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Drivers told to expect delays amid closures for emergency repairs

Drivers told to expect delays amid closures for emergency repairs

Two lanes of one of the busiest routes in Kent are set to remain shut into tomorrow after "a safety-critical carriageway defect" was detected.

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Man arrested after woman raped in vehicle

Man arrested after woman raped in vehicle

Police have arrested a man after reports a woman was raped inside a vehicle during the early hours.

Dog breeding raid finds 65 pups in poor conditions

Dog breeding raid finds 65 pups in poor conditions

A probe into reported illegal dog breeding has found 65 dogs in poor conditions.

'Stick solar panels on a council building, not a field in Somerset'

'Stick solar panels on a council building, not a field in Somerset'

A council's first solar farm, 170 miles away, is set to start producing energy within weeks - but not everyone's in favour of the scheme.

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Station yobs cause £3k damage

Station yobs cause £3k damage

A ticket machine and glass shelter have been smashed up at a railway station.

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'My constituents are very pleased with Liz Truss'

'My constituents are very pleased with Liz Truss'

A Kent MP insists the Conservative party conference is "very harmonious" - despite the tumultuous reaction to the Prime Minister's "growth plan".

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Man charged with murder of 23-year-old

Man charged with murder of 23-year-old

A suspect has been charged in connection with the stabbing of a young man.

Takeaway worker tried to murder man by slitting his throat

Takeaway worker tried to murder man by slitting his throat

A man who 'silently' inflicted 12 knife wounds on his screaming victim - and cut his throat - has been convicted of attempted murder.

'You don’t protect the vulnerable by cutting benefits'

'You don’t protect the vulnerable by cutting benefits'

A veteran Kent MP is warning people could be left "out in the cold, quite literally" as the Prime Minister comes under pressure over benefits cuts.

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Children at risk of deadly diseases as vaccine rates tumble

Children at risk of deadly diseases as vaccine rates tumble

Children face an increased risk of catching a deadly disease, and outbreaks are more likely, say health officials worried about vaccine uptake rates.

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McDonald's branch to be shut for weeks

McDonald's branch to be shut for weeks

A popular drive-thru restaurant will be closed until next month while it undergoes a revamp.

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Necrophiliac charged with 16 more sexual offences

Necrophiliac charged with 16 more sexual offences

Necrophiliac and murderer David Fuller has been charged 16 more times by police for sexual offences.

McDonald's to re-open with new drive-thru

McDonald's to re-open with new drive-thru

An opening date for a McDonald's which shut to install a new drive-thru has been announced.

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Stunning iPhone picture of Kent and Calais sparks huge Twitter debate

Stunning iPhone picture of Kent and Calais sparks huge Twitter debate

This remarkable nighttime image of the English Channel between Kent and Calais has gone viral - and sparked a big debate on social media.

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Mild winter forecast offers hope for cheaper energy bills

Mild winter forecast offers hope for cheaper energy bills

An early winter forecast suggests milder temperatures could be on the cards, which would save homes and businesses millions in energy payments.

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Football club swap entrance fee for foodbank donations

Football club swap entrance fee for foodbank donations

Fans can watch live football at Lordswood tonight in exchange for three items of food.

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Date for second £324 cost of living payment confirmed

Date for second £324 cost of living payment confirmed

Eight million homes are waiting for a £324 cost of living payment and the DWP has now released further details about when the money will be sent.

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Motorcyclist killed in crash near port

Motorcyclist killed in crash near port

A man in his 30s has been killed in a motorcycle crash near the Port of Dover.

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Plans submitted for huge waterfront stadium

Plans submitted for huge waterfront stadium

Proposals have been submitted for a new 8,000 seater multi-purpose stadium to sit at the heart of a new waterfront leisure and living destination.

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Motorists face more delays on M20

Motorists face more delays on M20

An overturned car is causing tailbacks on the M20 at Maidstone.

Dad-to-be fears 'scumbags' could make him miss baby's birth

Dad-to-be fears 'scumbags' could make him miss baby's birth

A dad-to-be fears he could miss the birth of his first child after “scumbag” thieves stole his only mode of transport.

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Friends remember seven-year-old who died of rare cancer

Friends remember seven-year-old who died of rare cancer

Friends and family are preparing to gather on what would have been Jared Smith's eighth birthday.

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Much-loved dad crashed into tree after heart attack

Much-loved dad crashed into tree after heart attack

A popular biker and father of four who died after crashing into a tree had suffered a heart attack moments before, an inquest heard.

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'Nan lost three toes but it could have been her leg'

'Nan lost three toes but it could have been her leg'

A granddaughter says nurses failed to spot an infection which led to her nan's toes being amputated. WARNING: Graphic images.

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Shocking drone pictures reveal demolition of historic pavilion

Shocking drone pictures reveal demolition of historic pavilion

New pictures have revealed the extent of the demolition taking place at a Grade II-listed former theatre - where luxury flats are set to be built.

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The lost village that thousands drive over every day

The lost village that thousands drive over every day

A settlement that was once full of life is now just a busy junction.

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'Are they going to be around for our children to see?'

'Are they going to be around for our children to see?'

Photographers fear the animals they spend their time snapping could soon be wiped out.

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M20 shut all night after '700 litres of diesel' spilled over road

M20 shut all night after '700 litres of diesel' spilled over road

Part of the M20 was shut shut overnight for emergency resurfacing after a lorry spilled diesel on the carriageway.

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Much-loved dad took own life after tragic final message

Much-loved dad took own life after tragic final message

A dad-of-four and popular football coach took his own life after sending a tragic final message to his girlfriend, an inquest has heard.

Baby boy drowned in hot tub after getting in to retrieve toy

Baby boy drowned in hot tub after getting in to retrieve toy

A one-year-old tragically drowned after getting in a hot tub to retrieve a toy orange spade from the water.

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