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‘Critical incident’ declared and schools closed as ‘extreme heat’ continues in Kent
Schools are closed, travel warnings are in place and the ambulance service has declared a “critical incident” amid Kent’s red “extreme heat” warning.
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Swimmers advised not to enter water after sewer pipe bursts
Emergency work is taking place to fix a burst sewer pipe said to be causing a “potentially dangerous leak” into the sea at a popular bathing spot.
Public told not to swim at two popular Kent sites after sewage incidents
Kent continues to face sweltering temperatures and weather warnings for extreme heat
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Family 'remain critical' of police as inquest into tragic death of Leah, 24, concludes
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Taskmaster favourite adds more Kent dates to extended UK tour
TV stand-up star adds shows at four Kent venues as tour rolls into 2027.
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Scorching 35C heat to hit parts of Kent as Met Office extends rare red warning
The warning says there could be 'population-wide adverse health effects', including a risk of serious illness or danger to life
Two taken to hospital after emergency crews rush to rescue swimmers and jet-skiers off Kent coast
Two people were taken to hospital after eight people, including two jet-skiers, were rescued from the sea off the Kent coast
Tiny Kent school with just 97 pupils celebrates 175th anniversary
A primary school with just 97 students marked its 175th anniversary with a fly-over that saw its head teacher do a loop-the-loop.
Algerian man jailed for risking lives during small boat crossing
An Algerian man who was captured by drone, piloting a small boat with more than 60 people across the English Channel, has been jailed for two years.
Busy road near school and station to close for months for ‘vital’ works
A busy road near a secondary school and railway station will be closed for two months for “vital” works to upgrade water networks.
‘We need to be efficient...but not at the expense of residents’ safety’
MP Sojan Joseph raises concerns about potential cuts to the fire service, especially for those living in rural areas.
Council sells historic flats for £800k after encouraging tenants to move
A council that encouraged social housing tenants to move out of a Grade II-listed property has now sold it at auction for £826,000.
Missing Glastonbury? These grassroots venues are hosting the next best thing this weekend
Big festival energy is coming to small stages as Kent joins a nationwide celebration of live music.
‘Transformational’ £400k boost for rundown sports centre reopening plan
A rundown sports centre closed for two years and vandalised by youths has received a huge funding boost as it edges closer to reopening.
Where sewage alerts are in place on Kent coast after thunderstorms
Bathing sites at Folkestone, Dover, Whitstable and Herne Bay are among those which may be affected
Man arrested after 67 cars damaged in two-day vandalism spree
An investigation has been launched by police after 67 cars were damaged over the weekend.
Arrest made after nearly 70 cars damaged in Folkestone crime spree
Windscreens and windows were smashed across the town over the weekend
‘Someone should have checked’: Frustrating error leads to typo on sign
Council officials say an ‘unfortunate’ error resulted in the misspelling of the name of one of their own car parks on new official signs.
Rare red weather warning issued as parts of Kent to reach almost 40C
Parts of Kent are forecast to swelter in temperatures of almost 40C this week as a record-breaking heatwave prompts weather and health alerts.