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Driver in court after two women killed in M20 crash

Driver in court after two women killed in M20 crash

A man accused of killing two women who were struck by a vehicle on a motorway hard shoulder after one stopped to help the other has appeared in court.

‘We were sold a dream and we just haven’t got it’

‘We were sold a dream and we just haven’t got it’

Residents of a new development are furious after the admission policy for a new school revealed local children will not have priority.

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Revealed: The number of children in Kent living in temporary accommodation

Revealed: The number of children in Kent living in temporary accommodation

New figures released by Shelter have revealed the number of children living in temporary accommodation in England is at a ‘record high’.

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Victoria Cross war hero’s grave refurbished

Victoria Cross war hero’s grave refurbished

The grave of a soldier who was awarded a Victoria Cross has been refurbished after falling into disrepair.

Nine days of celebrations for Hindu god’s birthday

Nine days of celebrations for Hindu god’s birthday

More than 1,000 people dressed in their best clothes to sing and dance in the streets for a festival.

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Fire service funeral for well-loved councillor

Fire service funeral for well-loved councillor

A Kent County Councillor and former firefighter has been given a guard of honour during a funeral procession through the streets of the town he loved.

FA Trophy draw

FA Trophy draw

The draw has been made for the third qualifying round of the FA Trophy.

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Pennock: First-half display costly in Darts defeat

Pennock: First-half display costly in Darts defeat

Manager Ady Pennock admits a poor first-half performance proved costly in Dartford’s home Isthmian Premier defeat to early strugglers Bowers & Pitsea.

TikTok star and influencer draws crowds at shopping centre

TikTok star and influencer draws crowds at shopping centre

The daughter of Katie Price and Peter Andre greeted fans and took photos as she launched her partnership with a high street store’s make-up brand.

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Lane closed after spillage on motorway

Lane closed after spillage on motorway

A spilt load has prompted the closure of one lane and has blocked the entrance to a slip road, causing delays to drivers.

Report: Dartford fall to dramatic defeat

Report: Dartford fall to dramatic defeat

Two first-half goals by former Dartford Academy midfielder Alfie Evans consigned the Darts to an Isthmian Premier defeat to Bowers & Pitsea.

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Arrest after man suffers facial injuries in attack on residential street

Arrest after man suffers facial injuries in attack on residential street

An arrest has been made after a man suffered facial injuries in an alleged attack on a residential street.

Fears traffic-free school zone is just ‘displacing’ problems elsewhere

Fears traffic-free school zone is just ‘displacing’ problems elsewhere

A traffic-free zone set up around a school has been praised for producing “positive results” while others fear its just pushing problems elsewhere.

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Pennock explains keeper switch

Pennock explains keeper switch

Boss Ady Pennock has explained the decision to recall goalkeeper Jacob Marsden for his first start of the season in Dartford’s FA Cup win.

New ANPR cameras at bus gates under consideration

New ANPR cameras at bus gates under consideration

A fresh batch of ANPR cameras could soon be added to more Kent streets to catch motorists who disobey the rules.

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House of Fraser to leave Bluewater after 25 years - with huge rival poised to move in

House of Fraser to leave Bluewater after 25 years - with huge rival poised to move in

One of Kent’s largest shopping centre’s original three anchor tenants is set to depart the mall after the best part of three decades.

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Funeral arrangements confirmed for ‘dedicated’ councillor and firefighter

Funeral arrangements confirmed for ‘dedicated’ councillor and firefighter

The funerals arrangements have been confirmed for a popular and highly respected councillor following his sudden passing.

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Landslip causes problems for Kent commuters

Landslip causes problems for Kent commuters

There are delays and diversions for rail passengers heading to London due to a landslip on the tracks.

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Queues on M25 after crash and fuel spill

Queues on M25 after crash and fuel spill

An earlier accident is causing long delays on a key motorway.

Man ‘with two knives’ arrested near train station

Man ‘with two knives’ arrested near train station

Police officers were called after a man was reportedly seen carrying two knives in a town centre in the middle of the day.

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