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Head-on crash victim was not wearing seatbelt

Head-on crash victim was not wearing seatbelt

A coroner has highlighted the importance of wearing seatbelts after a vape technician was killed in a head-on crash.

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Hospital entrance set to open

Hospital entrance set to open

Patients trying to get into the William Harvey Hospital during the construction of Junction 10a will soon be able to use a new entrance.

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New salad bar to open in town centre

New salad bar to open in town centre

A new salad bar is set to open in place of a former dessert shop after the new owners spotted a "gap in the market".

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Wanted man spotted in Kent charged with murder

Wanted man spotted in Kent charged with murder

A man who was on the run for 11 months after a fatal stabbing has been charged with murder.

Hunt for driver after girl hurled from horse

Hunt for driver after girl hurled from horse

A girl was hurled from her horse when a driver overtook her so closely the reins got caught on the car's wing mirror.

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Fifth teen arrested following 'assault'

Fifth teen arrested following 'assault'

Officers have arrested a fifth suspect after two men required hospital treatment following an alleged assault.

Nuisance teens ordered out of town centre

Nuisance teens ordered out of town centre

Rowdy teenagers were kicked out of a town centre as police got tough on anti-social behaviour.

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Town 'magnet for investment'

Town 'magnet for investment'

The news Netflix is set to make a new film and TV studio in a town has the potential to become a 'magnet for investment' say business bosses.

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Illegal workers arrested at slaughterhouse

Illegal workers arrested at slaughterhouse

A slaughterhouse is facing a fine of up to £40,000 after two illegal workers were arrested following a raid.

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Fourth teenager arrested after men 'assaulted'

Fourth teenager arrested after men 'assaulted'

Officers have arrested a fourth suspect after two men were 'assaulted' on a playing field.

GP services 'reaching crisis point'

GP services 'reaching crisis point'

A warning has been issued about new housing developments are putting huge pressure on GP services amid staff shortages.

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Green light for multi-million pound dance studio

Green light for multi-million pound dance studio

A multi-million pound dance studio is to be built on an industrial estate after the application breezed through the planning process.

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United out to seal play-off place

United out to seal play-off place

Tommy Warrilow wants to hear the Ashford supporters loud and proud in Saturday's derby clash at Hythe.

MPs back compromise deal over Brexit

MPs back compromise deal over Brexit

The plan named the ‘Malthouse Compromise’ is being backed by three of the county's MPs as a Brexit deal.

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Three teenagers arrested following 'assault'

Three teenagers arrested following 'assault'

Officers have arrested three teenagers after two men sustained hand and arm injuries in an alleged assault.

Two men 'assaulted' on playing field

Two men 'assaulted' on playing field

Two men were taken to hospital after they were allegedly assaulted on a playing field.

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Police have arrested three teenagers on suspicion of affray after a knife was seized from a car.

Road rage pair cleared

Road rage pair cleared

A duo accused of attacking a driver with crowbars in a road rage row have been acquitted.

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Video shows lorry driver's near miss in Op Brock roadworks

Video shows lorry driver's near miss in Op Brock roadworks

Footage showing a lorry driver's near miss on the M20 has raised fears about the safety of the contraflow system in place, dubbed Operation Brock.

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Police called after crash involving a lorry and a car

Police called after crash involving a lorry and a car

One lane of the M20 was closed after a crash involving a lorry and a car.

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