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Lorry clamping crackdown one year on

Lorry clamping crackdown one year on

Almost 2,000 lorries have been clamped since the start of a trial banning drivers from parking overnight on industrial estates and A roads.

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Team's fundraiser for cancer fighter Joe

Team's fundraiser for cancer fighter Joe

An American football team has launched a fundraising campaign for a team-mate forced to pull out of the sport after being diagnosed with cancer.

Young designer sets out to prove doubters wrong

Young designer sets out to prove doubters wrong

A young entrepreneur says he started his own clothing brand to help his disabled parents – and now hopes he can inspire others to fulfil their dreams.

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M2 shut following crash

M2 shut following crash

Several vehicles, including a police car, have been involved in a crash on the M2 London bound.

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Delays as police close part of A249

Delays as police close part of A249

The A249 has been repaired after a hole was found in the carriageway.

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Man left waiting hours for ambulance

Man left waiting hours for ambulance

A Sunday league footballer dislocated his knee just 15 minutes into a game and was forced to wait more than four hours for paramedics.

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Shoppers run from Bluewater after loud 'bang' heard

Shoppers run from Bluewater after loud 'bang' heard

Shoppers have been filmed running towards exits at Bluewater shopping centre following reports of a loud bang.

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Trespasser halts trains service

Trespasser halts trains service

A train service was delayed as a trespasser entered the line.

MP raises money after resignation

MP raises money after resignation

Tracey Crouch has been raising funds for the poppy appeal this weekend, after resigning as Sports Minister.

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Cyclist dies after coming off bike

Cyclist dies after coming off bike

Police want to hear from any witnesses after a man died after coming off his bike.

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Three people hurt as teacup ride spins out of control

Three people hurt as teacup ride spins out of control

Screams were heard as a teacup ride flew into a crowd of people at a fireworks event.

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Firefighters rescue horse from ditch

Firefighters rescue horse from ditch

Firefighters were called to rescue a horse that had become stuck in a water-filled ditch.

Woman taken to hospital after car 'explodes'

Woman taken to hospital after car 'explodes'

A woman in her 60s had to be pulled from her car which exploded and caught fire in a supermarket car park.

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Boxing legend to become honorary doctor

Boxing legend to become honorary doctor

A university will make a former heavyweight boxing champion an honorary doctor in a graduation service next week.

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Man becomes first person to swim around Great Britain

Man becomes first person to swim around Great Britain

Ross Edgley has arrived in Margate after completing an epic 2,000 mile challenge without touching land.

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Attraction shut for second time in 12 months

Attraction shut for second time in 12 months

A visitor attraction has gone on the market for £900,000 after a husband and wife teamed pulled out.

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Food bank referrals rise by 40%

Food bank referrals rise by 40%

A charity has reported a spike in referrals to food banks across parts of the county.

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Gay pride event will come to town

Gay pride event will come to town

A gay pride event will come to Medway for the first time despite lack of funding.

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Mum waiting to donate kidney

Mum waiting to donate kidney

A selfless mum-of-four is preparing to give one of her organs to someone in need.

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Woman taking on marathon in memory of her brother

Woman taking on marathon in memory of her brother

A woman is running the London Marathon in memory of her brother on the anniversary of his death.

National TV appearance boosts Kent couple's pub

National TV appearance boosts Kent couple's pub

Bookings are going through the roof since Sarah Lewry and Gareth Segrove appeared on the C4 TV show Four In A Bed.

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Boris Johnson guy goes up in flames

Boris Johnson guy goes up in flames

An effigy of Boris Johnson has gone up in flames as part of Kent's most infamous bonfire night celebrations.

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Arrests after drugs raid

Arrests after drugs raid

Two men have been arrested after police found Class B drugs at a property.

Accident blocks busy road

Accident blocks busy road

A busy road was blocked in both directions following an accident involving two cars.

Ice hockey club fights for survival

Ice hockey club fights for survival

An ice hockey club is fighting for survival amid growing financial pressures and has launched a campaign to raise thousands of pounds to stay afloat.

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Pensioner found safe after going missing from hospital

Pensioner found safe after going missing from hospital

A "vulnerable" pensioner who went missing from hospital has been found safe and well.

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Four taken to hospital after crash

Four taken to hospital after crash

Four people have been taken to hospital after a crash which blocked a village road in both directions.

Stalker policeman put bug in ex-wife's bedroom

Stalker policeman put bug in ex-wife's bedroom

A police officer who stalked his estranged wife and placed a listening device in her bedroom has been sent to jail.

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Swimmer to complete 157 days at sea

Swimmer to complete 157 days at sea

The finish line is finally in sight for a man who set off five months ago to complete an epic 2,000 mile swim.

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Overturned truck causes queues on A2

Overturned truck causes queues on A2

Drivers were left at a standstill on the A2 due to an overturned truck, with tailbacks stretching four miles.

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