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Delays after crash on major route

Delays after crash on major route

Drivers were facing delays after a crash on a major route this afternoon.

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Paedophile downloaded thousands of indecent images of extreme abuse

Paedophile downloaded thousands of indecent images of extreme abuse

A paedophile who downloaded more than 2,000 indecent images of children and shared them with others has been jailed.

Steakhouse boss prepares to open in ‘Kent’s historic heart’

Steakhouse boss prepares to open in ‘Kent’s historic heart’

A restaurant boss is gearing up for an opening date as she aims to bring a “unique dining experience to Kent’s historic heart”.

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Channel 4 says ‘more must be done’ after producer took his own life

Channel 4 says ‘more must be done’ after producer took his own life

An investigation which was launched into the death of a TV producer who took his own life has found “more needs to be done” for freelancers.

Demolition of former Tesco begins

Demolition of former Tesco begins

The demolition of a former Tesco has begun to make way for flats.

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Kent ice cream boss ‘right’ to stop selling slushy drinks amid fears for children

Kent ice cream boss ‘right’ to stop selling slushy drinks amid fears for children

An ice cream van fleet owner says his decision to stop selling ‘slushy’ drinks has been the right as doctors warn of the health risks to children.

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Son cleared of murder after stabbing mother to death

Son cleared of murder after stabbing mother to death

A 32-year-old has been found guilty of manslaughter after his mum was fatally stabbed.

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Police called to couple ‘having sex on beach’ in broad daylight

Police called to couple ‘having sex on beach’ in broad daylight

Police were called to reports of a couple having sex on a beach in broad daylight, leaving onlookers stunned.

Council to run town centre cinema for a further 18 months

Council to run town centre cinema for a further 18 months

A council will continue to run a town centre cinema for a further 18 months after it stepped up last year.

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Moment ‘senseless’ burglars smash into Boots store

Moment ‘senseless’ burglars smash into Boots store

A “senseless” burglar who raided £6,300 of goods from a Boots store in two raids in one night has been jailed.

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Innovation park redesign approved and welcomes first tenant

Innovation park redesign approved and welcomes first tenant

Plans for a redesign and change of direction of a business park have been approved as the first tenant is revealed.

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Decision time on controversial town centre plan with no parking

Decision time on controversial town centre plan with no parking

Divisive plans to demolish a “scruffy” building to make way for new homes and shops are set to be approved, despite concerns over parking.

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Teenager among two arrested after Audi failed to stop for police

Teenager among two arrested after Audi failed to stop for police

Two people, including a boy, 15, have been arrested and an Audi car seized after it failed to stop for police.

Sheep ‘tragically’ dies after being chased by dog at nature reserve

Sheep ‘tragically’ dies after being chased by dog at nature reserve

A sheep has died from stress after being chased by a dog at a nature reserve.

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Rollercoaster remains on ice as park prepares to reopen

Rollercoaster remains on ice as park prepares to reopen

New rides and prices have been confirmed for a seaside theme park - but there’s no sign yet of a return for its most famous rollercoaster.

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Woman taken to hospital after car hits barrier on M25

Woman taken to hospital after car hits barrier on M25

Drivers faced delays on a motorway this morning following a crash.

'AI is reshaping our world unchecked - but it can't replace our humanity'

'AI is reshaping our world unchecked - but it can't replace our humanity'

This week, columnist Melissa Todd considers the impact of AI on our lives - and why it can never replicate our creativity, empathy or innate humanity.

'Don't blame county council for roadworks chaos - it’s really not our fault'

'Don't blame county council for roadworks chaos - it’s really not our fault'

Kent’s highways chief has shared his frustration at the lack of power the council has over the roadworks causing major traffic problems.

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Drink-driver dad crashed BMW into parked cars with young family inside

Drink-driver dad crashed BMW into parked cars with young family inside

Video footage shows the aftermath of a crash in which a 34-year-old dad “lost control” of his vehicle and collided with two parked cars.

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‘He'd lost everything – even the ability to suck from a bottle’

‘He'd lost everything – even the ability to suck from a bottle’

A mother recalls the devastating impacts a viral infection had on her son after being dismissed by doctors.

Rat infestation and gnawed food at ‘filthy’ B&M store

Rat infestation and gnawed food at ‘filthy’ B&M store

A “filthy” B&M store has been given a zero-star food hygiene rating after inspectors found evidence of rats gnawing on pallets of food.

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Revealed: The tragic and inspiring life story of secret Kent millionaire

Revealed: The tragic and inspiring life story of secret Kent millionaire

The extraordinary story of how a girl who fled the Nazis became a millionaire and left a fortune to help thousands in Kent can now be revealed.

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‘The flooding is extraordinary’: Drone pictures show new leisure complex site underwater

‘The flooding is extraordinary’: Drone pictures show new leisure complex site underwater

Concerning aerial pictures reveal the extent of flooding on land where a new luxury leisure centre will be built.

‘When will it stop?’ Farm attraction pleads for ‘phantom’ fly-tipper to stop

‘When will it stop?’ Farm attraction pleads for ‘phantom’ fly-tipper to stop

A tourist attraction left counting the costly clean-up costs of a repeat fly-tipper dumping on their grounds have pleaded for them to stop.

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Missing sex offender tracked down by specialist police

Missing sex offender tracked down by specialist police

A missing 25-year-old sex offender who breached a court order several times was tracked down by specialist officers.

‘Ludicrous’ plans for 290 homes set to go ahead

‘Ludicrous’ plans for 290 homes set to go ahead

A developer has promised to contribute millions of pounds to two councils if its reserved matters scheme is approved.

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‘My severe headache turned out to be a stroke’

‘My severe headache turned out to be a stroke’

A 22-year-old woman had to learn to walk and talk again after a severe headache turned out to be a stroke.

Religious leader found guilty of child sex abuse

Religious leader found guilty of child sex abuse

A 61-year-old Imam is facing a lengthy spell behind bars after being found guilty of sexually abusing four children over a nine-year period.

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B&M to replace town’s former Homebase

B&M to replace town’s former Homebase

A town is set to welcome its second B&M this Spring, which will be replacing a former DIY and garden shop.

Arrest made outside Aldi amid antisocial behaviour crackdown

Arrest made outside Aldi amid antisocial behaviour crackdown

Arrests have been made amid a crackdown on antisocial behaviour in a seaside town.

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