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‘We will continue to champion diversity in the face of those trying to divide’

‘We will continue to champion diversity in the face of those trying to divide’

Hundreds turned out for a night celebrating dance, music and cultural diversity despite threats of violence in the county.

Love Island star opens new expanded Bluewater beauty store

Love Island star opens new expanded Bluewater beauty store

Love Island's Sophie Piper was pictured donning a bucket hat as she helped unveil Superdrug’s brand new store based at Kent’s largest shopping centre.

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Man, 20, in court after woman stabbed to death

Man, 20, in court after woman stabbed to death

A 20-year-old man charged with murder and a sexual offence against a deceased female has appeared in court after a woman was stabbed to death.

Care home pledges to improve after ‘significant shortfalls’ uncovered

Care home pledges to improve after ‘significant shortfalls’ uncovered

A care home for people with learning disabilities has been ordered following a damning inspection report from the health and social care watchdog.

Man, 20, charged with woman’s murder and sex offence after death

Man, 20, charged with woman’s murder and sex offence after death

A 20-year-old man has been charged with murder and a sexual offence against a deceased female after a woman was stabbed to death at a home.

Street in shock as murder probe continues after woman stabbed to death

Street in shock as murder probe continues after woman stabbed to death

Residents have spoken of their shock after a woman was stabbed to death at a house in their street and a man was arrested on suspicion of murder.

'We're running out of space to bury our dead'

'We're running out of space to bury our dead'

A town in need of a new cemetery has called for landowners to step forward with burial space expected to entirely run out in the next few years.

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Man arrested on suspicion of murder following ‘stabbing’

Man arrested on suspicion of murder following ‘stabbing’

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman was allegedly stabbed and killed.

Broken-down lorry sparks long delays on Dartford Crossing

Broken-down lorry sparks long delays on Dartford Crossing

Motorists are enduring delays of almost an hour after a broken-down lorry caused hold-ups on the Dartford Crossing.

Four arrests and machete found after serious incident which shut road

Four arrests and machete found after serious incident which shut road

Two men were taken to hospital – including one with stab wounds – after a disturbance which prompted a major police response.

Pregnant mum’s bid to reopen ‘vital’ maternity centre staffed by ‘lone midwife and a walkie talkie’

Pregnant mum’s bid to reopen ‘vital’ maternity centre staffed by ‘lone midwife and a walkie talkie’

A pregnant mother has launched a campaign to reopen a maternity unit shut by Kent County Council following a round of budget cuts.

Biker remains in hospital almost three weeks after serious crash

Biker remains in hospital almost three weeks after serious crash

Police are appealing for witnesses to a serious crash on the A2 which saw a motorcyclist taken to hospital.

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‘24-week road closure could finish off my business’

‘24-week road closure could finish off my business’

Business owners fear roadworks lasting nearly six months through a busy town centre could see their trade and passing footfall plummet.

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Hour-long delays as police stop traffic near Dartford Crossing

Hour-long delays as police stop traffic near Dartford Crossing

Traffic was held and a busy route closed in both directions while police responded to concerns for a person’s welfare.

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Delays on M25 due to broken down lorry

Delays on M25 due to broken down lorry

Two lanes were blocked on the M25 due to an HGV with gearbox issues.

Traffic clears after ‘police incident’ on M25

Traffic clears after ‘police incident’ on M25

Traffic on the M25 was stopped in both directions after police received reports of concern for a woman’s welfare.

Major road closed and air ambulance called after crash and stabbing

Major road closed and air ambulance called after crash and stabbing

Emergency services have shut a road in both directions after a collision.

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Fire crews called to pizza takeaway blaze

Fire crews called to pizza takeaway blaze

Two fire engines were called to a town centre takeaway chain after a pizza oven caught fire and smoke was seen coming from the building.

Neighbours wake to ‘screaming’ as three taken to hospital after house fire

Neighbours wake to ‘screaming’ as three taken to hospital after house fire

Residents woke to screaming as emergency services were called to a disturbance and house fire which saw three people taken to hospital.

Queues at Dartford Crossing due to concerns for person

Queues at Dartford Crossing due to concerns for person

A road was blocked after police were called over fears for a person’s welfare.

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