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Van fire closes Dartford Crossing

Van fire closes Dartford Crossing

Firefighters were called to the clockwise M25 after a van caught fire on the crossing.

Homes left without water on hottest day of year

Homes left without water on hottest day of year

Burst pipe leads to large parts of a town having no running water as temperatures soar.

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Disgust as beachgoers use RNLI station as toilet

Disgust as beachgoers use RNLI station as toilet

Crews at a lifeboat station have hit out after beachgoers used their building as a toilet, leaving the volunteers to clear up human waste.

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Water demand hits 10-year high

Water demand hits 10-year high

As temperatures soar in Kent, a water company is urging people to use the resource wisely as demand reaches a 10-year high.

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Security firm hired after cars trapped in beach car park

Security firm hired after cars trapped in beach car park

A security firm has been hired to manage a car park where visitors overstayed their welcome and had their vehicles locked in.

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M25 closed after car flips

M25 closed after car flips

The M25 was closed after a crash that saw a car flip onto its roof in the fast lane.

Trio in court over '£260,000 money laundering network'

Trio in court over '£260,000 money laundering network'

A trio of suspected money launderers have been in court after police found £260,000 in cash – including £60,000 found in a car in Kent.

Chimney collapse sparks high street closure

Chimney collapse sparks high street closure

Emergency crews have closed off a major road after bricks and rubble fell from the roof of a building.

Knives and weapons seized at tower block

Knives and weapons seized at tower block

Police seized multiple knives and potential weapons after a search at a block of flats.

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'Save our big cat sanctuary' plea after open days cancelled

'Save our big cat sanctuary' plea after open days cancelled

A big cat sanctuary which cares for more than 50 animals has been forced to cancel its biggest annual fundraiser due to Covid-19.

Sun brings in crowds and boosts seaside business

Sun brings in crowds and boosts seaside business

People in Kent are enjoying the heatwave - and some business owners are reporting trading is back to usual thanks to seaside crowds.

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Cocaine worth £3.7m found under bunk bed

Cocaine worth £3.7m found under bunk bed

A lorry driver has appeared in court following the discovery of 37 kilos of cocaine under his mattress.

Two more councillors reject pay increase

Two more councillors reject pay increase

Two more councillors have written to the council to turn down the 4.2% rise in their allowance.

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Extinction Rebellion hit the beach

Extinction Rebellion hit the beach

Extinction Rebellion have marched across a seafront today to deliver a letter to an MP - which demands action over climate change.

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School closed as staff member tests positive for Covid-19

School closed as staff member tests positive for Covid-19

A primary school has closed until further notice after a member of staff tested positive for coronavirus.

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Arrests in 'rock-throwing' castle death

Arrests in 'rock-throwing' castle death

Two teenagers have been arrested in connection with the death of a fisherman who was pelted with rocks at a castle.

18-mile queues as sun seekers flock to beaches

18-mile queues as sun seekers flock to beaches

Sun seekers desperately trying to hit the beach as temperatures soared caused traffic chaos.

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'Our high-speed line shows why HS2 is so important'

'Our high-speed line shows why HS2 is so important'

A long-standing Kent MP says the success of Kent’s high-speed rail network demonstrates the role HS2 has to play in the country’s economic recovery.

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Police join hunt for migrants at beach

Police join hunt for migrants at beach

Police and Border Force have been searching for suspected migrants in the streets near a beach this morning.

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Murder charge after young dad shot in street

Murder charge after young dad shot in street

A man has been charged with murder after a 25-year-old father was shot in the head in the street.

Teen in hospital after 20-person brawl at railway station

Teen in hospital after 20-person brawl at railway station

A teenage boy suffered a head injury and another was arrested after police were called to a large fight.

11 stunning photos of Kent in the sun

11 stunning photos of Kent in the sun

As we reach the hottest day of the year, we look at some of the most beautiful snaps taken across the county.

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It's a scorcher! Heatwave continues in Kent

It's a scorcher! Heatwave continues in Kent

People flocking to beaches in Kent are being urged to stay safe as temperatures soar.

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Airbnb cleaning rules 'just won't work'

 Airbnb cleaning rules 'just won't work'

As holiday rentals are given the go-ahead from July 4, Airbnb hosts are concerned new cleaning measures will impact them financially.

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'My daughter needs help, not prison'

'My daughter needs help, not prison'

The mother of a nuisance caller, who cost emergency services nearly £500k in wasted resources, says her daughter was failed by the system.

Rooftop restaurant plan for ugly office block set for approval

Rooftop restaurant plan for ugly office block set for approval

Bold plans for a top-storey restaurant based on the cafe design at the Tate Modern have been recommended to be given the green light.

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The men who brought us Bagpuss

The men who brought us Bagpuss

He's one of the most celebrated children characters of all time - we take a look at the men who created him.

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Travelodge rough sleeper accommodation extended

Travelodge rough sleeper accommodation extended

A new cash injection from the government has extended temporary accommodation for rough sleepers.

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The 5 Travelodge hotels in Kent reopening this week

The 5 Travelodge hotels in Kent reopening this week

Hotel chain Travelodge has announced five of its hotels in Kent have reopened to support key workers.

Burger King drive thru plan rejected

Burger King drive thru plan rejected

Plans for the fast food chain to open a new branch at a shopping complex have been refused following a council meeting.

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