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M20 to close overnight

M20 to close overnight

Part of the motorway will be closed while works take place to store the temporary crash barrier.

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'Working at the centre was putting our lives at risk'

'Working at the centre was putting our lives at risk'

A woman who worked at a Covid testing centre at the height of the pandemic has released a book about her experiences.

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Owners win bid to open farm shop in old cow shed

Owners win bid to open farm shop in old cow shed

Farm owners have won their bid to open a shop selling produce by converting a former cow shed.

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Man admits killing girlfriend in knife attack - but denies murder

Man admits killing girlfriend in knife attack - but denies murder

A man who inflicted fatal injuries when he attacked his partner with a knife through a broken door has admitted manslaughter - but denies murder.

Milk crate thrown during attempted bike robbery

Milk crate thrown during attempted bike robbery

A brick-wielding gang member allegedly confronted a man and tried to steal his bike while another threw a crate of milk during the suspected robbery.

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Swimming pools and leisure centres 'at risk' after energy support snub

Swimming pools and leisure centres 'at risk' after energy support snub

Bosses of swimming pools and leisure centres in Kent say they are at risk of closure as they battle the steep cost of energy.

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Work starts on converting top floors of closed-down town centre pub

Work starts on converting top floors of closed-down town centre pub

Scaffolding has gone up around a pub which shut during Covid and never reopened - as work begins to turn the top floors into guest accommodation.

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Water restored to homes after four days

Water restored to homes after four days

Water has finally been restored to a village after a problem with the pump left 400 properties and two schools without a supply.

The 10 Kent neighbourhoods with the most LGBTQ+ people

The 10 Kent neighbourhoods with the most LGBTQ+ people

The Kent neighbourhoods with the highest proportions of LGBTQ+ people have been revealed for the first time.

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Festival plans branded 'recipe for disaster'

Festival plans branded 'recipe for disaster'

Kent Police fear plans for a four day festival will cause chaos in the surrounding area.

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Paedophile caught after trying to groom police officer's 'daughter'

Paedophile caught after trying to groom police officer's 'daughter'

A paedophile who describes himself as “pretty pervy” attempted to groom a police officer's 'daughter'.

Taco Bell opens its eighth Kent branch

Taco Bell opens its eighth Kent branch

A Mexican fast-food chain has opened its latest branch as it continues to grow across the county.

'Levelling Up is political confetti thrown against backdrop of £13bn cuts'

'Levelling Up is political confetti thrown against backdrop of £13bn cuts'

Political editor Paul Francis analyses the government's levelling up funding and what it means for Kent.

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Grandma converts £100k Land Rover for 'mammoth' African roadtrip

Grandma converts £100k Land Rover for 'mammoth' African roadtrip

A nomadic mechanic has converted her four-wheeler into a motorhome with a shower as part of a charity drive and fundraising mission through Africa.

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Man accidentally drove over his own brother

Man accidentally drove over his own brother

An inquest has heard a tearful statement from a man who accidentally killed his brother while test driving a HGV.

Mercedes ploughs through home on busy route

Mercedes ploughs through home on busy route

Drivers have been told to expect delays along one of the main routes into a Kent town after a car ploughed into a home.

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Air ambulance lands after car and cyclists crash

Air ambulance lands after car and cyclists crash

Two cyclists have been seriously injured after a crash involving a car on a busy road.

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'Worst-case' prediction sees Channel crossings hitting 80k

'Worst-case' prediction sees Channel crossings hitting 80k

A Home Office worst-case scenario predicts the number of people crossing the Channel in small boats could almost double in 2023.

Bagpuss star: 'Don't build 1,300 homes on this beautiful farmland'

Bagpuss star: 'Don't build 1,300 homes on this beautiful farmland'

A star of iconic children's TV show Bagpuss is among those fighting against plans for a 1,300-home estate on a sprawling plot of farmland.

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Carvery car park thug punched couple and asked 'am I pretty?'

Carvery car park thug punched couple and asked 'am I pretty?'

A dad-of-two who asked a husband and wife a bizarre question before punching them both in the face has avoided jail.

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JustEat driver joining police to protect family from neighbours

JustEat driver joining police to protect family from neighbours

A Brazilian dad who says his family have been targeted because they are foreigners is training to become a police officer to stamp out attacks.

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'Our dog could be UK's ugliest - but he's beautiful to us'

'Our dog could be UK's ugliest - but he's beautiful to us'

A one-eyed dog with an underbite, who could have been put down as a pup, is a finalist in a competition to name the UK's ugliest dog.

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'This isn't Miami!' Disbelief at £735k penthouse plans

'This isn't Miami!' Disbelief at £735k penthouse plans

Construction of a striking seafront development is nearing completion - but the hefty price of a penthouse has prompted disbelief from locals.

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Chimney warning after blaze

Chimney warning after blaze

Two fire crews and a height vehicle were needed to tackle a fire which broke out in the chimney of a home.

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'People can now mourn safely'

'People can now mourn safely'

Dropped kerbs have been installed and paths re-paved to improve public access to a crematorium after calls from residents.

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Rag'n'Bone Man's surprise performance at Kent venue

Rag'n'Bone Man's surprise performance at Kent venue

Human singer, Rag'n'Bone Man gave the county's karaoke watchers a surprise performance last night.

Candlelit vigil for much-loved young councillor

Candlelit vigil for much-loved young councillor

More than 100 people attended a candlelit vigil for Kent and borough councillor Cameron Beart, following his sudden death aged 31.

'I've been drinking in pubs for 30 years - now I own one'

'I've been drinking in pubs for 30 years - now I own one'

A husband and wife team behind a new micropub have turned their love for a night out at their local into their dream business.

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Train fire causes rail chaos

Train fire causes rail chaos

Power lines had to be turned off after a train fire, which meant services have been cancelled and delayed.

Adopt a rabbit this Chinese New Year

Adopt a rabbit this Chinese New Year

The year of the rabbit begins today and the RSPCA is urging people to adopt a bunny as rescue numbers continue to rise.

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