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Changes to improve safety after death of young paramedic

Changes to improve safety after death of young paramedic

SECAmb says it has reacted to criticisms by a coroner following careless driving by an ambulance driver that caused the death of a paramedic.

New images show how £20m seaside revamp project will look

New images show how £20m seaside revamp project will look

A major regeneration project has reached a “great milestone” with the selection of a contractor to take on the multi-million-pound scheme.

Owners bid adios to popular pub after 18 years

Owners bid adios to popular pub after 18 years

The owners of a popular pub have bid adios to punters as they look to make their dream move to Spain a reality.

Takeaway driver, 19, left elderly woman with life-changing injuries

Takeaway driver, 19, left elderly woman with life-changing injuries

A university student out delivering takeaways in a town crashed into a pensioner while driving on the wrong side of the road.

Why Corrie legend has swapped Yorkshire Dales for Kent town

Why Corrie legend has swapped Yorkshire Dales for Kent town

One of Coronation Street’s best-loved stars has settled in Kent - and at 95 is still appearing in films.

Car on fire causes long motorway queues

Car on fire causes long motorway queues

A car fire was causing major queues on a stretch of motorway this evening.

Rare look inside one of Kent's largest abandoned buildings

Rare look inside one of Kent's largest abandoned buildings

A rare chance has emerged to see inside one of Kent’s largest abandoned buildings where thousands worked over the years.

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Paedophile’s abuse of young girl was ‘planned, premeditated and predatory’

Paedophile’s abuse of young girl was ‘planned, premeditated and predatory’

A dangerous rapist has now been handed more years behind bars after being found guilty of sexually assaulting a young girl.

Singing Kent family remove ‘remarkably tasteless’ new song after online backlash

Singing Kent family remove ‘remarkably tasteless’ new song after online backlash

The Marsh family have taken down their new song about Gisèle Pelicot’s rape trial after critics accused them of being “remarkably tasteless”.

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Delays on busy road after two-car crash near McDonald’s

Delays on busy road after two-car crash near McDonald’s

Drivers are facing delays after a two-car crash on a busy route near McDonald’s.

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200-year-old Kent landmark needs urgent repairs

200-year-old Kent landmark needs urgent repairs

The passage of time has taken its toll on one of Kent’s best-loved landmarks.

Boxer spent night in custody after court error

Boxer spent night in custody after court error

A court blunder led to a suspected drug dealer being arrested and hauled before the courts in error.

Prolific thief’s seven raids on same high street shop

Prolific thief’s seven raids on same high street shop

A prolific thief targeted the same shop not once, not twice, but seven times to swipe hundreds of pounds worth of goods from inside.

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Five arrested after ‘baseball bat attack’ near high street

Five arrested after ‘baseball bat attack’ near high street

A victim in his 20s is in a serious condition in hospital after an alleged group attack near a pub.

Family and friends ‘desperate’ to have missing Luke, 31, back for Christmas

Family and friends ‘desperate’ to have missing Luke, 31, back for Christmas

Police are concerned for the welfare of a 31-year-old man who has been missing for more than a fortnight.

People-smuggler jailed after being caught red-handed

People-smuggler jailed after being caught red-handed

A Romanian man who helped bring four Vietnamese nationals to the UK has been put behind bars.

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Kent fly-tipper caught on CCTV ordered to pay £10k

Kent fly-tipper caught on CCTV ordered to pay £10k

A man was taken to court after being caught illegally dumping waste.

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Much-loved activity centre could be demolished for new flats

Much-loved activity centre could be demolished for new flats

A proposal to tear down a former sports and activity hub to pave way for new homes has been submitted.

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‘Selfish’ driver fined for using blue badge she found in car park

‘Selfish’ driver fined for using blue badge she found in car park

A 39-year-old motorist has been told to pay more than £1,000 for using a cancelled disability badge she found in a car park.

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Curry house cleans up its act after insects and ‘dirty’ facilities found

Curry house cleans up its act after insects and ‘dirty’ facilities found

Curry house bosses have cleaned up their act after food hygiene inspectors found “dirty” facilities and a build-up of dead insects.

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‘Does anyone go carol singing door-to-door any more?’

‘Does anyone go carol singing door-to-door any more?’

Remember when carol singers used to turn up your door? Our columnist recalls the dilemma of how much to give them and when to head back inside.

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‘I try to use cash all the time - I’ve never liked cards’

‘I try to use cash all the time - I’ve never liked cards’

With the number of people using cash for their Christmas shopping rising, we asked Kent shoppers if they are ditching card payments.

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‘It’s the absolute worst’: Despair over traffic jams at leisure centre car park

‘It’s the absolute worst’: Despair over traffic jams at leisure centre car park

People parking at a sports centre say the traffic is “absolutely crazy” with many late for activities after getting stuck in long queues.

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‘Sewage spillage has left me with 100 bales of rotting hay’

‘Sewage spillage has left me with 100 bales of rotting hay’

A farmer claims he has been left in the lurch by Southern Water after a sewage spillage ran through his farmyard and “soaked and ruined” it.

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‘We don’t want our village turned into a conurbation’

‘We don’t want our village turned into a conurbation’

Hundreds of residents have signed a petition against plans for 70 homes amid fears their village will be swamped by development.

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Devastating fire at homeless charity causes £20k damage

Devastating fire at homeless charity causes £20k damage

A charity that runs a food bank used by thousands of people has suffered a massive fire at its warehouse during one of its busiest periods.

Revealed: Date new town centre traffic camera goes live

Revealed: Date new town centre traffic camera goes live

Drivers can soon expect fines if they wrongly use a bus gate as an ANPR camera is set to be switched on.

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Huge cannabis farm found with 2,000 plants

Huge cannabis farm found with 2,000 plants

Police have uncovered a sprawling cannabis farm containing more than 2,000 plants during a raid of an industrial unit.

Multi-car crash blocks main road

Multi-car crash blocks main road

A crash involving four cars has blocked a main road in both directions.

Future of Bluewater department store confirmed

Future of Bluewater department store confirmed

It has been announced that Next will be replacing House of Fraser at Bluewater, with renovations expected to start next year.

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