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£5m roundabout revamp complete after nine months

£5m roundabout revamp complete after nine months

A multi-million-pound project to help reduce congestion at one of the county’s busiest junctions has been completed.

Vandal smashes up crossing button and leaves mysterious message

Vandal smashes up crossing button and leaves mysterious message

A vandal’s mindless damage to a crossing used by children and elderly people risks their safety, says a councillor.

Drought, tropical diseases and catastrophic flooding - welcome to Kent in 2080

Drought, tropical diseases and catastrophic flooding - welcome to Kent in 2080

Kent could be hit by tropical diseases such as malaria and dengue fever within decades if climate change continues to worsen, a new study has found.

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Labour dumps councillor over ‘concerning’ remarks and election betting

Labour dumps councillor over ‘concerning’ remarks and election betting

A Labour county councillor has been deselected over “concerning” remarks he made and placing bets on election results.

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'I know the village needs a shop - it won't stay shut for long!'

'I know the village needs a shop - it won't stay shut for long!'

The owner of the only shop in a village has reassured residents the closure is temporary, as current tenants leave this week.

Joy over decision on major changes to iconic Kent tower block

Joy over decision on major changes to iconic Kent tower block

Artist Tracey Emin and residents of an “iconic” tower block are celebrating after a controversial plan to replace windows was quashed.

Private school scraps plans to leave historic site for housing

Private school scraps plans to leave historic site for housing

Plans to move a private school out of its current home to make way for more than 1,000 homes have been ditched due to high costs.

Bus on new £34m ‘rapid service’ breaks down on first day

Bus on new £34m ‘rapid service’ breaks down on first day

A bus broke down on the first day of a much-anticipated “rapid” service, forcing passengers to wait for a replacement.

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Image released after ‘man exposes himself’ in broad daylight

Image released after ‘man exposes himself’ in broad daylight

Police have published a CCTV image after a man reportedly exposed himself.

Mystery EuroMilions winner has yet to claim prize

Mystery EuroMilions winner has yet to claim prize

A Kent lottery player who won in the EuroMillions has yet to claim their lucky ticket.

Lorry bursts into flames on roundabout approach

Lorry bursts into flames on roundabout approach

Commuters faced delays after a lorry burst into flames near a busy roundabout, with black plumes of smoke visible for miles.

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Chaos as ‘ludicrous’ roadworks on busy route cause long tailbacks

Chaos as ‘ludicrous’ roadworks on busy route cause long tailbacks

Residents are fuming over “chaotic” roadworks causing long tailbacks for frustrated drivers - and say they seldom see anyone working.

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Concerns for missing teen last seen two days ago

Concerns for missing teen last seen two days ago

There are welfare concerns for a 17-year-old girl who has been reported missing.

Former head teacher avoids prison after molesting young girl

Former head teacher avoids prison after molesting young girl

A former head teacher has been given a suspended sentence after pleading guilty to sexual assault.

‘I walked into the living room and the ceiling collapsed - it’s not safe’

‘I walked into the living room and the ceiling collapsed - it’s not safe’

A worried mum has been waiting weeks for a housing association to fix a leak which caused the ceiling in her front room to collapse.

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Man stabbed partner to death - on same day mental health team said he posed no risk

Man stabbed partner to death - on same day mental health team said he posed no risk

A homicide review reveals a mental health team concluded a violent alcoholic posed his partner no risk - on the same day he killed her.

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‘We can’t be Nimbys - but new Kent homes need to be in the right place’

‘We can’t be Nimbys - but new Kent homes need to be in the right place’

Television presenter Chris Packham has waded into the debate over mass housebuilding plans across Kent, saying: “We can’t be Nimbyist”.

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We reviewed town’s best restaurant – it’s a must-go!

We reviewed town’s best restaurant – it’s a must-go!

After the cold weather left our reporter desiring a delicious curry, we sent them to one of Kent’s best rated Nepalese eateries.

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‘Why are farmers being punished when they should be given help to feed us?’

‘Why are farmers being punished when they should be given help to feed us?’

The ‘death tax’ on farmers, defence spending cuts and the Archbishop of Canterbury's resignation are among topics tackled on this week’s letters page.

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Why work on controversial £650m Kent project won’t start for at least 18 months

Why work on controversial £650m Kent project won’t start for at least 18 months

Bosses at Manston Airport say an announcement over investment is imminent - but warned it will still be at least 18 months before work starts.

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Main road blocked after multi-car collision

Main road blocked after multi-car collision

A multi-vehicle collision caused delays for motorists on a busy road.

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Hunt continues for Kent lottery winner who could lose prize this weekend

Hunt continues for Kent lottery winner who could lose prize this weekend

The hunt is on for a lottery ticket winner entitled to £10k a month for the next three decades who could lose their prize.

Body found in woodland near campus

Body found in woodland near campus

A man’s body has been found in woods close to a university campus.

Cabinet warns ‘difficult decisions ahead’ following budget report

Cabinet warns ‘difficult decisions ahead’ following budget report

A council cabinet said it would have to take “difficult decisions” in order to ensure the council stayed afloat amid warnings of financial troubles.

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Person cut free from vehicle after crash involving car and van blocks A-road

Person cut free from vehicle after crash involving car and van blocks A-road

A crash involving a car and a van has blocked an A-road outside a discount store.

Jail for man who sexually assaulted young schoolgirl

Jail for man who sexually assaulted young schoolgirl

A man is now behind bars after approaching a primary school girl in the street before touching her inappropriately.

‘It is a shock to us’: 24-hour gym closes suddenly at retail park

‘It is a shock to us’: 24-hour gym closes suddenly at retail park

Bosses behind a 24-hour gym have announced its shock closure, after praising members for being the venue’s ‘heartbeat’.

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New Home Bargains raided for sweets by thieves with ‘crowbar’

New Home Bargains raided for sweets by thieves with ‘crowbar’

Thieves armed with a “crowbar” raided a new Home Bargains store for sweets.

Excitement as rare fungus found at nature reserve

Excitement as rare fungus found at nature reserve

A rare, legally protected fungus that resembles a lion's mane has been found at nature reserve in Kent.

Rubbish spills into river after ‘idiotic’ vandals lob bins into water

Rubbish spills into river after ‘idiotic’ vandals lob bins into water

Rubbish was left spewing into a river after “idiotic” vandals lobbed six bins into the water.

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