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'I will get arrested over danger bollard'

'I will get arrested over danger bollard'

A campaigner is considering breaking the law after highways bosses failed to get in touch over his concerns regarding an accident hotspot.

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'Ladies' night' socials a hit with climbers

'Ladies' night' socials a hit with climbers

A climbing centre is breaking down barriers by attracting more women into the sport thanks to dedicated sessions, our reporter went to find out more.

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New homes force school's bid to hike pupil numbers by 20%

New homes force school's bid to hike pupil numbers by 20%

A grammar school has launched a bid to boost its pupil numbers by 20% to keep pace with the influx of new homes in the area.

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2.5-mile queues after five-car pile-up

2.5-mile queues after five-car pile-up

Heavy traffic has continued to build since five cars were involved in a crash on a busy motorway.

Missing boy found safe and well

Missing boy found safe and well

Police say a missing 16-year-old boy has now been located.

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Kent Covid rates approach 10-month high as cases soar

Kent Covid rates approach 10-month high as cases soar

New Covid cases are rising rapidly across Kent as the county's infection rate soars above the national average.

Gridlock on bridge after crash and shopping centre evacuation

Gridlock on bridge after crash and shopping centre evacuation

A blackout at a shopping centre and a crash caused gridlock on the Dartford Crossing.

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The family doctor who looked after generations

The family doctor who looked after generations

A much-respected doctor whose career across east Kent spanned six decades has died aged 96.

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Four-mile queues after 'police incident' on crossing

Four-mile queues after 'police incident' on crossing

Huge queues built up on and around the Dartford Crossing following a 'police incident'.

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Car fire sparks heavy traffic on M20

Car fire sparks heavy traffic on M20

A car fire is causing large queues on the M20.

Is Kent Indian takeaway the best in the UK?

Is Kent Indian takeaway the best in the UK?

An Indian takeaway in Kent is in the running to be named the UK’s best at the “Curry Oscars”.

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Bid for new homes in the shadow of the Cathedral

Bid for new homes in the shadow of the Cathedral

Multiple floors inside a historic building overlooking a cathedral's ornate gated entrance are poised to be turned into flats.

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New patient every 48 seconds at Kent's A&Es

New patient every 48 seconds at Kent's A&Es

Fears of a winter health crisis grow as new figures reveal the county's A&E departments are busier than ever before.

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Pub and homes evacuated after bomb scare

Pub and homes evacuated after bomb scare

The discovery of a suspected unexploded device saw residents from several streets evacuated.

Tragic fire victims named as children, mum and grandma

Tragic fire victims named as children, mum and grandma

Four victims of a tragic fire have been named locally s neighbours talk of the horror of hearing their screams.

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'Explosion' after truck spotted alight

'Explosion' after truck spotted alight

Watch the moment a truck caught fire at the side of a motorway.

Asylum seekers to be told 'obey the rules or go home'

Asylum seekers to be told 'obey the rules or go home'

Asylum seekers could be told to obey strict new rules or have their claims rejected under new laws being considered.

Murder probe launched after man dies following attack

Murder probe launched after man dies following attack

Police are investigating after a man wounded in a town centre assault died from his injuries.

'Doctors said pain was all in my head'

'Doctors said pain was all in my head'

A mum is calling for earlier diagnosis of gynaecological conditions as research shows a link between mental health issues and long waits for answers.

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Family's anguish after tragic dad's Facebook account 'hacked'

Family's anguish after tragic dad's Facebook account 'hacked'

A family grieving the loss of a beloved dad-of-two have been dealt a further blow after his Facebook account was allegedly hacked and taken down.

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Personalised plate made famous by Disney among 2,500 on sale next month

Personalised plate made famous by Disney among 2,500 on sale next month

Around 2,500 personalised number plates will go on sale next month, including one combination made famous by Disney.

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The big-hearted 'geezer' behind Kent's best restaurant

The big-hearted 'geezer' behind Kent's best restaurant

A seaside burger joint is the county's top-rated restaurant on Tripadvisor, but who's the man behind its rapid success? We found out...

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Tributes flood in for 'pub legend'

Tributes flood in for 'pub legend'

A loving grandad described as a “pub legend” will be remembered for being a “nice, caring bloke”, loved ones say.

Man fined after conmen fly-tip his waste

Man fined after conmen fly-tip his waste

A man has been fined after a company flytipped his rubbish.

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Christmas countdown kicks off town lights switch-on

Christmas countdown kicks off town lights switch-on

With just over a month to go until the big day, the festive fun saw a host of performances from groups and a town's lights switched on.

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Police search for missing woman, 34

Police search for missing woman, 34

Police say they are concerned for a woman's welfare and are appealing for help to find the missing 34-year-old.

Former Tory MP 'on universal credit and can't pay court fine'

Former Tory MP 'on universal credit and can't pay court fine'

Disgraced former Tory MP Charlie Elphicke has said he can't afford to pay court costs as he is unemployed and making a claim for Universal Credit.

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Aldi reveals plans for new supermarket

Aldi reveals plans for new supermarket

German chain Aldi have revealed plans for a new supermarket in a Kent town.

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'Major shortfalls' found at hospital morgue where necrophiliac preyed on victims

'Major shortfalls' found at hospital morgue where necrophiliac preyed on victims

Issues such as bodies being 'doubled up' were found during an inspection at a morgue where murderer David Fuller violated dead women.

Gun and knife found after late-night disturbance

Gun and knife found after late-night disturbance

A suspect has arrested after allegedly making threats to kill and trying to rob someone in a town centre.

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