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Driver fled after A2 van crash

Driver fled after A2 van crash

The driver of a white van which caused major delays after overturning on the A2 reportedly left before speaking to police.

'It is a pain in the backside'

'It is a pain in the backside'

Business owners and residents have reacted angrily to new pop up cycle lanes which they say are an accident waiting to happen.

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90-minute delays after van overturns

90-minute delays after van overturns

All four lanes are now open and traffic is recovering on the A2 after a van overturned earlier this afternoon.

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'We were meant to have Paloma Faith here just before lockdown'

'We were meant to have Paloma Faith here just before lockdown'

A cafe welcomed back camera crews to its popular location after a long enforced wait due to the lockdown.

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Kent foodie to take part in The Great British Bake Off

Kent foodie to take part in The Great British Bake Off

A foodie from Kent has been revealed as one of the contestants in the next series of The Great British Bake Off.

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Time team presenter spotted filming on the Thames

Time team presenter spotted filming on the Thames

A veteran of the screen was spotted out and about shooting a new series across Kent.

Police and medics called to cemetery

Police and medics called to cemetery

Emergency services have been pictured outside a cemetery after being called to reports of a man in distress.

Traffic held for 'distressed' man on bridge

Traffic held for 'distressed' man on bridge

Police stopped motorists in both directions of a busy road.

Statue of The Queen vandalised

Statue of The Queen vandalised

A statue of The Queen has been defaced by people who sprayed graffiti on it just two years after it was unveiled.

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Hollywood actor shooting scenes at Kent's most famous cafe

Hollywood actor shooting scenes at Kent's most famous cafe

Production crews for a hit TV series are getting set for a night of filming at a roadside cafe.

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Timely gift kickstarts museum collection

Timely gift kickstarts museum collection

A vintage model ship has been saved and donated to a museum ahead of its reopening to the public.

'The Covid-19 crisis has added fear and another challenge to their lives'

'The Covid-19 crisis has added fear and another challenge to their lives'

A nurse helping young cancer patients says it has been a privilege to work with them through the toughest of times.

Kent's first Covid breacher convicted

Kent's first Covid breacher convicted

The first person in Kent to be charged with breaking coronavirus lockdown rules has been convicted and fined hundreds of pounds.

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Delays after van overturns

Delays after van overturns

Traffic was queuing for more than five miles after a van overturned on the A2.

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Pandemic awards heap praise on 'unsung heroes'

Pandemic awards heap praise on 'unsung heroes'

From homeless centres to religious temples and hip hop music groups, citizens have been praised for their efforts during the pandemic.

Man charged after windows smashed

Man charged after windows smashed

A man is facing nine criminal damage charges after the windows of numerous town centre businesses were vandalised.

Ex-Fleet striker stays in the National League

Ex-Fleet striker stays in the National League

Former Ebbsfleet forward Josh Umerah has found a new home in the National League.

Electrician took life amid lockdown relationship breakdown

Electrician took life amid lockdown relationship breakdown

A "happy and social man" took his own life after the breakdown of his relationship, which was affected by lockdown restrictions.

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Arrest after shop windows smashed

Arrest after shop windows smashed

Police discovered nine town centre businesses had been targeted after a man was seen throwing a brick at a shop window.

Defender's loan spell cut short

Defender's loan spell cut short

Marvel Ekpiteta's second loan spell at Ebbsfleet United has ended before a ball has been kicked in anger this season.

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