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Fence broken after travellers pitch up on popular field

Fence broken after travellers pitch up on popular field

A dozen caravans and vehicles made their way onto a well-known and popular family field.

Weather warning as Kent to be hit with 60mph winds

Weather warning as Kent to be hit with 60mph winds

Wind speeds could be in excess of 60mph as the Met Office issues yellow-level alerts for gusty conditions and rain in Kent towns.

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Two men, aged 19 and 20, killed in crash

Two men, aged 19 and 20, killed in crash

Police are appealing for information after two men died in a crash between a car and a van.

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‘He wasn’t the monster people will think he was’

‘He wasn’t the monster people will think he was’

The family of a man who died after crashing during a police chase have paid tribute to him.

‘Shock and horror’ at plans to expand historic village hotel

‘Shock and horror’ at plans to expand historic village hotel

Plans to convert a farm building into hotel rooms on the site of a Grade II-listed manor mentioned in the Domesday Book have been snubbed.

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The criminals locked up in July

The criminals locked up in July

Here are just some of the criminals including dangerous drivers, dodgy doctors and drug dealers who were locked up last month.

Rural crime surge costs Kent farms £2m

Rural crime surge costs Kent farms £2m

The county’s farmers were hit for almost £2 million last year amid a country-wide spike in rural crime, new statistics have revealed.

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Two arrests at railway station after ‘child neglect’ concerns

Two arrests at railway station after ‘child neglect’ concerns

Police have arrested a man and a woman after passengers on a train raised concerns over the way children were being treated on-board.

Drug dealer caught throwing stash out the window ‘in a sock’

Drug dealer caught throwing stash out the window ‘in a sock’

A drug dealer who attempted to evade capture while throwing part of his £24,000 stash out of the window has been jailed alongside his accomplice.

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Travellers pitch up on playing fields again

Travellers pitch up on playing fields again

Multiple caravans have been seen pitching up in a green space just weeks after being moved on.

Air ambulances called to ‘serious crash’

Air ambulances called to ‘serious crash’

Road closures were in place along a busy main road heading through a village following a serious crash involving two vehicles.

Council chief faces leadership challenge

Council chief faces leadership challenge

A councillor is said to have revealed he “has the numbers” to compete to be the leader of Kent County Council.

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‘PM reinventing himself as friend of the motorist is clumsy u-turn to drive votes’

‘PM reinventing himself as friend of the motorist is clumsy u-turn to drive votes’

Rishi Sunak has declared himself an ally of the motorist in a clumsy policy u-turn to help drive votes, writes political editor Paul Francis.

‘It’s not a waste of money – new Kent station will boost area’

‘It’s not a waste of money – new Kent station will boost area’

Bosses insist a controversial and over-budget new railway station which opened today will provide a significant economic boost to a district.

‘Half-naked’ man seen up tree near popular children’s field

‘Half-naked’ man seen up tree near popular children’s field

Police were called to reports of a man dressed inappropriately at a field often used by children playing football.

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Oscar-winner spotted filming movie in seaside town

Oscar-winner spotted filming movie in seaside town

An award-winning director has been seen filming her latest blockbuster in another part of Kent.

Tributes to ‘lovely lad’, 20, after fatal crash at roundabout

Tributes to ‘lovely lad’, 20, after fatal crash at roundabout

Heartfelt tributes have been paid to a “lovely lad” with the “purest soul” who died after a car crashed into a roundabout.

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Bid to host first-ever weddings at 250-year-old fort

Bid to host first-ever weddings at 250-year-old fort

A huge 18th century fort, which is in the process of a major transformation, could become a wedding venue.

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New £35m railway station branded 'waste of money' opens today

New £35m railway station branded 'waste of money' opens today

The county’s first new railway station in eight years opens for the first time today - more than a decade after the scheme was first proposed.

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New owners revealed as dated shopping centre starts new chapter

New owners revealed as dated shopping centre starts new chapter

The new owners of a run-down shopping centre have finally been revealed and are promising ‘to get this right’ as they reveal plans for its future.

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‘They put it all in one bin! It makes a mockery of us’

‘They put it all in one bin! It makes a mockery of us’

Refuse workers have sparked fury after being caught on camera mixing residents’ glass and paper recycling together during collections.

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DIY PM visits Kent sea cadets

DIY PM visits Kent sea cadets

The Prime Minister made an appearance in Kent at the weekend but it wasn’t for a business meeting or a talk.

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'All eyesore and no benefits' - 5G mast still not switched on after 10 months

'All eyesore and no benefits' - 5G mast still not switched on after 10 months

A 5G mast that sparked anger when it “appeared out of nowhere” has still not been switched 10 months after being installed.

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School keeps memory of ‘inspirational’ 17-year-old alive

School keeps memory of ‘inspirational’ 17-year-old alive

A secondary school is to rename its performing arts studio and dedicate an award in honour of a student who died.

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New alfresco dining experience opens at popular restaurant

New alfresco dining experience opens at popular restaurant

A new garden with barbecue has opened at a luxury seafood restaurant which boasts coastal views.

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‘He had a massive heart and passion for adventure’

‘He had a massive heart and passion for adventure’

The family of a motorcyclist killed in a crash have paid tribute to “a much loved family member” who “made friends wherever he went”.

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Four Kent pubs named among best in UK to visit this summer

Four Kent pubs named among best in UK to visit this summer

Four pubs in the county have made it onto a list of the best boozers to visit in the UK this summer.

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Fire near golf club treated as suspicious

Fire near golf club treated as suspicious

Fire crews spent 90 minutes extinguishing a blaze in woodland near a golf club, which is now being treated as arson.

Air ambulance called after ‘serious’ crash

Air ambulance called after ‘serious’ crash

Road closures were put in place after the air ambulance was called to a serious crash in which a car left the carriageway.

Kebab chain applies for late licence to ‘take on McDonald’s’

Kebab chain applies for late licence to ‘take on McDonald’s’

A popular kebab chain located in a crime hotspot is hoping to stay open later over the weekends in a bid to challenge fast food rivals.

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