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'Spectacular' and 'terrible' QEII bridge opened in 1991

'Spectacular' and 'terrible' QEII bridge opened in 1991

The Queen opened her namesake bridge at the Dartford Crossing in 1991 - here we take look back at the landmark's history.

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Major pile-up closes M2

Major pile-up closes M2

Two people have been rushed to hospital following a motorway crash involving two lorries, three cars and a van.

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Taxi driver attacked by passenger

Taxi driver attacked by passenger

A passenger attacked a taxi driver while he was driving which made him swerve his cab onto a pavement.

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Produced in Kent opens shop in Bluewater

Produced in Kent opens shop in Bluewater

A shop selling food and drink products made by businesses across Kent has opened in the county's biggest shopping centre in the run-up to Christmas.

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Pop Larkin's Rolls-Royce up for auction

Pop Larkin's Rolls-Royce up for auction

The iconic yellow motor which was driven by David Jason in the much-loved comedy drama Darling Buds of May last sold for £100,000.

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'Mya remains loved and in our hearts forever'

'Mya remains loved and in our hearts forever'

The family of a teenager who died after being hit by a car have paid tribute to their "bright, beautiful daughter" with a "strong will".

'We stand with the boycott'

'We stand with the boycott'

A Kent nightclub is to close in a show of solidarity with a one-night boycott of bars and clubs as part of a campaign against spiking drinks.

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More arrests after Insulate Britain block roundabouts near M25

More arrests after Insulate Britain block roundabouts near M25

A group of eco protesters have been arrested after blocking roads and a busy roundabout near the M25 in defiance of a court injunction.

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'70ft mast will spoil cathedral views'

'70ft mast will spoil cathedral views'

A towering 5G mast standing almost 70ft tall would inflict 'permanent damage' if erected on a major city road, residents fear.

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Budget preview: The key issues for Kent

Budget preview: The key issues for Kent

The Chancellor will be opening up that famous budget briefcase today but what could it mean for Kent?

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Can you name countries like this world record breaking boy?

Can you name countries like this world record breaking boy?

An eight-year-old is now a Guinness World Record holder after naming dozens of countries just from their maps in under a minute.

Christmas grottos across the county this year

Christmas grottos across the county this year

Wrap up tickets to that all-important family visit to see Santa with our guide to grottos across Kent this year.

'I tracked down £8k vape thieves so why won't police arrest them?'

'I tracked down £8k vape thieves so why won't police arrest them?'

A vape shop owner has blasted police and has accused officers of not investigating his burglary fast enough after solving the crime.

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Plans to convert cinema into flats in doubt

Plans to convert cinema into flats in doubt

A planning committee has been advised to turn down plans to convert a former cinema into flats.

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Toy shop's Nazi police costume branded 'insensitive'

Toy shop's Nazi police costume branded 'insensitive'

A toy and fancy dress shop has refused to take a Gestapo uniform off sale despite complaints from the Jewish community.

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Sarah's murderer seeks to appeal whole-life term

Sarah's murderer seeks to appeal whole-life term

The Met police officer who murdered Sarah Everard is seeking to appeal his whole-life jail term.

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Cable attacks leaves hundreds without internet

Cable attacks leaves hundreds without internet

Cables owned by Openreach were damaged and stolen, leaving hundreds without internet.

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Drink-drive arrest after horror crash destroys test drive BMW

Drink-drive arrest after horror crash destroys test drive BMW

Police have arrested a man on suspicion of drink driving following a three-vehicle crash which injured a number of people and destroyed a BMW.

Search called off for man as two asylum seekers rescued

Search called off for man as two asylum seekers rescued

Rescue crews have called off a search operation amid fears of another asylum seeker tragedy.

Tony receives medal for remarkable walk

Tony receives medal for remarkable walk

A seven-year-old boy from Kent has won a British Citizen Youth Award at the House of Lords for his inspiring fundraising efforts.

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Donations in memory of Mya reach £3,000

Donations in memory of Mya reach £3,000

Donations towards the family of a teenage girl killed while crossing a road have doubled over the past week.

French customs' delays could cause port gridlock

French customs' delays could cause port gridlock

A Kent port could once again be the focus of frustrating delays for freight in the run-up to Christmas, it has been warned.

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Boys on bikes raise fire alarm

Boys on bikes raise fire alarm

A group of young lads have been praised for their public-spirited actions after spotting a house fire and alerting the fire service.

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Glamping retreat plans 'way over the top'

Glamping retreat plans 'way over the top'

Proposals for a glamping retreat have been slammed by councillors, and described as situated 'in a back garden, between two other back gardens'.

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Gang threatens residents during home raid

Gang threatens residents during home raid

A gang wearing balaclavas stormed into a home and threatened residents with a knife – before swiping a bag and cash.

Coroner told who was driving before crash claimed four lives

Coroner told who was driving before crash claimed four lives

An inquest has heard how four men died when their vehicle went onto the verge and plunged down a gully.

Mum of murdered sisters dismisses police apology

Mum of murdered sisters dismisses police apology

An inquiry has found the Met police response to a missing persons report, which later became a double murder investigation, was inadequate.

MPs' sewage vote kicks up a stink - but what's it all about?

MPs' sewage vote kicks up a stink - but what's it all about?

Campaigners have hit back after MPs voted against amending a bill that would put a legal duty on water firms to stop pouring sewage into waterways.

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Man stabbed and threatened to kill love rival

Man stabbed and threatened to kill love rival

A jealous man has been jailed for more than 15 years after trying to kill a love rival.

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Oyster trestles ruled lawful by planning inspector

Oyster trestles ruled lawful by planning inspector

Controversial oyster trestles erected on a town's coastline have been granted planning permission following a public inquiry.

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