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Operation Brock to return ahead of Christmas

Operation Brock to return ahead of Christmas

Road chiefs have announced plans to bring back Operation Brock due to the expected volumes of traffic heading to Kent's ports over the festive period.

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Council leader, 84, to quit

Council leader, 84, to quit

A veteran council leader who has been in charge of an authority for a decade is to retire from politics aged 84.

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Huge multi-storey car park to finally reopen - but not all lifts will work

Huge multi-storey car park to finally reopen - but not all lifts will work

Drivers will finally be able to use a multi-storey car park again next week following a months-long closure.

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Arrest after disturbance at health centre

Arrest after disturbance at health centre

A man has been arrested after police were called to a health centre following a disturbance.

Probe after mums unable to access gas and air pain relief

Probe after mums unable to access gas and air pain relief

Hospital bosses will carry out an investigation after mothers in labour were unable to access gas and air pain relief.

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More pop-up stalls set for closure-hit shopping centre

More pop-up stalls set for closure-hit shopping centre

Shoppers will be able to enjoy more pop-up stalls in a town centre next year following the successful arrival of Christmas-themed stands.

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First look at dance studio hidden on industrial estate

First look at dance studio hidden on industrial estate

A multi-million pound dance studio hidden within a busy industrial estate has welcomed its first students ahead of its official launch.

Kent MP grills Martin Lewis over 'biases'

Kent MP grills Martin Lewis over 'biases'

Consumer rights champion Martin Lewis has been grilled by a Kent MP over his "biases" when being interviewed.

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BMW driver who drove off from petrol stations without paying avoids jail

BMW driver who drove off from petrol stations without paying avoids jail

A dad-of-seven who made off without paying for fuel at petrol stations across Kent and drove his BMW with no insurance has avoided jail.

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Inside the eerie railway works set for 'Netflix' film studios

Inside the eerie railway works set for 'Netflix' film studios

As bosses prepare to begin full construction of one of Kent's boldest projects, we look inside the derelict site set to be turned into film studios.

Boots closed as emergency services called to town centre

Boots closed as emergency services called to town centre

A high street Boots store is closed as four ambulances and a police car respond to an incident.

Cocktail lounge takes over trouble-hit former bar

Cocktail lounge takes over trouble-hit former bar

A former bar has been transformed into a new cocktail lounge with bosses hoping to bring something new to a town's nightlife.

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Annual parade turns on town's Christmas lights

Annual parade turns on town's Christmas lights

It is officially Christmas in one town after they switched on their lights with a magical parade.

Ring found by metal detectorist could date back to 1200s

Ring found by metal detectorist could date back to 1200s

A medieval ring found buried in Kent has officially been classed as treasure at an inquest.

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Flood warning issued for parts of Kent amid heavy rain

Flood warning issued for parts of Kent amid heavy rain

A flood alert has been issued for parts of Kent - with residents warned to "be prepared".

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Police hunt sex attacker who grabbed victim from behind

Police hunt sex attacker who grabbed victim from behind

A woman was grabbed from behind, pulled into an alleyway and sexually assaulted early this morning.

Boy arrested as helicopter tracks down theft suspects

Boy arrested as helicopter tracks down theft suspects

Police discovered a quantity of new clothes with security tags attached following a pursuit.

Mums in Kent hospital not allowed gas and air pain relief

Mums in Kent hospital not allowed gas and air pain relief

Women in labour at a Kent hospital will not have access to gas and air pain relief, health trust bosses have announced.

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Big day for Ashford in Women's FA Cup

Big day for Ashford in Women's FA Cup

Ashford United Ladies are keeping illustrious company as they prepare for the biggest game in their history.

18-mile stretch of M20 to close for 16 nights

18-mile stretch of M20 to close for 16 nights

Highways bosses are to shut a lengthy stretch of the M20 from next week to allow for "essential" resurfacing works.

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