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M20 closed after crash

M20 closed after crash

Two lanes of the M20 were closed following a crash.

Flying ants swarm gardens

Flying ants swarm gardens

Swarms of flying ants have been plaguing residents in Kent enjoying the sunshine.

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How to spot incredible comet in sky during July

How to spot incredible comet in sky during July

Stunning photos have captured a comet 64 million miles away as it streaks its way across the skies.

Devastated pet owner's plea to find stolen sibling ferrets

Devastated pet owner's plea to find stolen sibling ferrets

The owner of two pet ferrets – who are brother and sister – says thieves entered her garden and swiped the animals from their hutch.

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Farage: 'Kent will not become the Garden of Lorry Parks'

Farage: 'Kent will not become the Garden of Lorry Parks'

EXCLUSIVE: Nigel Farage has backed the government's plan to open a HGV customs clearance centre in Kent and plays down 'catastrophic' traffic fears.

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Police hunt flasher after incidents in town

Police hunt flasher after incidents in town

Police believe two separate incidents or a man exposing himself are linked.

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Murder probe after man dies in street from gunshot wounds

Murder probe after man dies in street from gunshot wounds

Police have launched an investigation after a man collapsed in the street in the early hours of this morning having been shot.

Four hurt, two in hospital after incident

Four hurt, two in hospital after incident

Police are appealing for witnesses following a commotion which saw six hurt and a woman arrested.

Developers eye village for another 180 homes

Developers eye village for another 180 homes

Plans for another 180 homes come months after a controversial estate, with 700 homes, was approved for the same village.

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Changes to rubbish tips and recycling centres this week

Changes to rubbish tips and recycling centres this week

An increased number of booking slots for residents to rid themselves of household waste will come into force from tomorrow.

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'Distressed man' safe after M2 closed

'Distressed man' safe after M2 closed

Traffic was held by police on the M2 last night following reports of a man in distress.

Woman carrying 'large knife' arrested at train station

Woman carrying 'large knife' arrested at train station

Officers on patrol at a railway station have arrested a female, discovered to be carrying a large knife, after she was spotted acting suspiciously.

Fire in hotel was on the 13th floor

Fire in hotel was on the 13th floor

Ten fire engines were called to a hotel after a blaze was sparked in its boiler room.

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Two Kent towns on coronavirus 'risk list'

Two Kent towns on coronavirus 'risk list'

Two Kent towns are included on a leaked report listing the 20 areas of greatest concern for further coronavirus outbreaks.

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Closing down sale marks final encore for hit record store

Closing down sale marks final encore for hit record store

Scores of people have been queueing up outside a popular record shop after the owners announced it is set to close.

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Fatal explosion as servicemen salvaged fuel from shipwreck

Fatal explosion as servicemen salvaged fuel from shipwreck

The story of the servicemen who perished in a freak accident at sea shortly after the end of the war.

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Grieving widow's £800 phone bill hell

Grieving widow's £800 phone bill hell

A phone company has bowed to pressure and lifted a grieving widow's £800 phone bill, racked up while she spoke to her dying husband.

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How courts are running with social distancing

How courts are running with social distancing

This is how Kent's criminal courts are operating with Covid-19 restrictions in place.

Traffic held due to 'incident' on bridge

Traffic held due to 'incident' on bridge

Drivers are facing lengthy delays and are being advised to avoid the area after police closed the Medway Bridge.

10 fire engines called as hotel evacuated

10 fire engines called as hotel evacuated

Emergency services have cordoned off a landmark hotel as fire crews deal with an 'incident' at the site.

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Arrest after armed police and helicopter deployed

Arrest after armed police and helicopter deployed

A man suffered hand injuries following a suspected attack which sparked an armed police response.

Two arrests after police swarm car

Two arrests after police swarm car

A woman has been charged with three driving offences after police stopped a car on a busy road.

Pub responds to social distancing concerns

Pub responds to social distancing concerns

A pub has responded to concerns raised about social distancing among revellers after queues of people were seen outside.

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Huge cruise ship draws Disney fans to port

Huge cruise ship draws Disney fans to port

A Disney cruise ship boasting 11 decks and a massive Goofy hanging from the stern is currently moored up in Kent.

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Arson probe after suspicious fire damages house

Arson probe after suspicious fire damages house

Police have launched an investigation after a suspicious fire in a front garden damaged a house.

Two airlifted to hospital after 'serious' crash on M25

Two airlifted to hospital after 'serious' crash on M25

Drivers are facing queues on the M25 after the air ambulance rushed to a serious crash.

Windows smashed at Tesco as alcohol stolen

Windows smashed at Tesco as alcohol stolen

Police are on the hunt for a hooded suspect after windows at a supermarket were smashed and booze swiped from the store.

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Man arrested after 'tailgating police while double drink-drive limit'

Man arrested after 'tailgating police while double drink-drive limit'

A driver was detained in the early hours after 'bouncing off' a verge while tailgating an unmarked police car.

Drive-in festival series cancelled

Drive-in festival series cancelled

A drive-in festival series that was due to kick off in Kent later this month has been cancelled.

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'Several thousand lorries will be there, it'll be hugely disruptive'

'Several thousand lorries will be there, it'll be hugely disruptive'

A new customs clearance centre catering for thousands of HGVs in the aftermath of Brexit will result in huge disruption, fears a Kent MP.

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