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'Dead man walking' - PM's apology not good enough for Tory MPs

'Dead man walking' - PM's apology not good enough for Tory MPs

Amid a fresh party scandal pressure is mounting on Boris Johnson as two Kent MPs say his apology in the Commons was not good enough.

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Met Office warns of freezing fog for Kent

Met Office warns of freezing fog for Kent

Freezing fog could make driving conditions difficult in the next few days and across the weekend with sub-zero temperatures also on the way.

'LFTs can keep port moving'

'LFTs can keep port moving'

Bosses at the Port of Dover are asking for access to daily Covid testing for key workers announced by the Prime Minister.

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Opinion: The silence of our MPs is an insult to us all

Opinion: The silence of our MPs is an insult to us all

Kent's Tory MPs appear to have taken a vow of silence over their leader's latest troubles - and that is an insult to those they represent.

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Meet the king of the franchise

Meet the king of the franchise

From spearheading Costa's expansion to the growth of Kaspa's Desserts – meet the man behind a rags-to-riches success story.

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Mums reveal stark reality of emergency housing hell

Mums reveal stark reality of emergency housing hell

Two mums are among 80 families from one district put in homes outside the area – with demand soaring during the pandemic.

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Pontoons at £250m docks revamp remain deserted

Pontoons at £250m docks revamp remain deserted

Fears that vessels could be damaged if they use floating pontoons installed as part of a multi-million pound venture has seen them remain unused.

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'They stole my wife's drugs just hours after she passed away'

'They stole my wife's drugs just hours after she passed away'

A heartbroken widower has spoken of his 'sickening' pain after drug addict paramedics conned his late wife’s crucial medication.

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Travelodge eyes up empty Poundland store

Travelodge eyes up empty Poundland store

The budget hotel chain has confirmed it is "reviewing" a former Poundland premises in the heart of a Kent seaside town.

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Smart motorway roll-out paused due to safety fears

Smart motorway roll-out paused due to safety fears

The roll-out of smart motorway schemes is to be paused until five years’ worth of safety data is available, the government has announced.

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Fire breaks out on boat in harbour

Fire breaks out on boat in harbour

Three fire engines were sent to a harbour after a blaze broke out on a boat.

CCTV issued after New Year's brawl at club

CCTV issued after New Year's brawl at club

Police have issued CCTV images of men they would like to speak to after a brawl outside a nightclub.

Charity car towed away by thieves

Charity car towed away by thieves

A bright pink Mercedes which has raised £8k for good causes has been stolen from a family business.

Paramedic couple addicted to opiates stole drugs from dying patients

Paramedic couple addicted to opiates stole drugs from dying patients

A paramedic couple addicted to opiates stole pain-relieving drugs from dying patients to feed their habit.

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Scratchcards stolen in petrol station raid

Scratchcards stolen in petrol station raid

The winnings from dozens of scratchcards stolen during an early-morning petrol station raid cannot be cashed in, detectives have revealed.

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WHSmith closes another town centre branch

WHSmith closes another town centre branch

Retail giant WHSmith is set to close another town centre store as it launches a closing down sale.

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'They are scumbags - it shows total disrespect for the dead'

'They are scumbags - it shows total disrespect for the dead'

Rubbish has been dumped at a cemetery for the second time in two weeks.

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Gas engineer stole ‘priceless’ jewellery from customers

Gas engineer stole ‘priceless’ jewellery from customers

A gas engineer who stole irreplaceable items from people in Kent while carrying out legitimate work in their homes has been jailed.

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Concerns over sinkholes rise to the surface

Concerns over sinkholes rise to the surface

The technology to detect sinkholes before they occur exists, but Kent County Council says it is unaffordable.

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Heading for the exit? How Boris could leave No.10

Heading for the exit? How Boris could leave No.10

The writing may be on the wall for Boris Johnson after yet another scandal – but how exactly might he leave?

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IKEA responds to new Kent store rumours

IKEA responds to new Kent store rumours

IKEA bosses have responded to rumours they are eyeing up a location in Kent for a new store.

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Two men discovered in lorry trailer

Two men discovered in lorry trailer

Officers at the Port of Dover found two men in the back of a lorry.

'Contraception left me paralysed'

'Contraception left me paralysed'

A woman has lost the use of her arm after her contraceptive implant got stuck so deep, doctors can't get it out.

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MP warned people to stay off beach on day of Downing Street garden party

MP warned people to stay off beach on day of Downing Street garden party

On the day the Prime Minister allegedly attended an illegal party one Kent MP was branding people reckless for going to the beach.

Families of David Fuller's victims angered by lack of contact

Families of David Fuller's victims angered by lack of contact

Furious families of David Fuller's victims are yet to contacted by the man who is chairing an inquiry into the depraved killer's offences.

Travelodge guest leaves behind Tesla car

Travelodge guest leaves behind Tesla car

An electric car that ran out of charge is just one of the unusual items forgotten by hotel goers in Kent last year.

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Two arrested after suspected brothel uncovered

Two arrested after suspected brothel uncovered

Two people have been arrested and charged after police uncovered a suspected brothel in a Kent town.

Snooker legend Cliff Thorburn to play in Kent

Snooker legend Cliff Thorburn to play in Kent

Former snooker champ Cliff Thorburn, who retired from competitive play this month, will make one of his last UK appearances at a social club in Kent.

'It's not a good time to tell you what I think'

'It's not a good time to tell you what I think'

Most Kent MPs have once again stayed silent following the latest "Bring Your Own Booze" lockdown-busting Downing Street party.

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Demolition of leisure centre begins

Demolition of leisure centre begins

Contractors have begun demolishing Splashes leisure centre, in preparation for a new multi-million pound site.

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