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M20 closed and air ambulance called after serious crash

M20 closed and air ambulance called after serious crash

The M20 was blocked in both directions after a crash between a van and a crane lorry which has left a man with serious injuries.

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'Monster' jailed after sex attacks on child

'Monster' jailed after sex attacks on child

A sex predator who tried to convince police that his child victim was a liar has been jailed for 12 years.

Part of major route closed

Part of major route closed

A dual carriageway will be closed this weekend for drainage work as part of a £92 million junction upgrade.

Caribbean restaurant to open at retail park today

Caribbean restaurant to open at retail park today

A Caribbean restaurant is to open at a leisure complex this evening - competing with the likes of Taco Bell and German Doner Kebab.

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Woman killed in crash named

Woman killed in crash named

A woman who was found dead at the scene of a crash on the A21 has been named.

The converted Kent garage where rock stars picked up their guitars

The converted Kent garage where rock stars picked up their guitars

The contents of a workshop where guitars were made for some of the biggest names in music are to be auctioned off.

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Bus operator to hike fares

Bus operator to hike fares

A bus firm is putting up its tickets prices this weekend - with fares rising by 40% for commuters in some towns.

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Shock as popular hotel announces 'immediate' closure

Shock as popular hotel announces 'immediate' closure

A popular seafront hotel has announced its closure with "immediate effect", leaving locals and staff shocked and upset.

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Just Stop Oil halts protests

Just Stop Oil halts protests

Climate change activists have announced that they will not go ahead with a fifth day of protests due to it being Remembrance Day.

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Kent's ambulance service declares critical incident

Kent's ambulance service declares critical incident

South East Coast Ambulance service has declared a critical incident because of IT issues.

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'Bulldoze our homes? Yes please!'

'Bulldoze our homes? Yes please!'

Blocks on 1950s estate to be torn down to make way for more than 200 homes and new shopping area.

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Car hits house in shocking hit-and-run video

Car hits house in shocking hit-and-run video

The shocking moment a dad was hurt when his car was sent hurtling through a garden and into a house in a hit and run crash has been caught on camera.

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Neighbours ‘need ear plugs’ to block out ‘noisy’ pub garden

Neighbours ‘need ear plugs’ to block out ‘noisy’ pub garden

A landlord says he is surprised at opposition to beer garden plans after receiving just one noise complaint in eight years.

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Relief as girl,10, ends treatment eight years after cancer diagnosis

Relief as girl,10, ends treatment eight years after cancer diagnosis

The family of a little girl given a 10% chance of surviving after being diagnosed with cancer are overjoyed after she rang the end of treatment bell.

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'The toilets smelt of mould, the music was rubbish and everyone was wearing a coat'

'The toilets smelt of mould, the music was rubbish and everyone was wearing a coat'

Secret Drinker's in the dark as he visits a freezing cold pub and admires some wonderful decor.

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TikTok singing sensation announces UK tour

TikTok singing sensation announces UK tour

A singer who has been streamed more than 10 million times and thanks TikTok for her fame is going on tour.

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Poundland to replace former Iceland

Poundland to replace former Iceland

A discount chain has put up hoardings as it prepares to open its first store in a town.

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Broken-down car causes major rush-hour disruption

Broken-down car causes major rush-hour disruption

There were huge tailbacks near a busy industrial estate while a stranded vehicle was recovered.

Blocked lanes on M25 have re-opened

Blocked lanes on M25 have re-opened

A car and a lorry collided on the motorway tonight, causing rush-hour tailbacks.

The 'professional' ramraiders who stole six cash machines

The 'professional' ramraiders who stole six cash machines

Two men have been jailed after causing £1.6 million worth of damage and stealing vehicles and cash machines from six shops across Kent.

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Work to start on new £360k children's play park

Work to start on new £360k children's play park

Construction of a new children's park with a play tower and a jungle dome is set to start next week.

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Knifeman repeatedly stabbed victim in frenzied attack after night at Spoons

Knifeman repeatedly stabbed victim in frenzied attack after night at Spoons

A man suffered life-threatening injuries after being repeatedly stabbed in a terrifying 40-second ordeal at a railway station.

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Man jailed after stabbing victim five times

Man jailed after stabbing victim five times

A man who stabbed his victim five times has been handed a jail sentence.

Mouse spotted at Bluewater cafe

Mouse spotted at Bluewater cafe

A mouse has been filmed running through the seating area of a Coffee Republic in a shopping centre.

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'Global clothing chain' to take over former late-night bar

 'Global clothing chain' to take over former late-night bar

A old late night bar is to be transformed into a global brand clothing store in a coastal town.

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Warnings of egg shortages as shelves sit empty

Warnings of egg shortages as shelves sit empty

There are warnings of egg shortages before Christmas as farmers struggle to cope with soaring production costs and the impact of bird flu.

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'Shocking comments - but taking p*** out of people doesn't help anyone'

'Shocking comments - but taking p*** out of people doesn't help anyone'

A spoof news segment in which people in a coastal town express anti-immigrant sentiments has drawn criticism on social media.

CCTV shows moment £30k of designer goods raided from high street shop

CCTV shows moment £30k of designer goods raided from high street shop

Police presence has been stepped up in a town centre after thousands of pounds worth of designer goods were stolen in a shocking raid.

Man in court after double stabbing

Man in court after double stabbing

A 29-year-old has appeared in court following a double stabbing, while a 50-year-old man has been released while the investigation continues.

Debbie to be finally laid to rest - 23 years after murder

Debbie to be finally laid to rest - 23 years after murder

A funeral date has been set for mum-of-three Debbie Griggs - more than two decades after she was killed by her husband.

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