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News and updates from the county of #Kent, UK - we originally started this service on another app in 2012 and now here on Bluesky
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More than 800 migrants cross Channel in December record

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More than 800 migrants cross English Channel in December record
The 803 arrivals - a record for a December day - brings the total number this year to 41,455.
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December 21, 2025 at 11:07 AM
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Barracks used for housing asylum seekers closes

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Napier Barracks in Folkestone used for housing asylum seekers shuts
Napier Barracks, a former military site, will be handed over to a property developer for housing.
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December 21, 2025 at 11:07 AM
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Prank or plot? Cook's error angers king and bishop

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A 'plot' involving King Henry, the Bishop of Rochester and a cook
What started as a 'prank' ended in allegations of an assassination attempt and a gruesome execution.
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December 21, 2025 at 8:32 AM
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'Reckless' cousins jailed over fatal crash

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'Reckless' cousins jailed over Kent crash that killed Jason Bale
Tryon Francois and David Francois swapped seats in the Ford Transit van before the fatal crash.
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December 21, 2025 at 8:32 AM
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Tony Hudgell takes 26 families to visit Lapland

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Tony Hudgell takes 26 families to visit Lapland this Christmas
The 11-year-old double amputee says he wants other children to experience the "magic of Lapland".
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December 21, 2025 at 7:42 AM
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Weapons seized and 40 arrested in drugs raids

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Kent Police arrest 40 and seize weapons in county lines raids
Officers find imitation firearms, knuckledusters and thousands in cash as they target county lines.
www.bbc.com
December 21, 2025 at 7:42 AM
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Supply 'too reliant' on one asset, says water firm boss

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Supply 'too reliant' on one asset, says South East Water boss
South East Water wants to expand output capacity after Tunbridge Wells issues, says David Hinton.
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December 20, 2025 at 8:12 PM
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Drones finding fly-tipped waste 'in minutes'

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Drones finding fly-tipped waste 'in minutes'
Maidstone Borough Council says drones can detect burning waste "almost instantly".
www.bbc.com
December 20, 2025 at 8:12 PM
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Gymnastics coach returns to work after paralysis

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Gymnastics coach from Maidstone returns to work after paralysis
Ollie Pearce, from Maidstone, is coaching again a year after injuring his spine in a fall.
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December 20, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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Girl, 11, with brain tumour wins surprise award

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Kent girl, 11, surprised with JustGiving award by Stacey Solomon
Kirsty, from Tunbridge Wells, was given a Rising Star award by Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash.
www.bbc.com
December 20, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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IT issues cause Christmas getaway delays at Dover

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Port of Dover Christmas getaway delays due to IT issues in Calais
The Port of Dover says earlier problems in Calais are causing processing delays of up to one hour.
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December 20, 2025 at 10:22 AM
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South East prepares for Christmas travel rush

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South East prepares for Christmas travel rush
The Port of Dover is expecting 30,000 cars to embark on outbound sailings during the festive period.
www.bbc.com
December 20, 2025 at 10:22 AM
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Barracks used for housing asylum seekers closes

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Napier Barracks in Folkestone used for housing asylum seekers shuts
Napier Barracks, a former military site, will be handed over to a property developer for housing.
www.bbc.com
December 20, 2025 at 9:07 AM
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Reform councillor faces probe over 'punch' threat

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Reform UK councillor Peter Osborne faces probe over punch threat
Peter Osborne made the threat in a WhatsApp group chat with other members about a leaked video.
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December 20, 2025 at 9:07 AM
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Strictly saved me, says Balvinder Sopal

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Strictly Come Dancing saved me, says Balvinder Sopal
The EastEnders actor says being on the dance show was a "healing experience".
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December 20, 2025 at 7:12 AM
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'I feel your pain' – but water boss will not quit

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South East Water boss vows to stay on after Kent, Sussex disruption
South East Water chief executive David Hinton faced calls to resign after 24,000 customers were cut off for days in Kent and East Sussex.
www.bbc.com
December 20, 2025 at 7:12 AM
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Weapons seized and 40 arrested in drugs raids

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Kent Police arrest 40 and seize weapons in county lines raids
Officers find imitation firearms, knuckledusters and thousands in cash as they target county lines.
www.bbc.com
December 19, 2025 at 8:17 PM
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Pantomime technician steps in with 45 minutes' notice

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Maidstone panto technician steps in as dame with 45 minutes' notice
A light operator, with a university performance degree, stepped in with no rehearsal time.
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December 19, 2025 at 8:17 PM
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'Reckless' cousins jailed over fatal crash

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'Reckless' cousins jailed over Kent crash that killed Jason Bale
Tryon Francois and David Francois swapped seats in the Ford Transit van before the fatal crash.
www.bbc.com
December 19, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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Ambulance service pilots AI tool for patient care

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Ambulance service trials AI aiming to improve patient care
South East Coast Ambulance Service says the AI tool helps clinicians compile medical notes faster.
www.bbc.com
December 19, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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Drones finding fly-tipped waste 'in minutes'

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Drones finding fly-tipped waste 'in minutes'
Maidstone Borough Council says drones can detect burning waste "almost instantly".
www.bbc.com
December 19, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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South East flu admissions rise as doctors strike

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NHS England says South East flu admissions rise as doctors strike
The number of flu cases in hospital in the South East is 20% higher than the same time last year.
www.bbc.com
December 19, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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'It's not perfect, it's never perfect'

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'It's not perfect, it's never perfect' - BBC Sounds
South East Water's Chief Executive David Hinton speaks to us.
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December 19, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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Russell's panic over Canterbury

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Russell's panic over Canterbury - BBC Sounds
Comedian Russell Howard is on the road in 2026, and Canterbury has kept him on his toes.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 19, 2025 at 12:47 PM
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Girl, 11, with brain tumour wins surprise award

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Kent girl, 11, surprised with JustGiving award by Stacey Solomon
Kirsty, from Tunbridge Wells, was given a rising star award by Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash.
www.bbc.com
December 19, 2025 at 6:13 AM