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Fly-tippers dump roof tiles in middle of the road

Fly-tippers dump roof tiles in middle of the road

A stretch of country lane has closed for the second time this month after a huge amount of rubbish was dumped in the road.

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M20 reopens after concerns raised for person’s welfare

M20 reopens after concerns raised for person’s welfare

A motorway was closed in both directions after emergency crews were called following concerns for a person’s welfare.

‘Black cats don’t look good on Instagram and people think they’re unlucky’

‘Black cats don’t look good on Instagram and people think they’re unlucky’

Animal charities have found it can take more than three times longer for black cats to find a home than others.

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Fears new ‘noisy’ gym and salon will disrupt village life with ‘blaring music’

Fears new ‘noisy’ gym and salon will disrupt village life with ‘blaring music’

Plans for a raft of new businesses to takeover a former Co-op building have been approved despite villagers’ concerns over loud music and parking.

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Grammar school so cramped pupils being taught in dining hall

Grammar school so cramped pupils being taught in dining hall

An overcrowded grammar school has become so cramped pupils are being taught in the dining hall.

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‘How dare this doctor have the audacity?’

‘How dare this doctor have the audacity?’

A developer hoping to roll out a new village medical centre has launched a scathing attack on a GP who has backed alternative proposals.

Nightmare neighbour emptied wheelie bin onto couple’s driveway

Nightmare neighbour emptied wheelie bin onto couple’s driveway

A woman harassed her neighbours by repeatedly ringing their doorbell, smashing a glass pane and emptying her wheelie bin onto their driveway.

‘Our house is making us ill’

‘Our house is making us ill’

A family of five say their home is “unsafe” after having problems with a leak for nearly two years.

Trio arrested after theft of jewellery worth £2m

Trio arrested after theft of jewellery worth £2m

Three people – linked to a criminal gang believed to be targeting travelling salespersons – have been arrested after jewellery worth £3m was stolen.

Appeal after man is punched in town centre assault

Appeal after man is punched in town centre assault

An investigation is underway after a man was approached by an offender who punched him, causing him to fall, hit his head, rendering him unconscious.

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KCC members approve budget amid concerns over its financial viability

KCC members approve budget amid concerns over its financial viability

Under-pressure Kent County Council has passed its annual budget amid continued pressure surrounding its long-term financial viability.

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Opening date for new McDonald’s revealed

Opening date for new McDonald’s revealed

The opening date of a new McDonald's set to return to a shopping centre after more than a decade has been announced.

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Car overturns in crash outside shopping centre

Car overturns in crash outside shopping centre

A road was blocked and emergency services called after a car reportedly overturned outside a shopping centre

Woman, 70s, treated in hospital after e-scooter crash

Woman, 70s, treated in hospital after e-scooter crash

A woman in her 70s was treated in hospital after a crash with an e-scooter.

‘She doesn’t like the fuss’: Kent resident celebrates turning 110

‘She doesn’t like the fuss’: Kent resident celebrates turning 110

A great-grandmother is toasting the likelihood she is among the oldest women in the county as she marks her 110th birthday today.

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Councils accused of tearing up trees at landslip site

Councils accused of tearing up trees at landslip site

Fuming residents have been left stunned after several trees were “decimated" along a landslip-hit road.

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Man who piloted ‘overloaded’ dinghy guilty over Channel deaths

Man who piloted ‘overloaded’ dinghy guilty over Channel deaths

A man who piloted an "overloaded and vulnerable" dinghy across the English Channel on which four people drowned has been convicted.

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Police worker tried to mow down love rival in ‘moment of utter madness’

Police worker tried to mow down love rival in ‘moment of utter madness’

An "angry and jealous" police worker who was caught on camera twice trying to mow down his love rival has been jailed.

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Road closed outside Sainsbury’s following crash

Road closed outside Sainsbury’s following crash

A road was shut by police following a crash involving two vehicles near a Sainsbury’s store, which left a woman injured.

Men released without charge after armed police raid home

Men released without charge after armed police raid home

Three men have been released without charge after armed police swooped on a home in a dramatic raid.

MPs hit back at 'misleading electorate' claims in airport battle

MPs hit back at 'misleading electorate' claims in airport battle

Two MPs hit back at claims of “misleading the electorate” over controversial airport reopening plans – but campaigners say questions need answering.

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New B&M opening date pushed back

New B&M opening date pushed back

The opening of a popular discount retailer, which is replacing an old Wilko store and creating 45 jobs, has been delayed.

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£4.3m sports and youth centre plans thrown into doubt

£4.3m sports and youth centre plans thrown into doubt

Multi-million pound plans to build a new community pavilion in a deprived part of a town are in jeopardy after promised funding looks set to be axed.

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‘Alleyway from hell is a disgrace and a danger to kids!’

‘Alleyway from hell is a disgrace and a danger to kids!’

An “alleyway from hell” strewn with hypodermic needles remains a terrifying threat to children - despite the alarm first being raised seven years ago.

Dad-of-six swept away by riptide as he cooled off after gym

Dad-of-six swept away by riptide as he cooled off after gym

A "gentle and caring" dad-of-six died after he was swept out to sea by strong currents just three weeks after the birth of his youngest child.

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‘My pub’s not shutting down - but I am calling it a day after 20 years’

‘My pub’s not shutting down - but I am calling it a day after 20 years’

The boss of an almost 175-year-old pub has cleared up rumours about the much-loved free house closing.

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Delays after tunnel closed for ‘essential maintenance’

Delays after tunnel closed for ‘essential maintenance’

There have been delays at the Dartford Crossing after a tunnel was closed for “essential maintenance”.

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Man told police: ‘I’ve smoked weed since I was 12 and I’ll never stop’

Man told police: ‘I’ve smoked weed since I was 12 and I’ll never stop’

A man stopped by police in a park because he smelt of cannabis told the officers nothing would stop him from smoking the drug.

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Kent actress wins BAFTA Rising Star award after joining A-listers on red carpet

Kent actress wins BAFTA Rising Star award after joining A-listers on red carpet

An actress from Kent has won the BAFTA Rising Star award after rubbing shoulders with Hollywood A-listers on the red carpet.

White van stopped by police after using hard shoulder to undertake at 70mph

White van stopped by police after using hard shoulder to undertake at 70mph

A van driver was pulled over after undertaking two cars on a motorway hard shoulder at 70mph.

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