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Multi-vehicle crash on A2 causes long delays

Multi-vehicle crash on A2 causes long delays

An accident involving four cars left traffic queueing for six miles and drivers facing hour-long delays during the morning commute.

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A&E crisis at Kent’s ‘war-zone’ hospitals worst on record

A&E crisis at Kent’s ‘war-zone’ hospitals worst on record

An A&E crisis engulfing Kent’s hospitals has left record numbers of patients facing so-called “corridor waits” of more than 12 hours.

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Banned pork products displayed in halal section of supermarket

Banned pork products displayed in halal section of supermarket

A shopper has complained after food prohibited within Islam was wrongly placed in fridges with signs saying “halal” above.

‘My mouth dropped when I saw the comments – we are a quiet, respectful pub’

‘My mouth dropped when I saw the comments – we are a quiet, respectful pub’

Bosses at a popular microbar were left stunned at the backlash to their bid for late-night openings and say it has all been a “big misunderstanding”.

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Neighbours take action after council’s ‘nonsense’ salt bin refusal

Neighbours take action after council’s ‘nonsense’ salt bin refusal

Residents who often get stuck in their homes in icy weather have clubbed together to buy a grit bin after a council refused to budge on its policy.

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Police worker used car ‘as weapon’ to drive at girlfriend’s ex

Police worker used car ‘as weapon’ to drive at girlfriend’s ex

A police worker who drove his car at a love rival wept as he was told he would be remanded in prison ahead of being sentenced.

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‘We imprison more of our population than anywhere in Europe – but I don't feel safer’

‘We imprison more of our population than anywhere in Europe – but I don't feel safer’

After a trip to a justice museum, Melissa Todd considers the value of imprisonment – which often means so much more than just a loss of liberty.

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‘We need his fans to come forward’ – sisters’ plea year after fatal fan crush

‘We need his fans to come forward’ – sisters’ plea year after fatal fan crush

Sisters of a security guard who was killed when ticketless fans tried to get into a concert have made a plea for more information.

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Armed police lock down street after man ‘seen with gun’

Armed police lock down street after man ‘seen with gun’

A man has been arrested after a street was locked down by armed police following reports of a person brandishing a gun in a block of flats.

Kent town to get ‘long overdue’ new sports pavilion, hall and nursery

Kent town to get ‘long overdue’ new sports pavilion, hall and nursery

A town’s ailing sports pavilion is to be rebuilt after reworked plans were approved.

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Staff tips and safe stolen in coffee shop break-in

Staff tips and safe stolen in coffee shop break-in

A plea has been sent out to the local community after staff tips and cash were stolen from a coffee shop

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Only rubble left as ageing shopping centre torn down

Only rubble left as ageing shopping centre torn down

Diggers have demolished a rundown outlet centre which closed earlier this year due to rising costs, leaving 25 members of staff without a job.

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Cows to be culled as new Kent cases of bluetongue disease confirmed

Cows to be culled as new Kent cases of bluetongue disease confirmed

Three new cases of bluetongue disease have been identified in the county.

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Person fighting for life after being hit by train

Person fighting for life after being hit by train

A person has suffered "life-threatening injuries" after being hit by a train.

Former gas works site to be transformed into 114-home flat blocks

Former gas works site to be transformed into 114-home flat blocks

A historic gas work site dating back to the 19th century is set to have two flat blocks of 114 apartments built after plans were approved.

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Criminal gangs targeting rural Kent have links to drugs and weapons

Criminal gangs targeting rural Kent have links to drugs and weapons

Kent Police has shone a light on concerning developments in the way criminals now operate in rural parts of the county.

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Hallelujah! Popular Christmas Eve carols saved after threat of axe

Hallelujah! Popular Christmas Eve carols saved after threat of axe

A festive tradition running in Kent for more than 70 years has been pulled back from the brink of demise.

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Predator who raped boy on train jailed for 16 years

Predator who raped boy on train jailed for 16 years

A “dangerous predator” who raped a young boy on a train after unleashing a sustained and sexual attack on a woman has been jailed for 24 years.

Major crackdown to tackle rise in young people vaping

Major crackdown to tackle rise in young people vaping

Kent County Council is backing changes in the law which aim to create a “smoke-free” generation, amid a rise in vaping by young people.

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Major route blocked after three-vehicle smash

Major route blocked after three-vehicle smash

A major route has been blocked after two cars and a motorbike crashed on a roundabout leaving one person injured.

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French strikes hit cross-Channel sailings

French strikes hit cross-Channel sailings

Strike action taking place across the Channel in France is affecting ferry sailings from Kent with alternative arrangements being made for passengers.

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Supermarket giant eyes up huge empty unit at retail park

Supermarket giant eyes up huge empty unit at retail park

Shoppers have welcomed plans for a long-empty store to be taken on by a supermarket giant, creating 40 jobs.

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Missing man found safe and well

Missing man found safe and well

Police have revealed a 40-year-old who went missing almost a week ago has been found safe and well.

Man charged after imitation firearm seized in drug arrest

Man charged after imitation firearm seized in drug arrest

A man has been charged with a string of offences after an imitation firearm was seized when police stopped a suspected drug dealer.

Family of tragic Kent pupil win campaign for more allergy info on menus

Family of tragic Kent pupil win campaign for more allergy info on menus

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has backed calls for restaurants to publish more allergy information on their menus after the death of a Kent pupil.

Historic Kent high street stars as final episodes of The Crown released

Historic Kent high street stars as final episodes of The Crown released

A historic Kent high street takes a starring role in the final series of The Crown, with a museum providing the backdrop for royal wedding scenes.

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‘Back to school costs are forcing families to turn to food banks’

‘Back to school costs are forcing families to turn to food banks’

A charity set up to help the homeless says it is increasingly helping families after seeing referrals spike at the start of the new school year.

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Bomb scares and missing Olympic torches – 50 years of popular leisure centre

Bomb scares and missing Olympic torches – 50 years of popular leisure centre

Bomb scares, missing Olympic torches and falling off diving boards are all part of a leisure centres colourful 50 year history.

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‘Christmas is drawing near – but the run-up comes around too early’

‘Christmas is drawing near – but the run-up comes around too early’

Local news, pub grub, immigration, windmills, antisemitism and Christmas are among topics tackled by readers in this week’s letters to the editor.

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‘My baby's getting sick - they need to demolish this council block'

‘My baby's getting sick - they need to demolish this council block'

A worried mum fears her damp-ridden council flat is making her baby ill – and wants the entire building to be torn down.

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