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P&O resume crossings for passengers but another ship fails reinspection

P&O resume crossings for passengers but another ship fails reinspection

P&O has resumed its Dover to Calais route for passengers today, as another of its ships fails a reinspection.

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Van driver's 'trouser accident' during arrest

Van driver's 'trouser accident' during arrest

A van driver had a "trouser accident" while being arrested on suspicion of drink driving.

Arsonist left couple facing 'stuff of nightmares'

Arsonist left couple facing 'stuff of nightmares'

A drunken fire-starter left a terrified couple trapped inside their smoke-filled home after triggering a series of explosions during an arson spree.

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Homebuilder's millions for housing sites to be spent on M20

Homebuilder's millions for housing sites to be spent on M20

The firm behind two huge new developments is paying £10m towards infrastructure projects.

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Rush-hour chaos after two Op Brock breakdowns

Rush-hour chaos after two Op Brock breakdowns

Drivers have faced a morning of chaos on the M20 after two breakdowns in the Operation Brock contraflow.

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Council leader slams yellow box fines at traffic hotspot

Council leader slams yellow box fines at traffic hotspot

Cameras operating at a notorious roundabout have only been enforcing fines for eight days since they were installed more than two years ago.

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Five-year gender clinic wait causing 'mental health crisis'

Five-year gender clinic wait causing 'mental health crisis'

Gender-diverse people now have to wait five years for initial gender clinic appointment, sparking fears the mental health impact is being overlooked.

Harris apologises to fans after Gills' relegation

Harris apologises to fans after Gills' relegation

Gillingham manager Neil Harris has thanked the fans for their support during his time in charge.

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'I haven't had heating on since Christmas and live by candlelight'

'I haven't had heating on since Christmas and live by candlelight'

As the cost of living crisis continues to bite, one disabled mum has removed all light bulbs and has had the heating turned off since last year.

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Kent's important role in Natasha's Law

Kent's important role in Natasha's Law

Natasha's Law took effect in October and since then, food labs have had a serious rise in undeclared allergen samples being tested in packaged food.

Picture perfect: Converted watermill is the real deal

Picture perfect: Converted watermill is the real deal

This quirky family home has five bedrooms, three reception rooms and has inspired a well known artist

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Wheelchair user risks life every day to get home

Wheelchair user risks life every day to get home

A wheelchair user says she puts her life at risk every day when going home due to unsafe pavements near where she lives.

'Affordable homes' launched at new housing complex

'Affordable homes' launched at new housing complex

Developers behind a new housing scheme have put the properties on the market ahead of their impending completion.

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27,000 watch Rossi race at Brands Hatch for first time

27,000 watch Rossi race at Brands Hatch for first time

More than 27,000 fans watched MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi race at Brands Hatch for the first time, with bosses hailing the event a great success.

Nature reserves are 'thriving wildlife sanctuaries' after £1.9m work

Nature reserves are 'thriving wildlife sanctuaries' after £1.9m work

Bosses are confident large-scale restoration work over the last year will "massively benefit" wildlife populations at three nature spots.

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Teenage cyclist dies after being hit by car

Teenage cyclist dies after being hit by car

A cyclist in his late teens has died and police have made three arrests following an incident in the early hours.

'High-class' wine bar approved for village high street

'High-class' wine bar approved for village high street

Plans for a wine restaurant in a village already home to three pubs have been given the go-ahead.

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Cherry picker crashes through supermarket bridge

Cherry picker crashes through supermarket bridge

A cherry picker has fallen through and damaged a bridge at a supermarket while changing lights.

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MP raises cannabis fight in Commons

MP raises cannabis fight in Commons

A Kent MP has spoken in parliament about a mother's campaign to have access to NHS funded medical cannabis for her epileptic daughter.

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Pub feared lost forever reopens after three years of closure

Pub feared lost forever reopens after three years of closure

A pub that had been closed for three years has finally reopened – as its new landlords vow to establish it as a valued village boozer.

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Turkish restaurant and jazz bar opens next to station

Turkish restaurant and jazz bar opens next to station

A new Turkish restaurant in a former pub is opening today alongside a jazz bar and snack van.

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Man injured after being hit by train

Man injured after being hit by train

Air ambulance sent to railway station after man is seriously injured after being hit by a train.

Seven boats stopped crossing the Channel

Seven boats stopped crossing the Channel

The Ministry of Defence has confirmed the latest number of people who crossed the Channel to Dover in small boats.

Airfield's links to chaplain's family tragedy

Airfield's links to chaplain's family tragedy

The heart-wrenching link between a Kent vicar and a German fighter ace killed in a Spitfire raid.

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Axe throwing and urban pétanque coming to town

Axe throwing and urban pétanque coming to town

A new activity complex will bring axe throwing, urban pétanque and "slap-up street food" to a Kent town.

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Conman ordered to pay back victim shocking sum

Conman ordered to pay back victim shocking sum

A bible-clutching fraudster will have to repay £707 to a pensioner he scammed for £113,000.

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Getting in a flap over Kent's weird laws

Getting in a flap over Kent's weird laws

Did you know the Queen owns all the swans except for those in one Kent town, while she also lays claim to beached whales on our coastline?

Town 'legend' dies after falling down bar's stairs

Town 'legend' dies after falling down bar's stairs

A “funny and outrageous” dad died after falling down concrete stairs in a bar.

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Asylum crossings resume after 11 day break

Asylum crossings resume after 11 day break

It is believed more than 200 people have arrived at Kent's coastline today after crossing the Channel in small boats.

War-time railway celebrates 95th anniversary in style

War-time railway celebrates 95th anniversary in style

A railway used in the Second World War will be holding a gala event to celebrate its 95th anniversary.

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