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Witness appeal after two pensioners die in crash

Witness appeal after two pensioners die in crash

Police are appealing for help after two people died in a three-car crash on a busy road.

Flood alerts issued across coastline

Flood alerts issued across coastline

A number of flood alerts have been issued across the Kent coastline.

Heat from tortoise vivarium lamp sparks loft fire

Heat from tortoise vivarium lamp sparks loft fire

Firefighters were called after heat from a tortoise vivarium lamp set fire to nearby items, speaking a house blaze.

Drivers stuck in two-hour long queues

Drivers stuck in two-hour long queues

Drivers were stuck in two hour long queues after a set of traffic lights were 'only letting out three cars at a time'.

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Three arrests after huge police search

Three arrests after huge police search

Two men and a teenager have been arrested following a large police operation after reports of suspicious activity.

Woman arrested following disturbance at hotel

Woman arrested following disturbance at hotel

A woman has been arrested and a man taken to hospital after police were called to a disturbance at a recently opened hotel.

Busy road shut after vehicle blaze

Busy road shut after vehicle blaze

A road was shut near a busy roundabout following a vehicle fire.

Seafront floodgates to remain shut due to high tides

Seafront floodgates to remain shut due to high tides

Floodgates in some coastal towns will remain closed following wind driven tidal surges.

Cyclist taken to hospital after crash

Cyclist taken to hospital after crash

A car and a bike have crashed on a major road.

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Missing man found safe and well

Missing man found safe and well

A man, who police were concerned about after going missing, has been found safe.

Sneak peek inside town's swish new restaurant

Sneak peek inside town's swish new restaurant

It's taken more than a year and has been dogged by numerous problems but a fish and sushi restaurant is about to welcome diners.

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Officers injured in police van crash

Officers injured in police van crash

Two police officers were taken to hospital for treatment after a town centre crash.

Police close town centre road after crash

Police close town centre road after crash

Emergency services were called after a car hit a parked vehicle on a busy road, with a man being arrested suspicion of drink driving.

Police chase suspicious motorcyclist

Police chase suspicious motorcyclist

A suspect fled on foot after abandoning a motorbike following a police pursuit.

Driver caught speeding at 104mph

Driver caught speeding at 104mph

A unlicensed and uninsured driver was stopped after speeding past an unmarked police car.

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Strong winds affect Dartford Crossing

Strong winds affect Dartford Crossing

The bad weather has led to safety measures being brought in on the QEII Bridge.

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Bison herd released into Kent wild could grow rapidly

Bison herd released into Kent wild could grow rapidly

Project leaders introducing a herd of bison to the Kent countryside say the group could multiply in size rapidly.

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Boat service between Kent towns 'would boost tourism'

Boat service between Kent towns 'would boost tourism'

A county councillor believes a boat service running between two Kent towns would spark a much-needed tourism boost.

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Repair bill for iconic former hotel could reach £4m

Repair bill for iconic former hotel could reach £4m

The new owners of a listed seaside building have revealed for the first time the extent of the work needed to save it and reopen to the public.

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Town's oldest family-run shop to shut within days

Town's oldest family-run shop to shut within days

A long-running company which sells shoes, belts, boots and work footwear is to close in the next few days after more than 100 years of trading.

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'This is the evidence that will prove he is innocent'

'This is the evidence that will prove he is innocent'

Levi Bellfield's confession to the murders of Lin and Megan Russell is the evidence that will prove Michael Stone is 'innocent', his solicitor said.

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Police van damaged in crash

Police van damaged in crash

A police vehicle has been damaged in a crash with a car near a supermarket.

Elderly man and woman die in three-car crash

Elderly man and woman die in three-car crash

Two elderly people have died in a three-car crash which closed the A21 near the M25.

Lorry driver turned people smuggler to pay for son's tumour treatment

Lorry driver turned people smuggler to pay for son's tumour treatment

A lorry driver tried to smuggle a man into the UK in return for cash he needed to pay for his son's tumour treatment.

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Major road shut after serious crash

Major road shut after serious crash

Motorists are facing delays after part of the A21 was closed following a serious crash.

High street shut amid concern for man

High street shut amid concern for man

A high street was shut for almost two hours following reports of concern for a man.

Most wanted suspect caught while out jogging

Most wanted suspect caught while out jogging

One of Britain's most wanted fugitives who has links to Kent was caught while out jogging in the Netherlands.

Developers revise flats plan for old rail yard

Developers revise flats plan for old rail yard

Bosses are at loggerheads with Network Rail over the plans to transform an old train yard into a residential and commercial complex.

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Vandal-hit park and ride building forced to close

Vandal-hit park and ride building forced to close

Council bosses have been forced to shut a vandal-hit park and ride building for the weekend following a spate of criminal damage.

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Passenger injured in crash near castle

Passenger injured in crash near castle

A passenger was injured and a road closed in both directions following a two-car crash near a castle.

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