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Level crossing failure sees Network Rail and police attend

Level crossing failure sees Network Rail and police attend

12 May 2024

Emergency services were called after a failure at a well-used level crossing caused heavy congestion for motorists.

Person on tracks sees services delayed

Person on tracks sees services delayed

12 May 2024

People using some Southeastern services faced delays as emergency services investigated a person on the railway.

Town centre restaurant bosses call it quits after 40 years

Town centre restaurant bosses call it quits after 40 years

12 May 2024

The owners of a Chinese restaurant have decided to close the business as they begin completely new careers.

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‘Diabolical’ plans for 170-home estate submitted

‘Diabolical’ plans for 170-home estate submitted

12 May 2024

Plans for a “diabolical” new housing estate have been submitted – despite fears it will destroy a picturesque view across the Kent countryside.

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Gift of iconic wartime fighter plane could unlock cash windfall

Gift of iconic wartime fighter plane could unlock cash windfall

12 May 2024

Aircraft conservationists have been gifted an iconic fighter plane recovered from the Arctic Circle to boost funds.

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Historic pub remains unsold a year after closure

Historic pub remains unsold a year after closure

12 May 2024

A historic high street pub remains up for sale – 15 months after it shut its doors for the final time.

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Drone images reveal new A249 lanes for Stockbury Flyover

Drone images reveal new A249 lanes for Stockbury Flyover

12 May 2024

Aerial footage shows two newly built lanes ready to be connected to a new interchange as part of an M2 improvement project.

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'I told them to stop catcalling and they threw liquid over me'

'I told them to stop catcalling and they threw liquid over me'

12 May 2024

A young woman says she feared acid was being chucked at her after getting catcalled by three men pursuing her in a pick-up truck.

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Revival has been ‘remarkable’ - but are we now paying price of ‘DfL gentrification’?

Revival has been ‘remarkable’ - but are we now paying price of ‘DfL gentrification’?

12 May 2024

In the concluding part of our in-depth look at the rollercoaster ride of our seaside towns, we look at how they staged the most unexpected revival.

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‘We played at Glastonbury - but then it all fell apart'

‘We played at Glastonbury - but then it all fell apart'

12 May 2024

The founding member of one of Kent’s most promising bands has lifted the lid on why the indie-pop group has broken up.

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Academy receives glowing review as teachers celebrated for ‘nurture’ of pupils

Academy receives glowing review as teachers celebrated for ‘nurture’ of pupils

11 May 2024

A primary school has received another well-received Ofsted report for the second successive time following its latest inspection.

Man charged following death of seven-year-old William Brown

Man charged following death of seven-year-old William Brown

11 May 2024

A 49-year-old is to appear in court nearly six months after a child was killed in a crash while trying to retrieve his football.

Man charged after Range Rovers stolen from car parks

Man charged after Range Rovers stolen from car parks

11 May 2024

A man in his 20s has been charged after a number of 4x4 vehicles were reportedly stolen.

Emergency services called to children’s play park

Emergency services called to children’s play park

11 May 2024

An air ambulance has been called to a residential estate following a serious incident at a children’s play park.

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Teenagers arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after cyclist stabbed and shot

Teenagers arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after cyclist stabbed and shot

11 May 2024

Two 17-year-olds have been taken into custody after a cyclist was ambushed and left in a critical condition in hospital.

Dua Lipa spotted filming music video on Kent beach

Dua Lipa spotted filming music video on Kent beach

11 May 2024

Popstar Dua Lipa has been spotted on a Kent beach filming a music video.

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Grammar school's plans for new classrooms approved amid 'overcrowding' fears

Grammar school's plans for new classrooms approved amid 'overcrowding' fears

11 May 2024

A grammar school where pupils are learning in the gym and dining room has been given the green light for a new teaching block.

Bid to turn vandalism-hit former bank into place of worship

Bid to turn vandalism-hit former bank into place of worship

11 May 2024

A former NatWest bank which has fallen victim to vandals could be turned into a centre for religious worship.

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Councillor 'lucky to be alive' after pickaxe hits cable

Councillor 'lucky to be alive' after pickaxe hits cable

11 May 2024

A volunteer escaped death after sending his pickaxe through an electrical cable buried in the ground while planting trees.

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‘I got told by pub-goer to die of AIDS - that’s why we need safe spaces’

‘I got told by pub-goer to die of AIDS - that’s why we need safe spaces’

11 May 2024

A new LGBTQ+ group has launched to create ‘safe spaces’ for its members, many of whom have been subject to hate crimes and abuse.

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