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Lower Thames Crossing project at risk amid doubts over future of HS2

Lower Thames Crossing project at risk amid doubts over future of HS2

As Rishi Sunak puts the future of the HS2 project into doubt, there are concerns for other major projects on the road network.

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Is this Kent busker the best in the world?

Is this Kent busker the best in the world?

A talented street singer with his sights set on being crowned the world’s best next week has told of the highs and lows of his fascinating trade.

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‘Soon we won’t be able to leave the village’

‘Soon we won’t be able to leave the village’

School buses are late, binmen having to do their rounds earlier and workers quitting amid ‘nightmare traffic’ in part of the county.

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The criminals locked up in September

The criminals locked up in September

Here’s just some of the criminals including drug-dealers, thugs, thieves, perverts and rapists who were locked up last month.

Off-duty officer awarded for saving little boy’s life

Off-duty officer awarded for saving little boy’s life

The heroic actions of an off-duty detective who helped save a child’s life have been commended.

Home Secretary snubs Archbishop of Canterbury’s asylum talks

Home Secretary snubs Archbishop of Canterbury’s asylum talks

The Home Secretary has reportedly snubbed an invitation to meet the Archbishop of Canterbury over his concerns about her approach to immigration.

Lifelong fan to see US band live for first time – after booking them to play himself

Lifelong fan to see US band live for first time – after booking them to play himself

A US rock band are returning to the county after eight years away – much to the delight of the lifelong fan who booked them to appear.

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‘Grief support can feel like a postcode lottery’

‘Grief support can feel like a postcode lottery’

Bereaved young people have praised the support they received from a charity to help cope with their grief – but say such help needs to be universal.

Neighbours fear drug-dealing and sleepless nights as homeless housing approved

Neighbours fear drug-dealing and sleepless nights as homeless housing approved

Two homes in residential streets will be used to house homeless people - despite neighbours’ fears of drug dealing, vandalism and late-night noise.

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‘Subbuteo was like trying to play football in the Grand Canyon’

‘Subbuteo was like trying to play football in the Grand Canyon’

From Subbuteo to electronic games and FIFA to FC24 the face of the football game has transformed beyond recognition.

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The futuristic Kent farm that could save the world

The futuristic Kent farm that could save the world

With a £10 million renewable power plant and a robotic pest control system, this farm is leading the way in an agricultural revolution.

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Extended Dartford Crossing closure postponed

Extended Dartford Crossing closure postponed

A planned 14-hour tunnel shutdown for overnight works at the county’s largest river crossing have been pushed back.

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kmfm’s thousand pound Friday winner revealed

kmfm’s thousand pound Friday winner revealed

One lucky kmfm listener has started their weekend by winning £1,000.

Man jailed after slashing girlfriend’s throat and ‘going for a smoke’

Man jailed after slashing girlfriend’s throat and ‘going for a smoke’

A thug who slashed his partner’s throat with a bread knife in a ‘horrific attack’ before leaving her alone to smoke a cigarette has been jailed.

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Armed police swoop on street after man sustains head injury

Armed police swoop on street after man sustains head injury

A man has been taken to hospital with a head injury following reports of an assault.

‘We won’t rely on Joe Schmo to deliver 10,000-home garden town’

‘We won’t rely on Joe Schmo to deliver 10,000-home garden town’

A council will call on private developers to help deliver a 10,000-home ‘garden town’ amid fears over cash flow.

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Huge police cordon after man stabbed outside station

Huge police cordon after man stabbed outside station

Police are hunting for suspects after a man was stabbed outside a railway station.

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Arrests after reports axes wielded in brawl outside Waitrose

Arrests after reports axes wielded in brawl outside Waitrose

Five suspects have been arrested on suspicion of violent disorder following reports of a major disturbance last night outside a Waitrose.

Traffic on the M2 caused by two crashes

Traffic on the M2 caused by two crashes

A woman involved in a three-vehicle-crash has been taken to hospital.

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Traffic chaos begins after closure of A249 slip road

Traffic chaos begins after closure of A249 slip road

There are delays and queuing traffic for three miles on a dual carriageway in both directions due to the closure of a busy entry and exit slip road.

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Triathletes ‘bed-bound’ with sickness and diarrhoea after castle swim

Triathletes ‘bed-bound’ with sickness and diarrhoea after castle swim

People taking part in an annual triathlon reported becoming unwell after taking part in the swimming leg of the race.

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Mum pulls son from school after blade found in rucksack

Mum pulls son from school after blade found in rucksack

A mum has removed her children from school after her eight-year-old came home with a blade in his bag which he says was put there by another pupil.

'Shambles' as 20 cars queue for disabled spaces at hospital

'Shambles' as 20 cars queue for disabled spaces at hospital

Disabled parking at a Kent hospital has been described as “shambolic” after more than 20 cars were pictured queuing for spaces.

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Gigantic ‘unusual’ ship pictured off the Kent coast

Gigantic ‘unusual’ ship pictured off the Kent coast

The first purpose-built wind turbine installation vessel sailed into a Kent port.

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Could this urban adventure beat a Kentish countryside stroll?

Could this urban adventure beat a Kentish countryside stroll?

The “vibe” on this urban walk may have been rather different from our reporter’s rural adventures – but there was still plenty to grab his attention.

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Pupil absence in Kent rockets since pandemic

Pupil absence in Kent rockets since pandemic

The number of children "persistently absent" from school has more than doubled in the last five years.

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‘I went out in the garden and saw a massive ball of red and orange flames’

‘I went out in the garden and saw a massive ball of red and orange flames’

Shocked neighbours have described seeing “the sky glowing red” as a huge fire broke out at a farm.

Popular fishmongers to take over former Rooks site

Popular fishmongers to take over former Rooks site

A prime town centre unit previously occupied by the doomed JC Rook & Sons is to be taken over by a popular fishmongers.

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Historic County Hall building is put up for sale

Historic County Hall building is put up for sale

Cash-squeezed Kent County Council is to put its landmark headquarters on the market.

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Parents and teachers protest over lack of special education in schools

Parents and teachers protest over lack of special education in schools

More than 100 people have joined a protest demanding changes to special education needs provision in schools.

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