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Man dead after crash on motorway

Man dead after crash on motorway

A man in his 40s has died after a crash on the M2 between a lorry and a car during the early hours.

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'An end to village life as we know it'

'An end to village life as we know it'

Residents in a corner of Kent earmarked for thousands of homes say the developments will spell the end for community life.

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Lockdown anger as 'spectacularly selfish' people litter beach

Lockdown anger as 'spectacularly selfish' people litter beach

Pictures of overflowing bins have angered residents who fear not enough is being done to prevent visitors flocking to a town.

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Digger used to try and steal cash machine

Digger used to try and steal cash machine

Police are on the hunt for a gang of would-be thieves who used a digger to try and steal a cash machine from a supermarket.

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Crash between car and lorry closes motorway

Crash between car and lorry closes motorway

Part of the coastbound carriageway of the M2 is closed for investigation work after a crash involving a lorry and a car during the early hours.

Farage sparks Twitter row over Dover Covid claims

Farage sparks Twitter row over Dover Covid claims

The Home Office has rejected claims by Nigel Farage that 12 asylum seekers who arrived at Dover yesterday all tested positive for Covid.

Driver in Bolivia death crash hit pot-hole on salt flats

Driver in Bolivia death crash hit pot-hole on salt flats

The South American driver of a tour vehicle that crashed killing two Kent school boys will not be charged because he too later died in hospital.

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'No glossy picture can change fact super hospital is ridiculous'

'No glossy picture can change fact super hospital is ridiculous'

An MP has spoken out after a computer-generated image revealed for the first time what a new 'super' hospital in Kent could look like.

Teen's incredible recovery after sudden bleed on brain

Teen's incredible recovery after sudden bleed on brain

A debilitating health emergency has led to a teenager starting his own charity to promote his hobby.

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Why are 'Tonbridge' and 'Tunbridge Wells' spelt differently?

Why are 'Tonbridge' and 'Tunbridge Wells' spelt differently?

We dip into the history behind the two closely-linked town names, after a BBC interior design show got them mixed up earlier this week.

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Kent teacher wows to reach The Voice semis

Kent teacher wows to reach The Voice semis

A talented teacher from Kent tonight has tonight won through to the semi-finals of ITV's The Voice.

Mum scoops Ant and Dec break after Kent landmark lights up

Mum scoops Ant and Dec break after Kent landmark lights up

A mum-of-two has won her family a dream holiday from Saturday Night Takeaway after spotting a rainbow of lights above a popular county attraction.

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Building in shadow of famous Kent landmark on market for £1.25m

Building in shadow of famous Kent landmark on market for £1.25m

A building overlooked by arguably Kent's most famous landmark is to be sold for the first time in almost 90 years.

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Lockdown warning as rates rise in two districts

Lockdown warning as rates rise in two districts

People in Kent have been warned 'lockdown isn't over' as Covid outbreaks in the east of the county lead to a rise in infection rates.

Police issue dispersal order for large part of town

Police issue dispersal order for large part of town

Yobs are being ordered to move on from areas of a Kent town in a bid to crack down on a rise in catapult crime.

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Sunset snaps courtesy of the Sahara

Sunset snaps courtesy of the Sahara

The county has been enjoying some picturesque sunsets this week, and it's all thanks to dust that's arrived in Kent all the way from the Sahara.

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Nuisance house shut down by police

Nuisance house shut down by police

Police have barred anyone from entering a house which had become a magnet for drug dealing and anti-social behaviour.

Masked man snatches pug from pensioner in alleyway

Masked man snatches pug from pensioner in alleyway

A search is under way after a masked man dressed all in black snatched a pug from a pensioner in broad daylight during a planned dog theft.

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Cheetahs born in Kent now roaming free in wild

Cheetahs born in Kent now roaming free in wild

Two cheetahs born and raised in Kent are now enjoying a life of freedom following a successful rewilding project.

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Comic advertises shows to over 30s to stop 'snowflakes' coming

Comic advertises shows to over 30s to stop 'snowflakes' coming

A Kent-based comedian fears the so-called cancel culture could lead to his "saucy seaside postcard" humour dying out.

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Pub closed after shooting to become homes

Pub closed after shooting to become homes

A run-down pub closed days after a shooting will be turned into 18 homes and a cafe.

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Young man drowned in harbour after night out

Young man drowned in harbour after night out

A 20-year-old with a fear of water drowned in a harbour after a night out.

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Driver killed and passenger seriously injured in crash

Driver killed and passenger seriously injured in crash

One person is dead and another has suffered life-changing injuries in a horror crash.

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'I've got a four-day weekend - this is perfect!'

'I've got a four-day weekend - this is perfect!'

kmfm's hugely popular £1,000 Friday is back and the first winner of the year has is celebrating after finishing a shift at hospital.

Schoolboy, 16, denies sharing white supremacy terror manual

Schoolboy, 16, denies sharing white supremacy terror manual

Two teenagers, including a 16-year-old from Kent, have denied far-right terror charges.

Balaclava-clad men attack pair in dead of night

Balaclava-clad men attack pair in dead of night

A man and a woman were taken to hospital after being attacked by two thugs wearing balaclavas.

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Six-year legal battle ends after gay adoption row

Six-year legal battle ends after gay adoption row

The Court of Appeal has ruled the dismissal of a former magistrate who expressed views against same sex-couples adopting children was lawful.

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Bring your own pencil to vote in May elections

Bring your own pencil to vote in May elections

A variety of measures will be introduced on polling days in May as Covid-secure elections are planned, including a ban on door-knocking by candidates.

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Extras wanted for new Danny Boyle film in Kent

Extras wanted for new Danny Boyle film in Kent

The search is on for shaggy-haired extras to star in a Danny Boyle film set to be shot in the county.

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'Vaccinate teachers rather than experiment with their health'

'Vaccinate teachers rather than experiment with their health'

An academy boss whose organisation runs two schools in Kent has accused government advisors of 'experimenting' with teachers' health.

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