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Crash closes A2

Crash closes A2

Emergency services are at the scene of a crash on a busy route.

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Luxury hotel firm to open second venue in Kent

Luxury hotel firm to open second venue in Kent

An award-winning hotel and restaurant firm, popular with celebrities, is planning on launching another venue at a Grade I-listed manor.

Burger diner opening at former town bank

Burger diner opening at former town bank

A popular burger diner is moving into bigger premises – and here's when you can go there.

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Paul O'Grady's funeral to be held at animal park

Paul O'Grady's funeral to be held at animal park

The funeral of TV star and animal lover Paul O'Grady is to be held at an animal park he visited frequently.

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'People are taking their lives into their own hands'

'People are taking their lives into their own hands'

Concerned residents are calling for changes to make their road safer after a number of near-misses.

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Stranded beaver on beach rescued

Stranded beaver on beach rescued

A beaver was taken for medical attention after it was spotted stranded along the coastline next to the sea which is harmful to the species.

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Paul O'Grady's cause of death confirmed

Paul O'Grady's cause of death confirmed

TV star and animal lover, Paul O'Grady's cause of death has been confirmed after he died 'peacefully and unexpectedly' at his Kent home.

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Missing teen found safe and well

Missing teen found safe and well

A teenager who was reported missing from Gillingham has been found safe and well.

Homes for Heroes campaign: inside the factory giving former soldiers hope

Homes for Heroes campaign: inside the factory giving former soldiers hope

In the second of a series of features supporting Kent's Royal British Legion Industries, we look at how it helps former servicemen find work.

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Dad drove drunk to pick kids up from school

Dad drove drunk to pick kids up from school

A father-of-four who drove while over twice the drink-drive limit to pick his children up from school had been downing cider all day, a court heard.

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Much-loved seafront restaurant to double in size

Much-loved seafront restaurant to double in size

A top-rated restaurant plans to increase in size as part of a £500,000 revamp, adding a wine and coffee bar to its seaside offerings.

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Sadness as fish removed from popular angling spot

Sadness as fish removed from popular angling spot

Anglers have shared their upset after fish were removed from a moat have used for 25 years after the activity was banned by the council.

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Violence at house 'sparked by Facebook posts about child'

Violence at house 'sparked by Facebook posts about child'

Two men barged into the home of another and attacked him in a row allegedly sparked by “harmful" Facebook posts about one of their children.

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Teenager, 18, confirmed dead after alleyway stabbing

Teenager, 18, confirmed dead after alleyway stabbing

An 18-year-old has been confirmed dead and two teenagers arrested on suspicion of murder following a stabbing in an alleyway.

Brewery bosses confident closed pub 'will reopen soon'

Brewery bosses confident closed pub 'will reopen soon'

Shepherd Neame chiefs say they are confident a village pub will reopen soon after the previous licensee pulled out.

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Car company's new HQ to boost production by 50%

Car company's new HQ to boost production by 50%

A hand-built car manufacturer is moving to bigger premises on its 50th anniversary year which will boost its production capacity by half.

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Air ambulance called to crash in lane

Air ambulance called to crash in lane

Two people have been taken to hospital following a crash in a country lane which sparked a large emergency response.

Police tape off garages after man stabbed in legs

Police tape off garages after man stabbed in legs

Officers cordoned off part of an alleyway and a block of garages after a man in his 20s was stabbed.

Explosions 'like bombs going off' as thousands left without power

Explosions 'like bombs going off' as thousands left without power

Thousands of people have been left without power following a series of explosions on a high-voltage line - with one blast captured on camera.

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'Could the Repair Cafe fix my porthole clock?'

'Could the Repair Cafe fix my porthole clock?'

Alan Smith explores how a team of volunteers are restoring the planet one broken item at a time.

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Final warning for man caught driving while banned for third time

Final warning for man caught driving while banned for third time

A driver stopped for not wearing a seatbelt was found to be banned from the road and has now been caught driving while disqualified three times.

'I'm pretty sure it will save a child's life'

'I'm pretty sure it will save a child's life'

A pedestrian crossing has finally been installed on a "danger" road - more than four years after a child was knocked down and injured.

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Crowds celebrate Vaisakhi in town centre

Crowds celebrate Vaisakhi in town centre

Thousands across the county have flocked to participate in the Sikh celebration of Vaisakhi.

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Police charge fourth man in car park murder probe

Police charge fourth man in car park murder probe

A fourth person has been charged in connection with the suspected murder of a man found dead in a car park.

Busy tunnel to stay shut for 'emergency repairs'

Busy tunnel to stay shut for 'emergency repairs'

Emergency repairs have forced the closure of a busy tunnel for the foreseeable future.

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TV star spotted at restaurant opening as Kent's 'number one' Italian relocates

TV star spotted at restaurant opening as Kent's 'number one' Italian relocates

The appearance of a TV star delighted owners of Kent's top-rated Italian restaurant as they celebrated their grand reopening in a neighbouring town.

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Major route set to close overnight

Major route set to close overnight

Drivers are being warned to plan their journeys ahead of weekend road closures for maintenance work.

Search for four women after high street make-up theft

Search for four women after high street make-up theft

The images of four women have been released by police following the theft of a large amount of make-up from a high street shop.

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Man stabbed multiple times in alleyway

Man stabbed multiple times in alleyway

Two men have been arrested after a man suffered multiple stab wounds during a reported assault in an alleyway.

Car door cut off as driver trapped after crashing into ditch

Car door cut off as driver trapped after crashing into ditch

Fire crews had to remove the door of a car to free a man trapped after a crash in the early hours of this morning.

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