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Op Brock barrier to be rolled out on M20 after Christmas

Op Brock barrier to be rolled out on M20 after Christmas

A moveable barrier will be deployed overnight on the M20 as part of Operation Brock, four days before the end of the Brexit transition period.

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Woman bailed over fatal 'hit-and-run'

Woman bailed over fatal 'hit-and-run'

A woman who was arrested after a man was killed after being struck by a car in a suspected hit-and-run, has now been bailed by police.

Hospital staff in 'anxious' wait for vaccine

Hospital staff in 'anxious' wait for vaccine

Workers at a Kent hospital say they've been left without any information about when the vaccine will arrive there despite being on standby for weeks.

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More vaccine centres opened

More vaccine centres opened

More GP surgeries will start issuing coronavirus vaccines after additional centres were set up and approved by NHS bosses.

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Lorry and car crash on M20

Lorry and car crash on M20

One lane on a motorway was closed after a crash involving a lorry and a car.

'You're coming with me for some fun'

'You're coming with me for some fun'

A man who dragged a woman by her arms and legs along a riverside path in a terrifying and sexually-motivated attack has been jailed.

'One trip is taking nearly three days'

'One trip is taking nearly three days'

Increasing delays around Dover spell financial trouble for hauliers going to Europe - and the traffic is even worse getting into Kent.

67,000 pupils at home for last week of term

67,000 pupils at home for last week of term

Official figures reveal thousands of school children have been at home for the last week of term as coronavirus takes its toll.

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Man found with 'boot full' of illegal cigarettes

Man found with 'boot full' of illegal cigarettes

Thousands of illegal cigarettes were discovered by police after they stopped an uninsured driver who had sped past them.

Man killed in hit-and-run

Man killed in hit-and-run

A man has died after suffering fatal injuries in a hit-and-run.

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Car narrowly avoids being hit by train

Car narrowly avoids being hit by train

Watch the moment a car narrowly avoids being hit by a speeding train which has sparked a warning from Network Rail.

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Missing toddler returns home

Missing toddler returns home

A little boy who went missing during a visit with his mother more than a year ago has returned to the UK.

Will there be a white Christmas?

Will there be a white Christmas?

If you're hoping for a white Christmas then we could get at least one of the ingredients needed for snow.

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Openreach creates more than 100 jobs in Kent

Openreach creates more than 100 jobs in Kent

A digital infrastructure provider has announced it is creating 5,300 new jobs across the country despite pressures imposed by the pandemic.

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Funding plea as fourth day of chaos hits roads

Funding plea as fourth day of chaos hits roads

A ports boss has pleaded for millions more in funding as Kent's roads are thrown into chaos again.

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Aldi concerned over new shops' car park bid

Aldi concerned over new shops' car park bid

Bosses at discount supermarket chain Aldi, are extremely concerned about plans to allow customers of a proposed terrace of shops to use its car park.

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All in it together: KMTV documentary showcases University of Kent through Covid

All in it together: KMTV documentary showcases University of Kent through Covid

The first episode in a new series revealing how University of Kent staff and students have responded to the pandemic will soon be airing on KMTV.

Judge's fury as children wait four years for hearing

Judge's fury as children wait four years for hearing

A judge presiding over a case involving two children has said it's "entirely inexcusable" that they have had to wait for four years for justice.

Scrooge-like council orders removal of pubs’ Christmas trees

Scrooge-like council orders removal of pubs’ Christmas trees

A publican says nothing can dampen a village’s seasonal spirit, despite Scrooge-like council bosses ordering the removal of several Christmas trees.

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'So where ARE we supposed to put our planes?'

'So where ARE we supposed to put our planes?'

The owners of light aircraft are being ejected from an airfield they have called home for decades.

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'Shops to close again' if Covid rates cannot be controlled

'Shops to close again' if Covid rates cannot be controlled

Kent is facing even more drastic Covid restrictions if the infection rate in the county cannot be brought under control.

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Violent rapist locked up for life

Violent rapist locked up for life

A man who dragged a young woman into bushes and attacked her has been sentenced to life imprisonment.

Council tax hike on cards to fund more police

Council tax hike on cards to fund more police

The Home Office has granted Kent's Police and Crime Commissioner flexibility to rise council tax to help pay for more officers.

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NHS boss emails employee's 'suicide note' to entire workforce

NHS boss emails employee's 'suicide note' to entire workforce

The woman at the helm of a mental health trust has apologised after emailing a note from a staff member who took their own life to 3,500 employees.

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A2 shut after lorry and three cars collide

A2 shut after lorry and three cars collide

Drivers were warned to expect delays after a multi-vehicle crash shut a major road through Kent.

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Vaccine rollout is 'marathon not sprint'

Vaccine rollout is 'marathon not sprint'

Health bosses have said the vaccine roll out will take time to make it to all 1.8 million residents in Kent.

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Panto postponed until January as county stays in Tier 3

Panto postponed until January as county stays in Tier 3

Kent's biggest theatre has announced it is pushing its pantomime back until next month as Kent remains under stringent coronavirus restrictions.

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Rolex worth £8,500 stolen in envelope-switch con

Rolex worth £8,500 stolen in envelope-switch con

The victim of a professional con has warned others to be vigilant after the theft of his £8,500 Rolex watch.

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Doorstep cameras help capture burglar

Doorstep cameras help capture burglar

A thief who targeted three homes in one night has been jailed after doorbell security cameras found placed him at the scene trying to break in.

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Family's Christmas tribute to 'kind,clever and bright' son

Family's Christmas tribute to 'kind,clever and bright' son

A father preparing to spend his first Christmas without his son has created a festive tribute to his 'kind-hearted' boy.

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