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House blaze in heatwave sparks huge emergency response
Firefighters tackled a blaze at a home today during one of the hottest days of the year, as temperatures soared to around 35C across Kent.
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LIVE: ‘Critical incident’ declared and schools closed as ‘extreme heat’ continues in Kent
Schools are closed, travel warnings are in place and the ambulance service has declared a “critical incident” amid Kent’s red “extreme heat” warning.
Latest Met Office Kent weather forecast reveals when it will finally cool down
Warnings for extreme heat remain in place today
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‘Grandad would be proud’: One of Kent’s oldest family firms celebrates 90th birthday
A family business that has survived a devastating fire and the ups and downs of the economy is celebrating its 90th anniversary.
Care home residents discovered ‘lifting empty forks to their mouths as staff talked over them'
A care home has been plunged into special measures after residents waited 19 hours for help while others lifted empty forks to their mouths.
Taskmaster favourite adds more Kent dates to extended UK tour
TV stand-up star adds shows at four Kent venues as tour rolls into 2027.
Hosepipe ban and more Kent school closures as 'extreme heat' warning extended
A hosepipe ban has been introduced and more school closures announced as Kent braces for another day of high temperatures.
‘I skipped past the coven of cackling women… but then rent-a-crowd arrived’
Secret Drinker rediscovers the joys of boozing in a proper backstreet pub
Paramedics tried to save man, 49, who died in play park tragedy
A man who died after being found unresponsive in a park’s public toilets has been named.
Build homes on old youth centre site to tackle anti-social behaviour, say developers
Developers say building homes on a former youth centre site will help tackle anti-social behaviour - but residents want the facility rebuilt instead.
Hosepipe ban in Kent with 'immediate effect' announced by South East Water
'We sadly need to ask our communities to not use their hosepipes immediately'
'Inadequate' Kent care home placed in special measures after damning inspection uncovers 'unreported assaults'
The home says it has taken immediate and decisive action to address concerns
'I'm 103 and never been drunk in my life!’
A great-great-grandmother reveals the secrets to her long life, including the fact she’s never been drunk and was ‘always on the go’.
Person taken to hospital after crash on major route
A person has been taken to hospital after a one-vehicle crash on the A2.
Man charged after reports of someone carrying weapon in Herne Bay sparks armed police swoop
Armed police swooped on the seaside town on Monday (June 21)
Demolition begins after suspected arson blaze left Odeon cinema in ruins
Demolition work is now underway at a former cinema destroyed by fire in a suspected arson attack.
‘A huge shame’: Sadness as much-loved Kent cinema to close
A much-loved cinema is to shut next week - after bosses warned it would struggle to survive amid rising car park charges.
Paedophile teacher who abused boys in care home jailed
A former teacher who abused young boys at a children’s home - including targeting one victim as he slept - has been jailed for 14 years.
Parents join forces to save gymnastics after club's sudden collapse
Determined parents have launched a new gymnastics club just two weeks after the sudden closure of a previous provider that had operated for 50 years.
‘It’s mind-blowing! Seven years ago, I was just flipping burgers - now I’m here’
A burger restaurant boss says it is his “crowning achievement” to be asked to run the kitchen at a swanky rooftop bar.