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  • Gillingham dishwasher fire
    Incident
    Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus used a hosereel to extinguish the fire in a ground floor kitchen of a two-storey house. There was a small amount of fire damage to the kitchen units and the rest of the room suffered smoke damage.
    Address :
    St Johns Road, Gillingham
    Attendance :
    Two fire engines
    Stop Time :
    02:25
  • Tenterden chimney fire
    Incident
    Fire crews located the fire behind a cast iron Victorian fire place surround in the sitting room. They removed the fire surround and used a hose, rods and flexpack to tackle the blaze which had spread to the chimney. A thermal imaging camera was used to check for hot spots.
    Address :
    Ashford Road, St Michaels, Tenterden.
    Attendance :
    One fire engine.
    Stop Time :
    19:30
  • Gillingham road crash
    Incident
    Firefighters used hydraulic rescue equipment to remove the roof of a car following a two car crash. One woman was released from her car and taken to hospital by ambulance. A second woman was already out of her vehicle. Crews remained on the scene until 10am making the scene safe.
    Address :
    Pier Road, Gillingham.
    Attendance :
    Two fire engines and ambulance.
    Stop Time :
    09:30
  • Crews attend car crash in Upchurch
    Incident
    Firefighters attended a car crash involving two cars. Crews cut the roof off of a car using hydraulic cutting equipment to free a man that was trapped. He was passed to the care of ambulance crews.
    Address :
    Horsham Lane, Upchurch
    Attendance :
    Two fire engines, Kent Police and SECAM
    Stop Time :
    19:45
  • Two women freed from crashed car in Ramsgate
    Incident
    Fire crews released two women that were trapped in a car following a two-vehicle crash. They assisted ambulance crews with a further female casualty in the other car.
    Address :
    Pearson Road, Ramsgate
    Attendance :
    Two fire engines and an ambulance
    Stop Time :
    18:35
  • Firefighters rescue puppy from 20 ft deep hole
    Incident
    Firefighters used line rescue equipment to reach a puppy that was trapped in an old flint hole in a field, approximately 20 ft deep. They fastened a harness to the dog and lifted it to safety, where it was reunited with its owner.
    Address :
    Mystole Lane, Mystole
    Attendance :
    Two fire engines, the line rescue team and all terrain vehicle
    Stop Time :
    19:40
  • Swanley outbuilding fire
    Incident
    Update: 15:03 Crews have extinguished a blaze located in the roof space and rear of a brick built outbuilding (measuring approx 10m x 3m). Two hose reels, a positive pressure ventilation fan and a water shuttle were used. Crews are currently removing roof tiles to check for hotspots. Two fire engines will remain at the scene for approximately 30 minutes, damping down and turning over. 14:40 Firefighters are using two hose reels to tackle a blaze in a outside brick built unit used for storage.
    Address :
    Button Street,Swanley
    Attendance :
    Three fire engines
    Stop Time :
    15:10
  • Crews attending serious collision on A2 near Canterbury
    Incident
    Firefighters are at the scene of a serious collision involving an LGV. The road has been closed in both directions while emergency services deal with the incident.
    Address :
    Section 11, A2 London bound
    Attendance :
    Three fire appliances and Kent Police
    Stop Time :
    19:15
  • Incident at Dartford workshop
    Incident
    Update: The scene has been made safe and the corden has been removed. The road has reopened. Firefighters and Kent Police are maintaining a safety cordon around a workshop as a safety precaution while crews deal with a venting acetylene cylinder. The building was evacuated and there are no reports of any injuries.
    Address :
    Burnham Road, Dartford, access to Sandpit Road affected
    Attendance :
    Three fire engines and Kent Police
    Stop Time :
    14:40
  • Edenbridge chimney fire
    Incident
    Fire crews were called to a chimney fire at a house. They used chimney gear to extinguish the fire and a thermal imaging camera to check it was fully out. No one was injured.
    Address :
    Hever Road, Edenbridge
    Attendance :
    Two fire engines
    Stop Time :
    21:05
  • Two car crash on the A2, Section 4
    Incident
    Fire crews used hydraulic cutting gear to release a man and a woman who were trapped following a crash involving 2 cars.
    Address :
    Section 4, A2 Coast Bound
    Attendance :
    Two fire engines, Kent Police, SECAM and Highways traffic officers
    Stop Time :
    19:05
  • Man freed from crashed car in Broadstairs
    Incident
    Firefighters cut the roof off of a car to free a man trapped following a collision involving a car and a wall. The man was taken to hospital by ambulance.
    Address :
    Ramsgate Road, Broadstairs
    Attendance :
    Two fire engines and an ambulance
    Stop Time :
    17:35
  • Bathroom fire in Paddock Wood oast house
    Incident
    Fire crews extinguished a small fire in a bathroom in the first floor roundel of an oast house. Firefighters in breathing apparatus used a hose reel to put out the fire. Part of the bathroom ceiling and the roof space was damaged by the fire. No one was injured.
    Address :
    Maidstone Road, Paddock Wood
    Attendance :
    Two fire engines
    Stop Time :
    19:25
  • Car crash in West Malling
    Incident
    Firefighters attended the scene of a crash involving one car in which two girls were trapped. Crews stabilised the vehicle and used hydraulic cutting gear to remove the roof. Both girls were released and taken to hospital by ambulance.
    Address :
    Ashton Way, West Malling
    Attendance :
    Two fire engines and SECAM
    Stop Time :
    18:35
  • Crews tackle fire on Dartford Heath
    Incident
    Firefighters tackled a fire in approximately 50 square metres of grass and undergrowth. They used flex packs and beaters and a fire fogging unit to put out the fire.
    Address :
    Dartford Heath
    Attendance :
    Two fire engines and a fire fogging unit
    Stop Time :
    16:10

