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‘Virtual speed bumps are a waste of paint’

‘Virtual speed bumps are a waste of paint’

Motorists have blasted the painting of optical illusion speed bumps on a busy school-run road as a ‘waste of paint’ which do little to curb speeding.

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Fire at historic dockyards

Fire at historic dockyards

Three fire crews were called to a blaze which started inside a warehouse.

Dad who abused baby denied parole

Dad who abused baby denied parole

A parole board has refused an application to release the abusive father of double amputee boy.

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Two lanes blocked after incident on busy carriageway

Two lanes blocked after incident on busy carriageway

Motorists faced delays after two lanes were blocked on a dual-carriageway.

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Housing plans branded ‘little short of reckless’ thrown out

Housing plans branded ‘little short of reckless’ thrown out

“Reckless” plans to build 95 homes on the “best” agricultural land have been thrown out amid a barrage of objections.

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Temperature to soar to 25C in Kent this weekend

Temperature to soar to 25C in Kent this weekend

Temperatures are set to soar to 25C in parts of Kent this weekend.

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Inspectors warn of repeat of disorder and disease at detention centre

Inspectors warn of repeat of disorder and disease at detention centre

There are fears of further disorder and outbreak of disease at a detention centre for asylum seekers.

Woman, 18, and man, 21, killed in tragic crash

Woman, 18, and man, 21, killed in tragic crash

A young man and woman have died in a crash involving a car and a truck

‘I’ve visited 875 Spoons pubs – but this one in Kent is the best’

‘I’ve visited 875 Spoons pubs – but this one in Kent is the best’

A beer lover set to complete his challenge to visit all 875 Wetherspoon pubs in the British Isles says a branch on the Kent coast is the best.

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Delays after lorry crash on M20 causes gridlock

Delays after lorry crash on M20 causes gridlock

Commuters are being warned to expect delays after two lorries crashed on a busy motorway – with traffic queueing for more than two miles.

Police probe after Audi A3 set on fire

Police probe after Audi A3 set on fire

The owner of a car which was deliberately torched has been left feeling “freaked out” and unable to sleep following the suspicious blaze.

‘Devoted family man’ took his own life after Covid lockdown struggles

‘Devoted family man’ took his own life after Covid lockdown struggles

A plumber tragically took his own life after becoming depressed during the Covid lockdown and getting into financial difficulties.

One of Kent’s tallest oast houses goes on the market

One of Kent’s tallest oast houses goes on the market

The historic Grade II property is thought to be one of the tallest of its kind in this part of the country.

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Urgent calls to bolster park’s security after more traveller ‘break-ins’

Urgent calls to bolster park’s security after more traveller ‘break-ins’

Residents are demanding tighter security to stop unauthorised traveller encampments pitching up at a popular park.

‘We’re not Nimbys – this is a David and Goliath battle to stop 250 homes’

‘We’re not Nimbys – this is a David and Goliath battle to stop 250 homes’

Residents have held a protest at the farmland site of a proposed 250-home development – in what they describe as a “David and Goliath” battle.

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When Weetabix rewrote English Civil War history on a Kent hillside

When Weetabix rewrote English Civil War history on a Kent hillside

In 1989 a Roundhead army fled their imaginary Weetabix-fed opponents on a Kent hillside – but nearly went to war over a lack of bacon rolls.

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‘Why did everyone seem so terrified of blaming Brexit?’

‘Why did everyone seem so terrified of blaming Brexit?’

The Kentish sparkling wine was flowing in Westminster – but no one seemed to want to mention the elephant in the room.

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Missing girl, 15, found safe

Missing girl, 15, found safe

Police have confirmed the end of a search for a missing teenage girl after she was found safe and well.

Theme park stages huge chemical attack for emergency services

Theme park stages huge chemical attack for emergency services

A simulated chemical attack was staged at a major Kent tourist attraction to test the skills of the emergency services.

Airline passengers will be served Kentish wine

Airline passengers will be served Kentish wine

A small area of Kent seems to be making quite a name for itself for English wines.

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Family-run sweet shop targeted by vandals

Family-run sweet shop targeted by vandals

A seafront sweet shop has been targeted by vandals causing extensive damage to the building.

‘Boat crossings may be down – but only from a record high point’

‘Boat crossings may be down – but only from a record high point’

As the PM declares a decline in unlawful Channel crossings, political editor Paul Francis says there’s still much to do to tackle the issue.

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Do people in Kent actually care about the small boats crisis?

Do people in Kent actually care about the small boats crisis?

Our reporter questions whether the government has bigger priorities than illegal Channel crossings, while Kent residents also offer their views….

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Rubbish could pile up after bin strikes confirmed

Rubbish could pile up after bin strikes confirmed

Bin strikes across a Kent district are set to go ahead as refuse workers gear up to walk out over a 30% pay rise demand.

Missing teenage boy found safe

Missing teenage boy found safe

A 14-year-old boy who was reported missing after failing to return home on Sunday night has been found safe and well.

Banksy to go on public view after outrage over council dismantling piece

Banksy to go on public view after outrage over council dismantling piece

The unveiling of a Banksy artwork is set to take place this week – months after it was taken away by council bosses, provoking outrage.

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Pair flown to hospital with serious injuries after motorcycle crash

Pair flown to hospital with serious injuries after motorcycle crash

A man and woman in their 60s have been left with serious injuries following a motorbike crash on a busy road.

PM insists policy to ‘stop the boats’ is working during Kent visit

PM insists policy to ‘stop the boats’ is working during Kent visit

Rishi Sunak said the number of people crossing the Channel has fallen by 20%, proving new measures to ‘stop the boats’ are working.

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Emergency crews at theme park as huge chemical attack staged

Emergency crews at theme park as huge chemical attack staged

A simulated chemical attack will be staged at a major Kent tourist attraction today to test the skills of the emergency services.

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The fight to get your kids into the right school

The fight to get your kids into the right school

With so many Kent schools now setting their own admission rules, how hard is it for parents to get the place that they want for their child?

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