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Covid fines issued after late-night car meet up

21 February 2021
Covid fines issued after late-night car meet up

Police were called to break-up a "boy racers" meet after reports of more than 30 vehicles in attendance.

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Man taken to hospital after alleyway attack

20 February 2021
Man taken to hospital after alleyway attack

Police have launched an appeal to trace witnesses to an attack reported to have taken place in an alleyway under a railway bridge.

Woman awarded £95k after surgery turned her foot black

20 February 2021
Woman awarded £95k after surgery turned her foot black

A woman whose foot turned black after a surgeon allegedly used out of date techniques to treat her bunion has been awarded nearly £100k in damages.

Amazon confirms £205m 'Mega Shed' opening

19 February 2021
Amazon confirms £205m 'Mega Shed' opening

A major online retailer has revealed it is behind one of the largest warehouses in Europe set to open later this year.

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Tram link put forward for theme park review

18 February 2021
Tram link put forward for theme park review

Promoters of a tram link between Kent and Essex say it could resolve transport concerns over a multi-billion pound theme park currently under review.

More than £1m stuck in closed Dart Charge accounts

18 February 2021
More than £1m stuck in closed Dart Charge accounts

Thousands of motorists could be owed refunds after accounts used to pay for the Crossing were automatically closed due to inactivity.

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Crossing rakes in more than £100m profit

17 February 2021
Crossing rakes in more than £100m profit

The profits generated from the Dart Charge have increased for the sixth year in a row despite early recordings of a reduction in traffic volumes.

Surprise donation helps animal rescue centre cover vet bills

17 February 2021
Surprise donation helps animal rescue centre cover vet bills

A charity caring for abandoned and unwanted animals received a much needed boost to its finances after donations dried up recently.

Sikhs pay tribute to fallen Indian farmers

17 February 2021
Sikhs pay tribute to fallen Indian farmers

Members of the Kent Sikh community have paid tribute to protestors who lost their lives during ongoing demonstrations against new Indian farming laws.

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Bodycam footage shows man spit at parking warden

17 February 2021
Bodycam footage shows man spit at parking warden

A man spat at a parking warden while claiming he had coronavirus, a court has heard.

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New mobile coffee business causes stir

17 February 2021
New mobile coffee business causes stir

An out of work businessman has changed tact and launched a new mobile coffee business to deliver people their caffeine fix in lockdown.

Kent road named most dangerous for speeding in UK

16 February 2021
Kent road named most dangerous for speeding in UK

One of our busiest routes has been named the UK's most dangerous for speeding with more drivers being caught breaking the limit than anywhere else.

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'Charging residents to go about their daily lives isn't something we can support'

16 February 2021
'Charging residents to go about their daily lives isn't something we can support'

A proposed tax on motorists in Kent crossing into the capital has drawn opposition from the London Mayor's own party as a petition tallies thousands.

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More cash to support those in need

16 February 2021
More cash to support those in need

A parish council has donated thousands of pounds to help those in its community.

Return of cycle lane would face 'significant opposition'

16 February 2021
Return of cycle lane would face 'significant opposition'

Businesses and residents have warned they will oppose efforts to re-introduce an "active travel" scheme in the town if planned in the same form.

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Lorry fire on A2

15 February 2021
Lorry fire on A2

Motorists had to queue while firefighters dealt with a blaze on a lorry on a major route in the county.

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Hospital's mental health patients relying on takeaways

12 February 2021
Hospital's mental health patients relying on takeaways

A mental health hospital has been found to be providing safe care to patients but concerns remain over nutrition and the upkeep of the buildings.

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Easter stock shortage fears as warehouse workers strike

12 February 2021
Easter stock shortage fears as warehouse workers strike

A major supermarket says it is putting in contingency measures to avoid stock shortages this Easter after warehouse workers voted to strike.

Mass vaccine centre confirmed for Medway

12 February 2021
Mass vaccine centre confirmed for Medway

A group of MPs say they have been successful in securing a mass Covid-19 vaccination centre for one of the most hardest hit parts of the county.

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'Ditch flytipping is threatening my livelihood'

11 February 2021
'Ditch flytipping is threatening my livelihood'

A company has called for action over fly-tipping in roadside ditches after its factory floors flooded causing mass disruption and substantial losses.

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