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Building on fire beside Kent river as smoke billows into sky

A huge blaze engulfed a large derelict building beside a marina, sending thick plumes of smoke into the sky.

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TikToker ‘banned’ from district after beach disorder

A TikToker who was behind a beach meet-up last month, which sparked outrage, says he’s been told he cannot return to the town.

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Images released after thieves cut CCTV and stole power cable copper in business raid

Police are searching for two men who they believe may be linked to a suspected burglary.

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‘It almost put us out of business’: Garage owner's fury after BT phone switch failure

The owner of a family-run garage says switching from a traditional landline to a digital phone system almost put him out of business.

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Roadworks spark long tailbacks across Kent town

Motorists are facing long tailbacks across a town this afternoon.

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Blaze ‘destroyed our memories’, says heartbroken mum

A mum-of-four returned from her sister's wedding to find her home destroyed, her belongings ruined and years of treasured family memories gone.

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Football chairman's unusual fundraiser for coach battling cancer

A football club chairman is doing something unusual to raise money for a friend and fellow coach battling cancer.

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‘It’s what people want’: Town’s first outdoor padel courts set for sports club

A town’s first outdoor padel courts will be built on a dilapidated site at a popular club amid increased demand for the sport.

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Works to explore if 15th-century waterfront warehouse could become wedding venue

Design work to explore whether a waterfront medieval timber-framed historic building could one day host weddings is due to be stepped up.

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'Someone this evil isn't fixable': Man who filmed teen in shower jailed after second victim emerges

A teenage girl secretly filmed in the shower by her paedophile brother-in-law has branded him “evil” after it emerged she was not his first victim.

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Traffic delays ease at ports

Traffic levels are returning to normal at the Port of Dover, following delays this morning.

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Extra trains laid on as crowds flock to coast

Warm weather has prompted train bosses to lay on extra carriages to key Kent coastal resorts today.

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Terrifying moment neighbour torched door as woman and daughter cowered inside

Shocking footage shows the moment a man set his neighbour’s door alight with a homemade flamethrower as she and her child cowered inside.

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Football, fast food and film festivals: Can you master the Sheps Saturday Social pub quiz?

How many teaspoons in a tablespoon? Try our weekend online quiz.

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‘I hadn’t been to Herne Bay since the 90s – what I found completely surprised me’

After returning to Herne Bay for the first time in decades, our reporter discovered why its award-winning pier has been named among England’s best...

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'Sort it out or we will': Council threaten to buy eyesore hospital

Stalled plans to convert a derelict maternity hospital into housing could finally get underway, as the council threatens to take the site over.

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Steel art installation planned for outside new Lidl supermarket

Drivers could be greeted by a new art installation in a prominent spot as part of plans for a new supermarket.

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‘This underrated attraction was a great family day out - with a lovely mum-friendly end to our visit’

Our reporter and her children found the perfect place to keep everyone happy on a family day out.

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‘When did so many lose respect for teachers?’

A recent tale told to our columnist makes him ponder why so many parents set such dreadful examples to their children about how to behave in school.

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Main road closed after two-car crash

Police, paramedics and firefighters were called after a collision between two cars on an A-road.