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‘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.
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Man and two children remain in hospital after beach rescue
A man and two children are still being treated in hospital after being airlifted to safety when they got into difficulty in the sea yesterday.
‘It drains you’: Parents locked in constant battle as number of special needs children not in school revealed
Families have described feeling emotionally "drained" as shock new data reveals the number of children with special educational needs not in school.
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Yobs’ bikes seized after park users ‘threatened’ by high-speed riding
Anti-social yobs hurling abuse at people in a park and threatening them by riding bikes dangerously have been targeted during a police crackdown.
Teenager charged over ‘mega-dinghy’ migrant crossing
A teenager is to appear in court after a record 165 migrants crossed the Channel in a single ‘mega-dinghy’.
Man and two children airlifted after sea emergency at packed beach
A man and two children have been airlifted to hospital after getting into difficulty in the sea.
Temporary A299 50mph speed limit to be lifted as resurfacing works end
A temporary 50mph speed limit is set to be lifted now that resurfacing work on a major bumpy A-road has been completed.
Major London rail terminals to shut for 22 days from tomorrow
Commuters and rail passengers can expect three weeks of disruption as major London terminals serving Kent close for 22 days this weekend.
Soul greats headline seaside festival’s 25th birthday bash
Massive three-day music festival returns with a feast of jazz-funk and disco.
‘Mega dinghy’ carrying record 165 migrants at once crosses Channel to Kent
A record 165 migrants are believed to have crossed the Channel to the UK in a single boat on Thursday.
Yellow health warning issued as Kent braces for another heatwave
A yellow heat health alert has been issued as Kent braces for another heatwave.
Opening date revealed for new Poundstretcher store
The opening date has been revealed for a new high street Poundstretcher store.
Gas leak near shopping centre sparks emergency response and road closures
Roads beside a Kent shopping centre remain closed this morning while firefighters attend to reports of a gas leak.
Boy arrested over assault as police disperse young people during fireworks event
A 13-year-old boy was arrested amid antisocial behaviour at a fireworks display.
‘Views are beautiful - I love it’: Celebrating Kent’s historic open-top bus service
An open-top bus service is celebrating a decade of providing passengers with stunning views along the Kent coast.
‘It’s a small step in the right direction’: Kent venues react to Burnham’s business rates cut
A decision to cut business rates for pubs, clubs and live music venues has been welcomed across Kent - but some say it’s not far enough.
Plans revealed for abandoned high street bank plagued by pigeons and cannabis farm
Plans to transform a rundown former bank – which has been invaded by pigeons and used for a drugs farm – have been approved.
Booming! The Kent area where house prices have risen by £21k in just 12 months
What’s the average cost of a home where you live? Find out in the latest House Price Index figures
Ex-Southern Water boss among four charged over ‘plan to manipulate water quality tests’
Former employees of a water company, including its ex chief executive, are set to appear in court accused of conspiracy to defraud.
LGBT+ club announces closure after council spat and rent hike
A popular LGBTQ+ bar and community space is to close after its owners said a series of setbacks had made it “impossible to continue”.