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Watch: Driver swerves in front of police on M25

Watch: Driver swerves in front of police on M25

A driver is oblivious to a patrol car with flashing lights in a shocking video released by police to highlight drink-driving dangers.

Aerial images show £40m housing estate taking shape

Aerial images show £40m housing estate taking shape

Stunning aerial photos show work progressing at multi-million pound housing development - as a bid is submitted for an extra 110 homes at the site.

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Football club remembers manager who died in M26 crash

Football club remembers manager who died in M26 crash

The youth football team managed by a man who died in a motorway crash will hold a one minute silence before kick-off today.

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Kent's links to the Tudors

Kent's links to the Tudors

They lived in castles, built fortresses along the coast and had secret love affairs in our stately homes, the Tudors have a long history in Kent.

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Mum racially abused while breastfeeding

Mum racially abused while breastfeeding

A mum who says she felt "under siege in her home" after experienced appalling racism has taken matters into her own hands - here is her story.

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Slave owning vicar's secret kept for 200 years

Slave owning vicar's secret kept for 200 years

An extraordinary act by a vicar from Kent to ensure he profitted from the slave trade reveals an incredible secret hidden for nearly two centuries.

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Biker airlifted to hospital

Biker airlifted to hospital

A road had to be closed after a motorbike hit a parked car and its rider was airlifted to hospital.

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LGBT+ group targeted by hackers

LGBT+ group targeted by hackers

An arts-led Pride organisation had its website hacked into by malicious cyber attackers.

Yellow weather warning for strong winds

Yellow weather warning for strong winds

The Met Office say gusts of up to 65mph will hit Kent tonight especially in coastal areas and as a result it has issued a yellow weather warning.

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Two in court after vehicle stolen from driveway

Two in court after vehicle stolen from driveway

A man and a woman have been charged with various offences after a car was seen driving dangerously after being stolen from a driveway.

Electrical goods stolen in shop raid

Electrical goods stolen in shop raid

A department store was broken into overnight as a number of items were reportedly stolen.

Police give 'knife wands' to Kent bars

Police give 'knife wands' to Kent bars

Hand-held metal detectors have been handed out to pubs and bars in the county to deter violent crime.

Glass-fronted seafront restaurant 'to open by Easter'

Glass-fronted seafront restaurant 'to open by Easter'

A restaurant owner behind plans for a high-end beach-front venue says it will be open by Easter despite district planners refusing the proposal.

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'Relaxing rules for Christmas will have consequences'

'Relaxing rules for Christmas will have consequences'

A leading scientist whose modelling sparked the first lockdown has warned of the consequences of easing Covid-19 measures over the festive period.

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Island outbreaks see Kent's infection rate rise

Island outbreaks see Kent's infection rate rise

A huge rise in Covid-19 cases in a single borough has seen Kent's infection rate continue to rise - despite falls in six areas.

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Jobs at risk as Gap stores in Kent could close

Jobs at risk as Gap stores in Kent could close

The future of every Gap store in Kent is in doubt after the retailer announced it could close all of its UK shops.

BBC South East presenter leaving after 25 years

BBC South East presenter leaving after 25 years

A stalwart of local BBC news coverage in Kent is leaving his role after 25 years with the broadcaster.

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Family says new home is riddled with damp

Family says new home is riddled with damp

An ice cream man says his family can't stay in their new housing association home because it has rising damp and needs major repairs.

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HRVY to make Strictly live show debut

HRVY to make Strictly live show debut

A pop star from Kent is set to get his first set of judges' scores as he takes to the floor for the Strictly Come Dancing live shows.

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The most expensive house in every town in Kent

The most expensive house in every town in Kent

From swimming pools to cinema rooms, we look inside some of the most stunning homes on the market in Kent.

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Families upset as circus called off

Families upset as circus called off

Dozens of disappointed families were turned away tonight after a circus was cancelled at the last night due to Covid-19 fears.

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Police review after mask row at shopping centre

Police review after mask row at shopping centre

Police have launched a review after footage went viral of a man being escorted from Bluewater for him not wearing a face covering.

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Confirmed coronavirus case at secondary school

Confirmed coronavirus case at secondary school

Pupils at a secondary school have been sent home after a confirmed case of Covid-19.

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Council to provide free meals for thousands of youngsters

Council to provide free meals for thousands of youngsters

A council is set to provide free school meals for thousands of children in the county during half term.

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'Brexit lorry park will be ready for January'

'Brexit lorry park will be ready for January'

Work on a huge post-Brexit lorry park is "progressing well" and bosses say the site will be ready for the end of the transition period.

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Sinkhole closes road

Sinkhole closes road

A road has been closed for a week due to emergency sinkhole repair work.

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Man jailed after £3m cocaine found on grape lorry

Man jailed after £3m cocaine found on grape lorry

A Kent man who conspired to smuggle millions worth of Class A drugs in a lorry from Rotterdam has been locked up.

Restaurant without hot water hit with one-star hygiene rating

Restaurant without hot water hit with one-star hygiene rating

Staff at an Indian restaurant which had no running hot water and a dirty kitchen have been told it requires "major improvement".

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Health boss warns Covid could stop Christmas

Health boss warns Covid could stop Christmas

Kent's health chief has warned people their actions in the next few weeks will determine what happens to family's at Christmas.

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'Courageous' man chased down burglar on bike

'Courageous' man chased down burglar on bike

A man hopped on a bike and bravely chased down a 'nasty' burglar - after he awoke to find him stealing from his home.

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