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Elderly pedestrian airlifted to hospital after accident

Elderly pedestrian airlifted to hospital after accident

A man in his 80s has been seriously injured and airlifted to hospital after an accident in a town centre.

Dinghy used in Channel crossing which claimed eight lives ‘wholly unsuitable’

Dinghy used in Channel crossing which claimed eight lives ‘wholly unsuitable’

An investigation into the sinking of a boat which led to eight people drowning found the dinghy was “wholly unsuitable for the crossing attempt”.

Kent twins bag identical grades as A-level results released

Kent twins bag identical grades as A-level results released

Pupils across Kent are celebrating their A-level results, including twins who managed to gain the exact same grades.

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Biker remains in hospital almost three weeks after serious crash

Biker remains in hospital almost three weeks after serious crash

Police are appealing for witnesses to a serious crash on the A2 which saw a motorcyclist taken to hospital.

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‘24-week road closure could finish off my business’

‘24-week road closure could finish off my business’

Business owners fear roadworks lasting nearly six months through a busy town centre could see their trade and passing footfall plummet.

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A look back at pictures of the class of 2004 on A-level results day

A look back at pictures of the class of 2004 on A-level results day

On A-level results day, our archive photos show how pupils celebrated their results 20 years ago. Can you spot yourself or someone you know?

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D-Day for bid to double village’s population with new-build estate

D-Day for bid to double village’s population with new-build estate

Proposals for 800 new homes – which could see a village’s population double – are expected to be given the go-ahead next week.

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It’s no surprise pub’s street food has gone viral - but is it worth the price?

It’s no surprise pub’s street food has gone viral - but is it worth the price?

We tried the Asian-inspired cuisine at a Kent pub that’s become a social media sensation.

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Parents call for ‘stampede of change’ in maternity care after loss of unborn son

Parents call for ‘stampede of change’ in maternity care after loss of unborn son

A grieving couple whose unborn son died after they were told to stay home and not to worry have started a charity to support bereaved parents.

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‘Parking in our town is impossible… no wonder spaces are going for £50k’

‘Parking in our town is impossible… no wonder spaces are going for £50k’

Three parking bays in a seaside town have gone up for sale for £150,000 - as fed-up residents admit finding a space is now nigh-on “impossible”.

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Hour-long delays as police stop traffic near Dartford Crossing

Hour-long delays as police stop traffic near Dartford Crossing

Traffic was held and a busy route closed in both directions while police responded to concerns for a person’s welfare.

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Delays on M25 due to broken down lorry

Delays on M25 due to broken down lorry

Two lanes were blocked on the M25 due to an HGV with gearbox issues.

Urgent appeal to find missing girl, 15

Urgent appeal to find missing girl, 15

Police have issued an urgent appeal to find a missing teenager.

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Road reopened after 10ft sinkhole filled

Road reopened after 10ft sinkhole filled

Drivers are once again able to use a residential road after a sinkhole was filled by a water company.

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Traffic clears after ‘police incident’ on M25

Traffic clears after ‘police incident’ on M25

Traffic on the M25 was stopped in both directions after police received reports of concern for a woman’s welfare.

Man found dead after property cordoned off

Man found dead after property cordoned off

Police have confirmed a man in his 30s was found dead at a house while a woman at the same property was taken to hospital.

Roman Kemp waves off school class as they set off on Disney holiday

Roman Kemp waves off school class as they set off on Disney holiday

TV presenter Roman Kemp reunited with a primary school class after surprising them with a Disney cruise earlier this year.

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Pilot in hospital after plane crash near airport

Pilot in hospital after plane crash near airport

A pilot has been taken to hospital after a light aircraft crashed near an airport.

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Major road closed and air ambulance called after crash and stabbing

Major road closed and air ambulance called after crash and stabbing

Emergency services have shut a road in both directions after a collision.

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Beautiful video shows flock of rare white storks in Kent field

Beautiful video shows flock of rare white storks in Kent field

Footage has been captured of a rare bird, with around 50 spotted near a windmill.

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Plans finally in to demolish and replace historic cinema

Plans finally in to demolish and replace historic cinema

A bid to replace a beloved seafront cinema with a new movie theatre has finally been submitted - and now include two screens rather than one.

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Kent men sentenced after disorder in London riots

Kent men sentenced after disorder in London riots

Two men from the county have appeared in court charged with public order offences during riots in London.

Doorbell footage captures moment meteor shoots over Kent home

Doorbell footage captures moment meteor shoots over Kent home

Stargazers across Kent have been able to watch the meteor showers for the past two evenings, with one person catching one on his doorbell camera.

Shocking video of M20 ‘madness’ as man hangs out of moving van’s door

Shocking video of M20 ‘madness’ as man hangs out of moving van’s door

Alarming footage shows the “mad” moment a man hangs onto the open door of a van being driven along the M20.

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Starbucks submits plans to take over fish and chip shop

Starbucks submits plans to take over fish and chip shop

An application has been lodged for a coffee giant to move into a former fish and chip shop.

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‘Risk to children’ sex offender told girl to sexually abuse young relative

‘Risk to children’ sex offender told girl to sexually abuse young relative

A 31-year-old man who approached young girls at a play park and made disgusting suggestions to them has been jailed.

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‘Beautiful’ town centre green space reopens after £2.8m facelift

‘Beautiful’ town centre green space reopens after £2.8m facelift

A green space in the heart of a Kent town has reopened after a major redevelopment which aims to pay tribute to its history and help accessibility.

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Fire crews called to pizza takeaway blaze

Fire crews called to pizza takeaway blaze

Two fire engines were called to a town centre takeaway chain after a pizza oven caught fire and smoke was seen coming from the building.

Neighbours wake to ‘screaming’ as three taken to hospital after house fire

Neighbours wake to ‘screaming’ as three taken to hospital after house fire

Residents woke to screaming as emergency services were called to a disturbance and house fire which saw three people taken to hospital.

Man flown to hospital after stabbing

Man flown to hospital after stabbing

Two young men have been arrested after another man was stabbed in a residential street.

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