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Part of M20 to shut again this weekend

Part of M20 to shut again this weekend

Work to install another bridge will see part of the M20 closed in both directions again this weekend, with drivers set to face delays.

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Rare super blood wolf moon over Kent

Rare super blood wolf moon over Kent

Hundreds of Kent residents woke up early this morning to admire a lunar phenomenon.

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Crime-hit gardens to shut at night

Crime-hit gardens to shut at night

A crime-ridden city centre park will be mostly shut off at night as part of a trial to stop anti-social behaviour plaguing residents.

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'I knew from that moment I had lost her'

'I knew from that moment I had lost her'

A teenager who escaped from a restaurant inferno that killed her mum and siblings has broken decades of silence to share her heartbreaking story.

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Inspector slapped by passenger likened to Eastenders character

Inspector slapped by passenger likened to Eastenders character

An irate rail passenger slapped a ticket inspector after claiming he had likened her to Shirley Carter from EastEnders.

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The cheapest place to park in Kent revealed

The cheapest place to park in Kent revealed

The postcode lottery of council-owned car park charges across Kent has been uncovered in analysis carried out by KentOnline.

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'Always ready for a joke': Wife pays tribute to councillor husband

'Always ready for a joke': Wife pays tribute to councillor husband

The wife of a long-serving councillor who died suddenly has recalled his humour.

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Strictly Star James Jordan suffers small stumble on ice

Strictly Star James Jordan suffers small stumble on ice

Kent star James Jordan has admitted he struggles with his nerves after delivering his second Dancing on Ice routine.

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Total lunar eclipse will be seen in county

Total lunar eclipse will be seen in county

People will be able to watch a total lunar eclipse and blood moon in the county in the early hours.

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School forced to close to majority of its pupils

School forced to close to majority of its pupils

A school left without heating in several of its buildings will only open for three year groups tomorrow.

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Woman treated for leg injury after car crash

Woman treated for leg injury after car crash

Emergency services treat a woman's leg injury after a two vehicle crash.

'Not enough young people getting mental health treatment'

'Not enough young people getting mental health treatment'

A council could take over running mental health services for young people after becoming worried the current NHS service is not up to scratch.

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Cash, cards and tablet computer taken from supermarket

Cash, cards and tablet computer taken from supermarket

Police have issued CCTV of two men after a supermarket's staff area was targeted by thieves.

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Schools told to prepare to close if Kent becomes gridlocked by Brexit

Schools told to prepare to close if Kent becomes gridlocked by Brexit

Kent County Council warns schools they must prepare for Brexit

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Sixteen migrants found off Kent

Sixteen migrants found off Kent

A group of 16 men who claim to be Iranian and Iraqi have been detained after being intercepted by immigration officers.

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Cyclist taken to hospital after crash

Cyclist taken to hospital after crash

A cyclist has been treated after his bike was in a collision with a car.

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Pile of pallets goes up in flames

Pile of pallets goes up in flames

A fire took hold in a large stack of pallets in a storage yard.

Rescue operation sees man lifted out of gully

Rescue operation sees man lifted out of gully

A major operation has swung into place after a man fell around 20ft down a gully.

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Brace yourself for more freezing conditions

Brace yourself for more freezing conditions

Met office forecasters predict tonight's temperature to drop below zero.

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Anger over 'uneven' cobbles in town centre

Anger over 'uneven' cobbles in town centre

There are claims rough streets stop disabled people visiting a town centre amid complaints over uneven cobbles.

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Fears historic pub will lose its traditional charm after revamp

Fears historic pub will lose its traditional charm after revamp

Customers fear a major refurbishment could spoil the traditional feel of a 259-year-old pub.

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Pledge to clamp down on ‘reckless’ delivery riders

Pledge to clamp down on ‘reckless’ delivery riders

A crackdown on food delivery riders cycling recklessly through a city centre has been pledged by council chiefs.

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Vape shop: ‘We defied burglars by opening’

Vape shop: ‘We defied burglars by opening’

The owner of a vape shop is “sticking two finger up” to burglars by keeping his shop open after it suffered a break-in.

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Britain First deputy leader quits

Britain First deputy leader quits

The former deputy leader of far-right party Britain First, who was jailed for her behaviour during a gang rape trial, has confirmed she has quit.

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Pair arrested after suspected burglary

Pair arrested after suspected burglary

Two men have been arrested after a reported burglary where police search dogs are understood to have been deployed.

Youths risk lives playing on railway tracks

Youths risk lives playing on railway tracks

Two youngsters were caught risking their lives playing on rail tracks.

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Long-serving councillor dies

Long-serving councillor dies

A long-standing councillor who had a "unique gift of being able to put everyone he met at their ease" has died after suffering a stroke.

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Motorcyclist taken to hospital after crash

Motorcyclist taken to hospital after crash

Residents were shocked as a motorbike and a car crashed into each other.

Man known as 'dog whisperer' dies, aged 83

Man known as 'dog whisperer' dies, aged 83

Hundreds of tributes poured in for a man known for walking dozens of people's dogs in a town, after the news of his death was announced.

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Five new faces added to Kent's most-wanted list

Five new faces added to Kent's most-wanted list

Kent Police are appealing for information regarding the whereabouts of five men who have been added to the force's list of most-wanted people.

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