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Fury over Winter Wonderland chaos

Fury over Winter Wonderland chaos

Dozens of furious people have told how their plans to attend a Winter Wonderland event tonight were left in ruins by three-hour queues.

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Miniature railway thanks community after reaching fundraising target

Miniature railway thanks community after reaching fundraising target

An engineering society whose club house was targeted by vandals has thanked the community for the 'overwhelming' support since launching a fundraiser.

Lorry and car crash on M20

Lorry and car crash on M20

One lane on a motorway was closed after a crash involving a lorry and a car.

Arrests after security guard threatened with knife

Arrests after security guard threatened with knife

Two men have been arrested after a security guard at a supermarket was threatened and hundreds of pounds worth of alcohol was stolen.

Still's praise for Stones successor

Still's praise for Stones successor

Former Maidstone boss John Still has told Hakan Hayrettin he is doing an unbelievable job.

'Shops to close again' if Covid rates cannot be controlled

'Shops to close again' if Covid rates cannot be controlled

Kent is facing even more drastic Covid restrictions if the infection rate in the county cannot be brought under control.

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'I hope my story inspires others to escape abuse’

'I hope my story inspires others to escape abuse’

A victim of domestic abuse has bravely spoken out about her experiences in the hope it will inspire others to flee their controlling partners.

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'They are keeping us oldies alive!'

'They are keeping us oldies alive!'

Older folk among the first to receive the Covid vaccine have expressed their relief at the opportunity to be protected from the virus.

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Beauty products worth £1,000 stolen

Beauty products worth £1,000 stolen

Two Londoners will appear in court next year accused of theft.

Double tragedy which sparked road safety campaign

Double tragedy which sparked road safety campaign

A little girl and her grandma were killed by a car on a busy dual carriageway but their safety legacy is still seen by thousands every day.

Will farm access lead to bigger things?

Will farm access lead to bigger things?

Residents fear a proposed new entrance is the first step towards a housing estate.

'Why didn't Father Christmas come?'

'Why didn't Father Christmas come?'

Families were left disappointed when a promised visit from Santa and Mickey Mouse did not happen.

Farming world says goodbye to veteran supporter

Farming world says goodbye to veteran supporter

Prison visitor, volunteer hospital driver, farmer and Deputy Lieutenant, John Jennings was a man of many talents.

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Images released after taxi driver racially abused

Images released after taxi driver racially abused

Two pictures have been issued as police look for two men after a taxi driver was racially abused when he wouldn't offer them a lift.

'I see the students I used to usher to safety return as parents'

'I see the students I used to usher to safety return as parents'

Come gale force winds, heat waves and snow, lollipop lady Cindy Evans has performed her important role for thirty years.

No promises on new rail link

No promises on new rail link

The rail minister says passengers in Kent will have to wait until the new year for news on a long-awaited railway service.

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Planning process 'grossly unfair'

Planning process 'grossly unfair'

Objectors have been given just 25 days to respond to a controversial planning application for an egg farm.

Questions raised over appointment of planning battle lawyer

Questions raised over appointment of planning battle lawyer

A council has defended itself over the appointment of a lawyer at a planning inquiry into a controversial development.

New Covid variant 'discovered in Kent'

New Covid variant 'discovered in Kent'

Health Secretary Matt Hancock says a new variant of Covid has been found which could explain soaring rates across Kent and the South East.

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Yet another sinkhole appears

Yet another sinkhole appears

There are calls for a halt to housebuilding as the latest in a series of holes opens up on land close to residential developments.

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