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Tributes paid to man who died after getting trapped in bin

Tributes paid to man who died after getting trapped in bin

The former partner of Russell Lane who tragically died after being trapped in a bin lorry has described him as an “sweet and intelligent man”.

M20 reopens after bridge work

M20 reopens after bridge work

A motorway reopened nine hours early after the latest stage of work on a multi-million pound junction.

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Hospital admits childbirth failings

Hospital admits childbirth failings

A woman who had given birth had a swab left inside her for 20 days.

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Three schools to expand

Three schools to expand

Councillors have approved plans to expand three primary schools.

Rape suspect vanished for 20 years

Rape suspect vanished for 20 years

A man accused of attacking a schoolgirl in 1999 has been arrested after flying back to the UK.

Stunt nearly killed base-jumper

Stunt nearly killed base-jumper

A daredevil has spoken over his close brush with death after he fell 180ft on to rocks during a stunt.

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Move to end hospital gridlock

Move to end hospital gridlock

Up to 90 parking spaces could be added to help prevent gridlock at one of Kent's biggest hospitals.

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Council's ferry service threat

Council's ferry service threat

A port could lose investment totalling £500,000 if the deal for a ferry service to Belgium collapses.

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Serial killer 'diagnosed with cancer'

Serial killer 'diagnosed with cancer'

A murderer who buried two of his victims in his back garden is said to be too ill to leave his cell.

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Police car 'rammed'

Police car 'rammed'

Two officers were injured after a man allegedly rammed into their patrol car during a chase.

Man accused of claiming ex-girlfriend threatened his life

Man accused of claiming ex-girlfriend threatened his life

A former Special Constable is alleged to have falsely claimed his ex-girlfriend and others threatened his life.

Driver caught travelling at 100mph

Driver caught travelling at 100mph

Police have caught a second motorist driving at more than 100mph in the last 24 hours.

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Delays as part of M20 remains closed

Delays as part of M20 remains closed

Delays are expected as work on a multi-million pound motorway junction continues.

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Films to look forward to in 2019

Films to look forward to in 2019

From Avengers: Endgame to Joker, Rambo 5 and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, here are our cinema writer's must-see films for 2019.

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Crash fears amid 'huge dip' at junction

Crash fears amid 'huge dip' at junction

A junction created by the removal of two roundabouts has been described as a "disgrace" - with Stagecoach forced to use smaller buses on the route.

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Family business to shut after 140 years

Family business to shut after 140 years

A family business which once served one of The Beatles will close its doors at the end of the month.

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Girl injured by pavement biker

Girl injured by pavement biker

A mum says she feels "let down" by police after her little girl was knocked down by a motorbike.

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M2 driver caught at shocking speed

M2 driver caught at shocking speed

A motorist has been stopped by police for doing more than 100mph along a busy motorway.

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Paralympian forced to quit

Paralympian forced to quit

A medallist from last year's Winter Games has revealed that injury has halted training plans for this year.

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Man cut free from car after crash

Man cut free from car after crash

Police, ambulances and fire crews were called to the scene of a crash this afternoon.

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Mum so ill she couldn't recognise baby daughter

Mum so ill she couldn't recognise baby daughter

An Olympic gold medallist has supported a fundraiser for a mum with a condition only 375 people have worldwide.

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Crews called to barn fire

Crews called to barn fire

Four fire engines were used to extinguish a barn fire yesterday afternoon.

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Fears after livestock transporter takes 14 hours to cross Channel

Fears after livestock transporter takes 14 hours to cross Channel

A controversial boat used to export livestock has taken almost 14 hours to travel from an East Kent port to Calais.

Over 200 items recovered following burglary

Over 200 items recovered following burglary

Police have arrested a 13-year-old boy and a woman following a property search.

Appeal after churches hit by vandals

Appeal after churches hit by vandals

Police have released images of two people they would like to speak to after two village churches had windows smashed.

Drink driving arrest after crash

Drink driving arrest after crash

A man has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving after a car collided with a telephone pole.

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Gridlock after M20 closure

Gridlock after M20 closure

Motorists in surrounding areas are experiencing long delays following the closure of the M20.

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"Driving up the cost of premiums for everyone who buys insurance"

"Driving up the cost of premiums for everyone who buys insurance"

A man invented more than 20 fake collisions to make fraudulent claims worth around £15,000.

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£100m hotel deal hits the rocks

£100m hotel deal hits the rocks

Plans to convert coastal war defences into a £1,000-per-night luxury hotel equipped with a helipad have collapsed.

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'It is not the legacy we imagined'

'It is not the legacy we imagined'

On December 23, holding the hand of his wife of more than 40 years, Steve Dymond became the latest victim of the blood contamination scandal.

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