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Hunt for policeman's killer

Hunt for policeman's killer

Kent became the focus for one of the UK's largest-scale manhunts after the murder of a policeman.

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Olly Murs visits Kent's newest sweet shop

Olly Murs visits Kent's newest sweet shop

Pop star Olly Murs got stuck into a new sweet shop which is the latest addition to a town centre giving it his seal of approval.

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Police close main city route after crash

Police close main city route after crash

A major city route has been closed by police following a crash which saw two people taken to hospital.

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Delays after two cars crash near shopping centre

Delays after two cars crash near shopping centre

Drivers are experiencing delays tonight after two cars crashed outside a busy shopping centre.

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Vital junction upgrade £500k over budget

Vital junction upgrade £500k over budget

A major junction upgrade to ease congestion on a massive industrial estate is estimated to be way over budget due to price increases caused by Covid.

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Amazon launches new 24/7 bus route

Amazon launches new 24/7 bus route

An online retailer has teamed up with a local bus provider to launch a brand new route linking north Kent with its huge new 'fulfilment' centre.

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Jewellery stolen as burglars ransack pensioner's home

Jewellery stolen as burglars ransack pensioner's home

Police say burglars made off with jewellery after an untidy search of a pensioner's home.

Rap gig knifeman caught with gun while on bail

Rap gig knifeman caught with gun while on bail

A man who knifed a rival outside a rap show during a fight which saw his friend murdered was caught with a gun while on bail.

Helicopter circles cliffs after reported sighting of missing man

Helicopter circles cliffs after reported sighting of missing man

A police helicopter has been hovering over a seafront following a reported sighting of a man who has been missing for 10 days.

Kent has one of the UK's best dog-friendly beaches

Kent has one of the UK's best dog-friendly beaches

A Kent beach has been named one of the most dog-friendly in the UK.

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'35-mile diversion is killing my store'

'35-mile diversion is killing my store'

A long diversion for water main repairs has left a village 'cut off' and businesses badly affected.

Six-week long bin strike called off... for now

Six-week long bin strike called off... for now

Bin strike action lasting more than six weeks has been suspended after a deal was struck 'in principle' between refuse collectors and their employer.

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Where to go for a milkshake in Kent

Where to go for a milkshake in Kent

With many McDonald's reporting milkshakes being off the menu due to supply chain issues, here are some other options for your fix of the sugary treat.

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Man in 30s found dead near major road

Man in 30s found dead near major road

Police have confirmed a man in his 30s was pronounced dead near a major road which closed for three hours this morning.

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Witness appeal after woman, 28, dies in crash

Witness appeal after woman, 28, dies in crash

Witnesses are sought to a fatal collision in which a woman died in Kent.

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Neighbours rush to help driver after car hits flats

Neighbours rush to help driver after car hits flats

A wheelie bin and drain pipe were ruined when a car crashed into a block of flats.

'Concerns for man' close major road for three hours

'Concerns for man' close major road for three hours

Police closed a four-mile stretch of a major road to respond to a callout over concerns for a man.

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Daily record for asylum seeker crossings smashed

Daily record for asylum seeker crossings smashed

Another new record for the number of asylum seekers reaching Kent shores on small boats in a day has been made - with 828 making the journey.

Man taken to hospital after car crashes into building

Man taken to hospital after car crashes into building

A man has been taken to a London hospital after a car crashed into a building.

Arrest after '£200k' damage caused to school roof

Arrest after '£200k' damage caused to school roof

A school is facing a race against time to fix its roof after '£200,000 of damage' was done to it when lead was stolen.

Caffè Nero refused learning difficulties group's cash payments

Caffè Nero refused learning difficulties group's cash payments

A coffee chain has been blasted by a councillor for refusing cash payments from a group of people with learning disabilities.

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Death crash driver deliberately ploughed into M20 bridge

Death crash driver deliberately ploughed into M20 bridge

A motorist died from "catastrophic" injuries after deliberately ploughing his Mercedes into a motorway bridge, an inquest has heard.

Fresh plans for town's first cinema revealed

Fresh plans for town's first cinema revealed

New images offer a first look at reworked plans for a cinema in the heart of a town.

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How the extraordinary Houdini baffled Kent

How the extraordinary Houdini baffled Kent

He is one of the most famous performers of all-time - but did you know Houdini brought his remarkable public stunts and shows to the county?

Town's Christmas market dates confirmed

Town's Christmas market dates confirmed

The return of a town's Christmas market has been confirmed with dates for the popular events revealed.

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Warning after 'car scam' caught on camera

Warning after 'car scam' caught on camera

An investigation has been launched after a car was allegedly interfered with in order to lower its price.

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Driver in custody after gun and drugs found in car

Driver in custody after gun and drugs found in car

A driver is in custody after drugs, a stab vest and a gun were found in a car.

Road blocked by plastic tubes

Road blocked by plastic tubes

Drivers are facing heavy delays tonight due to shed load of plastic tubes blocking a busy route home.

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Five-mile queues approaching Crossing

Five-mile queues approaching Crossing

Mega queues have been building for several miles once again on the approach to the Dartford Crossing due to heavy traffic and congestion.

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Vicar abused child but was allowed to return to church

Vicar abused child but was allowed to return to church

A vicar who was allowed to return to a church after abusing a child has been jailed for further sex attacks.

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