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Overweight van filled with packages sees driver fined

Overweight van filled with packages sees driver fined

A driver has been hit with a fine after being caught driving a van overloaded with packages.

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Concerns for man reported missing

Concerns for man reported missing

Police say they are concerned for the welfare of a man who has been reported missing.

Car fire sparks heavy traffic on M20

Car fire sparks heavy traffic on M20

A car fire is causing large queues on the M20.

'Doctors said pain was all in my head'

'Doctors said pain was all in my head'

A mum is calling for earlier diagnosis of gynaecological conditions as research shows a link between mental health issues and long waits for answers.

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Man fined after conmen fly-tip his waste

Man fined after conmen fly-tip his waste

A man has been fined after a company flytipped his rubbish.

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Aldi reveals plans for new supermarket

Aldi reveals plans for new supermarket

German chain Aldi have revealed plans for a new supermarket in a Kent town.

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Threatening phone call made to McDonald's

Threatening phone call made to McDonald's

An investigation has been launched after a call making threats was received at a branch of McDonald's, with police having to search the restaurant.

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The Strictly star from Kent tipped to win the glitterball

The Strictly star from Kent tipped to win the glitterball

An EastEnders actress who came from humble beginnings in Kent is predicted to win this year's Strictly Come Dancing glitterball.

Pumpkin patch raises hundreds for children's ward

Pumpkin patch raises hundreds for children's ward

The family of a young girl fighting a brain tumour have raised hundreds for the hospital treating her through their farm's pumpkin patch.

Towns and villages set for ultrafast broadband

Towns and villages set for ultrafast broadband

Homes in 10 Kent towns and villages are set to get ultrafast broadband as part of a major investment.

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Pools to reopen after £7.5m revamp

Pools to reopen after £7.5m revamp

Two swimming pools at a leisure centre will reopen after more than a year closed for multi-million pound refurbishment works.

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Flasher sexually assaulted nurse in drunken hospital rampage

Flasher sexually assaulted nurse in drunken hospital rampage

A pervert who exposed himself in an A&E department and grabbed a nurse's breast after downing vodka has been jailed for 30 months.

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Kent's monorail plan that never got off the ground

Kent's monorail plan that never got off the ground

In an ambitious bid to bring a 'wow factor' to a Kent town, bold plans for a monorail were once put together. Here, we look at why it never came off.

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Warrilow: Let's keep it clean

Warrilow: Let's keep it clean

Ashford boss Tommy Warrilow reckons keeping clean sheets on a regular basis will be vital if his side are to earn promotion this season.

£7.1m dementia-friendly housing opens

£7.1m dementia-friendly housing opens

A £7.1 million independent living scheme replacing old facilities has opened with care ready homes for older people.

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Cocaine found in car after police chase

Cocaine found in car after police chase

A man has been arrested after a stash of cocaine was found in a car after a high speed chase through the countryside.

Teen arrested at station

Teen arrested at station

A joint operation targeting violence and drug offences on the railways saw two people, including a teenage boy, arrested at a station.

Distillery plans backed by Rocksalt boss

Distillery plans backed by Rocksalt boss

Plans for a micro-distillery in a small village have been backed by the entrepreneur behind a successful restaurant and pub chain.

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Heartless thieves steal defib from village hub

Heartless thieves steal defib from village hub

Thieves have stolen a defibrillator from a village community hub.

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Town centre farm shop to reopen after renovations

Town centre farm shop to reopen after renovations

A farm shop which closed to allow changes to be made will reopen tomorrow selling fruit and veg before launching a new bakery.

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