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'It's like a third world country'

'It's like a third world country'

Villagers are furious a burnt-out lorry has been left to fester in a litter-strewn lay-by for weeks.

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'Who says my driving was dangerous?'

 'Who says my driving was dangerous?'

Watch the moment a trucker begins the dangerous drive on to the wrong side of the M20.

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Man on 'wrong side of railings' closes bridge

Man on 'wrong side of railings' closes bridge

The Dartford Crossing was closed for hours while police helped a man on the wrong side of the railing.

Let's raise a glass to ale fresco drinking

Let's raise a glass to ale fresco drinking

Next month you can safely sup a pint in a pub garden, and Secret Drinker just can't wait.

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In court: People convicted of attacks on emergency workers

In court: People convicted of attacks on emergency workers

Here are the people who have been convicted of attacking the emergency workers who have kept us safe during the pandemic.

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Kent's best beer gardens

Kent's best beer gardens

With the sun breaking through the clouds and shining on Kent after a long, wet and windy winter why not try one (or two) of these beer gardens.

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'People are too scared to walk their dogs alone'

'People are too scared to walk their dogs alone'

A woman threatened by a man demanding she hand over her dog says attempted snatches across Kent have left owners terrified.

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Plans for Nasons stalled for years

Plans for Nasons stalled for years

A department store could stand derelict for years because of water pollution in protected lakes - with plans for 50,000 homes also on hold.

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£180m redevelopment of newsprint creating 3,000 jobs approved

£180m redevelopment of newsprint creating 3,000 jobs approved

Planning permission has been granted to transform a 90-acre former printing site int a hub for businesses.

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England's longest zip wire almost complete

England's longest zip wire almost complete

England's longest and fastest zip wire is almost complete, with tickets now available.

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Kidnap riddle as teenage girls found in van

Kidnap riddle as teenage girls found in van

Three teenagers have been arrested after a kidnap allegation made by a boy driving a van with two girls inside.

Calls to protect Kent's coastlines

Calls to protect Kent's coastlines

Calls have been made to protect hundreds of kilometres of coastline across the county from the damaging effects of climate change.

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Guilty plea over town centre killing

Guilty plea over town centre killing

The killer of a 55-year-old who died following an assault last summer is to be sentenced after admitting his manslaughter.

Air ambulance attends medical emergency

Air ambulance attends medical emergency

The emergency services, including the air ambulance were called to deal with a medical emergency.

Fraudster who preyed on the elderly is jailed

Fraudster who preyed on the elderly is jailed

A con artist stole thousands of pounds from people after targeting victims by pretending to be calling from their bank.

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Travellers move to Cyclopark

Travellers move to Cyclopark

A travelling community has pitched up on a private car park after they were moved on from a leisure centre.

Aerial CGI reveals phase one of new 'garden town'

Aerial CGI reveals phase one of new 'garden town'

A virtual public meeting will be held to discuss the divisive Otterpool Park development, as a new CGI reveals the scheme's 'masterplan'.

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Book of condolences opens for Sarah

Book of condolences opens for Sarah

People can now send their condolences to Sarah Everard's family by writing in a special book that has been opened in a church close to a search site

Singing family from Kent to appear on Comic Relief

Singing family from Kent to appear on Comic Relief

A musical family from Kent who have set YouTube alight with their melodies during the pandemic will star on BBC One on Red Nose Day.

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Sarah's body released to family as police search cliffs and water

Sarah's body released to family as police search cliffs and water

The body of Sarah Everard has been released to her family as an inquest into her death was opened and searches across Kent entered a second week.

Asylum seekers 'could be processed abroad'

Asylum seekers 'could be processed abroad'

Asylum seekers may be initially held in centres overseas under the Home Secretary’s plans to overhaul the immigration system, reports say.

Filming of Generation Genome begins

Filming of Generation Genome begins

Filming of a new cutting edge science series has begun thanks to a collaboration between KMTV, the BFI and University of Kent.

Horror as house floods with sewage three times in week

Horror as house floods with sewage three times in week

A homeowner says she is living in a nightmare after sewage poured into her house - leaving a trail of tampons, wet wipes and faeces.

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'I ran because I was scared': Skater speaks out after police confrontation

'I ran because I was scared': Skater speaks out after police confrontation

A teenage skateboarder who was manhandled by a police officer after being confronted in a car park has spoken out as an internal probe is launched.

Six turbulent months at asylum seeker camp

Six turbulent months at asylum seeker camp

What has happened since a Kent barracks became a camp for asylum seekers last year - and what next for the site?

Missing man 'may have travelled to Kent'

Missing man 'may have travelled to Kent'

Officers are appealing for the public’s help to locate a 34-year-old man who has gone missing and may have travelled to Kent.

Train lines to be 'more reliable' after three-month repair

Train lines to be 'more reliable' after three-month repair

A £4.5 million project aimed at reducing faults and delays has been completed, with trains now "more reliable" according to Network Rail.

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Backlash after minibus 'full of children' overturns

Backlash after minibus 'full of children' overturns

A councillor has described village roads as 'totally unacceptable' after a minibus carrying children crashed into a resident's front garden.

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Robber is jailed after threatening woman with knife

Robber is jailed after threatening woman with knife

A woman has been jailed for her part in a knifepoint robbery and for assaulting a police officer.

Air ambulance and police called to tracks

Air ambulance and police called to tracks

A woman has been arrested on suspicion of trespass and obstructing the railway after emergency services descended on a Kent street.

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