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Police say ‘no evidence of criminal conduct’ after Tesco lorry fireball

Police say ‘no evidence of criminal conduct’ after Tesco lorry fireball

Police have closed an investigation into a Tesco lorry exploding into a ball of flames after finding no evidence of criminal conduct.

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Man ‘jumped out of moving vehicle’ before being hit by lorry

Man ‘jumped out of moving vehicle’ before being hit by lorry

A man who died after being struck by a lorry on the motorway is said to have “jumped from a moving vehicle” into the carriageway, a court heard.

Banksy work finally returns to its hometown

Banksy work finally returns to its hometown

A £6m piece of public art by Banksy is returning to Margate - nearly two years after it was first unveiled by the artist.

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'It's not a dead donkey!' 700-year-old pub goes on sale for £1.25m

'It's not a dead donkey!' 700-year-old pub goes on sale for £1.25m

A 700-year-old pub has gone up for sale with its landlady admitting she is looking forward to riding off into the sunset.

Woman and teen bailed as baby girl remains in hospital after XL Bully attack

Woman and teen bailed as baby girl remains in hospital after XL Bully attack

An 18-year-old man and a 76-year-old woman have been released on bail after a baby was attacked by an XL Bully.

Young woman found ‘unresponsive’ next to busy road

Young woman found ‘unresponsive’ next to busy road

Emergency services were called after a young woman was found “unresponsive” at the side of a main road.

Traffic and train disruption after Dunelm lorry hit bridge

Traffic and train disruption after Dunelm lorry hit bridge

Trains were halted after a Dunelm lorry hit a railway bridge on a major route.

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Shocking video shows huge ‘Christmas tree’ blaze

Shocking video shows huge ‘Christmas tree’ blaze

A shocking video has shown what are thought to be Christmas trees going up in a raging fire.

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Are these really the best fish and chips in Kent?

Are these really the best fish and chips in Kent?

With fish and chip shops across the county claiming to be Kent’s best, we try a takeaway that has reached the national finals.

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‘Can the privileged ever truly understand the struggles of oppressed groups?’

‘Can the privileged ever truly understand the struggles of oppressed groups?’

We’re often told to ‘check our privilege’ but surely striving to understand is better than blind deference to marginalised groups, says Melissa Todd.

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Festivities to return but traders left counting cost of Storm market closures

Festivities to return but traders left counting cost of Storm market closures

Visitors are being lured back to a town this weekend after Storm Darragh forced a Christmas market and major festival to be scrapped.

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‘It seems so unfair to lose them both to the same disease’

‘It seems so unfair to lose them both to the same disease’

A mum who lost her 11-year-old son to cancer following a battle that made headlines across the world has tragically died from the disease herself.

Kent Politics Podcast: ‘I’m a GP - here’s how the NHS needs to change’

Kent Politics Podcast: ‘I’m a GP - here’s how the NHS needs to change’

This week’s Kent Politics Podcast features special guest veteran GP Dr Julian Spinks talks about the state of the NHS and how it could improve.

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Popular Christmas tractor parade to return for third year running

Popular Christmas tractor parade to return for third year running

A much-loved festive tractor run, which has become a “true community event”, is back for a third year.

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‘Ten years on and there’s not a single day I don’t think of him’

‘Ten years on and there’s not a single day I don’t think of him’

The family of a young man who never came home after a night out have spoken of their grief on the anniversary of his disappearance.

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‘They’re laughing at us!’ Drivers left stuck in car park

‘They’re laughing at us!’ Drivers left stuck in car park

A council has been accused of "laughing" at drivers after dozens became stuck in mounting queues in a packed car park.

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‘The Christmas Club had just paid out and the beers were flowing’

‘The Christmas Club had just paid out and the beers were flowing’

Secret Drinker joins the revellers at a sports bar with a cheery festive buzz.

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Severely neglected dog found dumped in box

Severely neglected dog found dumped in box

An abandoned dog with rotten teeth and fleas has been rescued after being found dumped in a box. Warning: Some distressing images

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Bid for new courts at sport centre for ‘growing sport’

Bid for new courts at sport centre for ‘growing sport’

Plans have been lodged for a city to get its first padel courts, as the trendy sport continues to sweep across Kent.

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CCTV released in search for missing man

CCTV released in search for missing man

A new image has been released in the search for a missing man, last seen seven days ago.

Several hairdressers targeted by suspected thief who pretended to make appointment

Several hairdressers targeted by suspected thief who pretended to make appointment

Police have released an image of a man they want to speak to after multiple hairdressers in two towns were targeted.

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Trains stopped after lorry hits railway bridge

Trains stopped after lorry hits railway bridge

Commuters are facing delays after a lorry collided with a railway bridge.

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Sushi chain’s plans for long-empty high street shop approved

Sushi chain’s plans for long-empty high street shop approved

A town centre unit which has been vacant for more than five years is to become a new Japanese-Korean and sushi restaurant.

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‘Suspicious’ fire which saw school evacuated started in hand dryer

‘Suspicious’ fire which saw school evacuated started in hand dryer

A fire which saw a school evacuated was caused by a hand dryer, the head teacher has confirmed.

Hospital trust ‘on track’ to hit savings target but will still lose £90m

Hospital trust ‘on track’ to hit savings target but will still lose £90m

Hospital bosses in charge of one of the country’s most struggling trusts say they are “on track” to deliver £50m savings after a huge overspend.

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Kent school set to close as council declares financial woes

Kent school set to close as council declares financial woes

A Kent school looks set to close amid financial pressures after a council’ “refused to pay” almost £2 million it owes to help keep children safe.

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Motorway partially closed after lorry fire

Motorway partially closed after lorry fire

Part of a busy motorway has been shut and motorists sent on a diversion due to a large vehicle fire.

Baby girl airlifted to hospital in serious condition after being attacked by XL Bully

Baby girl airlifted to hospital in serious condition after being attacked by XL Bully

An eight-month-old girl has been airlifted to hospital in a serious condition after being attacked by an XL Bully dog.

A2 closed in both directions after five-vehicle crash and fuel spillage

A2 closed in both directions after five-vehicle crash and fuel spillage

The A2 is likely to stay shut throughout the day following a multi-vehicle crash, as work continues to clear a fuel spillage and resurface the road.

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‘Drivers penalised for going 4mph over speed limit while other road users get away scot-free’

‘Drivers penalised for going 4mph over speed limit while other road users get away scot-free’

‘Cash cow’ drivers, the cost-of-dying crisis and plans for ‘London-style’ bus services in Kent are among topics tackled on this week’s letters page.

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