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Hour-long delays on M25 following ‘multi-vehicle crash’

25 October 2024
Hour-long delays on M25 following ‘multi-vehicle crash’

Two lanes were closed on the M25 near the Dartford Crossing following a crash involving a car and two lorries.

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Videos show explosions coming from ‘suspicious’ car fire

25 October 2024
Videos show explosions coming from ‘suspicious’ car fire

The fire service has confirmed a car blaze is being treated as suspicious.

‘Animals making noise in the countryside is not an offence’

25 October 2024
‘Animals making noise in the countryside is not an offence’

An animal rescue is being taken to court after complaints about noise from cockerels, geese, sheep, cattle and dogs.

Re-rewind! 90’s Garage legends Artful Dodger to perform at town’s Christmas lights switch-on

24 October 2024
Re-rewind! 90’s Garage legends Artful Dodger to perform at town’s Christmas lights switch-on

The garage artist favourites will kick off a town’s festive celebrations with a series of hits from their back catalogue.

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Hour-long queues form on M20 due to broken-down HGV

23 October 2024
Hour-long queues form on M20 due to broken-down HGV

Three out of four lanes are closed on the M20 due to a broken-down lorry.

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‘I was left on the floor in agony but told the pain was in my head’

22 October 2024
‘I was left on the floor in agony but told the pain was in my head’

A nurse has shared her struggle to get diagnosed with a chronic illness which forced her to quit her job and caused her to collapse from the pain.

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Town’s pharmacy reopens following bailiff notice

21 October 2024
Town’s pharmacy reopens following bailiff notice

A town centre pharmacy which closed unexpectedly for the second time this year has now reopened.

Fastrack bus lane opens after 18 months of work

18 October 2024
Fastrack bus lane opens after 18 months of work

A 250-metre bus lane, which forms part of a £5 million programme to improve public transport in a town, has opened.

Town’s only pharmacy handed bailiff notice again

18 October 2024
Town’s only pharmacy handed bailiff notice again

A town centre pharmacy has closed unexpectedly after it was handed a bailiff notice for the second time this year.

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‘My dad should not have died in such a horrible way - people should have a choice’

16 October 2024
‘My dad should not have died in such a horrible way - people should have a choice’

As a bill on assisted dying is formally introduced in the House of Commons, we speak to Kent families and charities on both sides of the debate.

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Restoration works continue at 900-year-old church

11 October 2024
Restoration works continue at 900-year-old church

Works to restore a once-forgotten church, which is one of the oldest in Kent, continues after more than two decades.

‘Six-month roadworks have made it impossible to survive’

11 October 2024
‘Six-month roadworks have made it impossible to survive’

A café owner has decided to close up shop for good after he says he lost 85% of his business in the space of a month.

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Driver’s death on A2 ‘still under investigation’

09 October 2024
Driver’s death on A2 ‘still under investigation’

An inquest has been opened into the death of a 29-year-old man who crashed into the central reservation on a busy road.

‘I’m still a twin mum even though one of my boys was born sleeping’

09 October 2024
‘I’m still a twin mum even though one of my boys was born sleeping’

A mum who lost one of her twin boys due to a pregnancy complication has shared her story as she expects twins again to mark Baby Loss Awareness Week.

Project to ‘design out anti-social behaviour’ at secluded gardens as part of £260K makeover

05 October 2024
Project to ‘design out anti-social behaviour’ at secluded gardens as part of £260K makeover

A scheme to improve a neglected green space which has become a target for anti-social behaviour has been given the green light.

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‘Young people’s mental health is everyone’s responsibility’

04 October 2024
‘Young people’s mental health is everyone’s responsibility’

A charity which provides support for youngsters struggling with their mental health has been nominated for an award for their work.

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Arrest following A2 police chase of ‘stolen’ Bentley

04 October 2024
Arrest following A2 police chase of ‘stolen’ Bentley

A Bentley was reported stolen from someone’s driveway and police found and arrested a man within half an hour.

‘Warmer’ weather blamed for canal fish deaths

03 October 2024
‘Warmer’ weather blamed for canal fish deaths

Several fish which were found dead in a canal are thought to have perished due to warmer weather conditions, not sewage.

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Pub closes as licensees quit after just seven months

02 October 2024
Pub closes as licensees quit after just seven months

A pub has been forced to close for the third time in two years after its latest licensees called it quits.

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Five arrested after £2,500 worth of cosmetics ‘shoplifted’

02 October 2024
Five arrested after £2,500 worth of cosmetics ‘shoplifted’

Five people have been arrested and two charged after a suspected bulk shoplifting spree at Boots.

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