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The worst roads for traffic jams revealed

The worst roads for traffic jams revealed

Government figures have revealed some of the worst roads for traffic in Kent - but experts have said it may "short-term pain for longer term gain".

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'There is shock here'

'There is shock here'

A woman has revealed how she tried to save the life of a suspected murder victim, who is believed to have been gunned down in a residential street.

Fire in rehab centre

Fire in rehab centre

A rehabilitation centre was partially evacuated after a fire.

Police cordon in town centre

Police cordon in town centre

Police have cordoned off part of a town centre.

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Teenager arrested after man and son 'threatened'

Teenager arrested after man and son 'threatened'

An arrest has been made after a man and his 5-year-old son was threatened in a park.

Arrest made after man 'shot'

Arrest made after man 'shot'

A murder investigation has been launched after a man was found dead.

Kent property mogul to appear on 'Britain's Most Controversial Landlord'

Kent property mogul to appear on 'Britain's Most Controversial Landlord'

A Kent landlord who is evicting 90 families is the focus of an upcoming TV show.

Firefighters battling roof blaze

Firefighters battling roof blaze

Six fire engines rushed to the scene of a blaze in a domestic property which firefighters are working to bring under control.

Train line set to reopen after landslides

Train line set to reopen after landslides

Southeastern says train services are expected to resume shortly after two landslides hit a popular line between Kent and East Sussex.

Fallen power cables close A21

Fallen power cables close A21

Fallen power cables closed part of the A21 in both directions.

Five-year-old threatened by man wielding weapon

Five-year-old threatened by man wielding weapon

Police are hunting for a young man who threatened a child and injured his father in a Kent village playground.

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Police seal off part of street

Police seal off part of street

There is a large police presence where officers have sealed off part of a street.

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Suspended councillor apologises for 'historic Islamophobia'

Suspended councillor apologises for 'historic Islamophobia'

A Kent councillor suspended from the Conservative Party over historic Facebook posts has issued an apology for his actions.

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Teenager hit by car

Teenager hit by car

A 13-year-old girl was seriously injured after being hit by a car.

Harvester confirms closure

Harvester confirms closure

A popular pub restaurant chain has announced it is closing one of its Kent branches in just a fortnight.

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Vigil held for New Zealand terror attacks

Vigil held for New Zealand terror attacks

A vigil was held for the fifty people killed and fifty wounded in the terror attack on two mosques in Christchurch.

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Man thrown from vehicle during crash

Man thrown from vehicle during crash

Firefighters were called after a man was thrown from a vehicle during a crash in the early hours.

Battle to fly dying Jake, 15, to new home

Battle to fly dying Jake, 15, to new home

The family of a terminally-ill boy are making a final push to improve his quality of life with a flight to Ireland.

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Four-fold rise in shoplifting offences

Four-fold rise in shoplifting offences

Businesses say thieves are operating with impunity due to the lack of police on the streets and cuts to shop security staff.

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'It doesn't make people crazy and want to fight'

'It doesn't make people crazy and want to fight'

Bar owners are expecting a backlash when they start selling drinks infused with a substance extracted from marijuana.

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Love Island's Mike Thalassitis found dead

Love Island's Mike Thalassitis found dead

Former Kent footballer Mike Thalassitis, dubbed 'Muggy Mike' on Love Island has died at the age of 26.

Councillor suspended over 'Islamophobic' Facebook posts

Councillor suspended over 'Islamophobic' Facebook posts

A county councillor faces an inquiry into social media posts about Muslims in the UK.

Train services set to resume after landslide

Train services set to resume after landslide

Train services are set to resume next week after a landslide left trees and mud over the tracks.

Vehicle fire causes traffic delays

Vehicle fire causes traffic delays

There has been disruption for drivers trying to get from Kent to Essex because of a vehicle fire.

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Police hunt teen accused of burglary and assault

Police hunt teen accused of burglary and assault

A man in his 40s has been left with facial injuries after a reported break-in at his home.

Train service resumes after tree falls on line

Train service resumes after tree falls on line

A railway service has reopened after a tree fell onto train tracks in high winds causing delays.

Arrest after man flown to hospital with life-threatening injuries

Arrest after man flown to hospital with life-threatening injuries

A woman has been arrested after a man in his 50s was airlifted to a London hospital.

Shadow Chancellor visits county

Shadow Chancellor visits county

John McDonnell has been joined by members of the Labour Party to speak about reviving the local economy.

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Tunnel closure causes delays

Tunnel closure causes delays

One of the tunnels at the Dartford Crossing was closed causing tailbacks on the M25.

Young man suffers head injuries in seafront attack

Young man suffers head injuries in seafront attack

A 20-year-old has been taken to hospital after he was attacked near a car park in the early hours.

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