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Cyclist seriously injured in hit and run lorry crash

Cyclist seriously injured in hit and run lorry crash

A man has been arrested following a hit and run crash involving a lorry which has left a cyclist seriously injured.

Multi-vehicle crash sparks heavy traffic near crossing

Multi-vehicle crash sparks heavy traffic near crossing

Heavy traffic and long queues are blighting one of the busiest routes in Kent following a multi-vehicle crash.

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Free bus travel offer for struggling families

Free bus travel offer for struggling families

Some of the county's poorest families are to be offered free travel to help offset the impact of social isolation on children.

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Bid to end daily gridlock on 'nightmare' roundabout

Bid to end daily gridlock on 'nightmare' roundabout

The government is being urged to find the money to make urgent improvements to a 'nightmare' roundabout connecting major roads in Kent.

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Warning as packages swiped from doorsteps

Warning as packages swiped from doorsteps

Households are being advised to keep track of Christmas deliveries following a spate of parcel thefts in one corner of Kent.

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Body found entangled in fishing nets

Body found entangled in fishing nets

An investigation has been launched after fishermen found a body ensnared in nets.

'Coastal pupils are being neglected while other schools expand'

'Coastal pupils are being neglected while other schools expand'

The boss of a massive secondary school says education chiefs’ continued neglect of a seaside town has established it as a district's poorer cousin.

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How to see December's meteor shower NASA is calling 'the best of the year'

How to see December's meteor shower NASA is calling 'the best of the year'

The Geminids meteor shower is taking place this month - here's how to catch one of Mother Nature's very best light shows.

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Is there no end to London’s ‘colonisation’ of Kent?

Is there no end to London’s ‘colonisation’ of Kent?

Economic forecaster and university professor Richard Scase examines the impact of increasing numbers of Londoners snapping up homes in the county.

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'I tried the Ninja Warrior UK course and this is how it went'

'I tried the Ninja Warrior UK course and this is how it went'

With Ninja Warrior UK opening its first Kent venue we tried our hand at being pro – how hard can it be, right?

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Woman scarred for life in bar glass fight

Woman scarred for life in bar glass fight

A man has avoided jail and says he has turned his life around after launching a glass across a bar during a fight, permanently scarring a bystander.

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'Vibrant' 90-room motel plans approved

'Vibrant' 90-room motel plans approved

A brightly coloured motel on one of Kent's docks has been given the green light despite concerns it is too vibrant.

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Former PC jailed for raping vulnerable teen

Former PC jailed for raping vulnerable teen

A former Kent Police officer and an accomplice have been jailed after raping a vulnerable teenager who was groomed on social media.

Air ambulance called as serious crash closes A-road

Air ambulance called as serious crash closes A-road

A collision understood to have involved a lorry and a cyclist has resulted in the closure of a major route.

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'Who put a penis on my car?'

'Who put a penis on my car?'

A mum has been left bemused after finding a joke penis attached to her car.

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First look inside Kent's first Ninja Warrior challenge

First look inside Kent's first Ninja Warrior challenge

An indoor obstacle course based on the hit TV show Ninja Warrior has opened and we got a sneak peek inside.

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'When is a party not a party? Were Twiglets available?'

'When is a party not a party? Were Twiglets available?'

Our political editor takes a look at the national and local politics story affecting Kent this week.

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Asylum seekers facing 'appalling treatment and conditions' at barracks

Asylum seekers facing 'appalling treatment and conditions' at barracks

A report by a cross-party group of parliamentarians has called on the Government to shut down Napier Barracks as accommodation for asylum seekers.

Man tried to 'usher girl into car'

Man tried to 'usher girl into car'

An investigation has been launched after a man allegedly approached a young girl and tried to usher her into a car.

Stephen Port victim's partner demands Met chief resign after failings

Stephen Port victim's partner demands Met chief resign after failings

The boyfriend of Stephen Port's youngest victim has called for a police head to resign after an inquest found failings "probably" led to more deaths.

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Murder investigation launched after prisoner's death

Murder investigation launched after prisoner's death

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a prison inmate in his 20s died.

Take a look inside pub after £200k revamp

Take a look inside pub after £200k revamp

A pub that once had a bad reputation has reopened after undergoing a huge makeover and name change.

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Christmas shopping discounts for Blue Light workers

Christmas shopping discounts for Blue Light workers

Two of the UK's biggest supermarkets are offering festive discounts to emergency workers to say thank you for their work in keeping communities safe.

Brothers jailed after sex attack on child

Brothers jailed after sex attack on child

Two brothers have been jailed after raping and sexually assaulting a child.

Motorcyclist rode into police officer

Motorcyclist rode into police officer

A police constable was taken to hospital after being run over by a motorcyclist who fled the scene.

Person dies after collapsing in busy shopping arcade

Person dies after collapsing in busy shopping arcade

Emergency services descended on a busy shopping precinct after a person collapsed - but they tragically could not be saved.

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9 plants and trees to keep away from your dog this Christmas

9 plants and trees to keep away from your dog this Christmas

With some festive trees and plants full of toxins that can be harmful to pets, here's nine that owners should be aware of.

Tony Hudgell meets William and Kate

Tony Hudgell meets William and Kate

Double amputee Tony Hudgell, seven, has been chatting to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge at a Royal carol concert.

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Bar at middle of 'spiking' investigation reopens

Bar at middle of 'spiking' investigation reopens

A bar which was forced to temporarily close after reports multiple people were spiked has reopened with "enhanced" security measures.

Covid cases top 10k but hospital admissions remain low

Covid cases top 10k but hospital admissions remain low

The number of patients with Covid in the county's hospitals is four times lower than in December 2020 despite there being twice as many cases.

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