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120 evacuated from tower block as 100 firefighters tackle blaze

120 evacuated from tower block as 100 firefighters tackle blaze

Around 100 firefighters were tackling a fire in a tower block near a cinema, restaurants and hotel.

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Man missing near harbour found 'safe and well'

Man missing near harbour found 'safe and well'

A large scale search was carried out for a man from London who went missing and was last seen in Dover.

Harper's happy birthday thanks to Kent cake company

Harper's happy birthday thanks to Kent cake company

The youngest member of the Beckham family has been celebrating in style thanks to a cake made by a bakery in the county.

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Biker flown to hospital after crash

Biker flown to hospital after crash

Police are appealing for witnesses after a motorcyclist was seriously injured in a collision with a car.

Dangerous driver escapes punishment due to police backlog

Dangerous driver escapes punishment due to police backlog

A driver was caught on camera mounting a pavement to overtake traffic but has only received a written warning from police.

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'Knowing I have cancer gene saved my life'

'Knowing I have cancer gene saved my life'

A cancer survivor with same deadly gene mutation as actress Angelia Jolie says knowing she has it has been a blessing.

Stolen Monroe painting still missing three years on

Stolen Monroe painting still missing three years on

A painting of Marilyn Monroe stolen from Bluewater is still missing three years on despite all four conmen responsible being brought to justice.

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When is Flying Ant Day 2022?

When is Flying Ant Day 2022?

Every year thousands of flying ants take to the skies in giant swarms but when is Flying Ant Day and what should you do when the critters arrive?

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Road closed following crash

Road closed following crash

Police and paramedics have been at the scene of a collision.

Long queues on M25 after bike crash

Long queues on M25 after bike crash

Two lanes of a major motorway were shut after a car and bike collided.

Race circuit cancels events due to 'senseless behaviour'

Race circuit cancels events due to 'senseless behaviour'

A race circuit has cancelled its midweek car meets due to the behaviour of a few visitors.

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Vigil for law graduate killed walking home

Vigil for law graduate killed walking home

Hundreds have turned out to pay their respects to a young woman a Kent man stands accused of murdering.

Month-long road closure lifted

Month-long road closure lifted

A road that has been closed for more than a month following a fire has reopened.

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Rylan's X-rated discovery during Amazon warehouse shift

Rylan's X-rated discovery during Amazon warehouse shift

TV star Rylan Clark was left in stitches after a visit to Kent's enormous Amazon warehouse.

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Teen knocked out and has jaw broken in attack

Teen knocked out and has jaw broken in attack

Witnesses are being urged to come forward after a teenager was punched and kicked in the face.

Crash between car and tractor

Crash between car and tractor

One person was injured after a two-vehicle collision on a key road, leading to a long stretch of it having to close.

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Suspected drugs found hidden in cigarette packet

Suspected drugs found hidden in cigarette packet

Vials of suspected cocaine have been seized following a search of a suspicious car.

Passengers warned over delays to train services

Passengers warned over delays to train services

High speed rail services were temporarily stopped following an incident on the line this afternoon.

'We understand this is a shock'

'We understand this is a shock'

Customers have been warned their leisure centre may have to shut within a month if the lease cannot be extended.

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Kent MP becomes deputy chief whip

Kent MP becomes deputy chief whip

A Kent MPs has landed a new role in the government as deputy chief whip, after he colleague quit the role.

Opening date for new aqua park revealed

Opening date for new aqua park revealed

A new water play park with inflatable climbing frames is opening this month in Kent.

Car rolls on its side after crash

Car rolls on its side after crash

Emergency services were called after a single-car crash, which left a car on its side and one person treated by paramedics.

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8 Kent pubs with breathtaking views

8 Kent pubs with breathtaking views

Enjoy a cold pint and incredible views this summer at these picture-perfect locations.

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Bar owner told to remove canopy installed during lockdown

Bar owner told to remove canopy installed during lockdown

A bar owner believes he has been "hung out to dry" over a council order to remove an outside canopy he put up to claw back trade.

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Community cafe hopes to transform 'ghost square'

Community cafe hopes to transform 'ghost square'

Owners of a new cafe hope to turn an isolated area into a community hub as they prepare to open later this summer.

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'I was spat on for having Ukrainian flag on my car'

'I was spat on for having Ukrainian flag on my car'

A man who drove an ambulance on a mercy mission to Ukraine says he was spat at in a Kent McDonald's car park for having the country's flag on his car.

New £3.2bn price tag on bringing Crossrail to Kent

New £3.2bn price tag on bringing Crossrail to Kent

A new study has calculated the cost of what it would take to extend the Elizabeth Line to north Kent and put the county on the underground map.

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No more benches or glass at shelters 'smashed to smithereens'

No more benches or glass at shelters 'smashed to smithereens'

Fed-up council bosses have removed the benches and windows from Victorian-style seaside shelters after they were once again attacked by vandals.

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'Second homes and Airbnbs have left us with no community'

'Second homes and Airbnbs have left us with no community'

There are growing calls for a referendum on banning new properties from being turned into holiday lets in one Kent tourist hotspot.

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Lorry and fuel tanker crash caused three-mile queues

Lorry and fuel tanker crash caused three-mile queues

Drivers were queuing on a motorway after a collision involving a lorry and a fuel tanker, but now all lanes have been reopened.

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