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Block of flats evacuated after fire leaves woman injured
Ten fire engines were scrambled to a block of flats after a blaze broke out in a bathroom.
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Critical incident remains at hospital but ban on visitors lifted on some wards
Bosses who declared a critical incident at a hospital due to a sudden “high demand” for its services have than...
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Costa Coffee takes over another closed cafe inside Sainsbury’s
Costa Coffee has taken over another closed cafe inside a Sainsbury’s store.
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Widow left ‘shaken’ after burglars break in and steal ‘priceless’ possessions
A widow has been left devastated after burglars broke into her home and stole sentimental items, including Wor...
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Cash-strapped council sells business park for nearly £7m
A prestige business park has been sold by a local authority as it looks to offload assets and plug a gap in it...
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‘It’s a perfect storm’: Concerns grow as hospital declares critical incident
Worried patients and visitors have described conditions at a struggling A&E as “hopeless” after hospital b...
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‘I can’t believe we’re living like this in 2026’: Kent plagued by more water issues
Multiple towns in the county are being plagued by more water issues, with disruptions reported across Kent aga...
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Six men charged after First World War memorial plaques stolen
Several men have appeared in court in connection with an ongoing police investigation into the theft of two wa...
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Part of iconic Kent pier closed indefinitely after being damaged by huge waves
Part of an iconic Kent pier has been closed indefinitely after being battered by a severe storm.
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Five music acts you'll be obsessed with in 2026
Grammy-tipped stars to an electroclash duo, here’s what you need to be listening to this year
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Four men arrested after ‘disturbance’ at Gurdwara
Four men have been arrested after police and paramedics were called to a disturbance at a Gurdwara.
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Fire service reveals cause of New Year’s Eve blaze at town’s arts and music venue
Firefighters have revealed how a fire started at an arts and music venue on New Year’s Eve described as a comm...
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800-home development update and shopping complex extension in latest plans
Plans for an upgrade at a shopping centre and new details for a mega housing development are among the latest...
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Man taken to hospital after crash at roundabout
A man has been taken to hospital after a crash sparked traffic delays on a busy route.
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County council rejects 90%-plus of pothole damage claims
Payouts for cars damaged by potholes in Kent falls far short of the national average, according to a study.
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‘151! The drink drive limit is 35 - that's extremely high'
A festive crackdown on drink and drug driving has seen more than 300 suspected offences recorded by police.
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‘Council is dragging its heels over social housing - so I’m selling land for £5m’
An entrepreneur has blamed council delays after he put land earmarked for social housing up for sale at more t...
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‘The days between Christmas and New Year have no rules’
Our columnist reflects on the strange limbo between Christmas and New Year — a week where time blurs, routines...