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Funfair and dog show for RSPCA’s 200th birthday

20 May 2024
Funfair and dog show for RSPCA’s 200th birthday

An animal charity is celebrating its milestone anniversary with a fundraiser featuring carnival rides, stalls, games and a display of classic cars.

Baby boy with Down’s Syndrome makes history after famous pilgrimage

20 May 2024
Baby boy with Down’s Syndrome makes history after famous pilgrimage

A nine-month-old tot has broken a record by completing the legendary Camino de Santiago pilgrimage through Spain.

Bike parking spaces installed across town centre

20 May 2024
Bike parking spaces installed across town centre

New storage spaces for bicycles have been installed in a town to encourage more people to take up cycling and help reduce traffic and air pollution.

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Cannabis plants seized as police swoop on street

16 May 2024
Cannabis plants seized as police swoop on street

Cannabis plants have been seized from multiple homes during a raid on a residential street.

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World-first Emily nominated for top award

16 May 2024
World-first Emily nominated for top award

A healthcare worker who was the first person on the planet to perform her role has told of her pride at being shortlisted for a hospital award.

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‘Alpaca man’ to join Kent Olympic legend on Machu Picchu trek

15 May 2024
‘Alpaca man’ to join Kent Olympic legend on Machu Picchu trek

The boss of an alpaca farm will be taking part in a multi-day hike across Machu Picchu with a British gold Olympic champion.

Pug left with serious burns on face and mouth

14 May 2024
Pug left with serious burns on face and mouth

A seven-month-old pug was left with a swollen face, fractures and breathing difficulties while under his care.

‘I got told by pub-goer to die of AIDS - that’s why we need safe spaces’

11 May 2024
‘I got told by pub-goer to die of AIDS - that’s why we need safe spaces’

A new LGBTQ+ group has launched to create ‘safe spaces’ for its members, many of whom have been subject to hate crimes and abuse.

Rubbish removal company owner fined £8k

09 May 2024
Rubbish removal company owner fined £8k

A businessman has been fined after items linked to his company were discovered at a large-scale illegal dump.

Fly-tipping in country road linked to ‘organised crime’

09 May 2024
Fly-tipping in country road linked to ‘organised crime’

A huge pile of rubbish found dumped in a country lane which will be closed for up to a week could have links to organised crime.

University given £111k to archive works by fashion designer

08 May 2024
University given £111k to archive works by fashion designer

Hundreds of garments designed by Dame Zandra Rhodes are to be photographed in a project involving underprivileged youngsters.

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Lifeboat rescues five people after boat ‘struck by lightning’

02 May 2024
Lifeboat rescues five people after boat ‘struck by lightning’

Five people had to be saved from a yacht “drifting” in the Thames after a lightning bolt hit the ship and wiped out all communications and power.

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Inside Kent’s latest B&M store

02 May 2024
Inside Kent’s latest B&M store

We take an exclusive first look inside a bargain retailer’s new shop ahead of its opening today.

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Pupils ‘thriving’ at school upgraded from ‘inadequate’ to ‘good’

01 May 2024
Pupils ‘thriving’ at school upgraded from ‘inadequate’ to ‘good’

A primary school where safeguarding concerns were previously raised has now seen improvements to teaching and learning.

Cladding to be removed from hospital A&E at ‘high risk of fire spread’

01 May 2024
Cladding to be removed from hospital A&E at ‘high risk of fire spread’

Complicated works to remove dangerous cladding from a hospital emergency department at high “risk of fire” is set to get underway.

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Cinema-goer’s shock at rat ‘scurrying’ during screening of Amy Winehouse movie

25 April 2024
Cinema-goer’s shock at rat ‘scurrying’ during screening of Amy Winehouse movie

A shocked movie-goer has described the moment she spotted vermin roaming freely and munching popcorn during a screening of “Back to Black”.

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Celebrations for St George’s Day take to streets

23 April 2024
Celebrations for St George’s Day take to streets

Hundreds of pupils have taken part in parades to celebrate the patron saint of England.

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Bold new artwork a nod to Kent’s agricultural heritage

23 April 2024
Bold new artwork a nod to Kent’s agricultural heritage

A five-metre multi-sensory piece of art has been installed in a park.

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Roaming dragons and students to take to streets for St George’s Day bash

18 April 2024
Roaming dragons and students to take to streets for St George’s Day bash

Celebrations for the patron saint of England will commence this weekend as hundreds of pupils prepare to take part in an annual parade.

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‘We haven’t been able to get out’: Girls’ trip chaos in flood-hit Dubai

18 April 2024
‘We haven’t been able to get out’: Girls’ trip chaos in flood-hit Dubai

A Kent woman caught in flood-hit Dubai has recounted the moment the storm struck and she feared she may be stuck in treacherous conditions.

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