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  • This is Cornwall: Conservative leader questions the strength of proposed Cornwall Council coalition
    The leader of the Conservative group at Cornwall Council has questioned the strength of the coalition of Independents, Liberal Democrats and minor parties that are set to lead Cornwall for the next four years. In a statement released today, Fiona Ferguson, the councillor for the Truro Trehaverne ward, said the group was surprised by the speed at which the agreement was made. Her statement comes the day after This is Cornwall broke the news of the deal struck at County Hall. The Conservatives were offered two seats in a 4-4-2 formation coalition but have spurned their place at the table. The cabinet will be made up of four Independents, four Liberal Democrats and two representatives from minor parties, thought to be Labour and Mebyon Kernow. Mrs Ferguson said: "The group met today – the first opportunity it had to consider the reduced offer received yesterday morning from the Independent and Liberal Democrats groups to participate in a three way coalition. "The decision of the group to participate in a coalition of this type, given the high spending associated in the past with this arrangement in Cornwall, is a difficult one. "In any event, to participate on a token basis rather than by reference to the Conservative's proportion of the seats held by members of the coalition would be unfair. "To accept a token presence would curtail our ability to speak our minds freely but would not give us significant influence in the administration." John Pollard, the Independent councillor from Hayle, has been nominated as the man who the coalition will back as leader of Cornwall Council at the authority's first full meeting on Tuesday. The Independents have 36 seats, following the defection from the Conservative party of Mike Eathorne-Gibbons, which put them on a par with the Liberal Democrats. Jeremy Rowe, leader of the Liberal Democrats, wrote to all councillors on Wednesday appealing for a coalition of all parties to work together for the good of the county. But the Conservative group has rejected any advances made to them and unanswered phone calls have prompted the other parties to take control without them. Mrs Ferguson said of yesterday's decision: "In any event, we understand that, within an hour of the 3pm deadline set by the independents to accept the reduced offer, they and the Liberal Democrats had entered into a different coalition with Labour and Mebyon Kernow. "We are surprised that this happened so quickly and wonder whether that arrangement is robust. "We would repeat that we were (and are) prepared to work in a fair and sensible three way coalition. "However, in the absence of this, the Conservative group will scrutinise, challenge and support the new administration as appropriate and will hold it to account on behalf of the people of Cornwall." Cornwall Council will meet on Tuesday to vote in the new leader who will need to be backed by at least 62 of the 123 members.

    Conservative leader questions the strength of proposed Cornwall Council coalition

