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Dad suffers second-degree burns as candle sparks devastating house fire
A dad suffered second-degree burns after a candle sparked a blaze which tore through his three-bedroom home.
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‘We’re losing all our parking bays during the busiest time of the year’
Businesses say they face a crippling hit as all the parking bays outside their shops are set to be removed for almost two months.
Kent TV star praised for school fitness comments after podcast 'controversy'
Fitness fanatic Matt Morsia has been praised by fellow stars from the Gladiators for his fitness comments on a podcast after sparking a backlash.
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'Explosion rattles windows' after bomb squad called to chemical alert
A chemical alert has sparked a bomb squad and police response near a family park.
Emotional scenes as 30 learner driver cars join instructor’s funeral cortege
About 30 learner driver cars formed a funeral procession in a touching tribute to a much-loved instructor.
‘Serious and urgent crisis’ in Kent as rough sleeping figures rise by 17%
Kent is facing a “serious and urgent crisis” as new figures reveal a shocking 17% rise in rough sleeping – far outstripping the national average.
Man seriously injured and A-road closed after ladder falls from lorry
A man was seriously injured and an A-road closed after a ladder fell from a lorry.
New image reveals how hugely popular adventure play area could look
A new artist’s impression reveals how one of Kent’s most popular adventure play areas is set to look following a £750,000 rebuild.
‘This could remove 140,000 HGVs from Kent’s roads’
A government investment in rail freight could have dramatic consequences - easing congestion on our roads and reducing deployment of Operation Brock.
The stats that rank Thanet as the most dangerous place to live in Kent
Crime rates have fallen in all but one part of Kent
Folkestone bistro stripped of alcohol licence after Home Office raid
The restaurant was found to be using multiple illegal workers
Everything you need to know about major changes to catching ferries from Dover
New border checks for travellers could begin within weeks, bringing the biggest shake-up at Dover in years.
Folkestone man he's ‘put my own life on hold’ as mum and her partner jailed in Iran
They are being detained in Iran's most infamous detention facility
‘Jewel of the Kent coast’ makes ambitious bid for UK Town of Culture 2028
A trendy seaside town is set to throw its hat in the ring and submit a bid for the UK Town of Culture.
'Casino' plan sparks fury over ‘gambling imagery’ visible to children
Proposals for a 24-hour high street “casino” have sparked backlash over fears advertising would expose children to “colourful gambling” imagery.
‘It’s almost got to the point where we don’t want to swim anymore’
A group of avid sea swimmers say they are almost too anxious to enter the water due to increased amounts of sewage discharges off the Kent coast.
10 quirky spots for unforgettable Mother’s Day afternoon teas in Kent
Treat your mum to something different this Mother’s Day with unique afternoon teas, from cat cafes to steam trains.
People smugglers convicted after migrants hidden in lorries
Arrest footage has been released following the conviction of two people smugglers who arranged the transport of migrants hidden in lorries.
Man rammed police car after ignoring driving ban for fifth time
A prolific banned driver has been branded a “risk to other road users” after ramming a police car in a hotel car park in a bid to escape arrest.
Why postboxes are being taped up across Kent
Postboxes are being taped up across Kent as Royal Mail introduces upgraded solar-powered versions that can be used to send parcels.