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Air ambulance called to playing field in overnight rescue
An air ambulance was called to a playing field overnight.
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‘Multiple’ ambulance crews and fire engine called to A-road crash
Paramedics and a fire crew were called to a crash on a busy A-road.
'Drink driver crashed into my house - but I feel like I'm the one who's done time'
A court has been shown footage of the moment a drink driver crashed into a grandmother’s bungalow - forcing her to live in a hotel for six months.
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Four fire engines called to fire on residential street
Firefighters have put out a fire in a residential street this morning.
Firefighters battle industrial site blaze that spreads to field for 12 hours
Crews have put out a fire at an industrial site that spread to a neighbouring field.
Drought reveals mystery 200-year-old sword hidden in castle lake
Falling water levels have revealed a mysterious sword which may have been hidden beneath a castle lake for generations.
‘It’s not abandoned!’ Trespassers inspired by TikTok video break into closed wildlife park
Trespassers inspired by social media videos have been breaking into a closed Kent wildlife park.
Confused about how to make a car finance complaint? Here’s how to cut through the noise and know your options
The expert team that’s helping drivers understand their car finance complaint options.
Former clifftop pub, country club and psychiatric home to be transformed again
A shuttered pub will be transformed into a care home and microbar after revised plans with a ‘significantly more restrained approach’ were approved.
‘Heartbreak’ as Spider-Man-obsessed fan ‘ignored’ in disabled viewing area at premiere
A Spider-Man fan was left “in tears” as he watched hundreds of fans get pictures and autographs from Tom Holland while he was left in a separate area.
Historic Kent bridge could stay shut for months after tanker crash
A Kent bridge could remain closed for months after a tanker smashed into it – with a council warning it does not know how long repairs will take.
‘I’m optimistic’: Nuclear test veteran says change in PM has brought new hope
Nuclear test veterans are hopeful PM Andy Burnham will instigate the tribunal they say they need to finally bring them justice.
Massive 'country club-style’ expansion of Kent hotel and resort loved by celebs scrapped
A luxury hotel and golf course that has attracted several celebrities to stay has scrapped expansion plans, leaving staff “bitterly disappointed”.
Thief who 'doesn't like queueing' strikes again at Space NK and Co-op
A thief who told magistrates she “doesn’t like queuing” has struck again - stealing make-up and food.
Campaigners vow to ‘fight again’ as ‘sneaky’ plans to build 825 homes on orchard emerge
Residents are gearing up for another fight as a developer looks to build more homes on a plot following a council U-turn.
Seafront set for three-days of flavour-packed fun as food festival returns
Street food and live music will take over a coastal town this weekend when a popular festival returns.
‘Everywhere you look there’s just cars’: Mum’s ongoing new-build parking nightmare
A mum living in a garden city flat says the lack of parking spaces and ongoing dust problems are “getting worse” by the day.
‘This is a nightmare - we can’t leave our homes’: Busy A-road reopening delayed again
Residents have expressed frustration after the reopening of a busy route has been delayed for a fourth time following a gas leak.
Emergency services called after crash at motorway junction
Emergency services were called following a crash between a lorry and a car at a motorway junction.
'Best sandwich shop' to close as owner 'comes to end of the road'
A town centre sandwich shop described as the “best by far” is closing its doors much to the upset of loyal customers.