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Person airlifted to hospital following motorbike crash on busy road

Person airlifted to hospital following motorbike crash on busy road

A person has been airlifted to a hospital following a crash on a busy main road involving a motorbike and a van.

Air ambulance called as two-car crash shut A-road

Air ambulance called as two-car crash shut A-road

A main road has been closed in both directions following a crash involving two cars.

Popular chocolate cafe shuts suddenly

Popular chocolate cafe shuts suddenly

A popular chocolate and drinks lounge slated for calling a cocktail "Get ya t**s out" appears to have shut suddenly.

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Kent’s first ‘memory cafe’ launches inside temple

Kent’s first ‘memory cafe’ launches inside temple

A dementia support group has opened its first memory cafe inside a place of worship to offer support to the South Asian community.

Historic bridge to shut for more than a week

Historic bridge to shut for more than a week

A 64-year-old bridge will be shut for more than a week, starting from today.

Chart-topping rap star to headline day-time rave at town bar

Chart-topping rap star to headline day-time rave at town bar

One of the key figures of a hip hop collective which stormed the charts over 20 years ago is to headline a town centre bar’s day-time music event.

The Kent towns being eyed up by Aldi for new stores

The Kent towns being eyed up by Aldi for new stores

Bosses of a budget supermarket chain have revealed which Kent towns they are eyeing up as potential sites for new stores.

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Kent restaurant wins Michelin Guide spot

Kent restaurant wins Michelin Guide spot

An upmarket French-inspired wine bar and restaurant is the latest Kent addition to the Michelin Guide – marking a remarkable comeback for its owner.

YouTubers The Sidemen film new video in Kent

YouTubers The Sidemen film new video in Kent

Internet sensations with 130 million subscribers visited a woodland spot to film their latest video involving “a series of supercars”.

‘I woke up to find a cake-eating stranger in a tent in my front garden’

‘I woke up to find a cake-eating stranger in a tent in my front garden’

A mum-of-three was left stunned after discovering a “brazen” trespasser eating a family-sized strawberry gateau inside a tent in her front garden.

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Couple in benefits fraud scam splashed out on £12.5k Rolex and spa hotel visit

Couple in benefits fraud scam splashed out on £12.5k Rolex and spa hotel visit

A couple involved in a £720,000 benefits fraud scam splurged their ill-gotten riches on a luxury lifestyle of designer clothing, bags and jewellery.

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Motorcyclist in his 60s dies after crashing down embankment

Motorcyclist in his 60s dies after crashing down embankment

A man riding a motorcycle along a country lane has been killed following a crash.

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Delays on busy road after two-vehicle crash

Delays on busy road after two-vehicle crash

Traffic was queuing and drivers faced delays after a crash on a busy road.

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Investment firm ups Bluewater stake after £120m deal

Investment firm ups Bluewater stake after £120m deal

A company has increased in ownership in shopping complex Bluewater after agreeing a £120m deal.

London football team unveil new Kent beer signing

London football team unveil new Kent beer signing

A Kent brewer has penned a multi-year partnership deal with a London football club.

Law firm wins top national gong

Law firm wins top national gong

A law firm headquartered in the county has emerged triumphant at one of the legal profession’s top award nights.

Buy-to-rent apartments acquired by property group

Buy-to-rent apartments acquired by property group

A major Canadian real estate investment group has snapped up a site being built in a town centre.

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Missing celebrity cat found – 15 miles away from home

Missing celebrity cat found – 15 miles away from home

A missing cat who has become a celebrity in his home city has been found 15 miles away in another town - and may have been hit by a car.

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‘As a child in care you’re written off as damaged goods - the stereotype stays with you’

‘As a child in care you’re written off as damaged goods - the stereotype stays with you’

With fostering facing a recruitment crisis and more children in care, we spoke to a former foster child who now helps match children with families.

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‘I painted shop pink - and council said I could go to jail’

‘I painted shop pink - and council said I could go to jail’

A landlord who painted his 16th-century shopfronts pink was warned by a council he could be jailed - even after he complied with its instructions.

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'It's an accident waiting to happen': Anger as £1.5m contraflow approved

'It's an accident waiting to happen': Anger as £1.5m contraflow approved

Plans to set up a contraflow system for a new bus service are going ahead despite fears it could lead to serious road accidents.

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New Lidl store ‘blocked again’ by rivals

New Lidl store ‘blocked again’ by rivals

A supermarket due to create 40 jobs has been put at risk after a “diabolical” legal challenge from a competitor.

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Stand-off as frustrated patient beds down on own mattress in busy A&E

Stand-off as frustrated patient beds down on own mattress in busy A&E

A man became so frustrated with waiting in a busy A&E department that he convinced a friend to bring him in a makeshift bed to lie down on.

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Teen,14, died after asthma attack

Teen,14, died after asthma attack

A teenager died after suffering brain damage following an asthma attack.

Delays ease after ‘police incident’ shuts major route

Delays ease after ‘police incident’ shuts major route

Delays are easing on one of the county’s busiest routes following a “police incident” which blocked the road.

Missing teen found safe and well

Missing teen found safe and well

A teenage girl who had been missing since last weekend has been safely located.

Police called after Travellers set up camp at playing field

Police called after Travellers set up camp at playing field

A council says it attempting to “move on” a group of travellers who have set up an unauthorised encampment at a recreation ground.

Huge queues on M25 clear after van breaks down

Huge queues on M25 clear after van breaks down

Queues of about eight miles have now cleared on the M25 after a broken-down van caused chaos for commuters.

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Major changes to parking charges at one of Kent’s biggest country parks

Major changes to parking charges at one of Kent’s biggest country parks

A recreation ground popular with families has introduced a new parking system, prompting a divided reaction from visitors.

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Rapist who targeted woman on night out admitted ‘appalling crime’ on phone

Rapist who targeted woman on night out admitted ‘appalling crime’ on phone

A man who pretended to be concerned for his victim’s welfare before taking her to an address and raping her has been jailed.

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