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'Chaos' as truckers given wrong postcode for Brexit lorry park

'Chaos' as truckers given wrong postcode for Brexit lorry park

08 January 2021

Confused truckers sparking chaos in a village while trying to find a Brexit lorry park have been given the wrong postcode by the government.

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2020: A Kent brewer's perspective

2020: A Kent brewer's perspective

07 January 2021

A craft beer maker has spoken of his experience in the industry over the last year.

'Total nightmare' as lorry drivers get lost in village

'Total nightmare' as lorry drivers get lost in village

07 January 2021

Angry residents say their houses are shaking as HGV drivers try to find a new Brexit lorry park close to the M20.

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Plasma donation centre opens in former toy shop

Plasma donation centre opens in former toy shop

06 January 2021

A shopping centre is now home to a plasma donation centre that will help in the fight against Covid-19.

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One squad's crime blitz

One squad's crime blitz

06 January 2021

A specialist police team has secured nearly 70 charges in a month for crimes such as robbery, fraud, theft and burglary in several towns.

Rabbit statues stolen from garden

Rabbit statues stolen from garden

05 January 2021

Three bronze statues weighing up to 300 kilos have been stolen from a garden.

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Unfinished Brexit lorry park opens for first time

Unfinished Brexit lorry park opens for first time

05 January 2021

HGV drivers heading for Europe have started receiving Covid-19 tests at a huge Brexit lorry park which has opened for the first time.

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Tesco store remains open despite Covid cases

Tesco store remains open despite Covid cases

04 January 2021

A supermarket has confirmed it will remain open despite coronavirus cases among staff.

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Bins out early for Brexit

Bins out early for Brexit

04 January 2021

A council has told residents they must put their bins out by 6am amid fears of disruption caused by Brexit.

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Lorry park diversion revealed as Brexit day nears

Lorry park diversion revealed as Brexit day nears

30 December 2020

Highways bosses are introducing a one-mile diversion this week which they hope will ease congestion at the entrance to a post-Brexit lorry park.

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Relief as all M20 slip roads reopen

Relief as all M20 slip roads reopen

29 December 2020

Drivers who called on highways bosses to reopen slip roads leading onto the M20 are breathing a sigh of relief after their wish was granted.

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Lorry park traffic lights to be installed this week

Lorry park traffic lights to be installed this week

29 December 2020

Traffic lights are being installed outside a huge post-Brexit lorry park which is set to open this week.

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Storm Bella in pictures and a new warning

Storm Bella in pictures and a new warning

27 December 2020

As the county gets to grips with the effects of Storm Bella a new weather warning for snow and ice is bearing down on us.

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Storm Bella brings chaos to roads and trains

Storm Bella brings chaos to roads and trains

27 December 2020

Several roads are closed this and flood alerts are issued as storm Bella does its worst.

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Flood alerts across three parts of Kent

Flood alerts across three parts of Kent

24 December 2020

The Environment Agency has issued flood alerts for three areas in Kent after heavy rainfall overnight.

Number of Kent Covid hospital patients soars past Spring peak

Number of Kent Covid hospital patients soars past Spring peak

19 December 2020

NHS chiefs have postponed non-urgent operations in Kent - as the number of patients in the county's hospitals soars.

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'A real memorial to his work'

'A real memorial to his work'

17 December 2020

A road safety campaign led by a late councillor, 31, has been given a royal award.

County's influence on biggest Xmas hits

County's influence on biggest Xmas hits

15 December 2020

From Bowie to Band Aid, Kent's music stars have played a key role in some of the festive season's best known songs.

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Brexit lorry park won't be complete until February

Brexit lorry park won't be complete until February

14 December 2020

Heavy rain means a huge post-Brexit lorry park won't be fully ready until February, forcing the government to use another site for customs checks.

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School sends home two year groups

School sends home two year groups

14 December 2020

Kent's largest secondary has sent two year groups home after confirmed Covid-19 cases.

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