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M20 reopens after two-car crash causes chaos

M20 reopens after two-car crash causes chaos

The coastbound M20 has reopened following a crash involving two cars.

Incredible US Air Force fighter jets filmed ‘roaring’ over Kent harbour

Incredible US Air Force fighter jets filmed ‘roaring’ over Kent harbour

Incredible footage has been captured of a pair of American fighter planes jetting over the county.

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Senior surgeon found guilty of fraud and forgery

Senior surgeon found guilty of fraud and forgery

A senior surgeon on trial for fraud and forgery has been convicted, but found not guilty for sending a malicious letter about a colleague.

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Flood alert as river’s water levels rise

Flood alert as river’s water levels rise

A flood alert has been issued for parts of Kent – whilst a dormant river’s rising water level continues to be monitored.

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Yellow balconies at luxury flats ‘not to stop whistling’

Yellow balconies at luxury flats ‘not to stop whistling’

Yellow coverings which have appeared on the balconies of seafront flats are not part of work to stop whistling sounds, KentOnline understands.

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Thug posted Snapchat of bloodstained trainer after gang attack on boy

Thug posted Snapchat of bloodstained trainer after gang attack on boy

A "ferocious" yob who bragged on social media about an attack that left a boy with “horrifying” injuries burst into tears as he was jailed.

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Patient ‘horrified’ after NHS worker drops intimate medical records from motorbike

Patient ‘horrified’ after NHS worker drops intimate medical records from motorbike

A 54-year-old was mortified to discover she was one of many woman whose medical records were lost by an NHS worker riding a motorbike.

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Why some Kent landmarks will be turning green this week

Why some Kent landmarks will be turning green this week

Three prominent places in the county are set to turn green on the longest day of the year to remind people about an important charity.

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Violent man jailed after attack left victim needing 15 stitches

Violent man jailed after attack left victim needing 15 stitches

A violent man has been jailed after attacking a woman in a hotel.

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Baby killers to be sentenced on camera in first for Kent court

Baby killers to be sentenced on camera in first for Kent court

A man and woman who murdered a toddler in a “wicked attack” will learn their fate at a hearing filmed in a Kent court for the first time.

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Reopening of historic theatre delayed until 2026

Reopening of historic theatre delayed until 2026

A historic theatre currently undergoing improvement works will not open for another three years.

Six-mile queues on motorway due to ‘pedestrian in road’

Six-mile queues on motorway due to ‘pedestrian in road’

Traffic was queuing for six miles on the M25 following reports of a pedestrian in the road.

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Businesses ‘wholeheartedly’ back new petrol station and employment hub plans

Businesses ‘wholeheartedly’ back new petrol station and employment hub plans

An application has been put forward for a petrol station, convenience store, 37 business units, and an office block next to a rugby club.

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Critically ill youngster is home for Christmas

Critically ill youngster is home for Christmas

A youngster who was put on life support after catching a cold has been discharged.

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‘Distracted’ mum-of-three caused fatal crash while trying to make call

‘Distracted’ mum-of-three caused fatal crash while trying to make call

A “distracted” mum-of-three caused the death of another woman while trying to make a phone call while driving.

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‘Frustrated' school suffers fourth poor Ofsted in a row

‘Frustrated' school suffers fourth poor Ofsted in a row

A secondary school struggling to get pupils to class has been hit with a poor Ofsted rating for the fourth time running.

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‘It’s sad when things we hold dear become obsolete, but Royal Mail’s days are numbered’

‘It’s sad when things we hold dear become obsolete, but Royal Mail’s days are numbered’

As service declines and technology takes over, Secret Thinker says it’s only a matter of time before Royal Mail goes the same way as red phone boxes.

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'Litter in the town is a joke - but they want to get rid of bins?!'

'Litter in the town is a joke - but they want to get rid of bins?!'

Disgruntled residents fear more rubbish will pile up as council bosses have voted to cut the number of public bins in a Kent district.

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‘Nail shops are everywhere – there are too many of us’ says salon boss

‘Nail shops are everywhere – there are too many of us’ says salon boss

A beautician and a barber say their shops are struggling due to “dead high streets” and “too much competition”.

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Vehicle flips onto roof in ‘serious’ A2 crash near port

Vehicle flips onto roof in ‘serious’ A2 crash near port

A major road has been shut on the approach to the Port of Dover due to a serious crash which has seen one vehicle come to a rest on its roof.

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Rival theme park plan could topple London Resort bid

Rival theme park plan could topple London Resort bid

Universal Studios has revealed it is considering plans to build a theme park in a move which could spell the end for a similar rival venture in Kent.

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Council in dark over government’s precise plans for ‘secure immigration removal centre’

Council in dark over government’s precise plans for ‘secure immigration removal centre’

The government has pledged to keep a council informed of its plans for an immigration processing centre – but stopped short of giving any details.

Stagecoach extends £2 single fare cap

Stagecoach extends £2 single fare cap

A bus company has announced it will extend its maximum fare scheme for another six months after seeing higher take-up.

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Account of couple's fatal bridge crash 'most tragic I've heard'

Account of couple's fatal bridge crash 'most tragic I've heard'

A coroner has ruled the elderly parents of TV presenter Phil Spencer died in an accident, after their car toppled off a bridge and into a stream.

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Police take ‘zero-tolerance’ approach to drink and drug driving at Christmas

Police take ‘zero-tolerance’ approach to drink and drug driving at Christmas

A stark reminder has been issued of the dangers of getting behind the wheel while under the influence this Christmas as part of a joint campaign.

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MP has ‘extreme surgery’ amid sepsis battle

MP has ‘extreme surgery’ amid sepsis battle

A politician has told of how he is lucky to be alive following a diagnosis with sepsis and undergoing “extreme” surgery.

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Rail passengers face delays after person spotted on tracks

Rail passengers face delays after person spotted on tracks

Rail passengers are experiencing delays after a person was spotted on the tracks.

Lane closure and 50mph limit on A249 for months

Lane closure and 50mph limit on A249 for months

Reduced roadworks are being put in place along the A249 until next summer.

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Could you be owed £5,000? DWP error leaves thousands ‘out of pocket’

Could you be owed £5,000? DWP error leaves thousands ‘out of pocket’

A historic error could see hundreds of thousands of pensioners contacted to receive pension back payments.

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Road closed for two more days after sinkhole appears

Road closed for two more days after sinkhole appears

A road will be shut for two days after a partial road collapse caused a large sinkhole to appear.

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