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Brexit dominates Damian Green's first PMQs

Brexit dominates Damian Green's first PMQs

The impact of Brexit on the ecomony dominated Kent MP Damian Green's first stint as stand-in during Prime Minister's Questions.

Murder suspect unable to appear in court

Murder suspect unable to appear in court

A man accused of murder did not appear in court, because he was having hospital treatment.

End of road for hopes lorry park will be built this year

End of road for hopes lorry park will be built this year

A major lorry park will not be built this year, it's been revealed - as transport chiefs get set to disclose where others will be sited.

Unflappable saviours come to swan’s rescue

Unflappable saviours come to swan’s rescue

People sprang into action after an injured swan was spotted on a lake.

Teenager reportedly sexually assaulted on bus

Teenager reportedly sexually assaulted on bus

Police have released CCTV images of a man they want to talk to in connection with an alleged sexual assault on a teenager, on a bus.

Park's key ride to shut for several days

Park's key ride to shut for several days

A key attraction at Dreamland is set to shut for several days this month for essential maintenance.

Bus damaged after crashing into building

Bus damaged after crashing into building

A bus smashed into a building on a street recently made two-way which residents warned is too narrow to accommodate traffic in both directions.

Life's a beach

Life's a beach

Kent isn't short of great sandy getaway locations, but next week there'll be another joining the list.

Drivers face flooded road at retail park

Drivers face flooded road at retail park

Drivers passing a retail park are set for a wet ride as heavy rain has caused flooding to nearby roads.

Teens deny murdering homeless man

Teens deny murdering homeless man

Two teenagers have today appeared in court to deny murdering a man whose body was found in a conservation area.

Motorway reopens after serious crash

Motorway reopens after serious crash

A lorry driver was airlifted to a London hospital after a serious pile-up that closed part of the M20 for more than seven hours.

Kent's jobless figures drop again

Kent's jobless figures drop again

The number of people on unemployment benefits in the county has fallen again new figures have revealed

Fire crews tackle blaze at barracks

Fire crews tackle blaze at barracks

A man's been arrested after firefighters tackled a blaze at the entrance to a barracks.

Inspiring words written before student's death

Inspiring words written before student's death

A young woman who died of stab and slash wounds in a shopping centre car park left a positive message for family and friends to remember her by.

Fears for missing woman after 'distressed call'

Fears for missing woman after 'distressed call'

Family and friends of a missing woman from Kent are asking for help to track her down.

Motorway delays after morning crash

Motorway delays after morning crash

One lane has been closed on a busy motorway following a crash involving two cars.

Kent Ukip man ponders bid to lead party

Kent Ukip man ponders bid to lead party

Exclusive: Ukip's former Kent crime commissioner candidate weighs up joining leadership race

Queues ease after emergency tunnel repairs

Queues ease after emergency tunnel repairs

Delays have now eased following an earlier closure due to emergency repair works.

All aboard new ferry from Sheppey to Southend

All aboard new ferry from Sheppey to Southend

Amazing reaction to new ferry service between the Isle of Sheppey and Southend as all seats on maiden voyage sell out within hours.

Brother falsely accused of stalking sister

Brother falsely accused of stalking sister

A man was subjected to a court order and could have faced five years in jail after a sibling claimed he was harassing her.

Homelessness at 'frightening' levels

Homelessness at 'frightening' levels

A homeless charity leader says sleeping rough seems to have become accepted as figures show hundreds more people are living on the streets.

'This time both of us get to wear the dress'

'This time both of us get to wear the dress'

A couple who previously married as man and wife are to renew their vows as same-sex partners.

Grandson robbed grandfather's partner

Grandson robbed grandfather's partner

Matthew Foster told the woman her fingers would be broken one after the other

Council spends £11m on redundancy payoffs

Council spends £11m on redundancy payoffs

A council has paid out more than £11m over just four years in redundancy payouts to staff during an austerity drive.

Business chiefs in Kent cautious over gig economy report

Business chiefs in Kent cautious over gig economy report

Workers in the gig economy should be treated more fairly, says government report

Kent County Show attracts 80,000

Kent County Show attracts 80,000

Massive crowds flocked to this year's Kent County Show, despite a serious accident which closed part of the M20 on the opening day.

Part of M20 closed after crash

Part of M20 closed after crash

Emergency services were sent to the scene of an accident on a busy motorway.

Fire causes closure of road

Fire causes closure of road

Firefighters and police were called to a blaze at a storage unit that was causing concern.

Election leaflet prompts acid attack threat

Election leaflet prompts acid attack threat

A man has been locked up after bombarding an election candidate with vile threats and abuse during her campaign.

Man kicked and stamped on outside pub

Man kicked and stamped on outside pub

A man suffered serious injuries after being set upon outside a pub in an up-market area of Kent.

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