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Major plans unveiled as Southeastern franchise launched

Major plans unveiled as Southeastern franchise launched

Thousands of rail passengers are expected to benefit from more space, longer trains and more reliable journeys under plans announced today.

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Road reopens after serious crash

Road reopens after serious crash

One of Kent's busiest roads was shut for nearly 10 hours while police investigated the cause of an accident.

Stunning countryside home scoops House of the Year award

Stunning countryside home scoops House of the Year award

A stunning home nestled in the Kent countryside has scooped the prestigious prize of House of the Year.

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Could new evidence cast doubt on Stone's murder conviction?

Could new evidence cast doubt on Stone's murder conviction?

It's believed new evidence has come to light that casts doubt on Michael Stone's conviction for the Chillenden murders.

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Multi-vehicle crash at busy junction

Multi-vehicle crash at busy junction

One of Kent's busiest roads is clearing after two crashes.

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Delays clear after bridge lorry breakdown

Delays clear after bridge lorry breakdown

Hold-ups at the Dartford crossing have cleared after lorry broke down on the bridge earlier.

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Caesar launched invasion from Kent

Caesar launched invasion from Kent

The first evidence of the Roman Empire's invasion of Britain has been discovered, and he landed in a different spot than previously thought

'It was bang, bang, bang into the face'

'It was bang, bang, bang into the face'

A thug has been jailed after leaving his victim needing surgery on a fractured eye socket, cheekbone and jaw following an attack.

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Replica Tardis expected to spark bidding war

Replica Tardis expected to spark bidding war

A life-sized replica of Doctor Who's Tardis is expected to fetch up to £5,000 when it is auctioned off for charity today.

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'They target them for sex'

'They target them for sex'

Research by a leading children's charity shows some youth workers, such as football coaches and care staff, have been preying on teenagers.

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Which area has the biggest drug problem in Kent?

Which area has the biggest drug problem in Kent?

The top five places in for drug possession in the county have been revealed.

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Levi Bellfield 'confesses' to Chillenden murders

Levi Bellfield 'confesses' to Chillenden murders

Serial killer Levi Bellfield is said to have confessed to the murders of Lin and Megan Russell, casting doubt on Michael Stone's conviction.

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Who is Levi Bellfield?

Who is Levi Bellfield?

As one of the UK's most notorious killers, Levi Bellfield has been linked to many more attacks - but is he the real culprit of the Chillenden murders?

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Amputee's shot at world's tallest mountain

Amputee's shot at world's tallest mountain

A former soldier who lost a leg after stepping on a bomb in Afghanistan has helped raise thousands of pounds for charity.

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Hunt for relatives of soldier

Hunt for relatives of soldier

Almost 100 years ago the people of a Kent town came out in force to mark the funeral of a Belgian soldier.

Weed killer 'safe' despite cancer fears

Weed killer 'safe' despite cancer fears

Campaigners calling for a potentially dangerous weed killer to be banned have been left disappointed.

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Confusion over cuts to bus services

Confusion over cuts to bus services

Transport officials have sought to clarify their position after a report showed more than 70 bus routes were deemed not commercially viable.

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Collision causes delays

Collision causes delays

A motorway was partially blocked after a crash involving a car and lorry.

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Three vehicles crash on motorway

Three vehicles crash on motorway

Rush-hour traffic was held up following an accident on the M2.

Pilot who dropped cocaine to waiting gang jailed

Pilot who dropped cocaine to waiting gang jailed

A Belgian pilot who threw barrels loaded with £2.5million worth of cocaine out of a circling aeroplane has been jailed.

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'It was a miracle no one was killed'

'It was a miracle no one was killed'

A banned driver mounted a kerb, drove through red lights and travelled the wrong way down the A2 as he led police on a 120mph chase.

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Two teenagers arrested on suspicion of dealing drugs

Two teenagers arrested on suspicion of dealing drugs

A 15-year-old boy was one of two teenagers arrested for allegedly dealing drugs.

Town centre business reopen after power cut

Town centre business reopen after power cut

A town centre power cut forced some businesses to close.

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Inquest verdicts of serial killer's victims quashed

Inquest verdicts of serial killer's victims quashed

The verdicts into the deaths of two victims of a gay murderer known as 'the Grindr killer' have been quashed ahead of a police watchdog investigation.

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Consultation opens for new secondary school

Consultation opens for new secondary school

Plans for a new secondary school for 900 pupils have been revealed.

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Liquid thrown by moped-riding robbers

Liquid thrown by moped-riding robbers

A man was taken to hospital complaining of irritation to his skin after being doused in liquid during a robbery.

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Sex offender challenged by group of children

Sex offender challenged by group of children

Police have praised a group of children who helped snare a sex offender after he tried to show them disgusting images on his phone.

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Fire crews called to pub blaze

Fire crews called to pub blaze

Fire crews were called to the scene of a chimney blaze at village pub.

Death of man hit by train 'unexplained'

Death of man hit by train 'unexplained'

A man killed when he was hit by a train yesterday has still not been identified.

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Man brought back to life at leisure centre

Man brought back to life at leisure centre

A man had to be resuscitated after collapsing at a leisure centre last night.

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