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18-mile diversion as busy route between towns shut off

18-mile diversion as busy route between towns shut off

02 January 2023

Residents fear their village will be transformed into a dangerous rat-run while the main route between two Kent towns is sealed off.

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King Charles' Coronation: What we know so far

King Charles' Coronation: What we know so far

02 January 2023

From an extra bank holiday, later pub opening hours to the ceremony itself - here's everything we know so far about the Coronation of King Charles.

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Nukes, Nazis and strange sights in the sky

Nukes, Nazis and strange sights in the sky

02 January 2023

We take a look at some chilling tales from the county's past - including terrifying details of where Russia could have aimed its nuclear weapons.

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Post Office shuts after staff face 'constant threats'

Post Office shuts after staff face 'constant threats'

02 January 2023

A Post Office once supported by TV comic Vic Reeves has closed amid rising energy bills and threats against staff.

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Rail junction revamped over Christmas and New Year

Rail junction revamped over Christmas and New Year

01 January 2023

Gangs have spent eight days over the Christmas and New Year holidays completely rebuilding a junction to make it easier for Kent commuters.

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The Larkins TV show 'faces axe after just two series'

The Larkins TV show 'faces axe after just two series'

01 January 2023

The writing could be on the wall for The Larkins, the Kent-based reboot of The Darling Buds of May, according to reports.

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Clothes shop in busy high street 'closing down'

Clothes shop in busy high street 'closing down'

01 January 2023

Signs have gone up at a store in one of Kent's busiest high streets saying it is closing down and "all stock must go".

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Fireworks chaos in middle of street turns road into 'warzone'

Fireworks chaos in middle of street turns road into 'warzone'

01 January 2023

Shocking footage shows fireworks being let off in the middle of a street - which one resident says was "like a warzone" with "children crying".

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Record number of asylum seekers use small boats to reach Britain

Record number of asylum seekers use small boats to reach Britain

01 January 2023

Latest figures reveal 45,756 asylum seekers used small boats to sail across the Channel to reach the UK in 2022.

Plans in for 100 beach chalets and water sports centre

Plans in for 100 beach chalets and water sports centre

01 January 2023

Proposals to transform a stretch of shoreline by adding more than 100 beach huts and a water sports centre have taken a step forward.

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'Do not swim' warnings brought in for Kent beaches

'Do not swim' warnings brought in for Kent beaches

01 January 2023

Swimmers are being advised to avoid the waters along swathes of the Kent coast.

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Incident stops traffic on M25

Incident stops traffic on M25

01 January 2023

Traffic was held on parts of a busy motorway due to several incidents.

'Mark Wahlberg helped turn my life around – now I'm in Hollywood film'

'Mark Wahlberg helped turn my life around – now I'm in Hollywood film'

01 January 2023

A former security guard who followed his acting dream after a conversation on a movie set is set to appear in a big-budget war film.

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Body found in Bluewater lake feared to be missing mum

Body found in Bluewater lake feared to be missing mum

01 January 2023

A body found at a lake at Bluewater has been linked to the search for a 53-year-old woman who disappeared from her home.

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Flood alerts in place across Kent

Flood alerts in place across Kent

01 January 2023

Several flood alerts have been issued across the county as a result of heavy rain.

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Cheaper bus tickets on sale from today

Cheaper bus tickets on sale from today

01 January 2023

Bus fares for single journeys are being capped from today to help people save money on travel during the winter when other household bills are high.

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Firm’s bid for 256 solar panels to cope with energy costs

Firm’s bid for 256 solar panels to cope with energy costs

01 January 2023

A car parts company facing a four-fold rise in its energy costs wants to invest in its future by installing solar panels.

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'I know I'm old - but I didn't say leave me to die'

'I know I'm old - but I didn't say leave me to die'

01 January 2023

A pensioner says a do not resuscitate (DNR) order was signed by doctors without his permission - leaving him to fear he would die alone in hospital.

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Inadequate doctor's surgery 'turns a corner'

Inadequate doctor's surgery 'turns a corner'

01 January 2023

Bosses at a doctor's surgery say the practice has changed six months after it was rated inadequate by the healthcare watchdog.

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The pubs you should be visiting in 2023

The pubs you should be visiting in 2023

01 January 2023

When you've recovered from the excesses of the festive season, here's our list of some of the county's finest pubs to visit this year.

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