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Lead and arsenic found in beads washed up along coast
Heavy metals have been found in microplastic beads washed up from the sea, raising concerns about potential risks to wildlife and coastal ecosystems.
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Warning of heavy rain issued for parts of Kent
A yellow alert for heavy rain has been issued for the county, with potential for gusty winds, travel disruption and flooding.
21 hour weather warning issued for Kent with downpours and strong gusts expected
Heavy rain and gusts of up to 46mph have been forecast
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‘Patriotic, traditional and as great as a British pub should be’
Secret Drinker heads to a town’s oldest pub, where PC doesn’t stand for what you think it would
Delays due to collision on major route
Drivers are facing delays due to a collision on a major route.
60 festive tractors to light up town in Christmas parade
A fleet of 60 decorated tractors will slowly rumble through the streets of a seaside town as part of a colourful parade.
Fears mount promenade is ‘one landslide away’ from collapse
Fears are growing that a much-loved clifftop promenade could be lost to a deadly landslide unless urgent safety work begins.
Eyesore town centre church could be torn down as hub and cafe plans revealed
Plans have been lodged to turn an eyesore church in a town centre into a new community hub and café.
Hospital trust under interim leadership as boss takes ‘unplanned leave’
Kent’s largest hospital trust has been placed under interim leadership while its chief executive takes “unplanned leave”.
Family’s heartbreak as ‘brilliant dad’, 35, killed in crash
The devastated family of a biker killed in a crash say a “huge void” has been left in his young son’s life as they prepare for Christmas without him.
Prolific thief who stole meat worth £700 jailed
A repeat offender is behind bars after stealing meat from several supermarkets.
The final countdown: Kent’s 12 days of Christmas
We’ve got fabulously festive things to do every single day until Christmas Eve. Here’s our guide to the final 12 days of Christmas…
Man in 30s dies after crash involving motorcycle and car in Dover
Police have urged witnesses to come forward
Biker in 30s dies after crash involving motorcycle and car
A biker in his 30s has died after his motorcycle and a car collided near a junction.
Kent hotel Gordon Ramsay branded ‘real-life Fawlty Towers’ goes on market
A hotel that once featured on Gordon Ramsey’s Kitchen Nightmares has gone on the market for £1.35 million.
£3m roundabout revamp with new cycle lanes branded ‘downright dangerous’
A big-money town centre roundabout revamp with new cycle lanes has been branded “downright dangerous” by drivers.
‘She was living her dream life and had no signs of illness - we’re heartbroken’
The family of a mum who suffered a catastrophic stroke while living her dream life in France have been left heartbroken by her sudden death.
Man charged over 'inappropriate behaviour' towards girl in Canterbury
He is set to appear in court
Queues along busy route after crash
There is queuing traffic along a busy route following a crash.
Op Brock will return due to ‘high passenger numbers’ heading to Europe
A loathed contraflow system is set to be deployed in anticipation of high passenger numbers heading through Kent to Europe.