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Devoted dad’s life ‘cruelly’ cut short by drug-taking BMW driver

Devoted dad’s life ‘cruelly’ cut short by drug-taking BMW driver

A father-of-two driving to work was tragically killed when a motorist who had taken a cocktail of drugs crashed into his van.

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The ‘cosmic dust’ discovered on Cathedral roof holding secrets of the universe

The ‘cosmic dust’ discovered on Cathedral roof holding secrets of the universe

Two researchers have told how they discovered a message from the heavens on a cathedral roof – which could reveal how life on Earth began.

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‘Why is it so hard to speak to a human being? Covid is still being used as an excuse’

‘Why is it so hard to speak to a human being? Covid is still being used as an excuse’

Why is it so difficult to speak to a human being nowadays? Secret Thinker says automated systems put in place during Covid have a lot to answer for...

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Tip closure consultation shelved amid ‘u-turn speculation’

Tip closure consultation shelved amid ‘u-turn speculation’

A public consultation into planned tip closures across Kent has been pushed back fuelling speculation the plans could be reconsidered or shelved.

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More pothole fixers hired in 'race against time' to fix county's crumbling roads

More pothole fixers hired in 'race against time' to fix county's crumbling roads

Kent County Council has brought in more contractors in a bid to tackle the county’s crumbling roads before winter arrives.

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Trapped horse rescued from train tracks

Trapped horse rescued from train tracks

Police officers came equipped with apples after being called to rescue an equine escapee stuck on a railway line.

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Unexploded hand grenade found near children’s play park

Unexploded hand grenade found near children’s play park

An army bomb disposal team was called to a children’s play area after contractors uncovered a First World War hand grenade.

John Lewis worker ordered to pay back £55k after stealing stock

John Lewis worker ordered to pay back £55k after stealing stock

A Bluewater stockroom worker who stole laptops, phones and Apple AirPods from his employer has been ordered to pay back more than £55,000.

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Bathers warned to stay out of sea for second day at beach

Bathers warned to stay out of sea for second day at beach

Bathers have been advised to stay away from the sea at a well- known tourist hotspot for a second day due to high pollution.

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Tories told to ‘keep quiet or resign’ after leadership contest leak

Tories told to ‘keep quiet or resign’ after leadership contest leak

Conservative councillors have been told to get in line or “submit your resignation” after news of a potential leadership contest was reveled.

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Bid to bring tragic crash victim home raises £6k in 20 hours

Bid to bring tragic crash victim home raises £6k in 20 hours

More than £6,000 has been raised in less than 24 hours towards repatriating a young man killed in a crash.

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Unpopular 64-home development refused

Unpopular 64-home development refused

Controversial plans to knock down a bungalow and build a large development on nearby fields has been turned down by the Planning Inspectorate.

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Grieving son launches new burger van after tragic deaths of mum and sister

Grieving son launches new burger van after tragic deaths of mum and sister

A dad is fighting back from the tragedy which claimed the lives of his mum and sister by re-launching his burger van business.

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Kent bombshell crowned winner of Love Island

Kent bombshell crowned winner of Love Island

A 22-year-old from Kent has been crowned the winner of Love Island.

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AI facial recognition to be used at Kent shop

AI facial recognition to be used at Kent shop

A popular shop’s decision to install new tech to identify anti-social behaviour has sparked debate among customers.

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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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