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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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Man spared jail after vehicle break-in attempts

08 February 2021
Man spared jail after vehicle break-in attempts

A man who attempted to break into and steal from cars has been handed a suspended sentence.

Mysterious roadside tribute to Captain Tom

08 February 2021
Mysterious roadside tribute to Captain Tom

A new soldier-style silhouette depicting iconic NHS fundraiser and war veteran Captain Sir Tom Moore has appeared near a roundabout.

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Construction starts on new £29m secondary school

08 February 2021
Construction starts on new £29m secondary school

Work is underway to build new facilities for a recently opened and oversubscribed secondary school.

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New free school approved by the government

05 February 2021
New free school approved by the government

A new secondary school has been green lighted to open by the Department for Education.

Plans to seize former nightclub used as a church

05 February 2021
Plans to seize former nightclub used as a church

A council has authorised powers to compulsory purchase a former nightclub building wanted as part of major town regeneration plans.

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