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Drink driver ‘collided with wall’ in view of police

Drink driver ‘collided with wall’ in view of police

A motorist lost control of his car and ploughed it into a wall in front of police while more than three times the legal drink-drive limit.

Elderly patient was charged £18k for free care

Elderly patient was charged £18k for free care

Kent County Council has paid out almost £20,000 to a pensioner charged for years of care she should have had for free.

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Thief who stole £9k of beauty products at Boots facing jail

Thief who stole £9k of beauty products at Boots facing jail

A thief stole more than £9,000 of health and beauty items from Boots stores across the country including in the county.

‘We want more people to visit - it’s a really good facility’

‘We want more people to visit - it’s a really good facility’

Councillors hope a closed cinema will soon be used by more community groups after plans to install a new fire exit were approved.

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Man dies after being hit by lorry on M25 hard shoulder

Man dies after being hit by lorry on M25 hard shoulder

A man has died after two people were hit by a lorry on the hard shoulder of the M25.

'It's not fair': Head hits back as school plagued by issues rated inadequate

'It's not fair': Head hits back as school plagued by issues rated inadequate

A head teacher has dismissed claims pupils are not "prepared for life in modern Britain" following a damning Ofsted report.

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Yobs use fire extinguisher to smash shops in town centre

Yobs use fire extinguisher to smash shops in town centre

Businesses in a town centre have been left with smashed windows after a night of vandalism.

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‘Massive bang’ as huge lorry fire on M20 makes houses shake

‘Massive bang’ as huge lorry fire on M20 makes houses shake

Shocked villagers heard a "massive bang" as a huge lorry fire on the M20 made their houses shake.

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Buyers in talks to snap up £2.5bn resort site

Buyers in talks to snap up £2.5bn resort site

‘Dream not over yet’ say London Resort chiefs as investors in £2.5bn park potentially among those seeking to buy peninsula land.

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Family’s ‘unbearable pain’ after sudden death of ‘kind and loyal’ dad, 46

Family’s ‘unbearable pain’ after sudden death of ‘kind and loyal’ dad, 46

The family of a hardworking and loving dad have been left devastated after he suffered a heart attack and died aged just 46.

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Historic barns bought by mystery buyer to go under hammer at auction

Historic barns bought by mystery buyer to go under hammer at auction

A set of historic barns sold to a mystery buyer almost a decade ago are to go under the hammer.

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Sadness as top-rated pub unexpectedly shuts

Sadness as top-rated pub unexpectedly shuts

A high street pub has shut its doors suddenly after 75 years of trading in a village high street.

Clubs’ agony over death of rising football star

Clubs’ agony over death of rising football star

The Kent football community is “heartbroken” after the shock death of a 21-year-old player who had “exceptional” raw talent.

Dog rescued from home after garage fire breaks out

Dog rescued from home after garage fire breaks out

A dog was rescued from a home after a blaze broke out in a garage.

Cause of cornfield fire unknown ater emergency crews tackled flames

Cause of cornfield fire unknown ater emergency crews tackled flames

The cause of a field fire is not yet known after it sparked a large emergency response this afternoon.

Protestors stage vigil following deaths

Protestors stage vigil following deaths

A vigil has been held for those who perished last week in the latest Channel tragedy, amid calls for the government to take urgent action.

Kent stores saved after rescue bid for well-known chain

Kent stores saved after rescue bid for well-known chain

Five stores in the county have won a reprieve after a consortium saved a popular brand from administration - but it is too late for three shops.

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Reports of injuries after road smash

Reports of injuries after road smash

Police and ambulance crews attended the scene of a smash today which has left a key road closed.

Bid to reunite family with driving licences dating back 90 years

Bid to reunite family with driving licences dating back 90 years

A hotel manager is trying to trace the family of a motorist after discovering old driving licences dating back to 1935 in a town centre car park.

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Cost of Bluewater tunnel almost doubles

Cost of Bluewater tunnel almost doubles

The cost of a major project connecting thousands of homes to the county’s biggest shopping centre has risen by £12.5million, KCC has confirmed.

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‘Disappointment’ as plans for unique ‘Grand Designs’ eco-home refused

‘Disappointment’ as plans for unique ‘Grand Designs’ eco-home refused

Eye-catching plans to build an off-grid eco-home have been rejected as planning officers say the scheme would “encroach” on open countryside.

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Estate could increase number of homes by almost 50%

Estate could increase number of homes by almost 50%

The number of homes at a housing estate could swell, as developers lodge plans for 50 more, following a similar application two years ago.

Meeting called to remove Scally as Gillingham club director

Meeting called to remove Scally as Gillingham club director

Gillingham FC have called a meeting of shareholders with a view to removing former owner and chairman Paul Scally as club director.

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Woman and dog killed after being hit by taxi

Woman and dog killed after being hit by taxi

Police are investigating after a woman in her 60s and a dog died after being hit by a black taxi.

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Weather warning issued as heavy rain set to lash Kent

Weather warning issued as heavy rain set to lash Kent

People in Kent are being told to expect “thundery rain” and flooding as wet weather hits the county this weekend.

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Delays as 15-mile stretch of M2 shut all weekend

Delays as 15-mile stretch of M2 shut all weekend

Planned structural works have closed a 15-mile stretch of the M2 all weekend, causing knock-on delays.

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Kent man jailed after smuggling 350kg of cocaine on boat

Kent man jailed after smuggling 350kg of cocaine on boat

A 56-year-old Kent man has been handed a lengthy prison sentence for his role in a cocaine smuggling plot.

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‘They face every day with incredible bravery and unwavering courage’

‘They face every day with incredible bravery and unwavering courage’

A young boy fundraising for memorial benches after losing his own brother suddenly just last year is among this year’s Children’s Awards winners.

Brilliant on a budget: Kent’s free attractions

Brilliant on a budget: Kent’s free attractions

If the summer holidays have cleared out your bank account, don’t worry - we’ve got six free days out that the whole family will love.

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‘Does your district have a negative reputation? The power to change it is in your hands’

‘Does your district have a negative reputation? The power to change it is in your hands’

Local Facebook groups suggest everywhere in Kent is a festering pit of crime and overdevelopment…so isn’t it time we take a more positive approach?

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