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Luxury steam train swoops through Kent

Luxury steam train swoops through Kent

A 75-year-old steam train was spotted as it made its way through the county on its ‘Garden of England’ tour.

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Drivers could be fined under plans for London-style ‘red routes’

Drivers could be fined under plans for London-style ‘red routes’

Motorists could face penalties for stopping and parking along specific routes under new council plans.

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Car overturns in crash on M2

Car overturns in crash on M2

Emergency services shut part of a busy motorway after a white car flipped onto its roof.

Dog walker’s warning after being attacked by ‘big fat cat’

Dog walker’s warning after being attacked by ‘big fat cat’

A woman who was left with deep scratches to her leg after being attacked by a cat while out on a dog walk has warned people to be on their guard.

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Major firm announces ambitious plans to recruit 500 people at Kent site

Major firm announces ambitious plans to recruit 500 people at Kent site

One of the county’s biggest employers has announced plans to recruit 500 new workers.

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Swanky cocktail lounge shuts suddenly after just one year’s trade

Swanky cocktail lounge shuts suddenly after just one year’s trade

Owners of a fancy cocktail bar have blamed their sudden closure on the cost of living crisis.

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Police divers spotted in marina

Police divers spotted in marina

A specialist police diving squad was spotted in a dock basin this afternoon.

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‘He will be sorely missed and we are all lost without him’

‘He will be sorely missed and we are all lost without him’

Tributes have been paid to a brewery boss who has passed away suddenly, aged 56.

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Resurfacing to close Blue Bell Hill for three days

Resurfacing to close Blue Bell Hill for three days

Drivers face a 15.8-mile diversion while a dual carriageway is shut for three days for resurfacing works.

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Antiques boss: ‘Return my head, no questions asked’

Antiques boss: ‘Return my head, no questions asked’

The owner of a historic town mansion is appealing to a thief who snatched a treasured antique possession to ‘post it back, no questions asked’.

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Drink-driving mum drove wrong way before crashing into Wilko

Drink-driving mum drove wrong way before crashing into Wilko

A mum-of-two who crashed her car into a hardware store after turning the wrong way down a one-way street was four times the drink-drive limit.

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Gillingham newcomer chasing back to back success

Gillingham newcomer chasing back to back success

The summer’s promotion celebrations are over for Gillingham’s new recruit Max Clark but he believes he’s at the right place to make that happen again.

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‘Everyone’s asking me about it!’ – Gillingham boss can’t avoid transfer speculation

‘Everyone’s asking me about it!’ – Gillingham boss can’t avoid transfer speculation

Gillingham boss Neil Harris admits landing Cheltenham striker Alfie May would be a long-shot - and now another club have entered the race.

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Dustman denies trying to strangle his partner

Dustman denies trying to strangle his partner

A dustman has denied trying to strangle his partner during an altercation last summer.

School clampdown on nose studs ‘denying kids an education’

School clampdown on nose studs ‘denying kids an education’

Parents have been angered after being told by one secondary school students are no longer able to wear facial jewellery in a ‘sudden’ clampdown.

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Big summer ahead for Gillingham striker

Big summer ahead for Gillingham striker

Gillingham manager Neil Harris is hoping a striker already on the club’s books can be the real deal this season.

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Mum's mission after son almost knocked down by taxi on ‘crazy’ road

Mum's mission after son almost knocked down by taxi on ‘crazy’ road

A parent is campaigning for a pelican crossing at her son’s school after he was almost knocked down outside the gates.

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Calls for immediate review of roadworks ‘causing chaos’

Calls for immediate review of roadworks ‘causing chaos’

Councillors have called for a road closure causing misery for town commuters, parents and businesses to be reviewed immediately ahead of more works.

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Pensioner who disappeared from shopping centre found safe

Pensioner who disappeared from shopping centre found safe

An 85-year-old woman reported missing from a shopping centre has been found safe.

Helicopter called after concerns for man’s welfare

Helicopter called after concerns for man’s welfare

A police helicopter was seen circling after concerns were raised for a man’s welfare.

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