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Warning ahead of ‘noisy’ work on railway

Warning ahead of ‘noisy’ work on railway

Network Rail has warned of noisy equipment and train horns as its carries out essential work to replace existing track.

The return of Farage to the political frontline and what it means for Kent

The return of Farage to the political frontline and what it means for Kent

After one of recent political history’s most significant U-turns, Nigel Farage proves again that love him or loathe him, he is an astute politician

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‘Check before you chuck’: Council reveals £25k cost of contaminated recycling

‘Check before you chuck’: Council reveals £25k cost of contaminated recycling

A local authority has revealed it is still forking out huge sums due to residents putting items in the wrong bins.

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Two men arrested over death of small girl in Channel crossing

Two men arrested over death of small girl in Channel crossing

Two men face extradition to France over the death of a young girl who drowned while bound for Kent in a small boat.

Daddy cool: 10 top ideas for Father’s Day

Daddy cool: 10 top ideas for Father’s Day

Enjoy retro games, classic car shows and beer festivals with these great days out over the Father’s Day weekend.

Dashcam footage shows shocking moment road-rage lorry driver pushes pensioner over

Dashcam footage shows shocking moment road-rage lorry driver pushes pensioner over

The moment an “unhappy” lorry driver pushes over a pensioner during a road rage incident on a major Kent road has been captured on film.

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Dental practice expansion plans approved amid ‘dentist desert’ concerns

Dental practice expansion plans approved amid ‘dentist desert’ concerns

Plans to expand a dental surgery to meet the growing demand for more NHS slots and relieve backlogs have been approved.

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End of an era as chippy boss calls it quits after 40 years in town

End of an era as chippy boss calls it quits after 40 years in town

A chippy owner who has run his takeaway for more than 40 years says his decision to quit has been an emotional one.

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Man spared jail over meat cleaver threats warned: ‘This isn’t a slap on the wrist’

Man spared jail over meat cleaver threats warned: ‘This isn’t a slap on the wrist’

An “immature” thug who barged into a home and threatened those inside with a meat cleaver has avoided a prison sentence.

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Police search for ‘troubled’ paraglider ends after safe landing

Police search for ‘troubled’ paraglider ends after safe landing

Police officers called to reports of a paraglider losing control have established they landed safely.

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Tories face worst Kent results in modern history

Tories face worst Kent results in modern history

The Tories could be left with just three seats in Kent following new polling which reveals the party is on course for a major election defeat.

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‘It is vital lessons are learned from Oliver’s death’

‘It is vital lessons are learned from Oliver’s death’

The parents of a nine-month-old baby who died after choking on food at a nursery have welcomed a coroner’s concerns regarding staff training.

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Video shows Tesco shoppers clashing with animal rights activists in meat aisle

Video shows Tesco shoppers clashing with animal rights activists in meat aisle

Police were called as fed-up Tesco shoppers clashed with animal rights activists blocking a meat aisle.

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Family of woman killed as she walked home ‘tortured’ by death

Family of woman killed as she walked home ‘tortured’ by death

The family of a woman sexually assaulted and killed as she returned home from a night out have opened up on their torment at her inquest.

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Dramatic moment lifeboat crews rescue ‘desperate’ dog who plunged 14ft into River Thames

Dramatic moment lifeboat crews rescue ‘desperate’ dog who plunged 14ft into River Thames

Video footage has captured the heartwarming moment a pet dog was saved from the River Thames after a large fall.

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Nigel Farage to stand as MP and becomes Reform UK leader

Nigel Farage to stand as MP and becomes Reform UK leader

Nigel Farage has made an extraordinary return to politics by becoming Reform UK’s leader and declaring his intention to stand for Parliament.

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Major motorway’s contraflow system to be lifted

Major motorway’s contraflow system to be lifted

A motorway contraflow system which can significantly increase journey times will be deactivated tonight.

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‘Frustration’ as town’s only music shop to close after 30 years

‘Frustration’ as town’s only music shop to close after 30 years

The owners of an independent music shop have announced it will be closing after seeing a steady decline in trade over several years.

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Disappointment as councillor launches ‘outrageous’ election bid 500 miles away

Disappointment as councillor launches ‘outrageous’ election bid 500 miles away

A Kent councillor’s unexpected bid to grapple for a Parliamentary seat 500 miles away has been slated as “outrageous”.

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‘I felt ashamed of my heritage and told Kent school friends I was Italian’

‘I felt ashamed of my heritage and told Kent school friends I was Italian’

Miss Great Britain says she felt "ashamed" of her Palestinian heritage and would tell her school friends in Kent she was Italian.

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Woman, 37, charged after town centre stabbing and robbery

Woman, 37, charged after town centre stabbing and robbery

A woman has been charged in connection with the stabbing of a man reportedly robbed of money in a town centre park.

Nigel Farage to make ‘emergency general election announcement’

Nigel Farage to make ‘emergency general election announcement’

Nigel Farage will make an “emergency” general election announcement today - sparking speculation he could be running for parliament.

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‘Now Brexit is done, many ask if the Reform party is still relevant’

‘Now Brexit is done, many ask if the Reform party is still relevant’

The Nigel Farage Reform roadshow pitched up in Kent and rolled out all the hits last week - but what impact can the party have?

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Road reopened after biker and car crash

Road reopened after biker and car crash

Traffic was stopped and a motorcyclist treated for their injuries after a collision with a car.

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Biker airlifted to London hospital after crash

Biker airlifted to London hospital after crash

A biker has been airlifted to a London hospital after a crash near a Lidl supermarket.

Road partially blocked after crash

Road partially blocked after crash

Traffic is building on a busy main road following a collision involving two cars.

Disabled pensioner’s shock as car smashed up in high street

Disabled pensioner’s shock as car smashed up in high street

A disabled pensioner was left shocked to discover her car had been smashed up in a busy Kent high street.

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Grieving mum left 'sick' as hospital sends appointment for dead son

Grieving mum left 'sick' as hospital sends appointment for dead son

A grieving mum says she “felt sick” after receiving a letter booking her son in for a hospital appointment - 14 months after he had died there.

Leisure complex seeks new occupiers to ‘draw footfall’ back to biggest units

Leisure complex seeks new occupiers to ‘draw footfall’ back to biggest units

A town centre entertainment complex which has a cinema, bowling, and a trampoline park has put two of its biggest units up for let.

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The day terrifying gas explosion reduced Kent homes to rubble

The day terrifying gas explosion reduced Kent homes to rubble

Those who witnessed the aftermath of a devastating gas explosion say the memories of that fateful morning still vividly remain 20 years on.

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