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The Kent seat which could spell end of Tory rule

The Kent seat which could spell end of Tory rule

If Labour captures this ‘bellwether’ seat tomorrow the party will most likely form the government.

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Protesters march over plans to pave over ‘thriving’ golf course with 2,500-home estate

Protesters march over plans to pave over ‘thriving’ golf course with 2,500-home estate

Hundreds of villagers attended a protest march to continue their objections to plans for thousands of new homes in the green belt.

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M25 ‘weapon’ scare which sparked police response turns out to be child’s toy

M25 ‘weapon’ scare which sparked police response turns out to be child’s toy

Police were scrambled to a motorway following reports of a passenger seen “with a weapon” which later turned out to be a child’s toy.

Isla’s England call

Isla’s England call

Korfball teenager Isla Hedderman has earned an international call-up.

Dartford Tunnel closure causes traffic chaos

Dartford Tunnel closure causes traffic chaos

There were long queues following the closure of part of a river crossing.

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Long delays on Crossing approach after M25 crash

Long delays on Crossing approach after M25 crash

There are large queues forming on parts of a busy motorway owing to a crash.

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New bus service to link major housing project and railway station

New bus service to link major housing project and railway station

A temporary bus service is set to launch ahead of a new Fastrack route to help residents access “key amenities”.

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Co-op store reopens after £730k makeover

Co-op store reopens after £730k makeover

A supermarket branch has reopened after undergoing a major refurbishment project.

Fried chicken chain eyes first Kent branch

Fried chicken chain eyes first Kent branch

Fast food chain Popeyes is preparing to open its first branch in the county later this year.

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Motorhome, quad bike and Ford Fiesta among suspected stolen vehicles uncovered during police probe

Motorhome, quad bike and Ford Fiesta among suspected stolen vehicles uncovered during police probe

A range of suspected stolen vehicles have been seized following reports of illegal waste processing and anti-social behaviour.

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Burglar who stole sentimental jewellery from homes jailed

Burglar who stole sentimental jewellery from homes jailed

A man who ransacked homes in Kent over a week-long period and made off with jewellery of sentimental value has been jailed.

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‘Lost’ lorry crashes picnic party next to children’s play area

‘Lost’ lorry crashes picnic party next to children’s play area

Shocking footage has emerged showing the moment a large HGV reversed into a fence after getting stuck in a park next to a children’s play area.

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‘I woke up to find a cake-eating stranger in a tent in my front garden’

‘I woke up to find a cake-eating stranger in a tent in my front garden’

A mum-of-three was left stunned after discovering a “brazen” trespasser eating a family-sized strawberry gateau inside a tent in her front garden.

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Delays ease after ‘police incident’ shuts major route

Delays ease after ‘police incident’ shuts major route

Delays are easing on one of the county’s busiest routes following a “police incident” which blocked the road.

Missing teen found safe and well

Missing teen found safe and well

A teenage girl who had been missing since last weekend has been safely located.

Huge queues on M25 clear after van breaks down

Huge queues on M25 clear after van breaks down

Queues of about eight miles have now cleared on the M25 after a broken-down van caused chaos for commuters.

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Rapist who targeted woman on night out admitted ‘appalling crime’ on phone

Rapist who targeted woman on night out admitted ‘appalling crime’ on phone

A man who pretended to be concerned for his victim’s welfare before taking her to an address and raping her has been jailed.

Police raids see four drug dealer suspects charged

Police raids see four drug dealer suspects charged

Four suspected drug dealers have been charged on suspicion of supplying after class A and B drugs were uncovered by police following warrants.

Teens ‘threatened man with hammer’ before stealing motorbike

Teens ‘threatened man with hammer’ before stealing motorbike

Two teenagers have been charged after four people wearing motorcycle helmets broke into a garage.

‘We’ve had enough! They urinate in public and leave bags of human waste’

‘We’ve had enough! They urinate in public and leave bags of human waste’

Exasperated residents call for action over “dangerous” and “disrespectful” lorry drivers parking up on a main road near their homes.

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