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Woman treated for injuries after serious crash on A2

27 February 2024
Woman treated for injuries after serious crash on A2

A woman had to be treated for injuries after emergency services were called to a serious crash involving a car and a lorry on the A2.

Appeal to find missing man

27 February 2024
Appeal to find missing man

Police are concerned for the welfare of a 38-year-old man who has gone missing without wearing shoes.

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All lanes on M20 now reopened

27 February 2024
All lanes on M20 now reopened

There were delays coastbound on the M20 this morning after a van caught fire.

Fire crews tackle caravan blaze

27 February 2024
Fire crews tackle caravan blaze

Two fire crews were called to tackle a static caravan blaze.

Rugby giants give major stadium update ahead of proposed Kent move

26 February 2024
Rugby giants give major stadium update ahead of proposed Kent move

Former Premiership side Wasps say they have made “substantial progress” in their quest to return to elite rugby ahead of a speculated move to Kent.

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Roads blocked by flooding and fallen trees as rain lashes county

26 February 2024
Roads blocked by flooding and fallen trees as rain lashes county

A car has been crushed by a falling tree and roads closed by flooding as winds and heavy rain batter the county.

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Town needs 21 times more EV charging points to meet targets

21 February 2024
Town needs 21 times more EV charging points to meet targets

A council needs to tackle the use of petrol cars and its biggest polluter – the town’s leisure centre – to meet net zero targets.

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‘Empty car park on one side of the road – parking chaos on the other’

19 February 2024
‘Empty car park on one side of the road – parking chaos on the other’

The introduction of parking fees at a village hall car park to deter parents using it at school times has “put children’s lives at risk”.

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‘There is no democracy’: Tempers flare at council no-show over ‘dangerous’ road closure

18 February 2024
‘There is no democracy’: Tempers flare at council no-show over ‘dangerous’ road closure

A transport meeting held over a controversial road closure was labelled a “sham” by angry residents after highways officers failed to show.

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NHS throws garden therapy scheme on compost heap

15 February 2024
NHS throws garden therapy scheme on compost heap

A garden therapy scheme that has helped scores of people recover from depression and anxiety is to close in a “devastating” blow.

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‘People say it’s in the wrong place, I disagree’

15 February 2024
‘People say it’s in the wrong place, I disagree’

A 184-acre solar farm has been approved by a government inspector who said he “respectfully” disagreed with opposition from a council and villagers.

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Ann Widdecombe back on the campaign trail

14 February 2024
Ann Widdecombe back on the campaign trail

A veteran MP and TV personality who served Kent for more than two decades is back on the campaign trail – but this time not for the Tories.

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Man taken to hospital after incident at police station

13 February 2024
Man taken to hospital after incident at police station

A man has been taken to hospital under a police escort after an incident at a police station.

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New lights to be installed at busy junction

12 February 2024
New lights to be installed at busy junction

Traffic at a busy junction is set to be disturbed for 14 weeks as a housing developer installs new lights as part of a 421-home development.

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Jockey died after horse refused to jump fence and landed on him

12 February 2024
Jockey died after horse refused to jump fence and landed on him

A talented young jockey died after his horse refused to jump, bolted into a fence, threw him off and then landed on him.

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Major shops and homes development set for town centre

11 February 2024
Major shops and homes development set for town centre

A new development of flats and retail space will give a nod to the site’s past when it opens after a major revamp.

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Cancer patient granted dying wish to ride Harley-Davidson

05 February 2024
Cancer patient granted dying wish to ride Harley-Davidson

A woman with terminal cancer has been granted one of her final wishes by a group of bikers.

Post office opens inside new eco refill store after 18-month wait

05 February 2024
Post office opens inside new eco refill store after 18-month wait

A town at last has a permanent post office after being housed temporarily in a castle since 2022.

‘We’ll borrow £60m for new leisure centre’

04 February 2024
‘We’ll borrow £60m for new leisure centre’

A council wants to borrow £350m as it embarks on a ‘massively ambitious’ spending programme.

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Crash sparks A2 delays after car hits barrier

04 February 2024
Crash sparks A2 delays after car hits barrier

A crash on the A2 is causing delays this morning after a car hit a barrier.

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