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Christmas getaway chaos is expected to continue on Friday as the backlog from the suspension of cross-Channel rail services begins to clear and the weather remains unsettled.
An unexpected strike by Eur…
A section of the M20 has closed following the suspension of Eurotunnel[1] services at the Channel Tunnel as an ’emergency measure’. Kent Police has said the coastbound road between Junctions 8 and 9 is temporarily closed.
So far at least 24 Eurostar tr…
Sliding down a wet, leaf-strewn embankment on my backside, I once again found myself questioning why I don’t pay more attention to the path I am following on these occasional countryside rambles.
A few minutes earlier it had dawned on me that I was hea…
People in one of Kent’s ‘best places to live’ have spoken out on an issue that has now plagued the suburb for multiple years. Muddy Stilettos has recently announced its updated list for the 10 best places to settle down in the Garden of England[1], and…
The remains of Liam Graham who had gone missing for more than three months[1] were found in the North Sea in The Netherlands two momths ago, officers have now confirmed. The 22-year-old from Medway was last seen on July 22 between Lower Stoke and Hoo.
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A woman was given a fine of more than £1k for letting dog poo and rubbish pile up in her garden – impacting her neighbours.
Folkestone & Hythe district council said Natalie Hixon’s inaction meant an “unpleasant odour” wafted around – which affected tho…
An exciting Christmas[1] shopping and food fair is coming to Kent[2], giving the perfect opportunity to stock up on gifts and treats in time for the big day. Kent Festive Gift and Food Show will take place at the Detling Showground, near Maidstone[3], …
Amber weather warning update
Kent’s amber weather warning for wind has now been shortened (Image: Met Office)
Kent’s amber weather warning for wind[1] has now been updated by the Met Office. The alert came into effect from 6am this morning (November 2…
Sewage alerts have been issued for seven beaches along the Kent[1] coast today (October 28), including at the county’s most polluted bathing site, following spells of heavy rain. They come as an extended yellow weather warning for rain has been issued …
Thanet[1] has seen the biggest boom in house prices of anywhere in Kent[2] since the show Location, Location, Location first aired 40 series ago. The popular Channel 4 property show returned to our screens on Wednesday (October 25) for its 40th series….
A Margate[1] house linked to drug-dealing and anti-social behaviour has been closed down through work by Kent Police. A three-month closure order for the property in Westfield Road was granted at Margate Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday (October 25).
It…
By Daisy Goodwin for the Daily Mail[1] Published: 21:34, 25 October 2023 | Updated: 22:11, 25 October 2023
When my husband and I announced we were going to drive to Italy[2] in our electric car, no one — from my e-biking…
A taxi driver was caught by police doing almost 100 mph on the M20.
Following a traffic operation in Folkestone[1] area on October 17, the driver was spotted going 94 mph.
During a traffic operation in Folkestone, 21 drivers were reported for offence…