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M20 reopens after vehicle fire

M20 reopens after vehicle fire

A motorway was blocked for nearly an hour after a vehicle caught fire after a crash.

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Cash boost for Sands legal fight

Cash boost for Sands legal fight

Campaigners fighting plans to stop shifting sands been dredged have got a council grant.

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Nearly one in four youngsters 'obese'

Nearly one in four youngsters 'obese'

Concerns have been raised about the number of reception-aged children carrying "excess weight".

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Drivers suffer rush-hour delays

Drivers suffer rush-hour delays

Motorists experienced severe delays leaving the capital after a road closure and breakdowns caused problems.

Teenage drug dealer jailed

Teenage drug dealer jailed

A man caught dealing Class A drugs for the third time was given a lighter sentence because of his age.

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Driver bailed after lorry hit bridge

Driver bailed after lorry hit bridge

The driver of a lorry which hit a bridge on the A20 has been released pending further investigation.

Free parking for your Christmas shopping

Free parking for your Christmas shopping

Shopping centres and councils across the county are changing their parking charges for the festive season.

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'It was a traumatic experience'

'It was a traumatic experience'

A passenger onboard a Boeing 747 which circled low over Kent has told how plane crew flew down the aisles like they were "doing the 100-metre sprint".

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McFly star to visit Kent nightclub

McFly star to visit Kent nightclub

A record-breaking pop star will play a DJ set at a town centre nightclub on Friday.

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BBC drama filmed at city prison

BBC drama filmed at city prison

A six-part BBC thriller starring Fantastic Beasts actor Callum Turner has been filmed at an old prison.

'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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