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Man in 30s arrested after forensics team called to alleged rape
Police are carrying out enquiries and a man has been taken into custody following a report of a rape.
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More homes seeing water outages as heatwave disruption continues
Hundreds of households are still without water as a gym has also had to close its pools and spa area for the second time.
Five rescued by coastguard helicopter from river
A coastguard helicopter was called into action to help a group of people stuck on a stranded speedboat.
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Thousands of fans flock from Kent to celebrate Arsenal’s win
Scores of football fans are travelling from Kent to celebrate Arsenal’s title-winning campaign today.
Newlyweds left homeless after 'devastating' blaze rips through home
A young couple have been left gutted after a devastating blaze ripped through their new home, leaving it “an empty burnt out shell”.
‘Emotional’ documentary will detail beloved bear’s road to recovery
The extraordinary journey of a beloved bear’s journey back to full health will be revealed in a new documentary.
Mission Impossible-style gaming attraction to open at shopping centre
Fans of high-energy challenges will soon be able to step into a real-life gaming experience inspired by scenes from Mission Impossible.
Dad slapped with fine after drink-driving with burst tyre
A drink-driver has been banned from the road and slapped with a hefty fine after being found driving while over the limit.
Farm on the market for £1.95m with development plans
A farm has hit the market for £1.95 million, with planning permission for 10 new homes.
Farm shop eyes expansion amid growing customer demand
Bosses behind a farm shop and cafe are ‘optimistic’ for the future as they plan expansion amid growing customer demand.
Serial thief banned from supermarket behind bars after swiping earbuds from Tesco
A prolific thief has been recalled to prison after stealing expensive earbud headphones from a supermarket he’d already been barred from.
Ex-MP who was jailed for sexual assault files for bankruptcy
A former Tory Kent MP who was jailed for sexual assault has now filed for bankruptcy and is working as a builder.
Opening date revealed for fire-hit restaurant
Bosses at a restaurant hit by a fire on New Year’s Day say it will reopen this summer after an “incredibly difficult few months”.
Suspected arson after blaze at former school
A fire in a former school building is now over – as firefighters launch an investigation into the cause.
Council keeps having to fix manhole after TikTok video exposes secret shelters
Reckless copycats inspired by an urban explorer on TikTok keep climbing inside a manhole to access a hidden network of air-raid shelters.
Crackdown on ‘commuter parking’ in DFL hotspot - but will people stay away?
A council wants to crack down on “commuter parking” in residential streets - but critics have branded the move “a war against motorists”.
Drone images show where Kent’s first Costco could be built
As Costco's four-week consultation on plans for a first Kent store comes to an end, drone images reveal the plot of land it has been earmarked for.
End of an era as family-run Kent garage to close after more than 60 years
The owner of a family-run Kent garage admits it will be “emotional” when it closes for the final time after more than six decades.
Is this the week to roll the dice on romance? Find out in this week’s horoscopes
Here’s what the next seven days have in store for every star sign.
Ready, steady, splat! World Custard Pie Championships are back
The pie-flinging tournament is set to make its epic return in just a few weeks, and there’s still time to register.