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Body found in search for 20-year-old

Body found in search for 20-year-old

The search for a man has been called off after officers discovered a body.

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Firefighters tackle massive field blaze

Firefighters tackle massive field blaze

Fire crews spent hours battling a fire the size of three football fields that was started by a bonfire.

Police search for missing 20-year-old

Police search for missing 20-year-old

Police are appealing for information about a missing man and are concerned for his welfare.

'Local lockdown would be catastrophic'

'Local lockdown would be catastrophic'

People living in a town with the second highest coronavirus infection rate in the country are being asked to 'be sensible' this weekend.

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Frankie & Benny's confirm restaurant closures

Frankie & Benny's confirm restaurant closures

The group which runs Frankie & Benny's has confirmed dozens of its branches will close down, while all Wagamama restaurants will reopen.

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Aldi targets 15 new Kent stores

Aldi targets 15 new Kent stores

One of the nation's favourite supermarkets hopes to open more than a dozen Kent branches.

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'Fantastic scrubbers' create 10,000 items for NHS

'Fantastic scrubbers' create 10,000 items for NHS

A county-wide scrubbers group is winding down after creating more than 10,000 items for the NHS.

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Driver clocked at 'outrageous' 131mph

Driver clocked at 'outrageous' 131mph

A driver who drove at an average of 131mph on a motorway is facing a severe punishment.

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Man on run from police could be in Kent

Man on run from police could be in Kent

A man wanted by police in Essex following reports a woman was assaulted, could be in Kent.

Plans emerge for 600 homes on town's edge

Plans emerge for 600 homes on town's edge

A 150-acre site could become home to hundreds of properties, a retirement village and business park.

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'Specialist developer' takes on bingo hall project

'Specialist developer' takes on bingo hall project

A controversial town centre project which involves the partial demolition of a bingo hall will now be headed up by a 'specialist developer'.

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Family's heartbreaking tribute to young mum killed on M20

Family's heartbreaking tribute to young mum killed on M20

A 20-year-old woman killed on the M20 has been remembered as an "absolutely fantastic and devoted" mother by her heartbroken family.

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New bar opens serving takeaway wine and cocktails

New bar opens serving takeaway wine and cocktails

A town centre wine bar is serving drinks for the first time, using compostable cups for takeaways after lockdown delayed its opening.

Out of control bonfire sparks van blaze

Out of control bonfire sparks van blaze

Firefighters are reminding people to avoid bonfires after one became out of control this afternoon and spread to a van.

'Save our big cat sanctuary' plea after open days cancelled

'Save our big cat sanctuary' plea after open days cancelled

A big cat sanctuary which cares for more than 50 animals has been forced to cancel its biggest annual fundraiser due to Covid-19.

'Our high-speed line shows why HS2 is so important'

'Our high-speed line shows why HS2 is so important'

A long-standing Kent MP says the success of Kent’s high-speed rail network demonstrates the role HS2 has to play in the country’s economic recovery.

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Flowers left on motorway after woman, 20, killed

Flowers left on motorway after woman, 20, killed

Floral tributes have been left at the side of the M20 where the body of a young woman was found.

'A loyal servant to the refereeing community'

'A loyal servant to the refereeing community'

The Ashford & Weald Referees' Association have paid tribute to President, John Fenning.

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BMW seized after driver does donuts in car park

BMW seized after driver does donuts in car park

A blue BMW was confiscated by officers after it was seen spinning around a town centre car park.

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Positive signs as Ashford United players commit

Positive signs as Ashford United players commit

Manager Tommy Warrilow is delighted to have kept the nucleus of last season's squad heading into the new campaign.

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