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Thunderstorms blamed as 700 dead fish found in river

Thunderstorms blamed as 700 dead fish found in river

More than 700 dead fish have been found floating on the surface of a river, sparking sadness among villagers.

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Outlet entrance sealed off amid ‘concerns for person's welfare’

Outlet entrance sealed off amid ‘concerns for person's welfare’

The entrance to Ashford Designer Outlet was shut as emergency services responded to concerns for a person’s welfare.

More traffic hell as dual carriageway to shut ALL weekend

More traffic hell as dual carriageway to shut ALL weekend

Drivers could face huge tailbacks for the second weekend in a row as part of a dual carriageway is set to close again.

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Police chase on M20 after shops targeted at Outlet

Police chase on M20 after shops targeted at Outlet

Three men have been arrested after attempts to steal items from a shopping centre sparked a police chase on the M20.

Marquee set up for pupils as safety concerns raised at fifth Kent school

Marquee set up for pupils as safety concerns raised at fifth Kent school

Another Kent primary school is being investigated following new building safety guidelines issued by the government.

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Plenty more to offer

Plenty more to offer

New Ashford United coach Tommy Osborne feels they can get a good couple of years out of latest signing Ian Draycott.

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M20 traffic grinds to a halt after lorry crash

M20 traffic grinds to a halt after lorry crash

A crash on the M20 has brought rush-hour traffic to a standstill.

Appeal after man reportedly exposes himself in alleyway in broad daylight

Appeal after man reportedly exposes himself in alleyway in broad daylight

Police have released CCTV images after a man reportedly exposed himself in an alleyway

Teen, 14, arrested after suspected class A drugs found at park

Teen, 14, arrested after suspected class A drugs found at park

A 14-year-old has been arrested and remains in custody after officers found 52 wraps of suspected class A drugs and a knife at a park.

Desperate search for blind dog, 16, last seen 48 hours ago

Desperate search for blind dog, 16, last seen 48 hours ago

Villagers are rallying together in a desperate search for a 16-year-old blind dog which has been missing for 48 hours.

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Woman’s horror at finding ‘some kind of poo’ in Sainsbury’s salad

Woman’s horror at finding ‘some kind of poo’ in Sainsbury’s salad

A woman was left feeling “furious” after finding “some kind of poo” in a salad she bought from Sainsbury’s.

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Kent’s last Cath Kidston store to shut within days

Kent’s last Cath Kidston store to shut within days

The final Cath Kidston store left in the county is set to close its doors.

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Weapons and cash seized from huge cannabis farm

Weapons and cash seized from huge cannabis farm

Four men have been arrested after being spotted by police leaving the site of a huge cannabis farm.

Knives seized in town centre park

Knives seized in town centre park

Knives were discovered in town centre gardens after a police officer noticed suspicious activity in the park.

Busy railway line shuts as torrential rain batters county

Busy railway line shuts as torrential rain batters county

A railway line has been shut due to flooding.

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‘It would be an absolute disaster if our village falls silent’

‘It would be an absolute disaster if our village falls silent’

Villagers are fighting to save their church’s bells from falling silent for the first time in hundreds of years.

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Health food store and grocery closing after just two years in town

Health food store and grocery closing after just two years in town

A shopkeeper who has decided to close her refill shop due to lack of customers, has warned residents it’s a case of “use it or lose it”.

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Cracks appear in walls after ‘seismic shakes’ from lorries

Cracks appear in walls after ‘seismic shakes’ from lorries

HGVs trundling past people’s homes cause “seismic shakes” which are keeping residents up at night.

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Traffic chaos due to road closure

Traffic chaos due to road closure

The weekend closure of a busy route is causing delays for drivers.

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It beats Greggs! The hidden gem cafe with huge sandwiches and low prices

It beats Greggs! The hidden gem cafe with huge sandwiches and low prices

With huge sandwiches and low prices, it’s no surprise loyal customers keep coming back to this bakery – which you can’t even find on Tripadvisor.

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