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Lorry fire blocks part of A2 near Bluewater

Lorry fire blocks part of A2 near Bluewater

All lanes have reopened after a lorry fire on the A2 led to the road being blocked for a number of hours.

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Delays as slip road closes after car drives off carriageway

Delays as slip road closes after car drives off carriageway

A slip road exit for the M20 has closed after reports a car has driven off the carriageway.

Delays clear after car bursts into flames

Delays clear after car bursts into flames

A car fire on a major route caused long delays for drivers during the morning rush hour.

Main road closed after van collides with parked cars

Main road closed after van collides with parked cars

A main road has been closed in both directions after a van crashed into several parked cars.

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Drug dealers jailed after £16,500 of cocaine found in Mercedes

Drug dealers jailed after £16,500 of cocaine found in Mercedes

Two drug suppliers have been locked up for a total of 15 years after cocaine with a street value of £16,500 was found in a Mercedes.

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‘How do they do it? It’s the best I’ve had’

‘How do they do it? It’s the best I’ve had’

Our reviewer is blown away by some of the best food and hospitality he’s experienced in Kent.

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Man found dead on roundabout was rough sleeper due in court

Man found dead on roundabout was rough sleeper due in court

A homeless man who was found dead on a busy roundabout had been due in court accused of setting a McDonald’s bin on fire, an inquest has heard.

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‘Over-population is root of our problems – we should only allow new housing for existing residents’

‘Over-population is root of our problems – we should only allow new housing for existing residents’

The impact of our rising population, town centre congestion and immigration are among topics tackled in this week’s letters to the editor.

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‘Parking charge increases are another nail in the coffin for town traders’

‘Parking charge increases are another nail in the coffin for town traders’

High Street business owners say plans to increase rates in the busiest car parks could put off shoppers.

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Teens' social media row erupted in gun and knife violence

Teens' social media row erupted in gun and knife violence

A quiet market town was left in shock after bad blood between teenagers broke out in violence – and now one of the offenders has been jailed.

We tried new virtual reality games room that could help revive town

We tried new virtual reality games room that could help revive town

Our reporter had a great time at a town’s new virtual reality gaming centre, where sessions cost £24.95.

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The full story of Channel crossing tragedy revealed in new report

The full story of Channel crossing tragedy revealed in new report

A report into the drowning of at least 27 people in a doomed small-boat crossing has revealed the frantic calls for help made as the vessel sank.

Temporary library to open after water damage closed historic site last year

Temporary library to open after water damage closed historic site last year

New library services will be introduced to a town centre after the main 135-year-old building had to shut due to water damage.

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Whistling postman raises over £7k despite broken collar bone

Whistling postman raises over £7k despite broken collar bone

A town-centre charity fundraiser, who has raised more than £320,000 in 27 years, has added £7,600 to the total despite multiple obstacles.

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Major route finally reopens after two weeks of gridlock hell

Major route finally reopens after two weeks of gridlock hell

A major route has reopened after almost two weeks of traffic chaos.

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School principal ‘unexpectedly’ quits

School principal ‘unexpectedly’ quits

A primary school head teacher has left suddenly over the half-term break.

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Is this Kent’s worst roast dinner?

Is this Kent’s worst roast dinner?

A woman says she was barred from a pub after complaining about the state of her “terrible” roast dinner.

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Video captures ‘15 feet water fountain’ in pavement

Video captures ‘15 feet water fountain’ in pavement

Residents have captured a huge water leak on camera at the end of a main road.

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Mum horrified to find huge pile of poo left on her doorstep

Mum horrified to find huge pile of poo left on her doorstep

A mum-of-two was shocked to discover a huge pile of excrement on her front doorstep.

Five years on from devastating supermarket blaze

Five years on from devastating supermarket blaze

Fifty firefighters on 12 engines worked through the day to tackle a blaze that ripped through a supermarket, stunning staff and customers alike.

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KCC battles to balance the books

KCC battles to balance the books

Kent County Council’s financial position has “weakened significantly” because it has been forced to dip into its savings pots to cover costs.

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£500k of grants to support transport services

£500k of grants to support transport services

Community groups can stake a claim for transport schemes from a pot of government funding worth £500,000 to Kent.

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Missing man, 22, found dead in the Netherlands

Missing man, 22, found dead in the Netherlands

A 22-year-old who has been missing for more than three months has been found dead abroad, police have confirmed.

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‘Bristol’s common-sense approach to clean air zone fines puts London to shame’

‘Bristol’s common-sense approach to clean air zone fines puts London to shame’

After receiving a fine for unknowingly driving through a clean air zone, Secret Thinker considers how different cities approach enforcement.

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Owner’s plea after pregnant horse dies in fireworks frenzy

Owner’s plea after pregnant horse dies in fireworks frenzy

A woman has been left ‘heartbroken’ after one of her horses died after it got spooked by a private fireworks display close by.

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Should Kent gyms crack down on social media selfies and videos?

Should Kent gyms crack down on social media selfies and videos?

More and more influencers are setting up cameras to show off their muscles to followers, but some gym-goers say it makes them feel uncomfortable.

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Terrified mum told children to brace themselves as ex rammed car

Terrified mum told children to brace themselves as ex rammed car

A thug who left a mum feeling "distressed, intimidated and scared" after ramming her car has been jailed.

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‘The ticket office was closed - but they still fined me £142’

‘The ticket office was closed - but they still fined me £142’

A commuter has described her fury at being hit with a £142 fine – despite “extensively” trying to buy a train ticket.

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Fire breaks out at caravan park

Fire breaks out at caravan park

A witness says they feared there might be a gas explosion after a fire broke out at a holiday park.

Paedophile who assaulted boy and messaged children across world is jailed

Paedophile who assaulted boy and messaged children across world is jailed

A sex offender who was found with more than 1,000 indecent images of children has been locked up after admitting multiple offences.

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