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Kent’s roads in ‘a phase of managed decline’

Kent’s roads in ‘a phase of managed decline’

A plan has been set out to tackle a rising backlog of road repairs, worsening road safety, soaring costs and the need to achieve carbon net zero.

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Emergency roadworks close busy route

Emergency roadworks close busy route

A road leading into a town centre has been forced to close for emergency repairs.

Russo makes Gunners move

Russo makes Gunners move

Maidstone-born striker Alessia Russo has joined Arsenal.

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Robber jailed after kicking elderly victim in head

Robber jailed after kicking elderly victim in head

A robber has been jailed for eight years after he assaulted a pensioner in his own home before stealing a purse.

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Shuttle buses to ferry passengers to Kent County Show

Shuttle buses to ferry passengers to Kent County Show

Three days of the Kent County Show start on Friday and a special shuttle bus service will be available to visitors.

What would you do with 8,000 teapots?

What would you do with 8,000 teapots?

The owners of a quirky tourist attraction housing thousands of teapots have put it up for sale but aren’t sure what to do with the pots themselves.

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Hill storms to quadruple Super Tourer triumph

Hill storms to quadruple Super Tourer triumph

Jake Hill swept the board in the first Super Touring Power event at Brands Hatch, overcoming a slight gearbox issue to win all four races.

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Daredevil grandmother wing-walks for 80th birthday

Daredevil grandmother wing-walks for 80th birthday

A fearless charity fundraiser took to the skies strapped to a plane to mark her 80th year.

Home Bargains to expand into old Argos store

Home Bargains to expand into old Argos store

A budget store’s plan to expand into a vacant neighbouring building could create up to 70 jobs.

Busy junction to be blighted by month of roadworks

Busy junction to be blighted by month of roadworks

Temporary traffic lights at a busy junction signal a month of disruption for motorists.

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Woman heartbroken as therapy cat hit and killed by quad bike

Woman heartbroken as therapy cat hit and killed by quad bike

A young woman has been left heartbroken after her therapy cat was hit and killed by a quad bike.

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Fire breaks out on disused railway line

Fire breaks out on disused railway line

Firefighters were called to tackle a blaze on a disused freight railway line.

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Quad bike rider has machine removed

Quad bike rider has machine removed

Police have launched a month-long campaign to catch nuisance bikers.

Game, set and strawberries

Game, set and strawberries

Wimbledeon tennis fans will be munching on strawberries grown here in Kent when the tournament gets under way next week.

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‘We could lose our jobs due to this road closure’

‘We could lose our jobs due to this road closure’

Residents are fearful they could lose their jobs due to a six-month road closure set to disrupt thousands of drivers.

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Candidates announced in by-election after death of former mayor

Candidates announced in by-election after death of former mayor

Six candidates are set to go head-to-head at the ballot box to fill a vacant seat on Kent County Council.

‘Disappointing riverside walk leaves you splashing through floodwater’

‘Disappointing riverside walk leaves you splashing through floodwater’

Ramblers say no action has been taken over a flooded footpath despite three years of complaints.

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Stones sign striker

Stones sign striker

A striker has become the latest player to join Maidstone as they prepare to return to National League South this season.

Driver’s warning after overturning two parking tickets

Driver’s warning after overturning two parking tickets

A man has been advising people to keep hold of their pay-and-display tickets after receiving two mystery parking charges.

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Mum protesting 5G mast near schools plans demo

Mum protesting 5G mast near schools plans demo

A parent concerned thousands of pupils will be put at risk by a 5G mast near three schools is inviting people to join a protest.

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