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Woman’s £200 fine for dropping chips eaten by seagulls cancelled

Woman’s £200 fine for dropping chips eaten by seagulls cancelled

23 May 2024

A mum who was slapped with a littering fine after seagulls ate a few McDonald’s chips she accidentally dropped has had her penalty notice cancelled.

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Buses replace trains during bridge works

Buses replace trains during bridge works

23 May 2024

Part of a railway line will be shut while repairs are being made to a major bridge.

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Horse gets stuck in mud at popular beach

Horse gets stuck in mud at popular beach

23 May 2024

Emergency services were called to reports a horse needed rescuing after it bolted from its rider.

‘Otherworldly’ phenomenon spotted off Kent coast

‘Otherworldly’ phenomenon spotted off Kent coast

22 May 2024

The rare phenomenon of bioluminescence, where seawater turns a glowing blue colour, has been spotted off Kent.

Blockbuster shot in Kent debuts at Cannes Film Festival

Blockbuster shot in Kent debuts at Cannes Film Festival

22 May 2024

A film which was shot at several different locations across the county has debuted at a prestigious movie festival in France.

‘Blow’ to education as football programme axed

‘Blow’ to education as football programme axed

22 May 2024

Courses for young footballers have been axed from September in what’s been described as a “blow to education” in part of Kent.

Woman fined £200 after seagull ate her chips

Woman fined £200 after seagull ate her chips

22 May 2024

A mum has been slapped with a fine after seagulls ate a few McDonald’s chips she accidentally dropped on the floor outside a Tesco.

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Dad starts pioneering treatment for brain tumour

Dad starts pioneering treatment for brain tumour

21 May 2024

A dad who was diagnosed with a terminal brain tumour has started pioneering treatment after family and friends raised thousands of pounds to fund it.

Tournaments raise £15k in memory of ‘football mad’ 22-year-old

Tournaments raise £15k in memory of ‘football mad’ 22-year-old

20 May 2024

A series of football tournaments started by a family remembering their brother has raised thousands while raising awareness of mental health.

Man in hospital following incident on railway line

Man in hospital following incident on railway line

20 May 2024

A man remains in hospital following an incident at the weekend which saw train services suspended.

Owner’s sadness after classic Ford stolen from driveway

Owner’s sadness after classic Ford stolen from driveway

20 May 2024

The owner of a classic Ford Escort worth up to £15k says he can’t believe it has gone after it was stolen from his driveway.

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Police called to pub as two women injured

Police called to pub as two women injured

19 May 2024

Two women were left injured following reports of a disturbance at a pub.

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Trains disrupted after trespass on railway

Trains disrupted after trespass on railway

18 May 2024

Passengers faced delays after emergency services were called to a trespass on the railway.

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Teacher honoured for inspiring thousands of youngsters

Teacher honoured for inspiring thousands of youngsters

17 May 2024

Five decades of guiding young minds has seen one man presented with a lifetime achievement award for his work in the community.

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‘Six weeks of bin collection chaos and it’s still not fixed‘

‘Six weeks of bin collection chaos and it’s still not fixed‘

17 May 2024

We reveal the story behind bin ‘chaos’ which has seen councillors pay for rubbish to be taken by private contractors.

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Major retailer confirms new store for Kent

Major retailer confirms new store for Kent

16 May 2024

A nationwide chain has confirmed it is set to open a new store later this year.

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Man charged after two people taken to hospital

Man charged after two people taken to hospital

16 May 2024

A man has been charged after two people were attacked in the street.

Are Airbnbs really ‘ripping the heart out’ of Kent’s coastal towns?

Are Airbnbs really ‘ripping the heart out’ of Kent’s coastal towns?

16 May 2024

Airbnb properties are increasing rapidly across our seaside towns - but should we embrace or fear the rise of the popular app?

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Dozens fall ill after curry spiked with zombie drug

Dozens fall ill after curry spiked with zombie drug

16 May 2024

Workers at a high-security jail were taken to hospital following a “mass poisoning of staff” that left some struggling to breathe.

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‘I would happily eat the patatas bravas every day of my life’

‘I would happily eat the patatas bravas every day of my life’

16 May 2024

Our reporter’s eyes were bigger than his belly at a harbour-side tapas restaurant promising a bite-sized taste of Spain.

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