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Flood alert issued as heavy rain to continue

14 January 2023
Flood alert issued as heavy rain to continue

The Environment Agency has warned of possible flooding in Kent as heavy rain is set to continue, followed by severe cold weather.

Pilot 'unable to control aircraft' before serious crash

14 January 2023
Pilot 'unable to control aircraft' before serious crash

A report into a terrifying plane crash found the pilot was "unable to control the aircraft's direction" soon after takeoff.

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Garden centre's bid to build new homes to fund expansion

14 January 2023
Garden centre's bid to build new homes to fund expansion

Seven new homes could be built next to a popular garden centre as part of plans to upgrade the site.

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Motorbike and moped being 'driven into pedestrians' seized by police

13 January 2023
Motorbike and moped being 'driven into pedestrians' seized by police

A moped and a motorbike believed to have been stolen have been seized by police "following reports of them driving into pedestrians".

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Heavy traffic after multi-vehicle crash

13 January 2023
Heavy traffic after multi-vehicle crash

There were delays on the M25 after a multi-vehicle accident near the Dartford Tunnel.

'It's a temporary traffic light and I saw nothing was coming so I thought it was OK'

12 January 2023
'It's a temporary traffic light and I saw nothing was coming so I thought it was OK'

A van driver came up with a "very poor excuse" after being caught on dashcam skipping a red light in front of a marked police car.

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Traffic chaos as temporary traffic lights replace roundabout

10 January 2023
Traffic chaos as temporary traffic lights replace roundabout

Temporary traffic lights at a newly designed junction are causing huge tailbacks for drivers – and the delays are set to last for another month.

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Lack of footfall forces restaurant to close after just four weeks

10 January 2023
Lack of footfall forces restaurant to close after just four weeks

Restaurant bosses say rising costs have made it too difficult for small businesses to survive as they close a new branch after only one month.

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Two arrested after 'dealing drugs in front of police officers'

09 January 2023
Two arrested after 'dealing drugs in front of police officers'

Arrests were made after a suspected drug deal took place in front of police officers.

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'So I can't use my phone even if it's on speaker?'

09 January 2023
'So I can't use my phone even if it's on speaker?'

A driver caught holding her phone to her face while taking a call on speaker has been given a ticket.

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Landlord selling popular pub after 26 years

09 January 2023
Landlord selling popular pub after 26 years

A popular village pub famous for hog roasts and paella nights is to get new owners for the first time in 26 years.

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Delays as M20 slip road closed after van catches fire

05 January 2023
Delays as M20 slip road closed after van catches fire

A slip road was closed after van caught fire at a junction of the M20, causing delays.

Tributes left in town after 'kind and friendly' homeless man dies

04 January 2023
Tributes left in town after 'kind and friendly' homeless man dies

Flowers, candles and a teddy have been laid at a shopping centre in memory of a homeless man described as "friendly and kind".

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Woman 'raped in underpass' on New Year's Day

03 January 2023
Woman 'raped in underpass' on New Year's Day

A CCTV image of a man has been released as police investigate reports a woman was raped in an underpass.

End of an era as historic landmarks replaced

03 January 2023
End of an era as historic landmarks replaced

Residents say the arrival of new automated gates at two level crossings have transformed access to their villages.

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'I know I'm old - but I didn't say leave me to die'

01 January 2023
'I know I'm old - but I didn't say leave me to die'

A pensioner says a do not resuscitate (DNR) order was signed by doctors without his permission - leaving him to fear he would die alone in hospital.

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Wife's relief as dad opens eyes after being unconscious for weeks

30 December 2022
Wife's relief as dad opens eyes after being unconscious for weeks

A father-of-five who spent three weeks unconscious after a devastating fall is finally awake and responding to doctors.

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Shop worker threatened as gang raids convenience store

29 December 2022
Shop worker threatened as gang raids convenience store

A worker was threatened and money stolen from a till after three men robbed a village convenience store.

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'I won't open any Christmas presents until he comes home'

24 December 2022
'I won't open any Christmas presents until he comes home'

A heartbroken family is preparing to spend Christmas without their dad after a devastating fall has left him unconscious in hospital for two weeks.

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First look inside Kent's new boutique hotel

23 December 2022
First look inside Kent's new boutique hotel

Luxury rooms starting from £160 a night will open next month inside a renovated Grade II-listed manor house which is steeped in history.

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