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Strong winds cause trouble on crossing

Strong winds cause trouble on crossing

Heavy wind forced two lanes to be shut on a busy crossing.

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Government to review stroke decision

Government to review stroke decision

A decision on where three specialist stroke units will open has been referred to the secretary of state.

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'I'm going to throw acid all over your face'

'I'm going to throw acid all over your face'

A thug who threatened to throw acid in his ex-girlfriend's face and burn her mother's house down has been locked up.

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Town gets new all-day restaurant

Town gets new all-day restaurant

The owners of a popular wedding venue have taken over the site of an old fire station.

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Motorists face nine miles of queues

Motorists face nine miles of queues

Motorists heading towards Dover face severe delays on the A2 as traffic queues build up for miles.

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Village pub goes up for sale

Village pub goes up for sale

A village pub has been put on the market after the current landlord has decided to step down and pursue other business ventures.

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Here's a sneak peek inside Kent's new Primark store

Here's a sneak peek inside Kent's new Primark store

Photos show inside a 60,000sq ft low-cost clothing and homeware store which opens at Bluewater shopping centre today.

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MP backs 'flawed' Brexit deal

MP backs 'flawed' Brexit deal

A Kent MP has defended her decision to switch sides of the Brexit debate in last night's vote, despite saying the deal is flawed.

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'No deal' Brexit 'would take political negligence to new extremes'

'No deal' Brexit 'would take political negligence to new extremes'

Business chief hits out at latest blow to having a withdrawal agreement in time for March 29 exit.

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Ceiling caves in at station after leak

Ceiling caves in at station after leak

A waiting room has been closed after part of its ceiling began falling down.

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Our new free website matches Kent charities in need of help with willing volunteers

Council's parking ticket court threat to dead man

Council's parking ticket court threat to dead man

A widow has accused a council of cruelty after her husband was threatened with court action over an unpaid parking fine - seven weeks after he died.

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Family's plea after dad's death

Family's plea after dad's death

A claim has been made against a power station after a former worker allegedly died of asbestosis.

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Tougher drone laws backed

Tougher drone laws backed

Fast-tracked laws aimed at preventing the misuse of drones come into force today.

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PM suffers crushing Brexit defeat

PM suffers crushing Brexit defeat

Speculating is growing about a snap election after the government loses another Brexit vote.

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M20 roadworks start tonight

M20 roadworks start tonight

One lane of a major motorway will be closed as work gets underway to make preparations for Operation Brock.

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Plans for McDonald's and Costa drive thrus

Plans for McDonald's and Costa drive thrus

Proposals to create hundreds of jobs by building two drive thrus and four warehouse units have been submitted.

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Love Island's Dani Dyer to meet Kent fans

Love Island's Dani Dyer to meet Kent fans

Love Island star Dani Dyer - the daughter of EastEnders' Danny - will visit a Kent shopping centre to meet fans and sign copies of her book.

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Tree blocks road as Storm Gareth hits

Tree blocks road as Storm Gareth hits

Road users have been blocked from using a busy route after a tree fell causing some delays.

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Main route into village closed all week

Main route into village closed all week

Repairs to a main have been delayed by Storm Gareth, after burst pipe ruins road surface.

Young boy hit by car

Young boy hit by car

A child has been taken to hospital after being hit by a car.

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New free special school will 'enhance opportunities'

New free special school will 'enhance opportunities'

A new special free school is in the pipeline as the Government has earmarked funding for a facility in Kent.

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Councillor for two towns 60 miles apart quits

Councillor for two towns 60 miles apart quits

A Labour politician criticised for representing two towns miles apart has left Kent County Council.

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The cruellest of deaths as horse dies tied to gate

The cruellest of deaths as horse dies tied to gate

The sight of a dead horse tied to a gate with its front legs bound together represents the "lowest form of humanity". WARNING: Graphic images

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Man airlifted to hospital after crash

Man airlifted to hospital after crash

Drivers suffered long delays after a smash closed a motorway.

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Concern at escaped emu on run

Concern at escaped emu on run

A desperate owner has appealed for help to find her runaway emu after it was spooked by Storm Gareth.

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Fury as council van spotted parked in disabled bay

Fury as council van spotted parked in disabled bay

A council is promising a 'thorough investigation' after pictures emerged of one of its vehicles parked in a disabled bay as staff 'wandered into town'

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New farmers' market big hit in town

New farmers' market big hit in town

A new independent farmers' market welcomed hundreds of hungry locals last weekend.

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Ex-police inspector arranged to meet and sexually abuse child

Ex-police inspector arranged to meet and sexually abuse child

A registered sex offender has been jailed for three-and-a-half years.

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Missing wife: husband charged with murder

Missing wife: husband charged with murder

Her disappearance has been a mystery for 20 years and today the husband of a missing pregnant woman has been charged with her murder

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