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'We need 'break from Boris': Kent MP draws applause during TV debate

15 July 2022
'We need 'break from Boris': Kent MP draws applause during TV debate

A Kent MP in the running to become the next Tory leader received a round of applause as he set out his case for being the next Prime Minister.

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Firefighters battle 'apocalyptic' field blaze

15 July 2022
Firefighters battle 'apocalyptic' field blaze

Pictures show thick plumes of smoke billowing out over a country field after a large fire broke out and rapidly spread through the site.

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Baby's life saved by 'quick-thinking' police

15 July 2022
Baby's life saved by 'quick-thinking' police

The actions of two police officers have been praised after they performed life-saving first aid on an 11-month-old tot struggling to breathe.

Long tailbacks on tunnel approach

15 July 2022
Long tailbacks on tunnel approach

There remains delays on the approach to the Dartford Crossing due to a crash and an earlier incident involving two broken down vehicles.

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Rail services disrupted due to trespasser

15 July 2022
Rail services disrupted due to trespasser

A trespasser on the tracks is causing delays to rail services passing through a busy railway station.

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Southern Water sinks to 'appalling' low rating

14 July 2022
Southern Water sinks to 'appalling' low rating

The environment watchdog has called for water company bosses to be jailed for serious pollution following a damning report into the industry.

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'We've been financially sinking like the titanic'

14 July 2022
'We've been financially sinking like the titanic'

An eco-friendly business is set to close for good after struggling financially with supplier increases and the cost of living crisis.

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KFC drive-thru plans at Asda car park set for approval

13 July 2022
KFC drive-thru plans at Asda car park set for approval

Plans to erect a fast food takeaway joint tipped to be KFC on site of an Asda car park are set to be approved despite concerns from residents.

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Man hit by stolen vehicle fleeing police

13 July 2022
Man hit by stolen vehicle fleeing police

A man has been taken to hospital after being hit by the driver of a suspected stolen vehicle being pursued by police.

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Health bosses praise hospital's A&E improvements

13 July 2022
Health bosses praise hospital's A&E improvements

An NHS Trust has been praised for its continued efforts to heed previous criticisms of emergency department standards while also balancing the books.

Leisure centre faced with closure running large losses

12 July 2022
Leisure centre faced with closure running large losses

A leisure centre projected to run losses into the tens of thousands says it will close permanently unless a 'last minute solution' can be found.

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Kent MP bows out of Tory leadership contest

12 July 2022
Kent MP bows out of Tory leadership contest

A Kent MP has withdrawn from the contest to become the next Prime Minister after failing to secure enough backing within the Tory party.

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New images released in pitch invasion probe

12 July 2022
New images released in pitch invasion probe

More images have been released of seven people police wish to speak to in connection with a pitch invasion at Gillingham FC's ground last season.

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Arrest after man, 70, killed in pickup truck crash

12 July 2022
Arrest after man, 70, killed in pickup truck crash

A 70-year-old man has been killed following a crash involving two vehicles on a busy trunk road between Sussex and Kent.

'This will impact our borough for generations to come'

12 July 2022
'This will impact our borough for generations to come'

A council has reiterated its opposition to proposals for a multi-billion tunnel link between Kent and Essex amid outstanding environmental concerns.

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More rail disruption as drivers back walkouts

11 July 2022
More rail disruption as drivers back walkouts

There is set to be further commuter misery on the railways this summer after Southeastern staff backed further industrial action in a row over pay.

Drone footage captures building site blaze

11 July 2022
Drone footage captures building site blaze

Fire crews were called to tackle a container alight at an industrial site near a train station.

Timetable to select next PM confirmed

11 July 2022
Timetable to select next PM confirmed

The timetable for electing the next Conservative leader and Prime Minister of the UK has been confirmed with two Kent MPs in the race.

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Body found in search for missing woman

11 July 2022
Body found in search for missing woman

The body of a woman whose son took his own life less than two years ago has been found by police.

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The road in Kent where you're most likely to get a speeding ticket

11 July 2022
The road in Kent where you're most likely to get a speeding ticket

The county's most active speed camera has been revealed with the flash going off at a rate of nearly two times every hour.

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