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'Gridlock nightmare' as major route stretches to close for weeks

'Gridlock nightmare' as major route stretches to close for weeks

Residents fear plans to seal off parts of a key route between two Kent towns will trigger "nightmare" gridlock.

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Banned driver clocked at 110mph on M20 had Stella cans in his BMW

Banned driver clocked at 110mph on M20 had Stella cans in his BMW

A BMW driver clocked speeding at up to 110mph on the M20 was found to be over the limit and had empty beer cans in his car.

Sainsbury's and Costa vision for shops on £20m bus depot site

Sainsbury's and Costa vision for shops on £20m bus depot site

A businessman eyeing up new shops on the transformed site of a former bus depot says it could house a Sainsbury’s Local and Costa Coffee.

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Virtual tour of secret passage unearthed at medieval castle

Virtual tour of secret passage unearthed at medieval castle

A 3D tour of a rare 14th century find unearthed by archaeologists is set to launch inside a medieval castle due to reopen to the public.

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Kent MP: 'Being in Labour like abusive relationship'

Kent MP: 'Being in Labour like abusive relationship'

Rosie Duffield says she feels “trauma” due to her "political isolation" in Labour - even comparing her experience to an abusive relationship.

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'Absolute chaos' as high street shut suddenly

'Absolute chaos' as high street shut suddenly

A busy route running through the centre of a Kent town has been sealed off for emergency works - sparking fears of "absolute road chaos".

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Statues of Rolling Stones legends to be unveiled in Kent high street

Statues of Rolling Stones legends to be unveiled in Kent high street

Bronze statues of two Rolling Stones members are set to be installed in a Kent high street.

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'I worked a shift at Kent's newest McDonald's - so much has changed since the 90s'

'I worked a shift at Kent's newest McDonald's - so much has changed since the 90s'

Our reporter, who worked at McDonald's aged 16, returned to the Golden Arches - where even flipping burgers is now a thing of the past.

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'I met my second husband at a widow support group - then he almost died too'

'I met my second husband at a widow support group - then he almost died too'

A mum-of-three who found love after losing her husband in a diving accident, only to face tragedy again, is on a mission to help other young widows.

Memories of Kent's lost record stores

Memories of Kent's lost record stores

Buying records once required a bit of effort - today a jab of the thumb delivers everything. Remember when a trip to Our Price was necessary?

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Mum steps in to save children's nursery

Mum steps in to save children's nursery

A childminder who has been inundated with calls from parents has stepped in to take over a pre-school after its sudden closure.

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Prolific shoplifter bit security guard on arm

Prolific shoplifter bit security guard on arm

A serial thief who bit a supermarket security guard on the arm during one of her crime sprees, causing an open wound, has been locked up.

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The 'ghost town' that should be one of Kent's hidden gems

The 'ghost town' that should be one of Kent's hidden gems

We visited a leisure complex offering delicious food, local beers and live music - and tried to find out why hardly anyone seems to know it exists.

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Tributes to young dad with 'beautiful soul' after crane tragedy

Tributes to young dad with 'beautiful soul' after crane tragedy

A mum whose son who took his own life due to money worries after losing his Tesco job has urged young people to open up about their problems.

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'It's onwards and upwards for this lovely girl'

'It's onwards and upwards for this lovely girl'

A neglected German Shepherd that was spotted rummaging through rubbish and mistakenly thought to be a fox is now "settling well into kennel life".

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Sky film crew to descend on historic landmark

Sky film crew to descend on historic landmark

A National Trust property is set to close for three weeks as a Sky period drama film crew moves in.

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Katherine Jenkins lined up to perform at new festival

Katherine Jenkins lined up to perform at new festival

A popular operatic singer has been revealed as the headline act at a new four-day event, despite it not having a licence and police concerns.

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'Large gathering of car enthusiasts' tip-off prompts police action

'Large gathering of car enthusiasts' tip-off prompts police action

Multiple dispersal orders have been put in place after police received information about a "large gathering of car enthusiasts".

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A-road shut as gritter lorry overturns on roundabout

A-road shut as gritter lorry overturns on roundabout

Part of an A-road was shut by police after a gritter lorry overturned on a roundabout.

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Wedding venue to open at country house - but fireworks will be banned

Wedding venue to open at country house - but fireworks will be banned

Divisive plans for a wedding venue at a country house have been given the green light - but fireworks and Chinese lanterns won't be allowed.

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Why did these Kent towns get Levelling Up cash?

Why did these Kent towns get Levelling Up cash?

What are the politics behind how Kent's Levelling Up cash was allocated? Political editor Paul Francis reports...

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Homes for former police station approved despite over-development fears

Homes for former police station approved despite over-development fears

A historic but empty police station will be developed into five houses - despite residents’ fears of over-development and congestion.

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Controversial drive-thru in Asda car park approved

Controversial drive-thru in Asda car park approved

Plans to transform part of an Asda car park into a drive-thru, tipped to be KFC, have been approved.

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Children 'fell through' ice on frozen pond

Children 'fell through' ice on frozen pond

Police were called to a frozen pond after children were seen playing on the ice.

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Banned driver who fled at 115mph almost hit schoolchildren

Banned driver who fled at 115mph almost hit schoolchildren

A disqualified driver narrowly avoided hitting schoolchildren during a 115mph police chase that was caught on camera.

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'It's like they're making Jumanji 3'

'It's like they're making Jumanji 3'

The near relentless sound of pile-driving at the London Gateway is taking a psychological toll on communities across the Thames in north Kent.

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Friends stunned by sudden death of 'outstanding' councillor at 31

Friends stunned by sudden death of 'outstanding' councillor at 31

A community is in shock after the sudden death of a councillor at the age of just 31.

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Lucky escape for driver as car flips on icy road

Lucky escape for driver as car flips on icy road

A car has overturned and blocked a lane as icy conditions continue to cause problems on Kent's roads.

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Lloyds to close two Kent high street branches

Lloyds to close two Kent high street branches

One of the UK's largest banking groups has confirmed it will be closing two high street banks in Kent later this year.

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Madonna's headline show in Kent

Madonna's headline show in Kent

Tickets to see pop legend Madonna go on sale this morning, but some in the county were once lucky enough to see her for free close to home.

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