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Urgent ‘do not drink’ notice as hospital hit by water supply issue
A hospital is warning people not to drink or wash with water from some of its taps while it manages a water supply issue.
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Barrister fined after coming to court drunk and collapsing
A lawyer has been ordered to pay a fine after arriving to represent a client at court smelling of booze and slurring his words.
Main road near school shut due to water leak
A busy road has been closed due to a water leak close to a school.
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Cyclist airlifted to London hospital after crash with car
A cyclist has been airlifted to London hospital following a crash.
Women who ran ‘network of brothels’ around Kent walk free from court
A trio, said to be part of a “sophisticated” brothel network, have avoided being sent back to prison, having served their punishment in custody.
‘Victims have waited long enough’: Court delays reach highest level in decade
The government must give the justice system more resources, says the Law Society, as court waiting times creep above two years.
Tributes to ‘kind and caring’ former Kent pupil after sudden death aged 25
A former pupil with a “smile that expressed immense joy” has been described as “kind, caring, and charismatic” following his sudden death aged 25.
‘I know how lucky I am’: Teenager suffers cardiac arrest in bedroom
A teenager who suffered a cardiac arrest in his bedroom has been reunited with the paramedics who saved him.
Beer garden packed as new riverside ‘beach bar’ opens
A new riverside venue styled on a beach bar has opened in a historic Kent town, with a packed launch evening.
Landmark yellow shop gets a white makeover after 25 years
A landmark yellow shop that stood on a street for 25 years has been painted white after a new business moved in.
Police officer to stand trial accused of stalking and damaging property
A Kent Police officer is to stand trial accused of corruption, stalking and damaging property.
Controversial Greggs store set to open ‘within next week’
A divisive Greggs branch is set to open on a historic Kent high street inside a conservation area.
‘It happened so quickly’: Strong winds bring down tree in Lidl car park
Strong winds brought down a tree outside a Lidl supermarket - narrowly missing parked cars.
Three cars damaged in town centre car park after driver ‘loses control’
Three cars were left badly damaged in a town centre car park after a driver lost control and crashed into two parked vehicles.
‘I believe it will make a genuine difference to people’s lives’
MP Mike Tapp praises new Renters’ Rights Act, which is fairer and will give tenants more security in their homes.
Metal thieves ‘wrench free chapel bell in cemetery raid’
Metal thieves scaled a chapel steeple and wrenched its heavy bell free before dropping it to the ground.
Indoor market to launch this weekend at historic riverside setting
A monthly market, celebrating the rich history of a town and its community, is opening at a huge tourist attraction.
Supermarket chain eyes up convenience store site on new-build estate
A supermarket chain has confirmed plans to open its second store in a Kent town as part of a new-build estate.
‘It’s the worst outbreak of graffiti I’ve ever seen’
Frustrated residents say a wave of offensive graffiti across a seaside town is the “worst outbreak we’ve ever seen”.
‘I quit teaching to become an author, now I’ve released my first book’
A former teacher has swapped the classroom for a writing career - and is now celebrating the release of her debut novel.