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Three-day bed waits and police called to locate mental health patient at ‘overcrowded’ A&E
Overcrowding issues at a hospital led to people waiting more than three days for a bed, while police were called to locate a mental health patient.
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Shocking figures reveal 52% rise in reports of animal beatings in five years
The RSPCA has revealed that the number of animal beatings in Kent has risen starkly in recent years.
No-swim warning for eight beaches due to pollution risk
Swimmers are being warned to stay out of the sea following stormwater releases into the sea after heavy rain.
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Arson charge after blaze at home closes road
A 44-year-old man is accused of deliberately starting a fire and endangering people’s lives after a blaze near a school.
Nightclub boss reveals ‘painful’ losses as venue reopens after lengthy closure
A nightclub owner says it will take years to claw back her losses after a devastating fire next door forced her venue to close for six months.
Appeal after £200 taken from restaurant’s till
Police need help identifying a couple who might be able to help with their investigations.
Decision made on 100-home application for working orchard
Proposals to build on a commercial pear orchard were roundly rejected because of the harm it would to do the local area.
Man dies in town centre after ‘medical emergency’
A man died after collapsing in a town centre.
‘This town is on the rise’: Popular bakery opens fourth Kent branch
A popular Kent bakery has opened its fourth branch in a town bosses say is “on the rise”.
Water company’s plan to strip salt from seawater - but will barely cover losses from leaking pipes
Emerging plans to strip salt from seawater at a new facility in Kent could provide up to 30 million litres of drinking water a day, it is claimed.
‘They cut me off’: Shop owner says roadworks have sent takings plunging
A sandwich bar is losing business every day because of a local authority’s pocket parks scheme.
Police release image after man performs ‘indecent act on beach’
Police have released images in a bid to identify a man following reports of someone performing an indecent act on a beach.
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Vigil planned for ‘kind and polite’ dad after fatal seafront stabbing
A vigil is set to be held for a dad of four who died in a fatal seafront stabbing, sparking a murder investigation.
Man airlifted to trauma hospital after accident on farm
A man has been airlifted to a major trauma centre after suffering serious injuries in an accident on a farm.
Motorists stuck for three hours in supermarket car park due to roadworks
A lane closure to allow for UK Power Network works has seen motorists stuck in lengthy queues.
Thunderstorms, hail and lightning expected as weather warnings issued for Kent
The Met Office has issued two further yellow alerts for thunderstorms as parts of the county finally see rain.
Double blow for town centre as two cafes close within weeks
A town centre has taken a double hit following the closure of two cafes, with bosses blaming a drop in footfall.
Former fire-hit furniture shop to become wine bar and tearoom
A new wine bar, tea room, shop and eatery is set to open at a fire-damaged historic building later this year.
Pair avoid jail after man’s jaw fractured in group street attack
A duo has avoided jail after a man’s jaw was broken in a group street attack.