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First snow of the year in Kent as weather warning issued

First snow of the year in Kent as weather warning issued

The county has seen its first snowfall of the year – as a Met Office warning for ice has been issued.

Police search for missing man

Police search for missing man

Police have launched an appeal after a man was reported missing.

Motorists ‘stuck for hours’ as milk lorry fire partially closes A2

Motorists ‘stuck for hours’ as milk lorry fire partially closes A2

The A2 is reopening following a major fire involving a milk lorry and an oil spill.

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Archbishop made multi-millionaire after surprise inheritance windfall

Archbishop made multi-millionaire after surprise inheritance windfall

The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has unexpectedly been left millions of pounds in his mother's will.

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Dad-of-six's ladder escape after burgling widowed neighbour

Dad-of-six's ladder escape after burgling widowed neighbour

A former church youth worker was snapped on camera snatching precious jewellery during a break-in at a neighbour's home.

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'Diners are being left with no spaces - we need cameras in car park’

'Diners are being left with no spaces - we need cameras in car park’

A frustrated businessman wants to install cameras in his car park to stop rogue drivers hogging his customers’ spaces.

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‘I met my wife there – it saddens me to see it demolished’

‘I met my wife there – it saddens me to see it demolished’

A clubbing hotspot of more than five decades has been demolished but it has sparked plenty of good memories for former ravers.

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Mum saves life of blood-soaked stranger after ‘street attack’

Mum saves life of blood-soaked stranger after ‘street attack’

A courageous grandmother fought to revive a man who stopped breathing following a suspected street attack.

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‘We’re facing three years of Brock – it’s going to be grim’

‘We’re facing three years of Brock – it’s going to be grim’

Post-Brexit checks at the Port of Dover and Eurotunnel are going to “wreak havoc” on our motorways and A-roads, a transport boss has warned.

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‘We would get rid of traffic by McDonald’s and the monstrous hotel’

‘We would get rid of traffic by McDonald’s and the monstrous hotel’

A vision for a litter-free, greener and thriving town centre has been set out by an opposition party tired of waiting for official plans.

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Faulty electrical wiring sparks fire in kitchen

Faulty electrical wiring sparks fire in kitchen

Firefighters were called to a blaze at a property believed to have been caused by faulty electrics.

The parts of Kent hit by cold weather warning as snow forecast

The parts of Kent hit by cold weather warning as snow forecast

A weather warning is in place for large parts of the county ahead of icy conditions and potential snow showers.

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Police issue warning to driver at boy racer hotspot

Police issue warning to driver at boy racer hotspot

Police have issued a warning to a driver over their conduct at a leisure complex known to be a meeting place for boy racers.

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Man arrested after major road closed by serious crash

Man arrested after major road closed by serious crash

The A228 was shut in both directions following a collision between two cars.

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Freezing temperatures on the way

Freezing temperatures on the way

A warning for ice has been issued for Kent by the Met Office.

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Man dies after QEII Bridge tragedy

Man dies after QEII Bridge tragedy

Police have confirmed a person in their 30s was declared dead after the Dartford Crossing was closed for several hours.

Tributes paid to ‘risk-taking’ solicitor who represented Myra Hindley

Tributes paid to ‘risk-taking’ solicitor who represented Myra Hindley

A Kent solicitor who represented one of the Moors Murderers during their plea for parole has died.

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Three people and two dogs trapped in house fire

Three people and two dogs trapped in house fire

There has been a huge emergency response this morning to rescue those trapped after a blaze broke out.

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400 drivers avoiding one-way system stopped by police

400 drivers avoiding one-way system stopped by police

Police officers have been cracking down on motorists attempting to use a bus gate to avoid a one way system.

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‘He’s not well enough’: XL Bully owner’s plea for neutering extension

‘He’s not well enough’: XL Bully owner’s plea for neutering extension

The owner of an epileptic XL Bully has pleaded to the government for more time to neuter her dog which vets say is too ill to undergo an operation.

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‘My school told me I couldn't read - now I teach kids’

‘My school told me I couldn't read - now I teach kids’

A man who was told he would never be able to read “has proved everyone wrong” and now teaches youngsters.

Scout group pays tribute to leader with ‘heart of gold’

Scout group pays tribute to leader with ‘heart of gold’

A Scout leader, who has been part of the group for over 40 years, will be "truly missed” following his death.

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Shocking pictures of protected Kent woodland turned into wasteland

Shocking pictures of protected Kent woodland turned into wasteland

Exclusive: A historic Kent woodland has been turned into a “disgusting” wasteland, sparking an investigation by the Environment Agency and police.

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The Kent sub-postmaster whose life was ruined by the Post Office scandal

The Kent sub-postmaster whose life was ruined by the Post Office scandal

A former Kent sub-postmaster’s life was devastated by the false accusations highlighted in ITV’s hit drama Mr Bates vs The Post Office.

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Did The Traitors hopeful survive ‘murder’ threat?

Did The Traitors hopeful survive ‘murder’ threat?

Hit BBC reality TV show The Traitors is back...but how has Kent’s contestant fared during the first week?

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Classic car show scrapped because of ULEZ

Classic car show scrapped because of ULEZ

Organisers of a long-running festival of vintage vehicles have decided to scrap this year’s event because of the expansion of ULEZ.

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Serving police officer suspended after rape charge

Serving police officer suspended after rape charge

A serving Met Police officer has been suspended after he was charged with rape.

Giant-killers: Maidstone United revel in FA Cup glory

Giant-killers: Maidstone United revel in FA Cup glory

The Stones have progressed to the fourth round for the very first time after beating Stevenage in front of a capacity crowd at the Gallagher Stadium.

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Bridge shut amid three-hour delays

Bridge shut amid three-hour delays

Motorists faced significant delays after the closure of the QEII Bridge following a police incident.

Double stabbing: 31-year-old charged

Double stabbing: 31-year-old charged

A 31-year-old man has been charged after two teenagers were stabbed in a town centre.

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