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M20 delays after car hits barrier

M20 delays after car hits barrier

There were delays in both directions on the M20 after a car hit the central reservation.

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Balloon release for tragic teen killed in crash

Balloon release for tragic teen killed in crash

Hundreds of balloons have been released following the death of a popular 18-year-old who would "do anything for love."

Family's agony over IRA bomb which killed Lord Mountbatten

Family's agony over IRA bomb which killed Lord Mountbatten

When an IRA bomb killed Lord Mountbatten the only three survivors of the blast, who lived in Kent, saw their lives forever changed.

Historic college to be converted into homes

Historic college to be converted into homes

A former college is to be converted into homes – but other sites in the same village will remain undeveloped for now.

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Minister pressed to step in over 'secret' lorry park report

Minister pressed to step in over 'secret' lorry park report

The Labour party has asked the government to intervene over an 'absurd' decision to block the release of a report on a lorry park.

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Charity to fill prime shopping centre unit

Charity to fill prime shopping centre unit

A charity has confirmed it will open a third shop in a town, with outfitting work under way in a shopping centre.

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Closure fears as plans refused for new surgery

Closure fears as plans refused for new surgery

Surgery bosses have warned they may have to close it for good after plans for a new centre were rejected.

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A new contender for best pub garden in Kent?

A new contender for best pub garden in Kent?

We asked for your recommendations for the best spots for outdoor drinkers and diners – and here's some of the best picks.

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Jobs boost as leisure complex prepares to reopen

Jobs boost as leisure complex prepares to reopen

Units at a leisure complex are rapidly filling up with new businesses, creating 30 jobs.

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Man arrested after £300,000 found in van

Man arrested after £300,000 found in van

Drugs and £300,000 were discovered in a van stopped by police.

Thugs' brutal pub attack on 'well-loved' Etienne

Thugs' brutal pub attack on 'well-loved' Etienne

Two thugs who left a bodybuilder with severe injuries after launching an attack on him in a pub have been jailed.

CCTV images released after burglary

CCTV images released after burglary

Police have released images of two men they want to speak to following a burglary.

'His heart restarted so he could save others'

'His heart restarted so he could save others'

The devastated family of a moped rider killed in a crash have paid tribute to the 'polite and fun' teenager.

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Dogs on leads and camping ban pitched for lake

Dogs on leads and camping ban pitched for lake

A lake conservation area could have an order placed on it to curb anti-social and damaging behaviour.

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Huge demand as pub backed by Razor opens

Huge demand as pub backed by Razor opens

A pub is doing a roaring trade after being saved from the threat of demolition by a group of enthusiasts – including footballer Neil ‘Razor’ Ruddock.

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Mum diagnosed with cancer days after losing husband

Mum diagnosed with cancer days after losing husband

A mum who found she had cancer just days after losing her husband to the disease is swimming the channel.

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Tributes after teenage moped rider in crash with car

Tributes after teenage moped rider in crash with car

Flowers and messages have been left at a road junction after an 18-year-old moped rider was in a crash with a car.

Moped rider critically injured in late-night crash

Moped rider critically injured in late-night crash

A moped rider had to be taken to a London hospital after being involved in a collision with a car last night.

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Patient threw porridge at wall and hit nurse with crutch

Patient threw porridge at wall and hit nurse with crutch

A man has been sent to prison for attacking several key workers including hitting a nurse with a crutch.

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'Today's been great - we're busier than we expected'

'Today's been great - we're busier than we expected'

Business is booming at one of Kent's biggest shopping centres as it fully reopens today.

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