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Permanent 20mph limit rolled out across town

Permanent 20mph limit rolled out across town

A 20mph speed limit has been introduced across a town on a permanent basis following a lengthy trial.

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Terminally ill doctor stole and crashed plane

Terminally ill doctor stole and crashed plane

A trainee pilot with terminal cancer died after stealing a plane and purposely crashing it, an inquest heard.

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Tributes paid to tragic M2 crash driver

Tributes paid to tragic M2 crash driver

Car enthusiasts are expected to take part in a convoy when a much-loved lorry driver's funeral is held.

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Missing Alex's body found

Missing Alex's body found

The body of a man who has been missing since November has been found.

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Final warnings ahead of 'very bad day' for Kent

Final warnings ahead of 'very bad day' for Kent

The last warnings ahead of tomorrow's hard-hitting storm have been issued, with forecasters predicting 'very serious' weather across Kent.

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Person dies in suspicious house fire

Person dies in suspicious house fire

Police are investigating the cause of a fatal house fire.

Car crashes into Travelodge

Car crashes into Travelodge

A road was cordoned off after a car crashed into the front of a town centre hotel.

'I had visions of coming home without my son'

'I had visions of coming home without my son'

A dad who was paying for fuel when a car smashed into a garage forecourt has described having flashbacks and says it was pure luck his son wasn't hit.

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Disgraced PC banned from re-joining police after attacking man

Disgraced PC banned from re-joining police after attacking man

A police officer who attacked his ex-partner’s friend shortly after their relationship ended has been banned from ever re-joining the force.

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Manslaughter probe continues after minibus tragedy

Manslaughter probe continues after minibus tragedy

A teenager who was arrested on suspicion of manslaughter following a schoolboy's death has been released under investigation while inquiries continue.

New £1m skatepark set to get green light

New £1m skatepark set to get green light

Plans to build a skatepark on a derelict crazy golf centre are set to be decided by councillors.

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Huge warehouse plans at former power station site

Huge warehouse plans at former power station site

Ambitions for another massive warehouse next to units occupied by Amazon and IKEA will be decided when the plans go before councillors.

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Charges over alleged inappropriate messages shared with killer Couzens

Charges over alleged inappropriate messages shared with killer Couzens

Three officers are due in court over allegations they shared inappropriate messages with Wayne Couzens - two years before he killed Sarah Everard.

Neighbour 'living in fear' after racist bully's knife attack

Neighbour 'living in fear' after racist bully's knife attack

A racist bully who brandished a knife as he threatened his neighbours has been jailed.

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Storm Eunice forces half term closure of county's biggest attractions

Storm Eunice forces half term closure of county's biggest attractions

Some Kent attractions are battening down the hatches and closing their doors due to Storm Eunice.

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Driver spotted swigging cider on A2 passes breath test

Driver spotted swigging cider on A2 passes breath test

A driver spotted by traffic police swigging cider from a can behind the wheel has been released without charge after a breath test.

The UK's largest alcohol-free music festival is coming to Kent

The UK's largest alcohol-free music festival is coming to Kent

Big names, including Reef and Supergrass, will perform at Rok Soba’s Rise Up Festival, the first UK festival of its kind.

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Teen denies attempted murder charge

Teen denies attempted murder charge

A teenager has denied stabbing a man several times by claiming he is the victim of a "malicious complaint".

Vet struck off for 'unnecessary' surgery on dogs

Vet struck off for 'unnecessary' surgery on dogs

A Kent vet has been struck off for serious professional misconduct after carrying out unnecessary hip replacements on dogs.

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£50m superyacht owned by Sheikh sails up river

£50m superyacht owned by Sheikh sails up river

River watchers have been able to see a touch of luxury after a superyacht moored up in the river opposite a Kent town.

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Moment car flips on danger road

Moment car flips on danger road

This is the moment a car flips over on a danger road which residents have branded a "death waiting to happen".

Is Kent a kind county? We find out

Is Kent a kind county? We find out

From cards on beaches and charity fundraising to buying someone else's coffee, we discovered how kind-hearted people puts smiles on stranger's faces.

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Anger as Park and Ride site set to shut down

Anger as Park and Ride site set to shut down

Council bosses want to shut down a Park and Ride in a money-saving move branded “illogical” by commuters.

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'Farming is very lonely - you can easily get depressed'

'Farming is very lonely - you can easily get depressed'

The loneliness of farming and hidden impact mental health issues are having on those in the profession is being explored in a new campaign.

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How 'booze cruises' changed over the years

How 'booze cruises' changed over the years

From the 'Vomit Comet' to luxury ferries, a seasoned traveller looks back at his trips across the Channel.

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'If it's good enough for Bill Bailey it's good enough for me'

'If it's good enough for Bill Bailey it's good enough for me'

We sent our reviewer out to see if it is the food that keeps on attracting TV crews to an unassuming roadside café.

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'I stopped to help - and was bombarded with abuse'

'I stopped to help - and was bombarded with abuse'

A good Samaritan rushed to the aid of a woman who had fallen over - but was then abused by foul-mouthed motorists for her parking.

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Missing teacher's 'secret lover' questioned over disappearance

Missing teacher's 'secret lover' questioned over disappearance

A 'secret lover' of a missing Australian teacher who had been travelling around Kent before disappearing was questioned by police, an inquest heard.

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Speed humps hated by Clarkson to be replaced

Speed humps hated by Clarkson to be replaced

Traffic calming measures once slated by TV presenter Jeremy Clarkson will soon be replaced but some residents would rather see them removed entirely.

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Knife-wielding robber targeted woman at seaside amusements

Knife-wielding robber targeted woman at seaside amusements

A knife-wielding robber has been put behind bars after he targeted a woman who won £1,100 from a fruit machine.

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