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'Reduce housing targets' MP urges PM

'Reduce housing targets' MP urges PM

The Prime Minister has been urged to block new housing developments in a part of Kent.

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Delays on A20 after vehicle hits bridge

Delays on A20 after vehicle hits bridge

Traffic is being held on the A20 after a vehicle hit a bridge.

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Robber arrested after going on the run

Robber arrested after going on the run

A robber who burst into the home of a GP and his opera singer wife and tied up housesitters has been arrested after going on the run.

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Peacocks store holds 'closing down sale'

Peacocks store holds 'closing down sale'

Clothing chain Peacocks could be shutting one of its branches after signs appeared in its shop windows advertising a "closing down sale".

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Officer who punched violent suspect in cell cleared

Officer who punched violent suspect in cell cleared

A police sergeant has been cleared of misconduct after punching an aggressive suspect four times in custody.

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Seaside market on the cards once again

Seaside market on the cards once again

A seaside town could see a regular market once again in their harbour, if planning permission is approved.

Supermarket could reopen within year after fire

Supermarket could reopen within year after fire

A store destroyed by fire last month could reopen within the next year.

Woman hurt after car ploughs into shop

Woman hurt after car ploughs into shop

A driver who demolished a bollard and crashed her car into an office supply store had to be taken to hospital.

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Jury retires in election expenses trial of MP

Jury retires in election expenses trial of MP

The jury in the election expenses trial of MP Craig Mackinlay has retired to consider its verdict.

Bomb disposal unit on residential street

Bomb disposal unit on residential street

Two homes evacuated as a bomb disposal unit has been seen on a residential street.

Temporary Morrisons store opens today after fire

Temporary Morrisons store opens today after fire

Almost a month on since a fire ripped through a supermarket, a temporary store is due to open today.

Police launch drone to trace missing woman

Police launch drone to trace missing woman

Poor weather hindered the police using technology to help find a missing woman, who was later found safe and well.

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MPs back call for greater say in Brexit deal

MPs back call for greater say in Brexit deal

Two senior MPs have backed a call for Parliament to have a greater say on the Brexit deal if the Prime Minister's proposal is rejected by the Commons.

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100 litre fuel spillage after four car crash on A21

100 litre fuel spillage after four car crash on A21

Two people have been taken to hospital after a crash involving four cars.

Car crashes into M20 central reservation

Car crashes into M20 central reservation

Motorists were stuck in traffic on M20 London-bound carriageway this morning after a car hit the central reservation.

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Road closed after multi-vehicle crash

Road closed after multi-vehicle crash

Drivers were delayed on the A21 after four vehicles were involved in a crash.

Driver arrested after armed police stop lorry

Driver arrested after armed police stop lorry

Officers with firearms have been involved in stopping a lorry suspected of being involved in crime.

Inquest into conspiracy theorist's death

Inquest into conspiracy theorist's death

A coroner's investigation into the death of a 39-year-old dad will not be delayed despite difficulties getting key witnesses to testify.

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Ten festive treats to try in Kent this weekend

Ten festive treats to try in Kent this weekend

From a live animal nativity to twinkling lights and castle tours to Christmas markets, here's Kent's festive flavour this weekend.

Emergency repairs delay opening of leisure complex

Emergency repairs delay opening of leisure complex

A cable fault has delayed the opening of a town's new leisure complex which has cost £75m to build.

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Ambitious plans for historic seaside site revealed

Ambitious plans for historic seaside site revealed

Plans to transform a former seaside attraction, featuring a 110 bed hotel and 94 flats, have been unveiled.

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Death crash teen's family launch appeal

Death crash teen's family launch appeal

Relatives of a 15-year-old killed at the roadside are urging people to get out of their car if it breaks down.

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Thousands of children homeless at Christmas

Thousands of children homeless at Christmas

The number of under 17s in Kent who do not have a permanent home has more than trebled.

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Decision looming on massive sand quarry

Decision looming on massive sand quarry

Councillors are due to decide whether to scrap plans for a 3.6 million tonne sand quarry.

Two men on inflatable boat found in Channel

Two men on inflatable boat found in Channel

Border Force officers have intercepted a boat carrying two Iranian migrants that was found travelling in the Channel.

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Crash causes long delays

Crash causes long delays

Part of a busy road has been blocked for more than three hours after two cars crashed.

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Garden centre selling plastic-free Christmas trees

Garden centre selling plastic-free Christmas trees

The owners of a garden centre that has stopped selling Christmas trees in plastic packaging have urged other businesses to do the same.

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Nigel Farage quits Ukip

Nigel Farage quits Ukip

Political heavyweight Nigel Farage has quit Ukip, after it appointed a far-right activist.

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Patient wins six-figure payout after missed diagnosis

Patient wins six-figure payout after missed diagnosis

A patient whose mouth cancer was undetected for eight months has warned health professionals to be more vigilant.

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Golf club prosecuted after worker burnt in explosion

Golf club prosecuted after worker burnt in explosion

A golf club has been forced to payout more than £10,000 after a member of staff suffered burns from an explosion.

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