  • This is Cornwall: Cornwall through to Twickenham final after thrilling victory

    Cornwall 41 Hertfordshire 29

    Cornwall reached the County Championship final at Twickenham for the first time in 14 years with a thrilling victory over reigning champions Hertfordshire, writes Nigel Walrond.
    The Black and Golds will face Lancashire at Rugby Headquarters on Sunday week, May 26.
    A superb crowd of around 3,000 people soaked up the sunshine at the Camborne Rec in a hark back to the glory days of Cornish county rugby.
    Cornwall opted to play up the slope in the first half and trailed 17-12 at the break, with tries by Sam Hocking - his third in three games - and Greg Goodfellow, cancelled out by touchdowns for the visitors from Sam Winter and Stefan Liebenberg.
    Two tries in the space of four minutes early in the second half, by Cornish All Blacks team-mates Richard Bright and Jake Murphy, put Cornwall firmly in the driving seat.
    But Hertfordshire refused to give up their crown without a fight, with Liebenberg scoring tries either side of a penalty try for Cornwall to complete his hat-trick, to make it 34-29 to the hosts and set up a dramatic finale.
    However, an injury-time try by Paul Thirlby, which he converted himself, sealed victory for the Black and Golds to send them to English rugby headquarters for the first time since the 2008 County Shield final.
    Cornwall (Redruth unless stated): Murphy (Cornish All Blacks), Bright (All Blacks), Johns (Coventry), Webber (All Blacks), McAtee (Plymouth Alb), Thirlby, Goodfellow, Jacques, Brown, C Williams, Cook, Hilton (All Blacks, capt), Fuca, Hocking (Plymouth Alb), BJ Chapman (All Blacks).
    Replacements: Paterson (All Blacks) for Webber 54, T Rawlings (All Blacks) for Chapman 54, Shepherd (St Austell) for Goodfellow 80+5, Lawton (Camborne) for Cook 80+5, Notman for McAtee 80+5. Not used: Priddey, Drew.
    Hertfordshire (Old Albanian unless stated): Gregg, Newton (Tring), Winter (Bishop's Stortford), Regan, Speirs, Shanahan, Liebenberg, Remfry (Barnes), Saunders (Saracens), Staff, Hamilton, South (Hertford), McNamee (capt), Fahrenheim, Chambers.
    Replacements: McDougall for Chambers 36, Chennels (Tring) for McDougall 40+9, Abraham for South 31, Chambers for Saunders 40, Schillaci for Staff ht. Not used: Hughes, Mowbray (Chinnor), Tausaosi (Tring).
    Referee: Shane Lewis (RFU).
    Cornwall: Tries: Hocking, Goodfellow, Bright, Murphy, penalty try, Thirlby; Cons: Thirlby (3); Pen: Thirlby.
    Herts: Tries: Winter, Liebenberg (3); Cons: Gregg (2), Speirs; Pen: Gregg.
    Yellow cards - Herts: Gregg 35.

    Cornwall through to Twickenham final after thrilling victory

  • This is Cornwall: VIDEO: Official welcome for Bude's newest lifeboat
    In glorious sunshine, volunteers and supporters of Bude's RNLI station formally welcomed a new lifeboat today. The station's new D class inshore lifeboat, the George Bird was officially named by Patricia Bird, who donated the boat. Mrs Bird, from Kent, splashed the bow with champagne as she named the craft in memory of her husband. Guests at the ceremony were greeted by Paul Finn, chairman of the Bude RNLI Lifeboat Management Group who said the ceremony continued a proud tradition for the station. "The first lifeboat for Bude was presented by King William IV in 1837," he said. "Our first D class inshore lifeboat arrived in 1966 and today we are welcoming the George Bird ensuring we have the very best up-to-date lifeboat.
    "Without the generosity of Mrs Bird and that of our many volunteers, the RNLI wouldn't be the charity it is today, thank you." After the ceremony, during which Mrs Bird was presented with a bouquet of flowers, the new D class inshore lifeboat launched to the sound of a lone piper playing Trelawney. The guests were then treated to hot drinks and homemade biscuits produced by two of the station's volunteers. Chris Cloke, the operations manager at Bude, accepted the lifeboat on behalf of the station and appealed for more support. He said: "We urgently need to find new helpers and supporters, including recruits for the crew and people who can help with our fundraising events. "We hope this ceremony will illustrate the importance of our work saving lives at sea, and persuade people that there's a lot of fun to be had as part of a local RNLI team." George Bird replaces the station's former D class inshore lifeboat Henry Philip that was on station from 2004 to 2012. During this time the lifeboat launched 69 times and rescued 29 people.

    VIDEO: Official welcome for Bude's newest lifeboat

  • This is Cornwall: Update: Bodmin road reopened after two injured in collision
    Update 3pm Priory Road has now been reopened by police following a collision earlier today. A female pedestrian was taken to hospital with what were believed to be minor injuries, a police spokesman said. The elderly female driver of one of the vehicles had to be airlifter to hospital after being cut from her car by firefighters. The spokesman said there was some concern about her injuries but she was now believed to be in a stable condition. Two people have been taken to hospital after a car crash in Bodmin. Priory Road is closed while police deal with the incident, which happened at midday. The collision, between a Ford Fiesta and a Porsche four-wheel drive, also involved a pedestrian. Five firefighters in a fire engine and six in a rescue tender from Bodmin were called to the scene. Crews used crash rescue equipment and hydraulic pressure lifting equipment to free one casualty trapped in a car, who was then taken to hospital by Air Ambulance. The pedestrian was taken to hospital via land ambulance. A spokesman for the police said they were awaiting updates on how serious the injuries were.

