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Heroic café owner sprints into sea to rescue children from ‘wild’ waves
Dramatic footage shows the moment a café owner sprinted into the sea fully clothed to rescue three children caught in rough waters off the Kent coast.
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Police 'concerned for welfare' of missing woman
Police say they are concerned for the welfare of a missing 44-year-old woman last seen yesterday.
Hospital trust pledges review to ‘strengthen resilience’ after IT incident
Hospital trust bosses have promised a full review after a major IT failure forced it to declare a “critical incident” in its emergency departments.
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Suspected arson behind devastating woodland fire
A suspected arson attack has destroyed about an acre of wildlife habitat at a community woodland.
‘They will be a lifeline for so many’: New emergency mental health units planned for Kent
The county is set to benefit from an expansion of NHS mental health services across England which aims to help people get support closer to home.
‘It’s like stepping into Hogwarts!’: We try Kent's Harry Potter-themed afternoon tea
Our reviewer stepped into the wizarding world to find out whether a Harry Potter-themed afternoon tea was truly spellbinding.
Hospital statue removed as work starts on new 54-bed stroke unit
A statue that has stood outside a hospital entrance for almost 50 years has been temporarily removed as work begins on a new stroke unit.
Drone pictures show new housing estate taking shape on former farmland
Aerial pictures show the ongoing progress at a 450-home estate on former farmland and its transformation from fields in the past five years.
‘Shameful spectacle’: Judge ‘ruins summer’ of men in shocking brawl outside flats
Two men embroiled in a street fight involving the brandishing of a golf club have had their summer "ruined" by a six-week tagged curfew.
Kent’s biggest annual music festival returns with big names and more than 400 events
From live music and colourful parades to workshops and free family entertainment, this eight-day celebration has something for all ages.
Tracey Emin’s pavilion transformation bid sparks concern over rooftop terrace plan
World-famous artist Tracey Emin’s bid to transform a derelict seafront pavilion featuring a rooftop terrace has sparked a flurry of concerns.
Paramedic trusted her instincts to save baby's life after monitor missed heart condition
A paramedic's decision to trust her clinical instincts over reassuring monitor readings helped save a baby's life.
‘Craft beer taps stretched as far as the eye could see and this boujee bar was absolutely buzzing’
Looking for a trendy, seaside hangout? Secret Drinker heads to a packed pub that’s bang on trend.
Man arrested after McDonald's ruckus told police 'large quantity' of cannabis was for personal use
A man caught with an estimated £4,000 of cannabis avoided immediate punishment after stating it was for personal use despite police finding deal bags.
Popular pub forced to close after blaze
A popular pub has been forced to close after an electrical fire broke out in the early hours of this morning.
‘Case closed’: Did Jack the Ripper live in sleepy Kent village?
It’s claimed one of the world’s most notorious serial killers may have lived in plain sight in Kent. So is this the face of Jack the Ripper?
UK's biggest greenhouse secures right to extract more water amid series of supply outages
The UK's largest commercial greenhouse has secured permission to extract more water from an underground aquifer amid a series of supply outages.
Man pushed through glass door after row with group of strangers
A man was pushed through a glass door following a row with a group of strangers.
Kelly Osbourne visits trendy Kent venue as bosses say: ‘You’re welcome anytime’
Kelly Osbourne, daughter of the late heavy metal legend Ozzy Osbourne, has paid a visit to a trendy Kent venue.
‘We’re completely devastated’: Boy, 3, died hours after suddenly falling ill
The parents of a “beautiful and funny” boy who died hours after suddenly falling ill have told how the tragedy has left them “completely devastated”.