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Passport warning for holidaymakers amid growing backlog

Passport warning for holidaymakers amid growing backlog

HM Passport Office has issued a strong warning to people planning to go abroad in the coming months as demand for passports reaches an all time high.

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Afro-Caribbean restaurant opens in former pub

Afro-Caribbean restaurant opens in former pub

A new Afro-Caribbean restaurant has opened in a former town centre pub, serving jerk chicken, curry goat and jollof rice.

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Thieves raid high street jewellery shop

Thieves raid high street jewellery shop

A jewellery shop has been raided by thieves after they smashed through a window and swiped stock.

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Hunt for dog owner after woman bitten

Hunt for dog owner after woman bitten

The owner of a dog which attacked a woman as she walked along a country lane has been urged to come forward.

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Two women involved in double fatal crash 'making good recoveries'

Two women involved in double fatal crash 'making good recoveries'

Two women involved in a serious collision which killed two are out of hospital and making "good recoveries".

Toddler airlifted to hospital after cyclist collision

Toddler airlifted to hospital after cyclist collision

A tot was flown to a specialist London hospital with serious injuries after an accident at a play area.

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'You deserved to be here and free of violence'

'You deserved to be here and free of violence'

Flowers and tributes to a popular tattoo artist continue to be left outside a studio where she was killed in a suspected murder-suicide.

Medway Tunnel cones have gone – but roadworks remain

Medway Tunnel cones have gone – but roadworks remain

Motorists arriving at work this morning expecting to see a new slip road open were disappointed to find it was still not complete.

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Gills' warm welcome for Daniel

Gills' warm welcome for Daniel

A young Ukrainian refugee forced to flee the war in his country had a wish come true when he led Gillingham out at Priestfield yesterday.

Man injured by gang during burglary

Man injured by gang during burglary

A man was taken to hospital after being assaulted by a gang of men during a burglary.

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Rwanda asylum plan won't help children, says KCC leader

Rwanda asylum plan won't help children, says KCC leader

The plan to send would-be asylum seekers to Rwanda wouldn't help Kent's issue with unaccompanied children arriving in the county, says KCC's leader.

Head's tribute to boy found at bottom of cliffs

Head's tribute to boy found at bottom of cliffs

A boy found dead at the bottom of cliffs during the Easter holidays has been described as an 'utterly delightful child' by his head teacher.

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Armed police called to reports of man with weapons

Armed police called to reports of man with weapons

A man was arrested after armed patrols were called to a residential street last night.

Tragedy as man struck by train dies

Tragedy as man struck by train dies

Police have confirmed a man in his 50s has died after being struck by a train.

Train fares slashed in Great British Rail Sale

Train fares slashed in Great British Rail Sale

Discount tickets for journeys in Kent go on sale today in scheme which has been branded a 'gimmick' by the unions.

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Nine in 10 children offered first-choice primary school

Nine in 10 children offered first-choice primary school

Youngsters and their families are set to find out today which Kent primary schools they have been offered a place at this September.

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Hunter who bragged on WhatsApp faces jail

Hunter who bragged on WhatsApp faces jail

A hunter who posed next to a "trophy" boar and bragged on WhatsApp about his dog killing a deer faces jail.

'We can't pretend we're satisfied with Operation Brock'

'We can't pretend we're satisfied with Operation Brock'

The leader of Kent County Council has urged the government to intervene to prevent traffic gridlock on our roads.

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One person in hospital as fire destroys caravan

One person in hospital as fire destroys caravan

A person has been taken to hospital following a fire which completely destroyed a caravan this evening.

Person struck by train on tracks

Person struck by train on tracks

Emergency services have been called to railway tracks after a person was hit by a train.

Armed police scrambled to town centre

Armed police scrambled to town centre

Two men have been arrested after an armed police incident in a busy town centre.

'It'll be ruined by stench and sight of poor dead pigs and revolting burgers'

'It'll be ruined by stench and sight of poor dead pigs and revolting burgers'

A vegan has sparked a fierce backlash on social media after arguing that a new harbour development will be "ruined by the stench and sight" of meat.

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Teen manslaughter suspects appear in court

Teen manslaughter suspects appear in court

Four teenagers charged with causing the death of a "lovely, bubbly" 42-year-old man have appeared in court.

The pub doubling up as Kent town's only Chinese delivery service

The pub doubling up as Kent town's only Chinese delivery service

A 17th century pub that doubles up as the only Chinese takeaway delivering to a Kent town has gone under the hammer.

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Seafront hosts glitzy film premiere for Hollywood blockbuster

Seafront hosts glitzy film premiere for Hollywood blockbuster

A Kent seafront has played host to the glitz and glamour of a film premiere - but all was not as it seemed.

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Kent Covid patients at highest level for 14 months

Kent Covid patients at highest level for 14 months

An NHS leader says people should be encouraged to wear face masks as the number of Covid patients in Kent's hospitals more than doubles in a month.

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Porsche found in bush near roundabout

Porsche found in bush near roundabout

A high-performance sports car was found lodged in a bush on a roundabout and police arrested the driver on suspicion of drink-driving.

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Road closed after reports of concern for welfare of man

Road closed after reports of concern for welfare of man

A major road was closed during the early hours of this morning after police received reports for the concern for the welfare of a man.

kmfm to air world's first radio comedy written by kids

kmfm to air world's first radio comedy written by kids

School children from across the county have been creating comedy sketches to air on the radio this week.

Priestfield to be packed for crunch Gills game

Priestfield to be packed for crunch Gills game

A bumper crowd is expected at Priestfield for Gillingham's crunch relegation battle.

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