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‘Debris’ on motorway sparks partial closure

‘Debris’ on motorway sparks partial closure

A stretch of the M26 was partially closed because of “debris” on the road.

'Cannabis-smoking vandals are running riot in our block’

'Cannabis-smoking vandals are running riot in our block’

Frightened residents say they are too scared to take the stairs in a block of flats where cannabis-smoking vandals are running riot.

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Crowds with flame-lit torches to march into woods for drinking ritual

Crowds with flame-lit torches to march into woods for drinking ritual

Lighting torches and singing to an apple tree might seem an odd start to the year but in Kent an ancient Pagan ritual retains its enduring appeal.

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‘Film of town from 40 years ago left me transfixed’

‘Film of town from 40 years ago left me transfixed’

A short film on a Facebook site provides our columnist with a fascinating glimpse of a town beloved by generations.

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Reason behind pub’s mystery closure revealed

Reason behind pub’s mystery closure revealed

A family-run free house has been put on the market after it suddenly ceased trading.

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E-scooter seized as police continue crackdown

E-scooter seized as police continue crackdown

A rider who was wearing headphones while driving without insurance was reported by beat officers as the battle against electrical scooters continues.

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Internationally wanted man arrested in Kent

Internationally wanted man arrested in Kent

A man who is on Interpol’s wanted list has been taken into custody by transport police at a Kent train station.

New bar serves up ‘dangerously raw’ chicken during birthday meal

New bar serves up ‘dangerously raw’ chicken during birthday meal

Kitchen staff at a new Kent bar have been given extra training after a diner tucked into a “dangerously raw” chicken burger.

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Road deaths double in mystery spike

Road deaths double in mystery spike

Between April and September 2023, 22 people lost their lives on Kent’s roads compared to 11 in the same period in 2022.

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Farm-turned-restaurant awarded Michelin Guide spot

Farm-turned-restaurant awarded Michelin Guide spot

Proud Italian restaurant owners are celebrating after winning a spot in the Michelin Guide after opening for just 18 months.

Schoolboy hit by car

Schoolboy hit by car

A schoolboy is in hospital after being hit by a car.

KCC misses targets for key services as complaints rise

KCC misses targets for key services as complaints rise

The county's largest local authority has missed targets for vital services in 23 of 38 areas including care assessments and special educational needs.

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Vehicle fire causes M20 delays

Vehicle fire causes M20 delays

Traffic was being held on the M20 after a vehicle fire.

Bus driver avoids jail after killing woman outside station

Bus driver avoids jail after killing woman outside station

A bus driver has avoided jail for killing a pedestrian outside a busy railway station.

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Kent woman wins £500k National Lottery prize

Kent woman wins £500k National Lottery prize

A mystery woman known only as ‘Mrs C’ from Kent has become half a million pounds richer overnight after a huge lottery win.

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‘Banking boss out of touch to say first-time buyers should simply save more’

‘Banking boss out of touch to say first-time buyers should simply save more’

After a banking boss said it’s ‘not that difficult’ to join the property ladder, our columnist outlines why it’s ridiculous to advise ‘saving more’.

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Woman arrested after car crashes into house

Woman arrested after car crashes into house

Police have arrested a woman after a car failed to stop for officers and crashed into a home.

‘Why didn’t they check on him?’: Mum wants answers after homeless son’s death

‘Why didn’t they check on him?’: Mum wants answers after homeless son’s death

The mum of a young rough sleeper well-known for sitting outside a retail park store with his pet dog believes more could have been done to help him.

Two landslips cause rail commuter chaos

Two landslips cause rail commuter chaos

Separate incidents at a village train station and a town train station have cancelled several services today.

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‘Hostile’ neighbours of Turkish restaurant accused of making ‘racial comments’

‘Hostile’ neighbours of Turkish restaurant accused of making ‘racial comments’

Neighbours of a Turkish restaurant have been branded “hostile and aggressive” after allegedly making “racial comments” to staff.

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'Lead thieves have cost my business thousands'

'Lead thieves have cost my business thousands'

The owner of a high street luggage shop says he faces a bill of potentially £40,000 to fix the damage caused to the store’s roof by lead thieves.

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‘Our pet alpacas could be culled - we would be devastated'

‘Our pet alpacas could be culled - we would be devastated'

A father and daughter are worried their pet alpacas and goats could be culled as the animals are set to be tested for the bluetongue virus.

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XL Bully owners hire out private fields to walk controversial breed

XL Bully owners hire out private fields to walk controversial breed

Private-hire dog parks have seen an influx in calls from XL Bully owners – but they won’t be allowed to play with others.

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Flood alerts for Kent after heavy rainfall

Flood alerts for Kent after heavy rainfall

The Environment Agency has warned that river levels are high and there is a risk of flooding in some areas.

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‘We can power 3,700 homes’

‘We can power 3,700 homes’

A controversial solar farm proposal has attracted 60 letters in support and 73 in opposition.

Man in hospital after ‘pub garden assault’

Man in hospital after ‘pub garden assault’

A man in his 30s remains in hospital in a serious condition following reports of a serious assault in a pub garden.

M2 roadworks and 50mph limit to remain until summer

M2 roadworks and 50mph limit to remain until summer

A 50mph speed limit will be in force on a section of the M2 until the summer as improvements are carried out.

Girl, 10, who suffered brain damage in crash suing dad for £200k

Girl, 10, who suffered brain damage in crash suing dad for £200k

A 10-year-old girl who survived life-changing injuries in a crash which killed her brother is suing her own father for damages of more than £200,000.

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‘Completely exonerated’ Kent MP hopes to stand again at General Election

‘Completely exonerated’ Kent MP hopes to stand again at General Election

Kent’s only Labour MP says she has been cleared of allegations of antisemitism and transphobia and will stand again in the upcoming General Election.

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Kent’s rarest and weirdest weather phenomena

Kent’s rarest and weirdest weather phenomena

From dust devils to rainbow clouds and moon halos – these are just a few of the breathtaking weather phenomena captured on camera across the county.

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