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Person taken to hopsital after A2 crash

Person taken to hopsital after A2 crash

Motorists faced delays due to a lane closure following a multi-vehicle crash.

Thief caught in the act during shoplifting spree

Thief caught in the act during shoplifting spree

A man who went on a stealing spree worth £1,500 threatened to harm a worker when he was caught mid-act during one theft.

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Tributes to ‘supremely talented’ author after sudden death

Tributes to ‘supremely talented’ author after sudden death

Tributes have been paid to a much-loved Kent author and former journalist, who has been described as one of Britain’s “best-loved saga writers”.

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Seaside hotspot sees newest restaurant open

Seaside hotspot sees newest restaurant open

Historic railway wagons have been converted into a new Mediterranean restaurant at a popular seaside attraction.

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90-minute delays at Dover as Bank Holiday travel warning issued

90-minute delays at Dover as Bank Holiday travel warning issued

Drivers are facing 90-minute delays at the Port of Dover - as travel experts issue a warning over congestion ahead of the Bank Holiday weekend.

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Council threatened with court action over controversial ‘swearing ban’

Council threatened with court action over controversial ‘swearing ban’

Campaigners have threatened to drag a council to the High Court – potentially costing tens of thousands - unless it overhauls “anti-swearing” rules.

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New splash pad attraction opens after £2.5m revamp

New splash pad attraction opens after £2.5m revamp

A “mini-water park” has arrived at a leisure centre swimming pool following a multi-million-pound facelift.

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Soldier stabbed near barracks discharged from hospital

Soldier stabbed near barracks discharged from hospital

A soldier who was knifed several times as he walked home with his wife has been discharged from hospital.

Travellers return to country park

Travellers return to country park

An unauthorised encampment of travellers has been spotted at a local beauty spot and haven for wildlife.

Image reveals how Kent’s second Ivy could look as opening date revealed

Image reveals how Kent’s second Ivy could look as opening date revealed

A fresh artist’s impression shows how Kent’s latest Ivy restaurant could look as an opening date has been revealed.

Reoffending sex offender jailed for approaching schoolchildren at library

Reoffending sex offender jailed for approaching schoolchildren at library

A 64-year-old paedophile who breached a court order which banned him from being near children is back behind bars.

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Ex-Premier League club owner makes offer for £25m shopping centre

Ex-Premier League club owner makes offer for £25m shopping centre

Frasers Group owner Mike Ashley, who also used to own Newcastle United, has reportedly made an offer for a multi-million pound shopping site.

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Kent couple among bodies found after yacht sinks

Kent couple among bodies found after yacht sinks

Authorities in Italy have confirmed a husband and wife from Kent have been found dead after a tornado struck a yacht.

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‘I enjoyed a taste of Spain at charming Kent restaurant ranked in UK’s top 100’

‘I enjoyed a taste of Spain at charming Kent restaurant ranked in UK’s top 100’

There’s no holiday by the Med for our reporter this summer, but one of the UK’s top local restaurants proved to be the next best thing...

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Moment cowering driver caught after A2 crash 'mayhem'

Moment cowering driver caught after A2 crash 'mayhem'

A body-worn cameras caught the moment officers arrested a drug driver who had stolen an SUV and was forcing his way through stationary traffic.

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New BP garage and M&S planned for derelict hotel site off A2

New BP garage and M&S planned for derelict hotel site off A2

A former hotel and restaurant which has been shut for nearly two decades could be turned into a new food store and service station.

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‘Our historic Kent town will be obliterated by thousands of new homes’

‘Our historic Kent town will be obliterated by thousands of new homes’

Campaigners fear their town will be “obliterated” by housing after a council signalled the area will bear the brunt of new homes in the borough.

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'Restaurant's fan sounds like a jet engine in my flat!’

'Restaurant's fan sounds like a jet engine in my flat!’

A restaurant has been given 30 days to fix “unbearable” noise coming from an extractor fan after neighbours likened the sound to a “jet engine”.

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'Scrapping cash payments for parking is appalling - what are elderly supposed to do?’

'Scrapping cash payments for parking is appalling - what are elderly supposed to do?’

Cashless car parks, cuts to payments for the elderly and the rise of extremism are among topics tackled on this week’s letters page.

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Thousands of Kent students celebrate GCSE results

Thousands of Kent students celebrate GCSE results

Pupils across the country are finding out their long-awaited GCSE results today.

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Teacher who gave pupil money and told her he loved her avoids ban

Teacher who gave pupil money and told her he loved her avoids ban

A teacher investigated by police for potentially grooming a young student could teach again after a misconduct panel decided not to ban him.

Friends party all night in Ibiza to avoid booking hotel

Friends party all night in Ibiza to avoid booking hotel

Two friends flew to Ibiza for a 24-hour holiday – and partied all night so they didn't have to book a hotel.

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Subsidence fears reduce busy A-road to one lane

Subsidence fears reduce busy A-road to one lane

Fears of subsidence have forced the closure of one lane of a busy A-road – prolonging misery for motorists using the stretch.

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Bluewater evacuated after ‘false alarm’

Bluewater evacuated after ‘false alarm’

Shoppers were seen heading for the exits as a cordon was put in place along a section of a busy shopping centre.

Work to restart ‘at pace’ on major town centre scheme

Work to restart ‘at pace’ on major town centre scheme

Work on a multi-million-pound regeneration project will now restart immediately after a new building firm was appointed to complete the job.

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Huge emergency response after ‘empty’ van strikes man in town centre

Huge emergency response after ‘empty’ van strikes man in town centre

A van reportedly struck a man in a town centre.

Pride celebrations sweep into towns for Bank Holiday weekend

Pride celebrations sweep into towns for Bank Holiday weekend

Pride celebrations are set to kick off in two Kent towns this Bank Holiday weekend.

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Man sought after two teens ‘punched in the head and face’

Man sought after two teens ‘punched in the head and face’

Police investigating reports of an alleged assault involving two teenagers have released an image of a man they would like to speak to.

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Woman ‘threatened and pushed’ during sexual assault in park

Woman ‘threatened and pushed’ during sexual assault in park

An image has been released of a man police want to identify after a woman reported being sexual assaulted in a park in broad daylight.

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Sadness as ‘gorgeous’ garden centre announces shock closure

Sadness as ‘gorgeous’ garden centre announces shock closure

Bosses of a ‘gorgeous’ garden centre which ‘offers solace’ have announced a shock closure prompting a deluge of heartfelt messages.

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