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MP takes rail fight to Westminster

MP takes rail fight to Westminster

The government's transport secretary has been told of local fears over plans to scrap high speed rail services to the capital.

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Seaview restaurant planned for old yacht club

Seaview restaurant planned for old yacht club

A pub landlord is converting an abandoned yacht club HQ into a restaurant with views across the sea.

Tunnel reopens after lorry breaks down

Tunnel reopens after lorry breaks down

Traffic continues to queue after one of the Dartford tunnels was closed following the breakdown of a lorry.

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Jobs threat at school after 'financial mismanagement'

Jobs threat at school after 'financial mismanagement'

Jobs are on the line at a new multi-million pound secondary school after revelations of financial mismanagement.

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Tickets slapped on vans as donors give blood

Tickets slapped on vans as donors give blood

A parking warden has slapped tickets on two NHS blood donation vehicles.

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Man 'abducted teen and hid her at flat after she ran away'

Man 'abducted teen and hid her at flat after she ran away'

A man abducted a girl and hid her at a flat after she ran away from home, and then lied to police as they searched for her, a trial heard.

Budget chain coming to town

Budget chain coming to town

Bargain-hunters are expected to descend as discount retailer Poundstretcher opens its newest branch in Kent next week.

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Arrest after driver 'goes down M2 without tyre'

Arrest after driver 'goes down M2 without tyre'

A driver has been arrested after a car was seen heading along a motorway for miles with heavy damage and no tyre.

Neighbours save woman's life in blaze

Neighbours save woman's life in blaze

A woman owes her life to quick-thinking neighbours, who dashed into her blazing home to rescue her as she slept.

Decision due on plans to axe 13 breastfeeding clinics

Decision due on plans to axe 13 breastfeeding clinics

A plan to close more than a dozen breastfeeding support clinics is discussed this week - as a petition against the move gathers momentum.

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Snow settles in Kent

Snow settles in Kent

Parts of Kent have seen another blanket of snow on the ground.

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Bar and restaurant shut for breaching licence

Bar and restaurant shut for breaching licence

A popular night spot has had its licence revoked after councillors heard doormen were told not to do ID checks or turn away drunks.

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A2 clear after earlier lorry crash

A2 clear after earlier lorry crash

A lorry crashed into barriers and closed part of the A2 during the rush hour.

‘Cut road’s speed limit before a child is injured’

 ‘Cut road’s speed limit before a child is injured’

A petition has been made to change the speed limit from 40mph to 30mph in Valley Drive.

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Ex soldier's 11 months on the streets

Ex soldier's 11 months on the streets

A man who lived in a tent and had to rely on charity to survive after the breakdown of his marriage has been given fresh hope.

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How long do you spend in traffic?

How long do you spend in traffic?

Traffic jams are costing motorists in Kent more than £1,000 a year, according to a study.

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Lottery winner put behind bars

Lottery winner put behind bars

A drug-dealing mum carried on supplying illegal substances even after she won nearly £700,000 on the lottery.

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On the right track for holiday let

On the right track for holiday let

It's been a chicken shed and a shelter for hop pickers... now this disused train carriage could soon be transformed into a quirky holiday let.

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Man remanded after stabbing

Man remanded after stabbing

A man accused of carrying out an aggravated burglary and a stabbing has been remanded in custody.

Do women get a fair deal?

Do women get a fair deal?

It's 100 years since women were granted the right to vote but some question if enough being done to promote equal rights.

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Backlash to golf club closure

Backlash to golf club closure

A protest by around 150 people and a petition signed by thousands was not enough to save a sports venue.

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New push to keep children safe online

New push to keep children safe online

Research has shown children have a complex relationship with the internet and can be left sad or angry about what they find.

Long delays after multi-vehicle smash

Long delays after multi-vehicle smash

Traffic was backed up for 90 minutes following a crash that blocked a busy route.

KCC handed £4m cash boost

KCC handed £4m cash boost

The government has released more funding to help ease the growing pressure on Kent's adult social care services.

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Man found dead on pavement named

Man found dead on pavement named

Police have named a pedestrian found dead on a pavement and have arrested a man on suspicion of assault and theft.

Bidder snaps up flat at bargain price

Bidder snaps up flat at bargain price

A modernised one bedroom flat in Kent has gone under the hammer - and you won't believe how much it sold for.

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Petrol station armed robbery thwarted

Petrol station armed robbery thwarted

Customers and staff stopped a hooded man armed with a screwdriver from escaping with more than £300 during a 'brazen' raid.

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BMW owners warned after multiple thefts from cars

BMW owners warned after multiple thefts from cars

BMW owners are being warned after four cars were targeted in the same residential area, in just 48 hours.

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Protest ahead of club closure meeting

Protest ahead of club closure meeting

Protesters are making their voices heard ahead of a council cabinet meeting where the closure of a golf course is to be discussed.

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Police warning to youngsters carrying knives

Police warning to youngsters carrying knives

An awareness campaign is being held by police to educate youths on the dangers of knife crime.

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