Our friends were shocked by life-changing decision - but we love it’
A woman who went from deciding what festival to go to to looking after a foster child at 28 is recommending other young people do it.
Amber heat health alert issued as temperatures across Kent continue to soar
The health agency issued an amber heat health warning as the county braces for scorching temperatures, including highs of 33C in some areas.