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'The M20 is a lorry park - Op Brock's not working'

'The M20 is a lorry park - Op Brock's not working'

A Kent MP who is also a government minister is calling for major changes to the way the county's motorway traffic is handled.

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Amazon van filled with parcels stolen in afternoon robbery

Amazon van filled with parcels stolen in afternoon robbery

A man accused of stealing an Amazon delivery van was arrested just 20 minutes after the alleged robbery.

Developer hits back at Hong Kong sales critics

Developer hits back at Hong Kong sales critics

A developer has defended its properties being marketed 6,000 miles away in Hong Kong – after fears much-needed housing would fall into foreign hands.

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Disaster strikes? Who you gonna call?

Disaster strikes? Who you gonna call?

From nuclear disasters to flooding, pandemics and even dead whales, meet the agency tasked with getting the county back on our feet.

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Fans line streets for singer's 'celebration of life' in Kent

Fans line streets for singer's 'celebration of life' in Kent

A funeral service has been held at a Kent church for The Wanted star Tom Parker – with fans lining the streets and watching from screens outside.

From 'drab' town centre to 'destination' shopping spot

From 'drab' town centre to 'destination' shopping spot

The remarkable transformation of a 'forgotten' part of one town into a vibrant shopping area could be a blueprint for others to follow.

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NHS cop harasser phoned police 15 times days after release

NHS cop harasser phoned police 15 times days after release

A woman called British Transport Police 15 times and kicked officers in the shins just a few days after her release from prison.

No police watchdog investigation into 'murder-suicide'

No police watchdog investigation into 'murder-suicide'

The independent police watchdog says it will not be investigating Kent Police's interactions with a couple who died in a suspected 'murder-suicide'.

'Why are pollution police targeting taxis and not old buses?'

'Why are pollution police targeting taxis and not old buses?'

A cabby feels his industry is being targeted by a council over emissions - while buses as old as 19 years are still running in the district.

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Long delays on M2 after crash

Long delays on M2 after crash

Motorists are facing delays tonight after a crash on the motorway.

Rwanda plan would 'benefit Kent'

Rwanda plan would 'benefit Kent'

A plan to fly asylum seekers to Rwanda would benefit Kent, according to the Home Secretary, despite KCC's leader saying it would have little impact.

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First look at country park's planned playground

First look at country park's planned playground

The first images of how a playground at a country park will look have been revealed ahead of a crunch meeting on the plans.

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Yobs smash 12th century church windows

Yobs smash 12th century church windows

A group of boys has caused thousands of pounds of damage to a church by smashing stained glass widows and ripping off roof tiles.

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Passport warning for holidaymakers amid growing backlog

Passport warning for holidaymakers amid growing backlog

HM Passport Office has issued a strong warning to people planning to go abroad in the coming months as demand for passports reaches an all time high.

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Afro-Caribbean restaurant opens in former pub

Afro-Caribbean restaurant opens in former pub

A new Afro-Caribbean restaurant has opened in a former town centre pub, serving jerk chicken, curry goat and jollof rice.

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Thieves raid high street jewellery shop

Thieves raid high street jewellery shop

A jewellery shop has been raided by thieves after they smashed through a window and swiped stock.

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Hunt for dog owner after woman bitten

Hunt for dog owner after woman bitten

The owner of a dog which attacked a woman as she walked along a country lane has been urged to come forward.

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Two women involved in double fatal crash 'making good recoveries'

Two women involved in double fatal crash 'making good recoveries'

Two women involved in a serious collision which killed two are out of hospital and making "good recoveries".

Toddler airlifted to hospital after cyclist collision

Toddler airlifted to hospital after cyclist collision

A tot was flown to a specialist London hospital with serious injuries after an accident at a play area.

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'You deserved to be here and free of violence'

'You deserved to be here and free of violence'

Flowers and tributes to a popular tattoo artist continue to be left outside a studio where she was killed in a suspected murder-suicide.

Medway Tunnel cones have gone – but roadworks remain

Medway Tunnel cones have gone – but roadworks remain

Motorists arriving at work this morning expecting to see a new slip road open were disappointed to find it was still not complete.

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Gills' warm welcome for Daniel

Gills' warm welcome for Daniel

A young Ukrainian refugee forced to flee the war in his country had a wish come true when he led Gillingham out at Priestfield yesterday.

Man injured by gang during burglary

Man injured by gang during burglary

A man was taken to hospital after being assaulted by a gang of men during a burglary.

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Rwanda asylum plan won't help children, says KCC leader

Rwanda asylum plan won't help children, says KCC leader

The plan to send would-be asylum seekers to Rwanda wouldn't help Kent's issue with unaccompanied children arriving in the county, says KCC's leader.

Head's tribute to boy found at bottom of cliffs

Head's tribute to boy found at bottom of cliffs

A boy found dead at the bottom of cliffs during the Easter holidays has been described as an 'utterly delightful child' by his head teacher.

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Armed police called to reports of man with weapons

Armed police called to reports of man with weapons

A man was arrested after armed patrols were called to a residential street last night.

Tragedy as man struck by train dies

Tragedy as man struck by train dies

Police have confirmed a man in his 50s has died after being struck by a train.

Train fares slashed in Great British Rail Sale

Train fares slashed in Great British Rail Sale

Discount tickets for journeys in Kent go on sale today in scheme which has been branded a 'gimmick' by the unions.

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Nine in 10 children offered first-choice primary school

Nine in 10 children offered first-choice primary school

Youngsters and their families are set to find out today which Kent primary schools they have been offered a place at this September.

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Hunter who bragged on WhatsApp faces jail

Hunter who bragged on WhatsApp faces jail

A hunter who posed next to a "trophy" boar and bragged on WhatsApp about his dog killing a deer faces jail.

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