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Man dies after being hit by train

Man dies after being hit by train

18 October 2024

Emergency services were called to reports of a casualty on the tracks but the man was pronounced dead at the scene.

By-election called after death of much-loved councillor

By-election called after death of much-loved councillor

18 October 2024

The first county council by-election since the general election has been called for next month following the sudden death of a councillor.

Burglar busted after leaving blood at scene of crime

Burglar busted after leaving blood at scene of crime

17 October 2024

A callous criminal who “relentlessly” targeted homes to steal jewellery over a three-month period has been jailed after leaving traces of his DNA.

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Fraudster posed as high-flyer and offered Ascot tickets to swindle huge sums

Fraudster posed as high-flyer and offered Ascot tickets to swindle huge sums

17 October 2024

A “manipulative” man who posed as a millionaire businessman in order to scam his unwitting victims out of huge sums of money has been sent to prison.

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Swathes of ‘grey belt’ land could be carved out for housing

Swathes of ‘grey belt’ land could be carved out for housing

16 October 2024

A council has warned additional “grey belt” sites will likely need to be found in a leafy part of Kent to meet revised government housing targets.

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Man in 20s dies in crash on M20

Man in 20s dies in crash on M20

16 October 2024

The driver of a Smart car that was involved in two collisions on the M20 has died, police have confirmed.

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Traffic at standstill after ‘serious’ crash on M20

Traffic at standstill after ‘serious’ crash on M20

16 October 2024

Commuters are facing major delays following the closure of a motorway in both directions following a “serious three-car collision”.

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‘Hopefully we’re making Robin proud’

‘Hopefully we’re making Robin proud’

16 October 2024

Five former Strictly pros are paying tribute to the late Robin Windsor in their new show, Legends of the Dance Floor.

Theme park tycoon: ‘£2.5bn London Resort dream destroyed my life’

Theme park tycoon: ‘£2.5bn London Resort dream destroyed my life’

16 October 2024

For the first time, the driving force behind a multi-billion pound theme park proposal dubbed the ‘Dartford Disneyland’ has spoken out on the saga.

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Broken-down vehicle causes huge queues on M25

Broken-down vehicle causes huge queues on M25

13 October 2024

Motorists heading out of the county are facing queues on the motorway after reports of a broken-down vehicle.

Bootfair expansion bid met with concerns over 'parking, litter and urinating'

Bootfair expansion bid met with concerns over 'parking, litter and urinating'

13 October 2024

Organisers of a “very popular” bootsale have defended their plans to ramp up the number of events amid a mixed reaction from locals.

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‘Facebook hackers stole our memories, then they came for our identities’

‘Facebook hackers stole our memories, then they came for our identities’

13 October 2024

Two mothers have spoken of their torment after falling victim to hackers who hijacked their social media accounts and harvested their digital lives.

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‘RingGo’s parking system is unfit for purpose - I’ve been unfairly fined’

‘RingGo’s parking system is unfit for purpose - I’ve been unfairly fined’

13 October 2024

A fun day out turned into “an enormous amount of stress” after a mother was given a parking ticket despite paying over the phone.

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'Give us our community back - not more high-rise flats'

'Give us our community back - not more high-rise flats'

12 October 2024

Neighbours of a derelict block of flats say they want them to be demolished - but don’t want a high-rise “concrete jungle” in their place.

Appointments postponed after power cut at hospital

Appointments postponed after power cut at hospital

11 October 2024

A hospital says a power cut this morning “will have an impact” throughout the day, with appointments being postponed.

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‘Six-month roadworks have made it impossible to survive’

‘Six-month roadworks have made it impossible to survive’

11 October 2024

A café owner has decided to close up shop for good after he says he lost 85% of his business in the space of a month.

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Parishes unite to battle against 2,500-home garden village

Parishes unite to battle against 2,500-home garden village

10 October 2024

Three parish councils are pooling their resources to fight an act of “irreversible environmental vandalism”.

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Woman in hospital after being hit by car near two schools

Woman in hospital after being hit by car near two schools

10 October 2024

Emergency services were called to a busy road after reports of a collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian.

Suspect charged after ‘month-long £3.5k Bluewater shoplifting spree’

Suspect charged after ‘month-long £3.5k Bluewater shoplifting spree’

08 October 2024

A suspected thief has been charged after a department store at a major Kent shopping centre was repeatedly targeted.

One of the UK's biggest planning applications ever and why it’s taking so long to decide

One of the UK's biggest planning applications ever and why it’s taking so long to decide

08 October 2024

As a decision on the Lower Thames Crossing is delayed again, why is it so expensive, will we have to pay a toll and where is the money coming from?

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