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Highways England to hold second consultation on A2 expansion

Highways England to hold second consultation on A2 expansion

The Government agency will be holding the survey on the purposed expansion of the Bean and Ebbsfleet junctions on the A2.

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Man arrested after girl hit by van

Man arrested after girl hit by van

A girl remains in a serious condition in hospital after being hit by a van - as a man is arrested in connection with the incident.

Stranger 'tries to grab girl outside shop'

Stranger 'tries to grab girl outside shop'

A suspicious man caused panic when he reportedly tried to grab a young girl as she waited outside a shop for friends.

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Man charged after robbery at shop

Man charged after robbery at shop

Officers investigating a robbery at a shop have charged a man.

Police launch search for missing teen

Police launch search for missing teen

Concerns are growing for a teenage boy who has not made contact for several days.

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Market holds pancake flipping competition

Market holds pancake flipping competition

The town's mayor was on hand to take part in a pancake flipping contest on Shrove Tuesday.

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CCTV catches vandal smashing charity shop window

CCTV catches vandal smashing charity shop window

A vandal has been caught on camera shattering the window of a high street charity shop.

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Fare dodging officer barred from re-joining police

Fare dodging officer barred from re-joining police

A fare dodging police officer who showed rail staff his warrant card to travel for free has been banned from re-joining forces around the country.

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'Lonely' police officer sent sexts to vulnerable victims

'Lonely' police officer sent sexts to vulnerable victims

A sex pest police officer bombarded vulnerable female victims of crime with hundreds of messages because he was “lonely”, a misconduct panel heard.

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Police hunt bearded knifeman after shop raid

Police hunt bearded knifeman after shop raid

Police are looking for a bearded raider who held up a corner shop at knifepoint before fleeing empty-handed.

Historic former bank up for auction

Historic former bank up for auction

A Grade II-listed former bank will be sold at auction next week - offering bidders a chance to buy a prime town centre spot.

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Man charged after hammer attack on teenage girls

Man charged after hammer attack on teenage girls

A man will appear in court charged with assaulting two teenage girls who were found in the street with head injuries following a hammer attack.

Teens charged after drug arrest

Teens charged after drug arrest

Two teenagers have been charged with possessing Class A drugs with intent to supply.

Appeal after man's body found at roadside

Appeal after man's body found at roadside

Police say they are treating the death of a man whose body was found at the side of the road as unexplained.

Man revived by medics after collapsing at leisure centre

Man revived by medics after collapsing at leisure centre

A man who collapsed at a leisure centre has been taken to hospital in a "very serious condition" after being resuscitated by medics.

Police car rammed twice after car theft

Police car rammed twice after car theft

A police car was hit twice as officers and a police dog investigated suspected car thieves.

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Iron Age hill fort remains discovered

Iron Age hill fort remains discovered

Archaeologists excavating an area have uncovered the remains of an Iron Age hill fort.

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Signalling problem sparks train chaos

Signalling problem sparks train chaos

Trains were delayed or diverted due to a signalling problem on part of Kent's rail network.

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Litterbugs targeted in purge on anti-social menace

Litterbugs targeted in purge on anti-social menace

A council crackdown on littering, graffiti, flyposting and flytipping has resulted in 600 fines being issued in just three months.

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Woman injured in A2 crash

Woman injured in A2 crash

A woman has been injured after a crash between a mini bus and a car.

Car blocking traffic in Harbledown

Car blocking traffic in Harbledown

A VW Golf is blocking traffic along a road in Harbledown this morning (Wednesday)

Shock as one of the most influential head teachers in Kent dies

Shock as one of the most influential head teachers in Kent dies

Past pupils and colleagues have paid tribute to a senior head teacher in charge of six schools, who has died suddenly.

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National retailer opens new branch

National retailer opens new branch

The newest branch of a budget chainstore opened for the first time today, attracting large crowds of bargain-hunters.

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Get your game on with gaming festival GEEK

Get your game on with gaming festival GEEK

Three-day gaming expo GEEK returns this week with workshops and retro gaming, including celebrations for the 40th anniversary of Space Invaders.

Campaign launched for supported loving

Campaign launched for supported loving

A fundraising scheme has begun to sponsor a dating event for people with learning difficulties.

Mum's delight at home makeover

Mum's delight at home makeover

A mother who has undergone gruelling cancer treatment has had a double "dream come true" - meeting Peter Andre and having a home makeover.

Teenager with cancer defies all odds

Teenager with cancer defies all odds

A 14-year-old boy facing death after his parents shunned traditional treatments has stunned nurses with his progress.

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'Worryingly fast' speeds clocked on Kent's roads

'Worryingly fast' speeds clocked on Kent's roads

Kent's roads and motorways have had some of the highest speeds recorded in the UK, according to police figures.

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What is Shrove Tuesday all about?

What is Shrove Tuesday all about?

It's Pancake Day! It is an excuse to enjoy the battery treat but it also marks a time for feasting and celebration.

Mums and dads snubbing shared parental leave

Mums and dads snubbing shared parental leave

The government is encouraging new parents to take advantage of shared time off work as figures show up to 98% don't.

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