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Kent football team’s postponement over 'abundance of caution' around trans player

Kent football team’s postponement over 'abundance of caution' around trans player

Sutton United's says it postponed a match against Ebbsfleet "through an abundance of caution" following the signing of a transgender goalkeeper.

Social club which suddenly shut on market for £1m

Social club which suddenly shut on market for £1m

A town centre social club which mysteriously closed has been put up for sale.

Amazon announces pay rise for staff at Kent sites

Amazon announces pay rise for staff at Kent sites

Online giant Amazon, which has warehouses in Kent, has announced a pay rise for its operational staff but union members have criticised the move.

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‘6,000 people were without internet for 33 hours - they need compensation’

‘6,000 people were without internet for 33 hours - they need compensation’

There are calls for compensation after businesses across a district were left without internet for 33 hours.

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All lanes reopen after traffic held on A2

All lanes reopen after traffic held on A2

All lanes have reopened after a multi-vehicle accident involving an overturned car caused four lanes of a busy road to be closed

‘Taking pride in your home and yourself is the secret to a long life’

‘Taking pride in your home and yourself is the secret to a long life’

A care home resident celebrating her 100th birthday said her love of housework which kept her fit and mobile is her secret to a long life.

Future of abandoned village pub next to garden centre revealed

Future of abandoned village pub next to garden centre revealed

The new owners of a former pub which has sat vacant for more than two yeas have revealed their plans to convert it into a luxury car showroom.

Man arrested in Scotland following triple stabbing

Man arrested in Scotland following triple stabbing

A 29-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after three people were taken to hospital with stab wounds.

Bid for multi-million pound Bluewater tunnel to relieve ‘unacceptable traffic' resubmitted

Bid for multi-million pound Bluewater tunnel to relieve ‘unacceptable traffic' resubmitted

Plans for a tunnel link connecting thousands of homes at Kent’s garden city to the county’s biggest shopping centre have been resubmitted.

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Missing pensioner found

Missing pensioner found

Police have thanked the public for their help to locate a missing pensioner.

'Covering our beautiful countryside with solar farms is not the only option’

'Covering our beautiful countryside with solar farms is not the only option’

Plans to build a 235-acre solar panel farm near a village have been tabled but critics fear its in the wrong place and better options are available.

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Broadband services restored after thousands of homes and businesses hit

Broadband services restored after thousands of homes and businesses hit

Engineers have managed to get services back online for thousands of homes and businesses after a major outage caused by damaged cables.

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Three taken to hospital after ‘triple stabbing’ in town centre

Three taken to hospital after ‘triple stabbing’ in town centre

Police have cordoned off part of a busy town centre following reports of an altercation which left three people with stab wounds.

Burglar behind ‘terrifying’ home break-in jailed

Burglar behind ‘terrifying’ home break-in jailed

An intruder that helped break into a home via a lamppost and threaten the occupant at knifepoint has been jailed.

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Road reopened near Dartford Crossing after lorry fire

Road reopened near Dartford Crossing after lorry fire

All lanes have been reopened following an earlier lorry fire near the Dartford Crossing.

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‘We are all in shock’: Staff furious as ambulance firm ceases trading abruptly

‘We are all in shock’: Staff furious as ambulance firm ceases trading abruptly

A private ambulance company that provided transport for NHS patients to reach hospital appointments has suddenly ceased trading.

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Dartford assistant salutes “unbelievable” work after positive start

Dartford assistant salutes “unbelievable” work after positive start

A strong finish from Dartford on Monday ensured their winning streak continued.

Broken down crane causes six-mile queues

Broken down crane causes six-mile queues

A broken-down crane has closed two lanes causing six-mile queues onto the M25.

Strictly judge Len Goodman’s ‘iconic phrases’ to be immortalised outside dance school

Strictly judge Len Goodman’s ‘iconic phrases’ to be immortalised outside dance school

An artwork dedicated to the “perfect gentleman” featuring his most memorable quotes is to be installed outside the TV star’s hometown dance school.

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‘I went to country park and paid £2.50 - why are the debt collectors after me?’

‘I went to country park and paid £2.50 - why are the debt collectors after me?’

A teacher has been fined and received letters from debt collectors despite paying for parking at a country park.

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