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M20 slip road closures postponed

M20 slip road closures postponed

Two slip roads on the M20 will remain open beyond this weekend - despite highways bosses recently revealing plans to close them.

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Dad's tribute to 'hero' son after swimming pool death

Dad's tribute to 'hero' son after swimming pool death

A young man who died after being found unconscious in a swimming pool has been described as a "beautiful boy" and "superb athlete" by his father.

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Man jailed after precious artefacts stolen

Man jailed after precious artefacts stolen

A 37-year-old man is behind bars after being found in possession of stolen archaeological artefacts.

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Young man dies after being found unconscious in pool

Young man dies after being found unconscious in pool

A 24-year-old has tragically died after he was found unconscious in a swimming pool in the early hours.

200 hours' of unpaid work for illegal rave organiser

200 hours' of unpaid work for illegal rave organiser

A man who helped organise an illegal rave in an abandoned warehouse, which caused nearly £50,000 of damage, has been told to do unpaid work.

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Three-month gas works begin

Three-month gas works begin

A £244,000 three-month project to upgrade gas pipes has begun.

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18 slaves living in 4-bedroom house paid £20-a-week

18 slaves living in 4-bedroom house paid £20-a-week

The ring-leaders of a modern day slavery ring have been found guilty of human trafficking following a three month trial.

'I remain completely confident I will clear my name'

'I remain completely confident I will clear my name'

An MP charged with three counts of sexual assault against two women is determined to clear his name.

Leisure complex weeks away from opening

Leisure complex weeks away from opening

A new leisure complex is just weeks away from opening as work continues to transform the rest of the site.

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Council rejects climate emergency

Council rejects climate emergency

A council has bucked the trend and decided not to declare a climate change emergency.

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'I'll chain myself to the chimney as a last resort'

'I'll chain myself to the chimney as a last resort'

A man who is on a mission to save an old chimney at a power station says he would chain himself to the chimney if it came down to it.

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Opening date set for indoor climbing wall complex

Opening date set for indoor climbing wall complex

The final preparations are being made before an indoor climbing facility and leisure centre opens its doors to customers shortly.

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Dealer hid MDMA outside police station

Dealer hid MDMA outside police station

A hapless drug dealer who hid his stash of MDMA outside a police station has escaped with a suspended jail sentence.

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Fire at railway works

Fire at railway works

Two fire engines attended a building which is set to become a film studio.

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Woman 'attacked with bottle'

Woman 'attacked with bottle'

Police were called to reports that a woman was 'hit over the head with a bottle' at the weekend, resulting in a trip to the hospital.

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Check your train journey today

Check your train journey today

Damaged overhead power cables cause disruption to services to Blackfriars.

Police smash drugs supply chains into Kent

Police smash drugs supply chains into Kent

Sixteen gang members have been given prison sentences after a huge police operation to break up county lines drug trafficking.

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Drunk driver laid in wreckage shouting 'I wasn’t driving'

Drunk driver laid in wreckage shouting 'I wasn’t driving'

A man has been fined after admitting drink driving, assaulting an emergency worker and threatening language.

From Holby City to Captain Hook

From Holby City to Captain Hook

Holby City star Paul Bradley, who plays Elliot Hope in the BBC show, will lead the cast of panto in Tunbridge Wells this Christmas.

Mum, 32, saves four lives through organ donation

Mum, 32, saves four lives through organ donation

A mum who was 'fiery and lively' has helped four people after her death through organ donation.

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Supermarket is stripped bare as rebuild continues

Supermarket is stripped bare as rebuild continues

New images have revealed the state of a supermarket which was destroyed by fire currently lies in.

Picnic held to protest against housing development

Picnic held to protest against housing development

Campaigners hosted a protest picnic in their battle to save an orchard earmarked for housing.

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Arrest after 'woman raped in pub'

Arrest after 'woman raped in pub'

Police are looking into a reported attack on a woman at a pub.

Plea to ration water supplies

Plea to ration water supplies

Householders have been asked to use supplies wisely after the recent heatwave.

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Devastated dad tells of final day with twins

Devastated dad tells of final day with twins

A heartbroken father whose wife drowned their twin babies in the bath has described the 'perfect' day he had before his children died.

Busy port hit by lorry blaze

Busy port hit by lorry blaze

Check-ins were reportedly stopped after a vehicle went up in flames at the Port of Dover.

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Disney store to close

Disney store to close

A shop is shutting down in the run-up to its first anniversary.

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Why Tracey Crouch turned down top job

Why Tracey Crouch turned down top job

One of Kent's most prominent politicians has told why she turned down Boris Johnson's offer of a top job.

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Romance for Kent MP?

Romance for Kent MP?

It is being reported that one of the county's MPs is dating a nationally famous broadcaster.

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Man arrested after assault outside pub

Man arrested after assault outside pub

A 32-year-old man is in police custody after an assault next to a pub.

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