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Return of hated M20 barrier to cost £55m

Return of hated M20 barrier to cost £55m

The dreaded return of Operation Brock, which will see M20 speeds revert back to 50mph, is costing more than £55 million.

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Man in hospital after getting trapped in farming equipment

Man in hospital after getting trapped in farming equipment

The air ambulance has been called out to assist paramedics after a man got his leg trapped in farming equipment.

Man charged after High Street break-in

Man charged after High Street break-in

A man will appear in court on criminal damage charges next month.

'Drunk' woman charged after 'kicking officer twice' during arrest

'Drunk' woman charged after 'kicking officer twice' during arrest

A woman reported to have kicked an officer twice while being arrested has been charged with being drunk and disorderly.

M20 closures loom as work starts on return of dreaded barrier

M20 closures loom as work starts on return of dreaded barrier

Highways chiefs are introducing overnight closures, lane restrictions and a 50mph limit on the M20 as they prepare for the return of Operation Brock.

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Ashford's students get their GCSE results

Ashford's students get their GCSE results

The long wait is over for Ashford's students as they pick up their Year 11 grades.

Confusion as traffic lights go out

Confusion as traffic lights go out

Drivers are having to be cautious after the traffic lights at a busy junction went out.

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Fans back this weekend

Fans back this weekend

A limited number of fans will be allowed back into most non-league grounds from Saturday - provided certain conditions are met.

More than 30 cars damaged by vandals

More than 30 cars damaged by vandals

Residents have been left counting the cost after vandals damaged more than 30 cars overnight

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Town centre kitchen showroom opening

Town centre kitchen showroom opening

A company selling German-manfactured kitchens will open its second Kent branch soon.

Busy Kennington add midfielder

Busy Kennington add midfielder

Kennington have continued their statement of intent to the rest of SCEFL Division 1 by adding another name to their squad.

Utility room catches fire

Utility room catches fire

Firefighters were called this afternoon after blaze started in a lean to laundry room.

No deaths in virus hotspot for first time since March

No deaths in virus hotspot for first time since March

Kent's worst hit town has reported no coronavirus deaths for the first time since lockdown began.

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FA Cup draws

FA Cup draws

The draw has been announced for the first two rounds of this season's FA Cup.

Florist to leave town centre after 30 years

Florist to leave town centre after 30 years

A town centre will soon become home to another empty unit when a long-standing florist leaves its prime high street spot.

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Distressed man on bridge

Distressed man on bridge

Emergency services descended on a road to aid a distressed man.

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'Huge explosion' echoes through town

'Huge explosion' echoes through town

Listen to the boom that woke up residents in a town.

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Inquiry 'likely' over controversial lorry park plans

Inquiry 'likely' over controversial lorry park plans

Councillors are pushing for an investigation into the government's post-Brexit 'lorry park' after failing to consult residents on the proposals.

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High street sweet shop closes for good

High street sweet shop closes for good

After 10 years in a town's high street, a husband and wife shut their shop for the last time today.

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Man charged after 230 cannabis plants seized

Man charged after 230 cannabis plants seized

A 39-year-old has appeared before magistrates after police raided a property.

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