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Video shows lorry driver's near miss in Op Brock roadworks

Video shows lorry driver's near miss in Op Brock roadworks

Footage showing a lorry driver's near miss on the M20 has raised fears about the safety of the contraflow system in place, dubbed Operation Brock.

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Crash blocks key route

Crash blocks key route

Traffic is mounting this morning after a crash on a key route.

MP calls for ethnically diverse £50 note

MP calls for ethnically diverse £50 note

A motion calling on an ethnic minority face on the new £50 note is to be debated in Parliament today.

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'You don’t expect something shocking like this to happen'

'You don’t expect something shocking like this to happen'

Neighbours living in a quiet residential cul-de-sac have spoken of their shock after a murder inquiry was launched following a man's death.

Drivers face delays as M20 closed

Drivers face delays as M20 closed

The London-bound M20 was closed for emergency repairs early this morning.

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Fake news about jabs puts lives at risk

Fake news about jabs puts lives at risk

Fake news about vaccinations being spread online is putting more than 1,300 in the county at risk of serious illness.

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Gran sleeps in chair for more than three years

Gran sleeps in chair for more than three years

A woman says she has been forced to sleep in a chair for three-and-a-half years because her bedrooms are 'uninhabitable' because of damp.

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New 'Rolls Royce' bin collections claims

New 'Rolls Royce' bin collections claims

Councillors say people will get a top brass bin collection service when the council takes over, aiming to increase recycling across a district.

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Driver caught speeding at 135mph on night of madness

Driver caught speeding at 135mph on night of madness

Police have caught a driver travelling on the M2 at 135mph - shortly after pulling over another speeding at 123mph.

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Speeding A2 driver clocked doing 123mph

Speeding A2 driver clocked doing 123mph

A driver has been pulled over by police travelling on the A2 at an astonishing 123mph.

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Rolling Stones frontman to have heart surgery

Rolling Stones frontman to have heart surgery

Ageing rocker Sir Mick Jagger is set to have heart surgery after cancelling No Filter tour.

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On-the-spot fine for speeding driver

On-the-spot fine for speeding driver

A lorry driver was given an on-the-spot fine and points on his 'ghost' licence during a targeted operation.

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Funding boost for Thames Estuary

Funding boost for Thames Estuary

Secretary of State James Brokenshire has announced a raft of measures to improve growth around the Thames Estuary.

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Police called to 'disturbance'

Police called to 'disturbance'

Officers say a reported 'disturbance' was only a verbal argument, but social media reports suggest weapons were used.

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Police called after crash involving a lorry and a car

Police called after crash involving a lorry and a car

One lane of the M20 was closed after a crash involving a lorry and a car.

Hopes of new Lidl store dented

Hopes of new Lidl store dented

Planning officers have recommended controversial plans to build a Lidl supermarket be refused ahead of a vote on the proposals.

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Murder suspect discovered death online

Murder suspect discovered death online

A labourer on trial for murder told a jury he only discovered there had been a killing when he read about it online.

Drugs and knife seized at station

Drugs and knife seized at station

A police dog was on hand as drugs and a kitchen knife were seized during an operation at a train station.

Kent's dog fighting shame

Kent's dog fighting shame

Hundreds of dogs have been forced to take part in a "sickening bloodsport".

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Son's pride at mum’s ‘inspirational legacy’ for town

Son's pride at mum’s ‘inspirational legacy’ for town

The family of a tireless campaigner, who died recently, have described her as “ahead of her time” and welcomed a call to name a bridge after her.

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Road to close for lorry recovery

Road to close for lorry recovery

Highways teams will close a road overnight to recover an overturned lorry.

Venomous scorpion leapt out of suitcase

Venomous scorpion leapt out of suitcase

Dangerous scorpion leapt out of student's suitcase when she returned home from South Africa.

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'Confused' hospital visitors charged double to park

'Confused' hospital visitors charged double to park

A couple are furious after being charged double for hospital parking - believing many of the machines have not been updated to British Summer Time.

Dog owner caught on camera leaving pet's poo on pavement

Dog owner caught on camera leaving pet's poo on pavement

Shocking video shows the moment a dog owner watches his pet pooing on the pavement in a town centre and leaving it in the street.

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Lorry driver caused fatal crash 'watching mobile phone'

Lorry driver caused fatal crash 'watching mobile phone'

A lorry driver has gone on trial accused of killing a car driver on the Dartford Crossing while watching his mobile phone.

Dad of 'murdered' twins in charity boxing bout

Dad of 'murdered' twins in charity boxing bout

The dad of twins allegedly murdered by their mum has taken part in a charity boxing match.

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Car crashes into wall outside police station

Car crashes into wall outside police station

Police and paramedics have been called after a car has smashed into a wall.

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Young mum found dead by friend

Young mum found dead by friend

A young mum was found dead by her friend following an evening of drinking.

'Illegal' homeless structure is demolished

'Illegal' homeless structure is demolished

A make-shift cabin being used to house a homeless man and his dog has been demolished.

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Price of luxury manor house slashed

Price of luxury manor house slashed

A luxury Jacobean manor house is still on the market - but the price has been slashed by another quarter of a million pounds.

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