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Plans for 1,750 homes at beauty spot rejected

Plans for 1,750 homes at beauty spot rejected

A garden village proposed for a former airfield in the Kent Downs has been turned down.

Operation Brock causes motorway traffic chaos

Operation Brock causes motorway traffic chaos

The closure of the coastbound M20 at Operation Brock to all but freight traffic caused chaos as drivers sought to avoid the area.

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Cycle lane plans scrapped after backlash

Cycle lane plans scrapped after backlash

Proposals for a controversial cycle lane have been scrapped by a council after concerns from residents about a loss of parking.

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Criminal investigation launched against P&O

Criminal investigation launched against P&O

A formal criminal and civil investigation has been launched following the mass sacking of 800 P&O workers.

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First look inside Cineworld's long-awaited IMAX extension

First look inside Cineworld's long-awaited IMAX extension

New IMAX and 4DX screens have opened as part of a cinema's major expansion – seven years after plans were approved.

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Sports centre shut as travellers move onto car park

Sports centre shut as travellers move onto car park

A sports centre has had to close to the public as travellers pitched caravans on the car park.

Outrage as 'disgusting' letter left on park memorial

Outrage as 'disgusting' letter left on park memorial

A note threatening to remove a memorial for a young man who took his own life has sparked an angry backlash among residents.

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Plan to let boys attend girls' schools

Plan to let boys attend girls' schools

A lack of grammar school places for boys could see a radical shake up under plans being considered by education chiefs.

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Farmer fined after worker stuck in potato harvester

Farmer fined after worker stuck in potato harvester

A Kent farmer has been ordered to pay thousands for health and safety breaches after a worker was injured by a potato harvester.

Man accused of indecent exposure in shopping centre

Man accused of indecent exposure in shopping centre

A man has been accused of exposing himself in front of shoppers in a busy complex.

Kent MP visits Poland and says Putin is 'bringing war to Russia'

Kent MP visits Poland and says Putin is 'bringing war to Russia'

A Kent MP is in Poland to speak with politicians about Ukrainian refugees as he declares Vladimir Putin is "bringing his war to his own Russia".

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Boomerland or bust: Did you fall for these April Fools?

Boomerland or bust: Did you fall for these April Fools?

It's that time of year again, if you hadn't guessed, but some April Fool's hoaxes were more believable than others this morning.

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Film shot in Thanet hits cinemas today

Film shot in Thanet hits cinemas today

A film shot on the Kent coast which stars a Golden Globe-winning actress is out in cinemas today.

Urgent warning for customers buying fruit and veg

Urgent warning for customers buying fruit and veg

Tesco and Aldi are warning customers to be cautious when preparing fruit and vegetables because of the after effects of March's Saharan dust cloud.

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Two-mile queues on A2 after multi-car crash

Two-mile queues on A2 after multi-car crash

A multi-car crash has sparked long queues on the A2 this morning.

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Snow falls on Kent amid weather warning

Snow falls on Kent amid weather warning

Snow is falling across Kent as a yellow weather warning remains in place.

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A pub that's the answer to my prayers

A pub that's the answer to my prayers

Jesus the barman saves the day on Secret Drinker's latest pub mission.

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DIY climbing wall in shed sees girl, 17, set for Olympics

DIY climbing wall in shed sees girl, 17, set for Olympics

A school girl juggling rock climbing and her A levels has been chosen by Team GB which will make her its youngest member at just 17.

Knifeman who slashed rival's neck cleared of attempted murder

Knifeman who slashed rival's neck cleared of attempted murder

A man who slashed the neck of a rival in a busy town centre after a row over a woman has been cleared of trying to murder him.

Noise fears over luxury resort's expansion plans

Noise fears over luxury resort's expansion plans

Neighbours have reacted with dismay to plans for more cabins and a new restaurant on the site of an upmarket holiday park.

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Victim watched in tears as thief stole £500 electric bike

Victim watched in tears as thief stole £500 electric bike

An electric bike which had given a former domestic violence victim the confidence to travel in public was stolen as she watched on helplessly.

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Emergency repairs cause train service disruption

Emergency repairs cause train service disruption

Much of the county's usual train timetable has been scrapped this evening due to emergency repairs on a main line.

Say 'Hola!' to new branch of Taco Bell

Say 'Hola!' to new branch of Taco Bell

A highly-anticipated opening of the county's second branch of a popular global fast food chain took place in a Kent town centre today.

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Car fire on A249 results in long delays

Car fire on A249 results in long delays

Several miles of traffic has been queuing on a dual carriageway after a car caught fire and a lane was closed off.

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Lengthy queues on M2 after multi-car crash

Lengthy queues on M2 after multi-car crash

Long queues are stretching back on the M2 this evening following a multi-vehicle crash.

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Fallen tree damages cars and blocks road

Fallen tree damages cars and blocks road

Traffic was left at a standstill after a fallen tree blocked a busy road close to a supermarket and damaged two cars.

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Attacker followed victim to hospital after assault

Attacker followed victim to hospital after assault

An attacker who left a man with facial injuries is said to have followed the victim to hospital before vandalising their car.

Covid jabs for children aged five to 11 to start next week

Covid jabs for children aged five to 11 to start next week

Covid-19 vaccine appointments are to be available to all children from Saturday as the national roll-out extends to youngsters next week.

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Tinder sex attacker refused to go to jail until he'd kissed lover

Tinder sex attacker refused to go to jail until he'd kissed lover

A roofer who sexually assaulted his Tinder date while she was drunk refused to begin his prison term until he had kissed his girlfriend goodbye.

Ex-betting shop boss sexually assaulted girls on school run

Ex-betting shop boss sexually assaulted girls on school run

A former William Hill shop manager who sexually assaulted girls and a woman in a string of terrifying attacks has been jailed.

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