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Ambulance stuck in ‘absolute carnage’ as drivers avoid road closure

Ambulance stuck in ‘absolute carnage’ as drivers avoid road closure

Residents say the closure of a major route is causing “absolute carnage” – with an ambulance among the vehicles stuck in standstill traffic.

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‘I’m washing out of a bowl and sleeping on the sofa’

‘I’m washing out of a bowl and sleeping on the sofa’

A former carer has been left washing out of a bowl and sleeping on her sofa for nine months due to a delay with accessible housing.

Calls to remove 'disgusting and upsetting' scarecrow display

Calls to remove 'disgusting and upsetting' scarecrow display

A display put up to celebrate a scarecrow festival has been called “disgusting” for featuring a model of a human figure hanging by the neck.

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Police urge witnesses to come forward after man dies in crash

Police urge witnesses to come forward after man dies in crash

Officers investigating a fatal crash have again called for witnesses after a driver in his 60s died in a collision.

Cathedral to hold peace vigil amid Gaza conflict

Cathedral to hold peace vigil amid Gaza conflict

Church leaders have banned any form of political protest from a peace vigil being held for the victims of the Israel and Hamas war.

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Pathologist says ‘no doubt’ man found dead in tent was attacked

Pathologist says ‘no doubt’ man found dead in tent was attacked

A disabled barrister beaten to death while sleeping rough in a car park may have been "pummelled" to the head with a gavel, a pathologist says.

Three injured in crash on busy route

Three injured in crash on busy route

Police and paramedics were called after a multi-vehicle collision which left three injured.

Delays expected as major route shuts for emergency gas works

Delays expected as major route shuts for emergency gas works

A main route into Canterbury has shut, with a question mark hanging over when it will reopen.

‘Armed police frightened the life out of me - I'd done nothing wrong'

‘Armed police frightened the life out of me - I'd done nothing wrong'

A traumatised dad says he was left shaken and in tears after being pulled over by armed police following what he claims was a malicious 999 call.

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Man shoved to ground and robbed at supermarket cash machine

Man shoved to ground and robbed at supermarket cash machine

A man using a cash machine was shoved to the ground by two thugs who attempted to use his bank card to withdraw money.

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Large emergency response after ‘medical incident’

Large emergency response after ‘medical incident’

A route was shut after police and the ambulance services attended a “medical incident”.

Kent’s Crawley offered two-year England deal

Kent’s Crawley offered two-year England deal

Batsman Zak Crawley has been offered a two-year central contract by England.

A2 closures for ‘vital’ bridge works

A2 closures for ‘vital’ bridge works

Overnight closures and lane restrictions on a dual carriageway along with another road being shut for months while “critical safety work” takes place.

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‘Dad wanted to stop others going through this hell’

‘Dad wanted to stop others going through this hell’

A grieving daughter says her cancer-stricken dad was denied more precious time with his family because of repeated delays to his treatment.

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Leaning loving life at Kent

Leaning loving life at Kent

Batsman Jack Leaning reflects on Kent’s 2023 season after completing his fourth season with the club.

One of Kent’s most unique homes – the 700-year-old tower up for auction

One of Kent’s most unique homes – the 700-year-old tower up for auction

An “extraordinary riverside house” with a fascinating history could be yours for £370,000.

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Drunk slapped smoker outside Superdrug and hurled abuse at gay woman

Drunk slapped smoker outside Superdrug and hurled abuse at gay woman

A drunk man slapped a stranger around the face and hurled abuse at a gay woman, a court heard.

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New store to take over empty Beaverbrooks

New store to take over empty Beaverbrooks

A jewellery store which closed four years ago is set to be taken over by a new brand.

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Council plans to cut ties with controversial private litter wardens

Council plans to cut ties with controversial private litter wardens

A controversial litter warden firm which pockets more than two-thirds of fine money could be binned off in a move to bring the service back in-house.

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Predator who sexually assaulted young girl jailed

Predator who sexually assaulted young girl jailed

A man has been jailed for 11 years after admitting to sexually assaulting a girl over the course of two years.

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