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Road shut after three-car crash

Road shut after three-car crash

A road was shut after a three-car crash at a busy crossroads junction.

Lion in ‘shell-shocked’ state completes 1,400-mile trip and arrives in Kent

Lion in ‘shell-shocked’ state completes 1,400-mile trip and arrives in Kent

A lion with “psychological issues” is now a Kent resident and will be one of five big cats to be rescued from the war-torn country of Ukraine.

Traffic misery as water leak shuts main road for a week

Traffic misery as water leak shuts main road for a week

Drivers are facing traffic misery after a major route closed overnight and will remain shut for almost a week.

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Trains suspended after person seen on tracks

Trains suspended after person seen on tracks

Passengers have been unable to travel from a major Kent train station following an emergency incident this morning.

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Ton’s pathway for young players

Ton’s pathway for young players

Kennington are looking to strengthen links with their junior club and establish a pathway through to the first team.

Haunted pub to reopen with aim to become ‘heart of village’

Haunted pub to reopen with aim to become ‘heart of village’

A pub labelled one of the country's most haunted is to reopen almost a year after unexpectedly shutting its doors.

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A-road blocked as tractor spills straw bales on roundabout

A-road blocked as tractor spills straw bales on roundabout

A tractor shed its load of straw bales on a roundabout, blocking an A-road.

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Paul Hollywood’s wife tells of ‘unforgivable’ insults as Kent pub to become house

Paul Hollywood’s wife tells of ‘unforgivable’ insults as Kent pub to become house

One angry villager said “shame on you” to celebrity baker Paul Hollywood’s wife as plans to turn her historic Kent pub into a house were approved.

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‘It was the craziest 16 minutes ever’

‘It was the craziest 16 minutes ever’

Danny Kedwell went through every possible emotion during his first league game as Ashford United manager.

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Roman Kemp waves off school class as they set off on Disney holiday

Roman Kemp waves off school class as they set off on Disney holiday

TV presenter Roman Kemp reunited with a primary school class after surprising them with a Disney cruise earlier this year.

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Shocking video of M20 ‘madness’ as man hangs out of moving van’s door

Shocking video of M20 ‘madness’ as man hangs out of moving van’s door

Alarming footage shows the “mad” moment a man hangs onto the open door of a van being driven along the M20.

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‘Absolute mayhem’ as traffic lights at new junction keep failing

‘Absolute mayhem’ as traffic lights at new junction keep failing

Drivers are facing "absolute mayhem" at a controversial new junction as traffic lights have failed four times in as many months.

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End of era as bus company shuts after 50 years

End of era as bus company shuts after 50 years

A family-run bus company known for its two-tone blue livery has closed after almost 50 years following the retirement of its directors.

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Hunt for man after sex attack at Designer Outlet

Hunt for man after sex attack at Designer Outlet

Police have released a CCTV image of a man following a sex attack at a shopping centre.

12-hour corridor waits at Kent hospitals trust third worst in England

12-hour corridor waits at Kent hospitals trust third worst in England

The performance of A&E units at a Kent hospitals trust has been branded “deeply worrying” as hundreds of patients continue to endure lengthy delays.

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‘Council won’t let me move into my late dad’s bungalow’

‘Council won’t let me move into my late dad’s bungalow’

A grieving son is urging a council to rethink its housing policy after the authority refused his bid to move into his late dad's bungalow.

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High street jazz bar opens with plans to spice up town's nightlife

High street jazz bar opens with plans to spice up town's nightlife

The owner of a newly-opened jazz bar say its blues-themed set-up will allow a town's nightlife to come alive.

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Plan to expand budget hotel to ‘meet demand’ as Beefeater restaurant up for sale

Plan to expand budget hotel to ‘meet demand’ as Beefeater restaurant up for sale

Premier Inn bosses have lodged plans for a three-storey extension as they put a neighbouring Beefeater up for sale.

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'We met at a farm as teenagers and are now hitched with five horses'

'We met at a farm as teenagers and are now hitched with five horses'

Teenage sweethearts who met volunteering at an animal sanctuary now have five rescue horses of their own, and tied the knot this summer.

Council’s bid for new industrial estate sparks jobs boost hopes

Council’s bid for new industrial estate sparks jobs boost hopes

A new industrial estate creating dozens of jobs could be built on vacant land currently costing the local authority more than £50,000 a year to hold.

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