    Update: Bodmin road reopened after two injured in collision

  • This is Cornwall: Bodmin road closed and two injured after two car collision
    Two people have been taken to hospital after a car crash in Bodmin. Priory Road is closed while police deal with the incident, which happened at midday. The collision, between a Ford Fiesta and a Porsche four-wheel drive, also involved a pedestrian. Five firefighters in a fire engine and six in a rescue tender from Bodmin were called to the scene. Crews used crash rescue equipment and hydraulic pressure lifting equipment to free one casualty trapped in a car, who was then taken to hospital by Air Ambulance. The pedestrian was taken to hospital via land ambulance. A spokesman for the police said they were awaiting updates on how serious the injuries were.

    Bodmin road closed and two injured after two car collision

  • This is Cornwall: VIDEO: Polo on the beach kicks off at Watergate Bay
    The Veuve Clicquot Polo on the Beach, at Watergate Bay, near Newquay is getting under way. The champagne deck and barbecue and bar opened at midday, while the action is expected to start at 2.30pm with a kitesurfer vs polo challenge along a shoreline course. Dreya Bennett – champion Gladiator and Veuve Clicquot world record breaking kitesurfer – will take on Andy Burgess of South West Polo and team Joules' captain in a 200m race along the beach and through the waves. They will then dismount and race each other on foot up the beach to the finish on the polo pitch. First to the bottle of Veuve Clicquot champagne buried in the sand will be the winner. Mr Burgess will be riding ex race horse, Shrivar, who has now been retrained to play polo and while he can reach speeds of 40mph on a race course, kite surfers can reach speeds of up to 60mph. However, a kite is much more dependent on the wind speed, wind direction and waves. Marketing manager at the Watergate Bay Hotel, Heidi Fitzpatrick said the beach was starting to get busy. She said: "It is very sunny and getting very busy. "The first event is at 2.30pm and we have food an drink on the beach and a bit of music." It is the first time that Polo on the Beach is being held over a weekend and aims to expand on the success of 2012 which saw 4,000 spectators attend the exhibition polo match. Now in its seventh year, the new weekend format allows for more polo matches and equestrian displays. At 3.30pm this afternoon, spectators will be given an introduction to polo with a guide to the rules from commentators and a demonstration on how to play before the first polo match of the weekend with Cornwall versus the Rest of the World. Tomorrow, the First Great Western and Joules teams will return putting on a thrilling display of beach polo in a bid to win the Watergate Bay Trophy. Crowds can also enjoy demonstrations from the Devil's Horsemen display team and an introduction to polo before the big exhibition match at 5.30pm.

    VIDEO: Polo on the beach kicks off at Watergate Bay

  • This is Cornwall: VIDEO: Queen's visit to St Ives lifeboat station marks the start of major fundraising bid
    The Queen's visit to St Ives lifeboat station yesterday launched the start of a new appeal by the charity. Wearing an elegant lavender wool crepe coat and matching hat, the Queen looked younger than her 87 years when she was met by volunteers and their families at the St Ives RNLI station. The Queen was accompanied by her husband, the Duke of Edinburgh and together the royal couple viewed the current lifeboats, the Mersey class all-weather lifeboat The Princess Royal and the D class inshore lifeboat Colin Bramley Parker. The occasion coincided with the start of an appeal to raise funds towards the £1million cost of the launch and recovery vehicle for the new Shannon class all-weather lifeboat that it is hoped will arrive in the town in late 2014. Derek Hall is the volunteer RNLI Lifeboat Operations Manager at St Ives, said: "We're extremely honoured to have welcomed Her Majesty The Queen to our lifeboat station, especially as she is the RNLI's patron, and to be able to introduce her to the many volunteers who maintain the charity's lifesaving tradition around the coast of St Ives.
    "It's a truly wonderful way of thanking the families of our volunteers too for their support and commitment." The station needs to raise £1million ahead of the arrival a new 25-knot Shannon class all-weather lifeboat for St Ives to the Princess Royal. Paul Whiston, volunteer coxswain at the station, said: "To me it's very fitting that our present Mersey class all-weather lifeboat is The Princess Royal and today we presented Her Majesty The Queen with a framed picture of the lifeboat in action at sea. "This lifeboat has already given us 22 years of service and we are very proud of her. "However, the new Shannon class will offer improved speed and manoeuvrability thanks to updated design techniques and water jet propulsion. "We just need to help raise the funds needed now for the launch and recovery vehicle."

