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Government quizzes French after ‘shots fired’ from patrol boat as MP interviewed in Channel
The government has raised questions with French authorities after “live rounds fired” from patrol vessel as MP interviewed in the English Channel.
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GPs unable to access records as IT issues hit Kent surgeries again
Thousands of patients and doctors across Kent are facing disruption as surgeries in the county have been hit by IT issues affecting clinical software.
‘It’s been a fantastic 58 years:’ End of era as Kent salon boss retires
After almost six decades, a stalwart of the hairdressing industry in Kent is closing his final salon as he prepares for retirement.
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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’.
Cold War bunker in Kent with views over to France on sale for £45,000
The plot includes a gated driveway and can accommodate around six cars
Man avoids jail after ‘threatening to kill noisy neighbour’ with fake pistol
A “raging” man who threatened to kill his neighbours with an imitation firearm during a noise row has avoided jail.
‘There is no filler and the sheer volume of one-liners is staggering’
Mock the Week legend Gary Delaney’s latest show received thunderous reception at a packed Kent venue - here’s what our reviewer thought.
Brutal murder: Witnesses point to new suspect in 1996 killings
Crucial witnesses have come forward to identify a Kent man as a suspect in the Chillenden murders 30 years ago.
Marchers aim to champion diversity
Town’s annual Pride parade brings colour to the town centre.
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.
A-road partially blocked after crash on M20 exit roundabout
An A-road was partially blocked following a crash on a motorway exit roundabout.
‘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.
‘Left in the dark’: Residents’ fury as government ‘secretly’ sets up giant emergency car park
Residents have been left stunned after the government “secretly” set up a giant emergency car park on their doorstep.
Popular children’s play park to open next week after £750k revamp
One of Kent’s most popular adventure play areas is expected to reopen next week following a £750,000 revamp.
Yellow health warning issued as Kent braces for another heatwave
A yellow heat health alert has been issued as Kent braces for another heatwave.
Pictures: Kent racecourse made ‘emergency’ holding site for 1,000 cars amid border chaos fears
An abandoned Kent racecourse has been earmarked by the government as an emergency holding site for holidaymakers caught in queues this summer.
'He will stay in our hearts forever': Family devastated by tragic death of son, 30
A family left devastated by the tragic death of a much-loved 30-year-old say he will “stay in our hearts forever”.
New £1 bus routes to the beach launching this summer in Folkestone
More promotional bus fare offers across the county will be announced soon
Burglar raids fire-ravaged flat days after residents fled blaze
Police are hunting a burglar accused of raiding a fire-ravaged flat just days after residents were evacuated.
‘It’s going to cause chaos’: Key town centre road closed after sewer collapse
A town centre route has been fully closed for water works, which nearby business owner says will cause “chaos”.