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Travellers set up home at lorry park

Travellers set up home at lorry park

A number of caravans are parked up on land just off the A2.

Ashford MP Damian Green fends off claims over the state of the NHS in Kent at Prime Minister's Questions

Ashford MP Damian Green fends off claims over the state of the NHS in Kent at Prime Minister's Questions

Ashford MP Damian Green forced on the defensive over the NHS in Kent and plans to cut bus services

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Hospital staff could take strike action

Hospital staff could take strike action

Surgery could be cancelled at one hospital as unions get set to vote on strike action in operating theatres.

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Hundreds of guns handed to police

Hundreds of guns handed to police

More than 300 firearms have been given to police during a two week long amnesty - three times the number handed in last year.

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Man collapsed and died as fingerprints taken in custody

Man collapsed and died as fingerprints taken in custody

A man collapsed and died in police custody while officers took his finger prints.

Suspected shoplifter 'tried to bite police officers'

Suspected shoplifter 'tried to bite police officers'

A suspected shoplifter had to be stopped by off-duty police officers after reportedly trying to take £700 worth of goods.

Trust apologises for woman's miscarriage hell

Trust apologises for woman's miscarriage hell

A health trust has apologised to a woman who was told to walk across a hospital from A&E to the maternity ward while suffering a miscarriage.

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Wholesaler goes into administration

Wholesaler goes into administration

One of the UK's largest private companies, which has two bases in Kent, has tumbled into administration, with the loss of 2,500 jobs.

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Two thugs jailed for vicious attack

Two thugs jailed for vicious attack

Two thugs have been jailed for a total of almost 11 years for a vicious attack on a man after he refused to let them stroke his dog.

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Major plans unveiled as Southeastern franchise launched

Major plans unveiled as Southeastern franchise launched

Thousands of rail passengers are expected to benefit from more space, longer trains and more reliable journeys under plans announced today.

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Road reopens after serious crash

Road reopens after serious crash

One of Kent's busiest roads was shut for nearly 10 hours while police investigated the cause of an accident.

Stunning countryside home scoops House of the Year award

Stunning countryside home scoops House of the Year award

A stunning home nestled in the Kent countryside has scooped the prestigious prize of House of the Year.

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Could new evidence cast doubt on Stone's murder conviction?

Could new evidence cast doubt on Stone's murder conviction?

It's believed new evidence has come to light that casts doubt on Michael Stone's conviction for the Chillenden murders.

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Multi-vehicle crash at busy junction

Multi-vehicle crash at busy junction

One of Kent's busiest roads is clearing after two crashes.

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Delays clear after bridge lorry breakdown

Delays clear after bridge lorry breakdown

Hold-ups at the Dartford crossing have cleared after lorry broke down on the bridge earlier.

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Caesar launched invasion from Kent

Caesar launched invasion from Kent

The first evidence of the Roman Empire's invasion of Britain has been discovered, and he landed in a different spot than previously thought

'It was bang, bang, bang into the face'

'It was bang, bang, bang into the face'

A thug has been jailed after leaving his victim needing surgery on a fractured eye socket, cheekbone and jaw following an attack.

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Replica Tardis expected to spark bidding war

Replica Tardis expected to spark bidding war

A life-sized replica of Doctor Who's Tardis is expected to fetch up to £5,000 when it is auctioned off for charity today.

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'They target them for sex'

'They target them for sex'

Research by a leading children's charity shows some youth workers, such as football coaches and care staff, have been preying on teenagers.

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Which area has the biggest drug problem in Kent?

Which area has the biggest drug problem in Kent?

The top five places in for drug possession in the county have been revealed.

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Levi Bellfield 'confesses' to Chillenden murders

Levi Bellfield 'confesses' to Chillenden murders

Serial killer Levi Bellfield is said to have confessed to the murders of Lin and Megan Russell, casting doubt on Michael Stone's conviction.

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Who is Levi Bellfield?

Who is Levi Bellfield?

As one of the UK's most notorious killers, Levi Bellfield has been linked to many more attacks - but is he the real culprit of the Chillenden murders?

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Amputee's shot at world's tallest mountain

Amputee's shot at world's tallest mountain

A former soldier who lost a leg after stepping on a bomb in Afghanistan has helped raise thousands of pounds for charity.

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Hunt for relatives of soldier

Hunt for relatives of soldier

Almost 100 years ago the people of a Kent town came out in force to mark the funeral of a Belgian soldier.

Weed killer 'safe' despite cancer fears

Weed killer 'safe' despite cancer fears

Campaigners calling for a potentially dangerous weed killer to be banned have been left disappointed.

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Confusion over cuts to bus services

Confusion over cuts to bus services

Transport officials have sought to clarify their position after a report showed more than 70 bus routes were deemed not commercially viable.

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Collision causes delays

Collision causes delays

A motorway was partially blocked after a crash involving a car and lorry.

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Three vehicles crash on motorway

Three vehicles crash on motorway

Rush-hour traffic was held up following an accident on the M2.

Pilot who dropped cocaine to waiting gang jailed

Pilot who dropped cocaine to waiting gang jailed

A Belgian pilot who threw barrels loaded with £2.5million worth of cocaine out of a circling aeroplane has been jailed.

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'It was a miracle no one was killed'

'It was a miracle no one was killed'

A banned driver mounted a kerb, drove through red lights and travelled the wrong way down the A2 as he led police on a 120mph chase.

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