    VIDEO: Queen's visit to St Ives lifeboat station marks the start of major fundraising bid

  • This is Cornwall: Falmouth Gangnam Style policeman Sgt Gary Watts suspended over alleged misconduct
    The sergeant behind Falmouth police's Gangnam Style video, which raised thousands of pound for charity, has been suspended pending an investigation into an allegation of misconduct in public office. Sergeant Gary Watts made national headlines earlier this year when he persuaded fellow police officers and locals to join him in parodying the chart-topper by South Korean singer Psy. Sgt Watts, a neighbourhood team leader in Falmouth, had thousands of followers on Twitter and won widespread praise for promoting a positive image of the force. But it has now been confirmed that the former RAF serviceman has been temporarily removed from his post, pending an internal inquiry. Exact details of the complaint have not been made public, although it is understood that the investigation does not relate to Sgt Watts's use of social media. The force confirmed it is investigating allegations of gross misconduct and misconduct in public office. A spokesman for Devon and Cornwall Police said: "An officer is being investigated in relation to this matter and has been suspended as a result. "The matter has been referred to the Independent Police Complaints Commission by the force. The force's policy is not to name officers whilst under investigation. "The officer in question has not been charged with any offence and therefore it would be inappropriate to comment further at this stage." In recent weeks, Sgt Watts's profile on Twitter – in which he describes himself as a "local policing sergeant in Falmouth, Cornwall. Interested in collaboration, tech, extreme sports and pasties" – has changed. Having openly posted some 22,000 tweets and gained 12,100 followers, his messages are now "protected". His account now says "Only confirmed followers have access to @SgtGaryWatts' tweets and complete profile." In January, he starred in an online video with colleagues after vowing to make the Gangnam Style video if he reached 5,000 followers on the social networking website Twitter before the end of last year. The video was launched on YouTube to raise money for adaptations to the home of Joshua Wilson, a young boy from Lancashire who had surgery on a brain tumour. It went on to be a huge hit and has so far been viewed more than 108,000 times. Within hours of being released, the video raised thousands of pounds help with adaptations to Joshua's home. Sgt Watts could not be contacted for comment.

    Falmouth Gangnam Style policeman Sgt Gary Watts suspended over alleged misconduct

  • This is Cornwall: Cornish Rebels make League debut

    SOUTH West Mens Rugby League debutants Cornish Rebels are ready to finally kick off their season against Exeter Centurions at Flowerpots Field, Exeter, today.
    The Rebels will be taking a 20-strong squad accross the border for the match which will see the first ever Cornish Rugby League club in competitive action.
    The Centurions will be keen to settle the score having lost out to The Rebels at last week's South West 9s competition, though Exeter will be without key men due to educational commitments, including team captain Alex Ford.
    The Rebels, meanwhile will be making full use of experienced player-coach Jonny Platt, a former Royal Navy and Plymouth Titans hooker who is leading the Rebels through their inaugral campaign.
    With free admission and programmes available for £2, as well as being history in the making, this game promises to be a tasty encounter. Kick-off 2.30pm

    Cornish Rebels make League debut

  • This is Cornwall: Plymouth Devils suffer speedway defeat at Edinburgh

    Plymouth suffered a disappointing 56-36 defeat despite raising hopes of an away win by taking a two-point lead after four heats in their Premier League match at Edinburgh on Friday evening.
    Skipper Cory Gathercole gave the Devils some early hope when he and impressive reserve Todd Kurtz scored a maximum 5-1 win over Claus Vissing and Jozsef Tabaka in heat four.
    That saw Plymouth take a 13-11 lead, but it proved to be one of only two race wins for the Devils, who had to wait until heat 14 before Kurtz gave them their only other first place of the evening.
    Craig Cook and Theo Pijper were both unbeaten for Edinburgh while Plymouth struggled to make any real impression with Kurtz top scoring on nine (paid 11) from six rides.
    The Devils have a quick chance for revenge with the return match taking place at the St Boniface Arena on Saturday evening (May 18) (7.15pm).
    Edinburgh: Craig Cook 15 (5 rides), Derek Sneddon 6 (4), Theo Pijper 14+1 (5), Max Fricke 1 (4), Claus Vissing 8+2 (4). Reserves: Mitchell Davey 5 (4), Jozsef Tabaka 7+2 (4).
    Plymouth: Ty Proctor 6 (5), Chris Schramm 4+1 (4), Mark Lemon 7 (4), Ricky Kling 3+2 (4), Cory Gathercole 5 (4). Reserves: Jake Anderson 2 (3), Todd Kurtz 9+2 (6).
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