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'No one should see their child in the road covered in blood'

'No one should see their child in the road covered in blood'

A mum is calling for a crossing on a 'dangerous' road after her son suffered a fractured skull when he was hit by a car as he walked home from school.

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Murder arrests after dad-to-be killed in car park

Murder arrests after dad-to-be killed in car park

Two men in their 20s have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a dad-to-be was stabbed in the stomach.

M20 chaos leaves residents feeling 'trapped'

M20 chaos leaves residents feeling 'trapped'

Traffic leaving the M20 because of Operation Brock has left residents feeling 'trapped' on an estate - as diversion signs cause further confusion.

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Picture released after inappropriate behaviour on bus

Picture released after inappropriate behaviour on bus

Police investigating inappropriate behaviour on a bus have released the picture of a man they want to speak to.

New Royal Mail stamps expected to be snapped up by collectors

New Royal Mail stamps expected to be snapped up by collectors

Royal Mail's 10 new stamps celebrating migratory birds are set to be snapped up by collectors and nature lovers and here's where you can buy them.

Man in court after stabbing

Man in court after stabbing

A man has appeared in court after another man, in his 20s, was stabbed.

Lorry jammed under bridge

Lorry jammed under bridge

Traffic was held up after a lorry got stuck under a very low bridge.

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Tributes paid to Elmer author David McKee

Tributes paid to Elmer author David McKee

David McKee, the author of Elmer the Patchwork Elephant which was the inspiration behind a recent trail in a Kent town, has died, aged 87.

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The hepatitis signs parents should check for amid mystery spike in cases

The hepatitis signs parents should check for amid mystery spike in cases

Parents are being urged to look out for signs of hepatitis in their children as medics investigate 70 cases with no obvious cause.

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Plans for 200-space lorry park thrown out

Plans for 200-space lorry park thrown out

Proposals for a 200-space lorry parking area which would have taken trucks off the roads in Kent have been refused.

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Iconic landmark to be unmasked after eight years

Iconic landmark to be unmasked after eight years

Unsightly scaffolding that has encased Canterbury Cathedral for eight long years is finally being dismantled, showing the landmark in all its glory.

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First pictures of arson attack which left thousands without internet

First pictures of arson attack which left thousands without internet

This is the first look at damage from an arson attack which left thousands of people without broadband and phone services for days.

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The £46m plan to use river to heat homes

The £46m plan to use river to heat homes

Revolutionary technology could be introduced which would see the River Medway heating two towns.

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Breeder in court after dogs found in appalling conditions

Breeder in court after dogs found in appalling conditions

A man has been banned from keeping animals after 23 dogs were found in terrible conditions, some without water and in small crates.

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Man airlifted after 'falling from bridge'

Man airlifted after 'falling from bridge'

A man has been airlifted to hospital after he was found seriously injured by a bridge near the M20.

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'We will not tolerate another weekend of gridlock'

'We will not tolerate another weekend of gridlock'

A council leader has warned he will not hesitate to declare a major incident this weekend if the ongoing traffic chaos is not fixed.

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High winds across parts of Kent

High winds across parts of Kent

The Met Office has issued a warning across parts of Kent of wind speeds of up to 50mph.

1,600-plus Ukrainian refugees to be given sanctuary in Kent

1,600-plus Ukrainian refugees to be given sanctuary in Kent

More than 700 people in the county are to open up their homes to help people fleeing the war in Ukraine.

Warning after Kent residents fall for Cadbury scam

Warning after Kent residents fall for Cadbury scam

Members of the public have been urged to be alert after people living in the county were caught out by a fake Cadbury Easter chocolate offer.

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Kinder Surprise recall extends to Easter kits and mini eggs

Kinder Surprise recall extends to Easter kits and mini eggs

Here's the full list of Kinder chocolates you shouldn't eat as more Easter treats are recalled over possible link to salmonella outbreak.

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Lorry crashes in Op Brock queue

Lorry crashes in Op Brock queue

A jackknifed lorry has added to the woes of drivers caught up in long queues on the motorway.

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79 vehicles sprung by anti-terror bollards

79 vehicles sprung by anti-terror bollards

Bollards designed to prevent a terrorist attack are routinely catching out motorists impaled on the pop-up posts.

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'Council's one-star hygiene rating was unfair - now I want top marks'

'Council's one-star hygiene rating was unfair - now I want top marks'

The boss of a kebab house branded a district's least hygienic has vowed to fight for top marks after inspectors returned and gave it four stars.

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'I expected a masterclass of over-priced style over substance'

'I expected a masterclass of over-priced style over substance'

Our reviewer headed to a fish and chip shop which has become a darling of the Instagram generation - but were his fears to be justified?

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Kent's roads: Why so much of the county is facing traffic chaos

Kent's roads: Why so much of the county is facing traffic chaos

For a week, the county's roads have been at breaking point - but just what exactly is causing the issues and is the end in sight?

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Kent's traffic nightmare to last another TWO WEEKS

Kent's traffic nightmare to last another TWO WEEKS

Severe delays are set to continue across Kent's road network until the end of April due to Operation Brock.

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'My sons are charged toll to walk down gym corridor'

'My sons are charged toll to walk down gym corridor'

A dad has spoken of his frustration after being charged additional "toll-like" fees to send his two sons 25 metres down a corridor to boxing classes.

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The man changing the face of Kent

The man changing the face of Kent

With his buildings becoming iconic landmarks in our towns and cities, a leading architect tells us why this is such an exciting time for the county.

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Town centre venue owner blames 'scaremongering' government for closure

Town centre venue owner blames 'scaremongering' government for closure

The former director of a town centre venue which shut seven months after opening has blamed a "scaremongering government" and the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Question Time to be filmed in Kent

Question Time to be filmed in Kent

The Archbishop of Canterbury is among the list of panellists set to feature on BBC Question Time which is being filmed in Kent this week.

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