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College campus set for eco-transformation

College campus set for eco-transformation

A college campus is set for an eco-friendly makeover to include new buildings topped with plants and grass.

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How safe is your home from fire?

How safe is your home from fire?

Reporter Jenni Horn welcomed Kent Fire and Rescue to her home for a fire safety visit – and her house wasn't as a safe as she thought.

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No-fault divorce law comes into force this week

No-fault divorce law comes into force this week

A divorcee from Kent has welcomed the newest change to divorce law, saying it would have made her separation quicker and a lot less painful.

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Sadie Frost to star in young director's first film

Sadie Frost to star in young director's first film

A young director is crowdfunding to make his first short film inspired by his own mental health struggles starring a star of the screen.

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'University Challenge hunk' bags radio 3 show

'University Challenge hunk' bags radio 3 show

From a notorious housing estate to Radio 3 via a spell as a tabloid heartthrob, it's been a rollercoaster ride for one Kent pianist.

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Fire breaks out inside home

Fire breaks out inside home

Firefighters have been battling a fire at a home in which residents had to escape from the burning house.

Petrol stations run out of fuel amid oil protests

Petrol stations run out of fuel amid oil protests

A shortage of fuel across Kent has sparked outrage from drivers as forecourts closed amid oil protestors demonstrating at depots.

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Highways boss says Op Brock has 'proved its worth'

Highways boss says Op Brock has 'proved its worth'

Despite being branded 'shambolic' by fed-up motorists, the county's highways boss says Operation Brock has been a success this weekend.

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Work restarts on 400-home estate after legal challenge fails

Work restarts on 400-home estate after legal challenge fails

Construction has restarted on a controversial 400-home development following a High Court decision to throw out a legal challenge.

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How town lost world-class oyster industry

How town lost world-class oyster industry

In just a few hundred years one Kent town went from having a thriving oyster industry to being known instead for its rotten stench.

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M20 finally open after 'nightmare' lorry hold-ups

M20 finally open after 'nightmare' lorry hold-ups

Highways authorities and police are braced for 'at least two or three' more days of disruption but the M20 has reopened.

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Rescue teams search Channel after plane goes missing

Rescue teams search Channel after plane goes missing

Ships are on the lookout for debris and rescue teams are searching for a plane which is thought to have crashed into the Channel.

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Second day of disruption at Dover as lorries continue to clog up roads

Second day of disruption at Dover as lorries continue to clog up roads

There is still chaos in Dover as people try to get away for the Easter break and the HGV traffic queuing nightmare continues to blight the area.

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A year in the life of Kent market town

A year in the life of Kent market town

A fascinating collection of photographs provides a remarkable glimpse into the everyday lives of people in a Kent market town.

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Cost of a stamp is latest price hike in 'awful April'

Cost of a stamp is latest price hike in 'awful April'

The price of first and second class stamps is going up today, as the list of items increasing in cost this month keeps on rising.

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Kent house prices rocket by £56k during pandemic

Kent house prices rocket by £56k during pandemic

Figures show how much property prices have risen in every Kent district after the first lockdown sparked an "exodus" from London.

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'My brain was telling me my legs were on fire'

'My brain was telling me my legs were on fire'

A young woman has shared her own struggles with multiple sclerosis in the workplace following a serious relapse which left her unable to walk or talk.

'We shouldn't be afraid to go out just because we're gay'

'We shouldn't be afraid to go out just because we're gay'

A couple say they are struggling to cope after facing homophobic abuse in the streets and disappointment at the intolerance 'in today's day and age'.

Woman may never see justice due to court's broken lift

Woman may never see justice due to court's broken lift

A woman may never see the man accused of abusing her as a child in court due to a broken lift.

Man in 20s dies after being stabbed in stomach

Man in 20s dies after being stabbed in stomach

An investigation has been launched after a man died after being stabbed in the stomach.

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Workers help tackle out-of-control fire

Workers help tackle out-of-control fire

Workers helped firefighters tackle an out-of-control blaze.

Man charged with murder over death of lorry driver

Man charged with murder over death of lorry driver

A man has been charged following the death of a lorry driver who was stabbed outside a railway station.

M2 blocked after crash

M2 blocked after crash

A section of the M2 has been closed following a crash.

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Highways bosses were confident Op Brock would work 'smoothly'

Highways bosses were confident Op Brock would work 'smoothly'

National Highways was confident its traffic management plan on the M20 would cause 'minimal disruption' - but in reality, there is chaos on the roads.

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Woman arrested after hoax stabbing

Woman arrested after hoax stabbing

A woman has been arrested following a hoax call about a stabbing which wasted hours of time for the emergency services.

Three charged after cocaine and cash seized in raid

Three charged after cocaine and cash seized in raid

Three men have appeared in court charged with involvement in drug dealing after cash and cocaine were seized in a county lines raid.

MP calls for 'clear biological definition of the sexes'

MP calls for 'clear biological definition of the sexes'

A Kent MP is supporting a campaign group calling on politicians to define what a woman is amid "anger about the erasure of sex".

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'Our town is a no-go zone - we can't leave the house'

'Our town is a no-go zone - we can't leave the house'

Residents in Dover are unable to use the roads due to complete gridlock across the town as lorries heading for the port are held.

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Autistic teen died after being discharged from hospital dehydrated

Autistic teen died after being discharged from hospital dehydrated

A family has paid tribute to their non-verbal teenage daughter who died after being discharged from hospital dehydrated and later suffered a seizure.

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Former RBS bank could become church

Former RBS bank could become church

Plans have been submitted to turn a former bank into a place of worship after a church earmarked the unit for a new community centre.

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