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One last look around historic railway works

One last look around historic railway works

As contractors start knocking down a landmark railway works, KentOnline was offered the chance to tour the building with former staff members.

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'Families deserve answers over hospital Covid deaths'

'Families deserve answers over hospital Covid deaths'

Kent MPs say families deserve answers over a trust's high coronavirus infection rate after a health watchdog took enforcement action.

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'Saxons hold up Brexit lorry park'

'Saxons hold up Brexit lorry park'

Contractors building a huge post-Brexit lorry park have uncovered what is believed to be a Saxon wall on the site.

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First World War roundabout named best in Britain

First World War roundabout named best in Britain

Two Kent roundabouts, one which pays tribute to First World War soldiers, have been named the first and second best traffic islands in the country.

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No new Covid cases for hotspot

No new Covid cases for hotspot

Kent's worst-hit district has recorded no new Covid-19 cases for the first time in months.

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Car crash on M20

Car crash on M20

Traffic was held on the M20 due to a car crashing into the central reservation.

Fire crews battle house blaze

Fire crews battle house blaze

Two fire engines were called to the scene of a house fire.

Huge smoke plume seen near motorway

Huge smoke plume seen near motorway

A fire sent a huge smoke plume into the sky near a motorway.

Tip to close for three weeks

Tip to close for three weeks

A household waste recycling centre which underwent a £5m revamp seven years ago is to close for three weeks to allow for safety works.

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Spitfire set to fly over Kent

Spitfire set to fly over Kent

A Spitfire is set to make a spectacular display over the county's skies this weekend.

Crashed lorry blocks road

Crashed lorry blocks road

A key road was blocked after a lorry came off the road.

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Technology to help passengers pick best train

Technology to help passengers pick best train

In a UK first, passenger data will be released by Southeastern to help people choose travel times.

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School gets first Oxbridge student in decade

School gets first Oxbridge student in decade

A teen has come through the A Level chaos with a top university place.

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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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