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Young seal rescued from beach after reports of children throwing stones
A five-week-old seal had to be rescued from a beach after reports children were throwing stones at it.
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Wes Streeting: ‘Kent meningitis outbreak is contained – but stay alert’
Writing exclusively for KentOnline, Health Secretary Wes Streeting says the county’s meningitis outbreak is “contained” but urges vigilance.
Air ambulance lands near busy route
An air ambulance has landed on a school field near a busy route.
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Trains moving again after trespasser apprehended
Trains were halted due to reports of a trespasser.
Kent Police officer dies after emergency response crash
Tributes have been paid to a 27-year-old police officer who died after being critically injured in the line of duty.
How an award-winning actor has become a town centre warrior
Award-winning TV and film actor Tom Burke has become a town centre campaigner in recent months - but insists he is “not trying to be a hero”.
Kent art exhibition slammed as antisemitic and reported to police
An exhibition at a Kent gallery has been slammed as antisemitic by a Jewish columnist who says she was left “shaking” by the artwork.
Raw sewage floods town centre street
Raw sewage has flooded a street near an art gallery, with waste seen flowing down the road and splashing onto pavements.
Calls for water companies to be consulted on all planning applications
A council is pushing back on government housing targets in light of a stark water supply warning from South East Water.
Cook and kitchenware retailer looks to join new arrivals at town centre shopping complex
A leading cookware store is looking to open its fourth branch in the county.
Appeal clears way for town’s fifth Starbucks despite parking concerns
Plans for a 24-hour Starbucks drive-thru at a retail park have been given the go-ahead after an appeal despite fears over loss of parking spaces.
‘It’s more than a business’: Owners fight to keep community coffee shop open
A couple who set up a coffee shop as a safe space for residents have made a heartfelt appeal for support as rising costs have put its future at risk.
M20 motorcycle crash leads to long delays
A motorcycle crash has caused long delays on a motorway this afternoon.
Specialist team joins search for missing cat abandoned in plastic bag as kitten
A much-loved cat has been missing for almost two weeks after he went out as normal but never returned home.
Emergency services called after person injured in two-car crash
Three fire engines, police officers and ambulance crews were called after a two-car crash left one person injured.
Number of confirmed meningitis cases falls following further investigations
Cases linked to the Kent meningitis outbreak have fallen after some were reclassified by health officials.
Firefighters tackle car blaze
Two fire engines were called to tackle a car blaze in a residential area.
‘Our village can’t take it - they're turning us into Hawkinge'
Worried residents fear their village cannot cope with the level of housebuilding proposed - and will end up resembling a nearby town.
Is it time to say you're sorry? Find out in this week’s horoscopes
Here’s what the next seven days have in store for every star sign.
Family-run shop dubbed ‘Aladdin’s cave’ by loyal customers still nailing it 50 years on
A family-run hardware shop famed for its “personal touch” has weathered the arrival of big DIY chains and online retailers to reach a major milestone.