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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.

Three-vehicle crash near shopping centre

Three-vehicle crash near shopping centre

Three vehicles have been involved in a crash near a popular shopping centre.

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Sex Pistols' Rotten loses ruling over Kent TV show soundtrack

Sex Pistols' Rotten loses ruling over Kent TV show soundtrack

Sex Pistols' Johnny Rotten has lost a High Court battle over use of the bands songs in a new TV series filmed in Kent.

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Apartment blocks could replace town's gas works

Apartment blocks could replace town's gas works

Roof gardens and a public courtyard have been promised for a riverside housing development at a derelict gas works.

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Search for mystery couple after festival engagement

Search for mystery couple after festival engagement

Festival organisers are searching for a happy couple after a chalked marriage proposal appeared on the pavement at a Pride event.

Man charged with three counts of attempted murder

Man charged with three counts of attempted murder

A man has been charged with three counts of attempted murder after three people were stabbed.

Mystery surrounds cyclist's death

Mystery surrounds cyclist's death

A 56-year-old man who fell from his bike has died - with police still trying to establish exactly what happened.

Boy accused of stabbing girl 'around 50 to 60 times' appears in court

Boy accused of stabbing girl 'around 50 to 60 times' appears in court

A teenager will go on trial in January next year accused of trying to murder a 16-year-old with a physical disability.

Uber Boats Kent to London service returns

Uber Boats Kent to London service returns

Kent day trippers are being offered another opportunity to capitalise on river cruises running between the county and the capital.

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Tributes flood in for 'inspirational' writer

Tributes flood in for 'inspirational' writer

Friends and family have paid tribute to a "talented" writer and journalist following her death.

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Three loose horses bring traffic to a standstill

Three loose horses bring traffic to a standstill

Three horses forced drivers to take evasive action during rush-hour after escaping from a field.

Woman dies after crash between car and lorry

Woman dies after crash between car and lorry

A woman has died after a crash involving a car and a lorry on a busy route, police have said.

Strike action threatened over legionella on trains

Strike action threatened over legionella on trains

A rail union has said it has prepared its members for strikes after "potentially lethal" legionella bacteria was found on trains.

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Bar worker died in flat fire as building collapsed around him

Bar worker died in flat fire as building collapsed around him

A 71-year-old died of smoke inhalation in a tragic flat fire, with the debris blocking rescuers from reaching the pensioner.

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