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A2 to close for weekend near Bluewater

A2 to close for weekend near Bluewater

A section of the A2 will be closed for an entire weekend near Bluewater while a new bridge is put in place as part of a huge improvement plan.

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Power cut affects thousands across nine postcodes

Power cut affects thousands across nine postcodes

A faulty underground cable left more than 2,500 people across nine postcodes without electricity.

Ocado customers fume as depot goes up in smoke

Ocado customers fume as depot goes up in smoke

A major food retailer faced a backlash online after it was forced to cancel orders due to a major fire at one if its warehouses.

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Bluewater to ease restrictions but mask rule remains

Bluewater to ease restrictions but mask rule remains

A shopping centre is set to lift a number of Covid-19 rules from next week but advice on face coverings will remain in place to protect shoppers.

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Be a citizen scientist and join the Big Butterfly Count

Be a citizen scientist and join the Big Butterfly Count

More than 100,000 people signed up last year to spend 15 minutes counting butterflies for conservationists. Here's how to get involved this year:

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'Who wants a sheriff?'

'Who wants a sheriff?'

Our political editor Paul Francis takes a look at all the big news from national and local politics this week.

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'We just did what everyone else would have done'

'We just did what everyone else would have done'

A restaurant owner who gave free food to emergency crews tackling a huge nightclub fire has earned praise from a celebrity baker.

Bookings open for winter flu jabs

Bookings open for winter flu jabs

Boots has opened flu jab bookings early, with slots for both NHS and private patients, saying it's preparing for a 'potential flu epidemic'.

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Crash victim, 18, was 'incredible young man'

Crash victim, 18, was 'incredible young man'

A talented teenage boy described as an inspiration, selfless, intelligent and kind died in a car crash as he travelled home from a cricket match.

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Popular pub shut for 8 days after Covid outbreak

Popular pub shut for 8 days after Covid outbreak

A well-known seafront pub has been forced to shut ahead of what was likely to be a busy weekend - after staff tested positive for Covid.

Two injured in crash after car failed to stop for police

Two injured in crash after car failed to stop for police

A woman and young girl were taken to hospital and a teenager was arrested after a crash following a police pursuit.

Moment car set on fire outside TikTok family's home caught on camera

Moment car set on fire outside TikTok family's home caught on camera

Watch the moment a car fire, which spread to the owner's home, was started in a residential road.

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Jobs to go as NSPCC looks at quitting Kent base

Jobs to go as NSPCC looks at quitting Kent base

Referrals for specialist help for abused children are set to end as the national charity prepares to move out of the county.

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'Our staircase bugs me because it's 13 steps to get up'

'Our staircase bugs me because it's 13 steps to get up'

Two people from Kent have shared their experiences with OCD and the stigma that surrounds the condition.

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Seafront cycle lanes branded 'waste of money'

Seafront cycle lanes branded 'waste of money'

'Confusing' lanes erected as part of a £27k project to improve a cycle route have been slammed as an 'eyesore and a waste of money'.

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Secret Drinker ends up the only punter in the oldest gay bar in town

Secret Drinker ends up the only punter in the oldest gay bar in town

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Landlord accused of crime hands over £2m

Landlord accused of crime hands over £2m

A landlord accused of building his property empire through the proceeds of crime has handed over £2 million of it to law enforcement.

One Direction star in Kent

One Direction star in Kent

One Direction singer Niall Horan was seen at the world famous 149th Open golf championships today.

World's tallest cruise ship arrives in Kent

World's tallest cruise ship arrives in Kent

The tallest cruise ship in the world - and the biggest sailing vessel - has docked in Kent ahead of its first-ever public voyage.

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Madame Mu Mu pays tribute to venue after devastating fire

Madame Mu Mu pays tribute to venue after devastating fire

A drag artist who performs at one of the nightclub ravaged by fire has described the deep and heavy wound left by the blaze.

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Man brutally attacked at home in front of children

Man brutally attacked at home in front of children

Two men have been jailed after attacking a man as he looked after two children.

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Health warning ahead of weekend heatwave

Health warning ahead of weekend heatwave

People are being urged to stay safe in the sun by Public Health England with temperatures expected to rise above 26C.

Black history heroes remembered

Black history heroes remembered

A plaque has been unveiled paying tribute to black historical figures who played a pivotal role in the movement for worker's rights.

Live: How to find a job after the pandemic

Live: How to find a job after the pandemic

Join us for a live-streamed episode of The Lowdown, where we'll be discussing how to find a job after Covid-19.

Darts icon Andy Fordham dies aged 59

Darts icon Andy Fordham dies aged 59

Players have paid tribute to a former world darts champion and Kent pub landlord who has passed away.

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Police helicopter in search for 'armed men'

Police helicopter in search for 'armed men'

A police hunt involving the service's helicopter has been taking place after two men said to be armed were seen arguing in the street.

Seven arrested after Euros chaos in town

Seven arrested after Euros chaos in town

Seven people have been arrested after rowdy football fans threw bottles at police officers and a car was damaged following the Euro 2020 final.

GP staff receiving 'threats of violence and sworn at'

GP staff receiving 'threats of violence and sworn at'

A doctor's surgery has revealed how staff are receiving abuse daily from patients, including threats of violence and swearing.

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TikTok family's home targeted in suspected arson attack

TikTok family's home targeted in suspected arson attack

A family who found fame on social media have been left devastated after part of their home was destroyed in a huge blaze.

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Foxes trapped and killed at power station

Foxes trapped and killed at power station

Bosses at a Kent power station have confirmed that foxes are being caught in traps and killed after concerns were raised on social media.

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