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Suspend ULEZ charge on strike days, says MP

Suspend ULEZ charge on strike days, says MP

An MP fighting to overturn the ULEZ zone expansion in parliament is calling for the mayor to suspend the charge on days of industrial action.

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Temporary theatre boasts panto success ahead of new shows

Temporary theatre boasts panto success ahead of new shows

A purpose-built theatre is celebrating the success of its panto season as it prepares to launch a programme of shows to last throughout the year.

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Kent County Cross-Country Championships - in pictures

Kent County Cross-Country Championships - in pictures

If you took part in Saturday’s Kent County Cross-Country Championships don’t miss Barry Goodwin’s picture gallery - you could be in it!

Man dies in flat fire

Man dies in flat fire

A man has died after firefighters were called to a kitchen blaze in a flat.

Motorists ‘stuck for hours’ as milk lorry fire partially closes A2

Motorists ‘stuck for hours’ as milk lorry fire partially closes A2

The A2 is reopening following a major fire involving a milk lorry and an oil spill.

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Faulty electrical wiring sparks fire in kitchen

Faulty electrical wiring sparks fire in kitchen

Firefighters were called to a blaze at a property believed to have been caused by faulty electrics.

Hundreds sign petition against centre for unaccompanied asylum seeker children

Hundreds sign petition against centre for unaccompanied asylum seeker children

A petition against a centre for unaccompanied asylum seeker children in a residential area has been signed by more than 600 residents.

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Man dies after QEII Bridge tragedy

Man dies after QEII Bridge tragedy

Police have confirmed a person in their 30s was declared dead after the Dartford Crossing was closed for several hours.

Instant impact for Gillingham loan man

Instant impact for Gillingham loan man

Gillingham’s Matty Macarthur enjoyed an impressive debut with loan club Dartford in National South.

Bridge shut amid three-hour delays

Bridge shut amid three-hour delays

Motorists faced significant delays after the closure of the QEII Bridge following a police incident.

Bid for 245-acre solar farm on green belt a ‘special’ case

Bid for 245-acre solar farm on green belt a ‘special’ case

A solar farm that would be one of the largest in Kent and could power 22,500 homes could be built between two villages.

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Crowds with flame-lit torches to march into woods for drinking ritual

Crowds with flame-lit torches to march into woods for drinking ritual

Lighting torches and singing to an apple tree might seem an odd start to the year but in Kent an ancient Pagan ritual retains its enduring appeal.

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Vehicle fire causes M20 delays

Vehicle fire causes M20 delays

Traffic was being held on the M20 after a vehicle fire.

Potentially ‘catastrophic’ fire risk uncovered at Kent hospital

Potentially ‘catastrophic’ fire risk uncovered at Kent hospital

A health trust is facing years of disruption after cladding found not to meet fire safety standards was uncovered at one of its hospitals.

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Former Olympic weightlifter chases off would-be thief

Former Olympic weightlifter chases off would-be thief

A would-be thief was chased by a former Olympian who has been spearheading a community project to revamp a gym.

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New Lidl near M25 given the green light

New Lidl near M25 given the green light

Plans to build a new five arm roundabout and a supermarket at the entrance to a town have been approved.

Tractors join protest against building plans

Tractors join protest against building plans

A rural community has taken to the streets in their tractors to protest against plans for a 2,500-home new town and a rugby stadium.

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‘Without any doubt, this is my absolute dream job...’

‘Without any doubt, this is my absolute dream job...’

Our reporter visited an animal rescue to meet some of the cats waiting to go to their forever homes, as well as the people who help get them there.

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Mum pays tribute to ‘very special’ daughter

Mum pays tribute to ‘very special’ daughter

A grieving mum has paid tribute to her “special” daughter who died following brain surgery.

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Police chase rogue motorcyclists through town

Police chase rogue motorcyclists through town

Officers dealt with anti-social behaviour by a group of off-road bikers in a town centre.

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