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Thousands of people attend town's new summer festival

Thousands of people attend town's new summer festival

Thousands of people flocked to a town's new summer festival celebrating the "Best of British".

Tanker fire closes M25

Tanker fire closes M25

The M25 was closed in both directions after a fuel tanker caught fire.

Delays on M25 after crash at bridge

Delays on M25 after crash at bridge

One lane was closed after a car and lorry collided at the Dartford Crossing.

Wheelchair rugby uniting players through sport

Wheelchair rugby uniting players through sport

It's a version of rugby played in wheelchairs – how hard could it be? Here's how our reporter got on.

KFC drive-thru plans at Asda car park on hold

KFC drive-thru plans at Asda car park on hold

Plans to transform part of an Asda car park into a fast food drive-thru have been postponed due to ongoing concerns over parking.

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'The day I came out to my mum...'

'The day I came out to my mum...'

A woman who kept her sexuality secret from her mum until she was 29 says a Pride festival has helped her feel included again.

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Attempted murder suspect: 'I never had a gun to shoot him'

Attempted murder suspect: 'I never had a gun to shoot him'

The man accused attempted murder after allegedly shooting at an suspected bike thief in has told a jury he never fired a weapon.

Long tailbacks on tunnel approach

Long tailbacks on tunnel approach

There remains delays on the approach to the Dartford Crossing due to a crash and an earlier incident involving two broken down vehicles.

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Bid to raise thousands after holiday horror

Bid to raise thousands after holiday horror

A man was left with hefty medical bills after a crash abroad.

Fatal crash due to 'medical episode'

Fatal crash due to 'medical episode'

An inquest has heard how a woman died after her car collided with an oncoming van.

Fleet must integrate fully

Fleet must integrate fully

Ebbsfleet chief executive Damian Irvine says total engagement with the community is needed to maximise the benefits of a new stadium.

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'We've been financially sinking like the titanic'

'We've been financially sinking like the titanic'

An eco-friendly business is set to close for good after struggling financially with supplier increases and the cost of living crisis.

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Children in UK's worst pollution hotspot demand cleaner air

Children in UK's worst pollution hotspot demand cleaner air

Schools in a borough rated worst in the country for air pollution are campaigning for motorists to switch off their engines at drop-off times.

Lorry driver charged with drink-driving

Lorry driver charged with drink-driving

A man was due in court today accused of drink-driving on one of Kent's busiest roads.

Onwards and upwards for Carruthers

Onwards and upwards for Carruthers

Dartford midfielder Samir Carruthers won't dwell on last season's play-off heartache - he's too busy focusing on the battles ahead.

KFC drive-thru plans at Asda car park set for approval

KFC drive-thru plans at Asda car park set for approval

Plans to erect a fast food takeaway joint tipped to be KFC on site of an Asda car park are set to be approved despite concerns from residents.

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Health bosses praise hospital's A&E improvements

Health bosses praise hospital's A&E improvements

An NHS Trust has been praised for its continued efforts to heed previous criticisms of emergency department standards while also balancing the books.

'Dodgy' goods seized by patrolling officers

'Dodgy' goods seized by patrolling officers

Goods including knock-off designer perfumes were seized by patrolling officers.

Kent employees featured in Amazon video

Kent employees featured in Amazon video

Workers at an Amazon sorting centre have starred in the company's latest social media content.

Racing gran sets track record for 101st birthday

Racing gran sets track record for 101st birthday

A thrill-seeking pensioner became the fastest person over 100 to lap a famous Kent circuit when she was taken on hot laps by a racing driver.

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