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Objections over revamping recycling centre

Objections over revamping recycling centre

Dozens of objection letters have been sent to Kent County Council over a proposal to revamp a recycling centre.

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Time Team presenter gets a bit sticky while filming

Time Team presenter gets a bit sticky while filming

Former Blackadder star Tony Robinson was in Kent today filming a new show.

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Secondary school wants to expand to meet pupil demand

Secondary school wants to expand to meet pupil demand

An "outstanding" secondary school could expand despite opposition from a national public body over the potential loss of a sports field.

Battle for special school places amid 'massive shortage'

Battle for special school places amid 'massive shortage'

A mother has described the struggle to get her autistic son into a special needs school as new figures show the "massive shortage" of places in Kent.

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Ambulance crash: woman injured

Ambulance crash: woman injured

A woman was injured when her car was involved in a collision with an ambulance today.

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M2 reopens after car flips on roof

M2 reopens after car flips on roof

The air ambulance landed on the M2 following an accident which caused long delays.

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Gran 'shocked' by Christmas card's nine-year late arrival

Gran 'shocked' by Christmas card's nine-year late arrival

A Christmas card originally sent nine years ago has made a surprise re-appearance.

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£24,000 bill for one man crimewave

£24,000 bill for one man crimewave

A perfume burglar’s one man crimewave was thwarted after he twice left blood at the same crime scene.

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M20 closed after accident

M20 closed after accident

Drivers are facing delays after the M20 was closed in one direction after an accident involving several vehicles.

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Youth councillor urges ministers to stop being 'naive' on knife crime

Youth councillor urges ministers to stop being 'naive' on knife crime

A teenager has called on the government to stop being “naive” about knife crime amid a huge leap in attacks.

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Road closed as sinkhole emerges

Road closed as sinkhole emerges

A sinkhole has forced a main road to close - less than a mile from the scene of another void which caused five months of chaos last year.

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Widower's fight for truth continues

Widower's fight for truth continues

A coroner has not been able to identify what caused the illness that led to a teacher's death while on holiday in Egypt.

Men stage robbery to steal from shop

Men stage robbery to steal from shop

Two men staged a robbery in a bid to steal thousands of pounds from a convenience store, a court heard.

All you need to know about Shepherd Neame's new vegan burger

All you need to know about Shepherd Neame's new vegan burger

Brewer and pub company Shepherd Neame is launching a vegan burger at its drinking holes across the county.

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£1m price tag for Banksy

£1m price tag for Banksy

A controversial Banksy mural in a coastal town has been valued by an art collector.

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Met Office wants to open new weather station

Met Office wants to open new weather station

The weather service wants to open a new observation centre following the closure of one of its sites.

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Historic signal box hit by doodlebug celebrates 120-year life

Historic signal box hit by doodlebug celebrates 120-year life

A signal box which stood the tests of time and war is still serving passengers 120 years on.

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Tragic tale reveals ‘human cost of your weekend high’

Tragic tale reveals ‘human cost of your weekend high’

A schoolgirl’s horrific experiences at the hands of county lines dealers shows how drug use is not a “victimless crime”, police officials have warned.

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Schoolgirl reveals horror of life in county lines drug gang

Schoolgirl reveals horror of life in county lines drug gang

A former schoolgirl has told how she was lured into the dark world of county lines drugs gangs - aged just 11.

Baby and two children in hospital after caravan fire

Baby and two children in hospital after caravan fire

Five people, including a baby and two children, are in hospital after a caravan went up in flames.

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Man hit by train was retired police officer

Man hit by train was retired police officer

A 60-year-old man who died after being hit by a train was a retired police officer.

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Shop damaged following assault

Shop damaged following assault

A town centre business owner has been left to pick up the pieces following an assault outside his shop.

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Cause of woman's home death unknown

Cause of woman's home death unknown

A cause of death for a woman whose body was found at her home after not being seen for eight days remains unknown.

Arrest after bomb squad seize weapons and ammunition

Arrest after bomb squad seize weapons and ammunition

A man has been arrested after a bomb squad descended on two homes.

Cyclist dies in A20 crash

Cyclist dies in A20 crash

A cyclist has died after a collision with a truck.

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Teacher, 29, went to bed and never woke up

Teacher, 29, went to bed and never woke up

The devastated family of a devoted mum and teacher are raising awareness of young sudden cardiac death.

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William Hill to close 700 high street stores

William Hill to close 700 high street stores

Betting firm says some 4,500 jobs could be lost as a result of the move.

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Councillors to be sent on anti-bullying courses

Councillors to be sent on anti-bullying courses

Councillors will be sent on anti-bullying courses following complaints from members last year with led to a party split.

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Are you safe in your council house?

Are you safe in your council house?

A damning report is set to highlight more failures in the management of East Kent Housing - with concerns over fire, legionella and electrical tests.

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Police want dash cam footage after thieves attacked a pensioner

Police want dash cam footage after thieves attacked a pensioner

Police are appealing for dash cam footage after an elderly man was beaten-up and his car was stolen.

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