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Major diesel rule change coming at the worst time

Major diesel rule change coming at the worst time

The rules surrounding the use of red diesel are changing from April 1, but with prices rising everywhere companies are concerned about the switch.

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Mum, 26, died after fall from window while smoking

Mum, 26, died after fall from window while smoking

A young mum died after falling from a window while smoking, in what was described as an "utterly tragic accident".

Government urged to consider 'freeport' bid by Port of Dover

Government urged to consider 'freeport' bid by Port of Dover

The government has been pressed to reconsider a bid for the Port of Dover to become a freeport after news P&O is making 800 employees redundant.

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How to cut the cost of a family outing using a Lotto ticket

How to cut the cost of a family outing using a Lotto ticket

Swap your National Lottery ticket for money off a family day out and enjoy a fantastic outing this Mother's Day weekend.

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Delays on M2 after crash

Delays on M2 after crash

Motorists have been warned to expect delays after a crash on the M2.

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PM: 'P&O have broken the law'

PM: 'P&O have broken the law'

The Prime Minister has said P&O did break the law hours after the firm had defended its decision to sack 800 workers.

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Heartbreak at sudden death of 'kind, loving' plasterer, 22

Heartbreak at sudden death of 'kind, loving' plasterer, 22

Thousands of pounds have been raised for the funeral of a popular young man following his sudden death.

'Make carrying a catapult a criminal offence'

'Make carrying a catapult a criminal offence'

A fed up resident's petition is calling for carrying a catapult to become a criminal offence after continual attacks on people, property and animals.

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'The current economic crisis is a bigger worry to us than Covid'

'The current economic crisis is a bigger worry to us than Covid'

Exactly two years on since the start of the first lockdown, we revisit a Kent high street to find out how it's fared and what the future holds.

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What hope can budget bring for hard-pressed households?

What hope can budget bring for hard-pressed households?

All eyes will be on the Chancellor today as he delivers a budget that many households are hoping will help them cope with the cost of living crisis.

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'Human skull' dumped in bag for life

'Human skull' dumped in bag for life

A human skull found in a bag for life has been identified as fake after officers were called to the scene.

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World champion sprinter receives honorary degree in Kent

World champion sprinter receives honorary degree in Kent

World champion sprinter Dina Asher-Smith has been awarded an honorary degree from the University of Kent.

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Seals head to the pub as sun shines

Seals head to the pub as sun shines

An unseasonably balmy start to spring has seen two seals take a trip to pub in the past two days, resulting in some wonderful pictures.

Lion not expected to survive childhood dies aged 18

Lion not expected to survive childhood dies aged 18

An African lion named Tiny, who attracted visitors to an animal sanctuary for 17 years alongside his two brothers, has passed away aged 18.

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Tenth arrest made over 84 motorbike thefts

Tenth arrest made over 84 motorbike thefts

A tenth person has been arrested over the theft of 84 mopeds and motorbikes.

Teenager arrested following 33 vehicle break-ins

Teenager arrested following 33 vehicle break-ins

A boy was found by officers with pliers and metal wire after multiple vehicles were broken into.

Crash causes traffic to back-up on A249

Crash causes traffic to back-up on A249

A three-vehicle crash is causing a traffic backlog this afternoon with a knock-on effect on surrounding roads.

P&O's 'biggest compensation package ever' with some getting £170k+

P&O's 'biggest compensation package ever' with some getting £170k+

P&O has said its compensation package is "the biggest ever" and some staff will get more than £170k, although others will get as little as £15k.

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Woman suffers serious head injury in attack

Woman suffers serious head injury in attack

A woman is in hospital in a serious condition following an attack which has seen a suspect remanded in custody.

Councillor accused of historic sex crimes at prestigious school

Councillor accused of historic sex crimes at prestigious school

A serving councillor has appeared in court charged with historic sex crimes allegedly committed while he taught at a prestigious school.

Banned from every Co-op in Kent

Banned from every Co-op in Kent

A notorious shoplifter has been jailed and banned from entering a series of businesses.

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Temperatures hotter than Barcelona set to continue

Temperatures hotter than Barcelona set to continue

Parts of Britain could be hotter than cities including Rome and Barcelona this week, with the spring sunshine set to stay around for a while yet.

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The latest results from Kent's magistrates' courts

The latest results from Kent's magistrates' courts

From drink-drivers to burglars - here are the criminals who have faced justice in the county's magistrates' courts.

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The stroke survivor whose experiences helped Emmerdale's Marlon

The stroke survivor whose experiences helped Emmerdale's Marlon

A stroke survivor from Kent who works as a chef shared his experiences with TV's Marlon Dingle ahead of new his storyline.

Drivers aren't following 'basic' safety rule

Drivers aren't following 'basic' safety rule

Highways chiefs say drivers on England's busiest roads are failing to follow a basic safety rule which is contributing to one in eight crashes.

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Person dies after being hit by train

Person dies after being hit by train

A person has died after being hit by a train.

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Drivers get locked in car park

Drivers get locked in car park

The opening hours of a popular park's main car park have now been extended - after drivers became trapped in the lot.

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Bus crashes into houses

Bus crashes into houses

A homeowner has described the terrifying moment he heard a loud bang after an Arriva bus ploughed into a row of houses.

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P&O has until the end of the day to explain 800 job losses

P&O has until the end of the day to explain 800 job losses

The government has given P&O a 5pm deadline to explain why 800 people brutally lost their jobs last week, before "further steps" are taken.

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Drink driver falls asleep at wheel in drive thru

Drink driver falls asleep at wheel in drive thru

A man who was reportedly seen falling asleep at the wheel in a drive-thru was among a dozen drink driving arrests this weekend.

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