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'Difficult decisions' ahead on 17,000 new homes and bypasses

18 May 2022
'Difficult decisions' ahead on 17,000 new homes and bypasses

Fresh concerns have been raised about the impact of a controversial bypass on wildlife ahead of a key vote on transport and housebuilding plans.

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Crash and oil spill causes 'huge traffic jam'

17 May 2022
Crash and oil spill causes 'huge traffic jam'

There have been long delays on a busy route during rush hour after a crash resulted in an oil spill.

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Man bottled in face taken to hospital

16 May 2022
Man bottled in face taken to hospital

A man has been taken to hospital after being hit in the face with a bottle during a fight.

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Dad struck down by rare illness after Covid

13 May 2022
Dad struck down by rare illness after Covid

A "fit and healthy" man was left totally paralysed and unable to breathe after being struck down by a rare illness after he contracted Covid.

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'Partygate... Beergate... many Covid rules were simply daft'

10 May 2022
'Partygate... Beergate... many Covid rules were simply daft'

A Kent MP has expressed his frustration at the ongoing rows into alleged lockdown breaches - arguing many Covid rules were "simply daft".

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Hero police officer stops little girl choking to death

04 May 2022
Hero police officer stops little girl choking to death

A mum has told how a heroic off-duty police officer saved her young daughter's life as she choked on a snack.

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'Kent rents are unaffordable - we're moving to Wales'

01 May 2022
'Kent rents are unaffordable - we're moving to Wales'

With no houses available to rent for less than £1,000 a month in half of the county's towns, residents say they are being priced out.

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Shock after opening king’s tomb

01 May 2022
Shock after opening king’s tomb

Hundreds of years after his death, King Henry IV's final resting place in Kent was opened - to check he was actually in there!

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Crews tackle house fire as flames spread to first floor

15 April 2022
Crews tackle house fire as flames spread to first floor

Three fire engines were sent to a house blaze - where the flames were spreading through the property.

Kent soaks up sun on hottest day of year - in pictures

15 April 2022
Kent soaks up sun on hottest day of year - in pictures

People across the county have been out enjoying the glorious weather on Good Friday, as the UK recorded the highest temperature so far this year.

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Kent house prices rocket by £56k during pandemic

03 April 2022
Kent house prices rocket by £56k during pandemic

Figures show how much property prices have risen in every Kent district after the first lockdown sparked an "exodus" from London.

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'I miss real ale, Marmite and proper toilet paper'

26 March 2022
'I miss real ale, Marmite and proper toilet paper'

Columnist and dominatrix Melissa Todd has been exploring the USA - but admits she is missing real ale, Marmite and her “long-suffering friends”...

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Is this Kent's filthiest lay-by?

18 March 2022
Is this Kent's filthiest lay-by?

A lay-by has been branded the most disgusting in Kent as shocking footage shows it is littered with bottles of urine, tyres and plastic bags.

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'Dumbledore's here!' Michael Gambon pays visit to Kent pub

12 March 2022
'Dumbledore's here!' Michael Gambon pays visit to Kent pub

Harry Potter legend Michael Gambon sparked huge excitement as he dropped in for a cup of tea and chatted to staff at a Kent pub.

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The Kent district where Covid cases are up 70% in a week

12 March 2022
The Kent district where Covid cases are up 70% in a week

Infections are on the rise again across the county - but do we need to worry?

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From high street police station to popular bar

24 February 2022
From high street police station to popular bar

Delving into the fascinating history of a popular cocktail bar, that’s been home to a police station, a pub, and even welcomed a Hollywood megastar.

Man charged after delivery driver robbed

19 February 2022
Man charged after delivery driver robbed

A man has appeared in court after a woman, aged in her 20s, was reportedly assaulted before her car was stolen.

How long are weather warnings in place for Kent?

19 February 2022
How long are weather warnings in place for Kent?

The county is no longer on red alert - but high winds are set to remain for the days ahead.

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Man suffers head injuries in attack

19 February 2022
Man suffers head injuries in attack

Detectives are appealing for witnesses after a man was attacked in the street.

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Sainsbury's evacuated after 'loud bang'

19 February 2022
Sainsbury's evacuated after 'loud bang'

A supermarket was evacuated after staff heard a "loud bang" and reported a smell of burning.

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