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Car destroyed in fire on M20

Car destroyed in fire on M20

Firefighters were called to a car which was ablaze on the M20, and decimated by the flames.

Why Kent MP backs damning report on Boris and ‘Partygate’

Why Kent MP backs damning report on Boris and ‘Partygate’

A Kent MP has broken his silence over the Privileges Committee’s damning report into Boris Johnson.

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Akrofi on a mission

Akrofi on a mission

Alex Akrofi is targeting a fifth career promotion after joining Ashford United.

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First look at new designs for 375-home 'lakes' development

First look at new designs for 375-home 'lakes' development

Bosses behind a controversial housing scheme have revealed more images showing how the huge project could look.

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‘I thought huge dog was going to kill my daughter – it was horrific’

‘I thought huge dog was going to kill my daughter – it was horrific’

A mum feared her three-year-old daughter was going to be killed as she was attacked by a Rottweiler-Mastiff mix which tore out chunks of her hair.

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Opening date for long-awaited brand at shopping centre revealed

Opening date for long-awaited brand at shopping centre revealed

One of the most requested brands to move into a popular shopping centre has confirmed its opening date among a host of other changes for the summer.

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Brazen gym locker thief waves at camera as he uses stolen bank card

Brazen gym locker thief waves at camera as he uses stolen bank card

CCTV shows how a brazen thief waved at a supermarket security camera as he used a bank card stolen from someone’s gym locker.

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Bird of prey shows axed at attraction with breeds to be rehomed

Bird of prey shows axed at attraction with breeds to be rehomed

Some twelve birds of prey will have to be rehomed as shows at an attraction are set to end, as they have become too expensive.

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Driver flees scene after crash

Driver flees scene after crash

Police are looking for a driver who fled the scene of a crash which left a driver injured.

Inquest opens into death of young man killed in tragic crash

Inquest opens into death of young man killed in tragic crash

An inquest has opened into the death of a young man who was killed in a crash on a country road.

VIPs attend new court’s unveiling

VIPs attend new court’s unveiling

Special guests, including former deputy prime minister Damian Green, were in attendance when Wye Tennis Club declared their new padel court open.

Girl taken to hospital after being hit by car

Girl taken to hospital after being hit by car

A girl has been taken to hospital after being hit by a car this morning.

Three miles of queues after motorway crash

Three miles of queues after motorway crash

A crash on a busy motorway has left one lane closed and three miles of tailbacks

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Police dog tracks down man hiding in river reeds after fleeing crash scene

Police dog tracks down man hiding in river reeds after fleeing crash scene

A clever canine tracked down a police suspect hiding in a river after they fled the scene of a crash, following a one hour search.

Lily’s aiming for SW19!

Lily’s aiming for SW19!

Lily Porter held court in singles and doubles when The North School in Ashford hosted ‘Play Your Way to Wimbledon’ qualifiers.

‘Our town has gone downhill ever since - we need it back!’

‘Our town has gone downhill ever since - we need it back!’

Residents say their town has “lost its vibrancy”, investment has plummeted and the high street has declined since a vital service was ripped away.

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Eight flats and rooftop courtyard set for WHSmith

Eight flats and rooftop courtyard set for WHSmith

New flats and a rooftop courtyard could be built above a town centre WHSmith store after plans to redevelop the site were put forward.

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Why you're still having to do 50mph on the M20

Why you're still having to do 50mph on the M20

Frustrated motorists are still being limited to 50mph on a long stretch of the M20 – despite Operation Brock being removed.

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Large emergency services response on ring road

Large emergency services response on ring road

A road has been closed as paramedics treat a person at the scene.

Teen in brain tumour battle meets celebrity chef hero

Teen in brain tumour battle meets celebrity chef hero

A teen foodie who was diagnosed with a brain tumour two years ago has met his culinary idol, Heston Blumenthal, and even tried making ice cream.

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