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Plans for 1,000 homes lodged

Plans for 1,000 homes lodged

A primary school, retail space, and 1,000 two and five-bedroom homes could be built on a greenfield site.

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M20 bridge fall victim named

M20 bridge fall victim named

A 62-year-old man who fell to his death from a motorway bridge has been named.

Police station entrance to move in new plan

Police station entrance to move in new plan

Plans to upgrade an ageing police station will see its entrance move to another street if approved by a council.

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M20 reopens a day ahead of schedule

M20 reopens a day ahead of schedule

Drivers received some good news this morning when the M20 reopened a day earlier than planned.

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Body found in search for missing man

Body found in search for missing man

Police searching for a missing 54-year-old man say they have found a body.

Congestion due to M20 closure for bridge works

Congestion due to M20 closure for bridge works

Motorists are being warned of congestion on the A20 near Sellindge following the closure of the M20 near Ashford.

Man who fell to death from motorway bridge was 62

Man who fell to death from motorway bridge was 62

A man who died after falling from a bridge above the M20 was in his 60s, police say.

Search continues for missing 54-year-old

Search continues for missing 54-year-old

Police are concerned for the welfare of a man who has disappeared.

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Lorry damaged in dispute between drivers

Lorry damaged in dispute between drivers

A lorry was left damaged after two drivers got into a dispute at a busy junction.

Chip shop loses licence after immigration raid

Chip shop loses licence after immigration raid

A chip shop's licence has been stripped after illegal workers were found during an immigration raid.

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Drivers braced for another M20 closure this weekend

Drivers braced for another M20 closure this weekend

Highways chiefs say they have "stepped up" their preparations to ensure drivers do not clog up a main A-road when the M20 shuts again this weekend.

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Armed police hunt for 'weapon threat' suspect

Armed police hunt for 'weapon threat' suspect

A police helicopter joined armed officers in the hunt for a suspect who threatened a man with a weapon at a bar.

Person hit by train

Person hit by train

A person has been hit on a train line this afternoon, delaying services in Kent.

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Flowers left on M20 bridge after man dies in fall

Flowers left on M20 bridge after man dies in fall

Floral tributes have appeared on a bridge over the M20 where a man fell to his death.

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We're buzzing - Tommy

We're buzzing - Tommy

Ashford United's stunning form has got Tommy Warrilow excited about management again.

Man dies after M20 bridge fall

Man dies after M20 bridge fall

A man who fell off a bridge onto the M20 has died, police have confirmed.

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Teen faces jail after stabbing at party

Teen faces jail after stabbing at party

A teenager was stabbed three times at a birthday bash after he was attacked by five partygoers, a jury has decided.

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Pick-up stolen from garage after going for service

Pick-up stolen from garage after going for service

A dad is fuming after his pick-up truck was stolen from a car dealership after it went in for a routine service.

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Sunlight reflecting off mirror causes fire

Sunlight reflecting off mirror causes fire

A man suffered from smoke inhalation after reflected sunlight set curtains ablaze.

Man falls from bridge on motorway

Man falls from bridge on motorway

A motorway was closed for more than three hours after a man fell from a bridge after he was seen "sat on the wrong side" of the railings.

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