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Overturned van causes motorway delays

Overturned van causes motorway delays

A van overturned blocking a lane on the motorway as a rolling road block was put in place to manage traffic.

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Eight cars damaged with knife in same street

Eight cars damaged with knife in same street

Police are investigating after several cars were vandalised in a single street in 10 minutes.

Partner of crush tragedy victim calls for justice

Partner of crush tragedy victim calls for justice

The girlfriend of one of the victims of the Brixton Academy crush victims says justice is needed and has paid tribute to them as 'the nicest person'.

M20 reopens after crash causes barrier damage

M20 reopens after crash causes barrier damage

A lane has reopened on the motorway through the Operation Brock contraflow after an earlier crash left a barrier damaged needing repairs.

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Bison family united for Christmas after Brexit delays

Bison family united for Christmas after Brexit delays

A family of bison is now complete for Christmas after a bull finally arrived from Germany after being delayed by post-Brexit complications.

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Biker thanks hospital after crash leaves her with life-changing injuries

Biker thanks hospital after crash leaves her with life-changing injuries

A woman who was left unable to walk after being knocked off her motorbike has said "thank you for being awesome" to the nurses who cared for her.

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Chippy owners of 50 years back plans to demolish half of street

Chippy owners of 50 years back plans to demolish half of street

A family who have run a fish and chip shop for more than half-a-century are backing plans to regenerate part of a "dead" town centre.

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Classic pictures of Christmas in Kent through the decades

Classic pictures of Christmas in Kent through the decades

From the 1930s through to the early Noughties, these archive photos show how the way we celebrate Christmas in the county has changed over the years.

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Detective faked cervical cancer to get off work

Detective faked cervical cancer to get off work

A police detective has admitted gross misconduct after falsely claiming to be suffering from cancer to take sick leave.

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The 12 crooks for Christmas

The 12 crooks for Christmas

We take a look back at some of the more unusual tales which came before the courts this year and those now serving time as a result.

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'We appreciated TV more before Prime and Netflix'

'We appreciated TV more before Prime and Netflix'

Columnist Chris Britcher remembers life before Disney+ and Amazon Prime when we cherished Christmas TV.

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Nursery to be built on 'green belt' car park

Nursery to be built on 'green belt' car park

Plans to relocate a children's nursery to a car park on green belt land have been approved in 'very special circumstances'.

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US property-tycoon completes Gillingham FC takeover

US property-tycoon completes Gillingham FC takeover

Florida-based businessman Brad Galinson has completed his takeover of Gillingham FC - marking the end of 27 years under Paul Scally's leadership.

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Miller & Carter floating steakhouse 'sinks like the Titanic'

Miller & Carter floating steakhouse 'sinks like the Titanic'

Shoppers have described their shock after spotting a steakhouse restaurant on-board a paddle steamer "start to sink".

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Van driver suffers head injuries in attack after road rage row

Van driver suffers head injuries in attack after road rage row

A van driver was taken to hospital with head injuries after a serious assault in a country lane.

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Boy 'battered and bruised' after gang attack

Boy 'battered and bruised' after gang attack

The mum of a teenager who was allegedly attacked as he walked with his girlfriend is warning parents to remain vigilant.

Action taken to stop waste-dumping

Action taken to stop waste-dumping

An enforcement notice has been served after an area of countryside was turned into a scrapyard and tip.

Struggling brewery finds buyer for taproom

Struggling brewery finds buyer for taproom

A Kent brewery plunged into administration last month has revealed a new owner will take on its popular taproom.

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Former Papa John's manager opens independent pizza restaurant

Former Papa John's manager opens independent pizza restaurant

A pizza takeaway has now opened, after over a year in the making.

Nurses to strike in Kent as pay row escalates

Nurses to strike in Kent as pay row escalates

Members of a nursing union in Kent are set to walk out as the row with ministers over pay shows no sign of being resolved.

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'If anyone knows their parents send them my way'

'If anyone knows their parents send them my way'

A woman who caught youngsters on camera trying to steal her partner's motorbike says she wants to speak to their parents.

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Flooding forces lane closures on M20

Flooding forces lane closures on M20

Two lanes on the M20 have been closed due to flooding.

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Teenager charged with murder

Teenager charged with murder

An 18-year-old has been charged with murder after a man was stabbed to death.

'Locals want 243-year-old pub turned into flats'

'Locals want 243-year-old pub turned into flats'

A fresh bid has been launched to give a "drastically underperforming" pub dating back more than 240 years a "new lease of life".

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Football legend George Cohen dies aged 83

Football legend George Cohen dies aged 83

Former Fulham and England footballer and winner of the 1966 World Cup George Cohen, who lived in Kent, has died.

Fashion chain latest to join Outlet

Fashion chain latest to join Outlet

A new shop selling menswear and shoes has launched in part of a £90m extension at a shopping centre.

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Critical incident stood down but hospital still under 'considerable pressure'

Critical incident stood down but hospital still under 'considerable pressure'

Hospital bosses have stood down a critical incident due to extreme demand for services and high occupancy but is expecting to face further pressure.

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'I was homeless too and just want to show them love'

'I was homeless too and just want to show them love'

A formerly homeless woman who turned her life around after drug addiction and prostitution is trying to help others by sharing the love at Christmas.

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Four who died at sea were in 'wholly unsuitable' vessel

Four who died at sea were in 'wholly unsuitable' vessel

Four asylum seekers who died at sea last week were in a dinghy which was "wholly unsuitable" to make the crossing from France to the UK, say police.

Elderly 'trapped in flats' over Christmas as lift left broken for weeks

Elderly 'trapped in flats' over Christmas as lift left broken for weeks

A broken lift has left residents with dementia and mobility issues at a three-storey care centre confused and 'effectively trapped' in their rooms.

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