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Asbestos that closed beach came from 'old landfill site'

Asbestos that closed beach came from 'old landfill site'

Asbestos found on a beach - forcing its closure - came from a former landfill site which was exposed due to coastal erosion.

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Tragedy as man in 20s killed by car

Tragedy as man in 20s killed by car

A pedestrian in his 20s has died after being hit by a Ford Focus in the early hours.

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Clintons permanently closes 'cost prohibitive' Kent store

Clintons permanently closes 'cost prohibitive' Kent store

Card retailer Clintons will not be reopening a Kent branch as bosses were unable to agree commercial terms on its lease.

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Risk of flooding from rain and thunderstorms

Risk of flooding from rain and thunderstorms

Two weather warnings have been issued by the Met Office with stormy weather expected to sweep the county today.

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M20 closed as lorry straddles carriageways

M20 closed as lorry straddles carriageways

The M20 was closed coast-bound after an accident left a lorry straddling both carriageways.

A life promised but not delivered

A life promised but not delivered

A human trafficking expert has said people risk everything to reach the UK every day only to start a life very different to what they are promised.

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Care home closure 'destroyed end of mum's life'

Care home closure 'destroyed end of mum's life'

A grieving daughter has blasted a charity after it closed a care home and forced her dementia-suffering mum to spend the last weeks of her life alone.

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New date set for town's elephant parade

New date set for town's elephant parade

An art instillation featuring one of the world's most famous elephants will now be celebrated with an even bigger parade scheduled for next summer.

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Remarkable story of the man behind Basil Brush

Remarkable story of the man behind Basil Brush

The man who invented iconic TV puppet Basil Brush became a millionaire but shunned the limelight - here's his remarkable story.

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Tragedy of 58 migrants found dead in lorry

Tragedy of 58 migrants found dead in lorry

The bodies of 58 Chinese would-be migrants were found in a lorry-load of tomatoes in Kent more than 20 years ago - this is their tragic story.

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What life on ferries will be like after lockdown

What life on ferries will be like after lockdown

Travellers can get a glimpse of what life on ferries will be like now lockdown has eased as companies reveal their new coronavirus safety measures.

Tortoise spotted strolling across bridge on busy highway

Tortoise spotted strolling across bridge on busy highway

An eagle-eyed motorist spotted a lost tortoise walking over a bridge that runs over a busy road.

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Council members get 4.2% pay increase

Council members get 4.2% pay increase

A controversial pay increase of more than 4% for councillors has been approved.

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Castle in ticket row amid 'financial black hole'

Castle in ticket row amid 'financial black hole'

Regular visitors to Leeds Castle have vented their frustration after the tourist attraction said it would not extend annual tickets.

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Massive P&O protest suspended

Massive P&O protest suspended

Plans to protest the loss of 614 seafaring jobs have been suspended following progress in talks.

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Shock death of ex-Lord Mayor

Shock death of ex-Lord Mayor

A long-serving city and county councillor and former Lord Mayor has died.

Armed police descend on village

Armed police descend on village

Armed police descended on a village in connection with an ongoing investigation linked to suspected firearms offences.

Car smashes through seafront barrier

Car smashes through seafront barrier

A pedestrian has been injured after a car smashed through a seafront barrier.

Baby becomes first to be registered since lockdown

Baby becomes first to be registered since lockdown

An eight-week old boy has become the first baby to be registered in one area since the beginning of lockdown.

Council to pay thousands over homes plans

Council to pay thousands over homes plans

A Kent council has been told to hand over thousands to cover court costs after being denied a judicial review into approval for up to 700 homes.

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Three town centres to ban traffic

Three town centres to ban traffic

Vehicles to be banned from three town centres from next week to help shoppers self-distance as businesses reopen after coronavirus lockdown.

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Motorist accused of causing deaths of two pensioners

Motorist accused of causing deaths of two pensioners

A 27-year-old motorist has appeared in the dock, accused of causing the deaths of two pensioners who died after a crash.

Drug-dealing teens jailed

Drug-dealing teens jailed

A pair of teenage drug dealers described as persistent offenders by police have been jailed.

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Abandoned building could be knocked down for flats

Abandoned building could be knocked down for flats

A new scheme headed up by a council's property company could see a prominent town centre building knocked down for modern flats.

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'We don't want Kent on lockdown'

'We don't want Kent on lockdown'

Fears of a second coronavirus wave have sparked calls to make sure any further lockdowns will not be countywide.

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Teen stabbed in gang attack outside leisure centre

Teen stabbed in gang attack outside leisure centre

A teenager was stabbed in the arm during an attack by a group of people and police are appealing for witnesses.

New plans to convert hospital site into flats

New plans to convert hospital site into flats

Proposals for the former Gravesend and North Kent Hospital site also include an 11-storey tower extension.

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Confirmed case of Covid-19 at primary school

Confirmed case of Covid-19 at primary school

Members of staff and children at a primary school have been told to self isolate after a pupil tested positive for coronavirus.

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Landmark's new striking appearance revealed

Landmark's new striking appearance revealed

A huge figure popular with tourists and residents has been given a makeover fitting of the current crisis - as we review some of his memorable looks.

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Travel disruption as storm hits

Travel disruption as storm hits

The Met Office has urged people to be alert as thunderstorms and rain strike the county.

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