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Lorry fire stops M25 traffic

Lorry fire stops M25 traffic

A lorry fire was causing long delays on the M25.

Fundraiser for NHS worker's sons after shock cancer diagnosis

Fundraiser for NHS worker's sons after shock cancer diagnosis

Friends are raising money for children of a single mum described as a "beautiful, kind and radiant soul", who has been diagnosed with advanced cancer.

Christmas, Covid and stockpiling the cause of lorry chaos

Christmas, Covid and stockpiling the cause of lorry chaos

Lorries are once again queuing for miles on Kent's roads as they try to access the county's ports as the pre-Christmas rush causes haulage headaches.

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DWP to hire 266 'work coaches' to fight unemployment

DWP to hire 266 'work coaches' to fight unemployment

Job centres across Kent are recruiting new 'work coaches' to help get people back into employment.

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'Fishermen are the last of the hunters'

'Fishermen are the last of the hunters'

A career skipper believes taking back UK waters could transform the fishing industry, as the UK and EU continue to grapple with the Brexit transition.

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Van driver killed in M20 crash

Van driver killed in M20 crash

A man in his 30s has died following a crash involving a lorry and van on the M20 which closed the route for 10 hours.

One-teen crime wave torched two schools

One-teen crime wave torched two schools

A teenage arsonist who caused £17k of damage to two schools, threatened a witness and attacked a student has escaped jail by a "hair's breadth."

Killer nicknamed 'Ghost' murdered dad for Rolex

Killer nicknamed 'Ghost' murdered dad for Rolex

A second man has been jailed after a father was stabbed and shot on a night out for his Rolex watch.

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Burst water main blocks A-road

Burst water main blocks A-road

One of the main routes in and out of a city is blocked due to a burst water main.

'Borrowed 1973. Returned 2020. Sorry for the delay.'

'Borrowed 1973. Returned 2020. Sorry for the delay.'

A key to an historic Norman keep has been returned with an anonymous note more than 40 years after it went missing.

Covid hotspot to get mass testing centre in a club

Covid hotspot to get mass testing centre in a club

The Army has been called in to set up a mass coronavirus testing centre in a working men's club in one of Kent's top covid hotspots.

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No answers for family of man, 26, found dead in home

No answers for family of man, 26, found dead in home

A coroner was unable to determine the cause of death of a young man who was found dead in his home weeks after he'd last been seen.

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Soap star 'would be dead' if it wasn't for Kent charity

Soap star 'would be dead' if it wasn't for Kent charity

An actor who has become the new patron of a Kent charity that helps people overcome addiction has shared the story of how the charity saved his life.

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Fog warning for county

Fog warning for county

There may be some disruption to travel this evening as fog sets in.

Serious crash closes London-bound M20

Serious crash closes London-bound M20

One side of the motorway was closed following a serious crash.

'Irresponsible' owner in court after dog killed and maimed livestock

'Irresponsible' owner in court after dog killed and maimed livestock

A man admitted four counts of livestock worrying after his dog killed a goat and injured a sheep.

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School to keep pupils at home due to Brexit disruption fears

School to keep pupils at home due to Brexit disruption fears

A head teacher says pupils will learn from home for the first two days of the winter term due to potential traffic problems brought on by Brexit.

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Rule-breaking house party revellers fined

Rule-breaking house party revellers fined

Police have fined rule-breakers who have been repeatedly throwing house parties despite coronavirus restrictions.

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Mass flu vaccines planned for school children before Christmas

Mass flu vaccines planned for school children before Christmas

Thousands of children will be given flu vaccines after missing out earlier in the year due to school bubbles having to isolate from coronavirus.

Hospitals dropped from NHS list of 'vaccine hubs'

Hospitals dropped from NHS list of 'vaccine hubs'

Hospitals treating patients in some of the highest risk coronavirus hotspots in Kent have seen plans to issue the vaccine pushed back.

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Not again! Yobs smash windows of three more buses

Not again! Yobs smash windows of three more buses

Part of a popular Stagecoach route has once again been declared a no-go zone – after more bus windows were smashed.

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Abusive partner jailed for 20 months

Abusive partner jailed for 20 months

A bully used the threat of violence to control every aspect of his girlfriend's life.

Cyclist seriously injured in hit-and-run

Cyclist seriously injured in hit-and-run

A driver who fled the scene of a crash which left a cyclist with a serious injury is being hunted by police.

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Road rage attack sees driver kicked and punched

Road rage attack sees driver kicked and punched

A motorist was assaulted in a suspected road rage incident after two cars had to stop for a narrowing road.

Man dies on bypass

Man dies on bypass

A man died on a busy bypass sparking hours of traffic chaos, with efforts ongoing to trace his family.

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Three year groups isolating after six confirmed Covid-19 cases

Three year groups isolating after six confirmed Covid-19 cases

Three year groups have been sent home to isolate following six coronavirus cases at a secondary school.

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'Momentous' day as great-grandad first to receive vaccine in Kent

'Momentous' day as great-grandad first to receive vaccine in Kent

The first vaccine against Covid-19 to be issued in the county was given to an 80-year-old great-grandfather.

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Trial date for 1987 bedsit murders accused

Trial date for 1987 bedsit murders accused

A man has appeared in court and been remanded in custody charged with the murders of two women 33 years ago.

Amazon chemical spill investigation under way

Amazon chemical spill investigation under way

Health and safety experts from Medway Council have launched an investigation into a chemical leak at an Amazon depot

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Town's secondary schools shut until new year as 'tipping point' reached

Town's secondary schools shut until new year as 'tipping point' reached

A Kent town currently does not have an operating secondary school after both decided to close their gates due to staff shortages.

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