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'Total nightmare' as town braces for 20 more weeks of gridlock

'Total nightmare' as town braces for 20 more weeks of gridlock

Fed-up motorists are set to endure further months of misery as work to install traffic lights at a busy junction lasts another 20 weeks.

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Faults at 17 sites caused sewage dump, court hears

Faults at 17 sites caused sewage dump, court hears

Southern Water has blamed technical faults at several of its sites for a huge sewage dump in the sea and denied willfully polluting the water.

Two airlifted to hospital after car hits telegraph pole

Two airlifted to hospital after car hits telegraph pole

Four people were injured in a serious crash, with the air ambulance taking two to hospital.

School locked down after 'stranger spotted on premises'

School locked down after 'stranger spotted on premises'

A school was forced to lockdown after concerns for pupil's safety were raised.

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'Kent is ready for overseas travel'

'Kent is ready for overseas travel'

Experts say Kent's roads can cope once borders reopen, but delays should be expected.

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Police, flares and people climbing trees...

Police, flares and people climbing trees...

As England booked their place in a first major final since 1966, here's how part of Kent reacted at the final whistle.

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Oyster farm shut down after 'at least 100 people' fall ill

Oyster farm shut down after 'at least 100 people' fall ill

A Kent oyster company has stopped farming the shellfish after a number of people suffered vomiting and diarrhoea illnesses.

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Staff will enjoy lie in after Sunday's final

Staff will enjoy lie in after Sunday's final

A Kent company has announced it will give its staff Monday morning off after England qualified for the final of the Euros this Sunday.

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Fans urged to take Covid tests ahead of Euro final

Fans urged to take Covid tests ahead of Euro final

Kent public health bosses have encouraged football fans to get tested ahead of the Euro final as the number of recorded Covid cases steadily rises.

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Mystery daughter to inherit £400k after amazing discovery in Kent house

Mystery daughter to inherit £400k after amazing discovery in Kent house

A mystery daughter of a former BBC editor is to inherit £400k after remarkable discoveries were found in his three-bed semi after he died.

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Eight fire engines called to major blaze

Eight fire engines called to major blaze

A faulty tumble dryer is suspected of starting a fire in a garage which spread to the house and a neighbouring property.

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Driver in 'serious condition' after crash

Driver in 'serious condition' after crash

A person was airlifted to hospital after a crash with a van, which resulted in a major road being closed in both directions.

'It should be candy floss people take home from the fair not live animals'

'It should be candy floss people take home from the fair not live animals'

Giving goldfish as prizes is 'cruel and outdated', says the RSPCA, which wants councils to ban funfairs maintaining the tradition.

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Phantom flower thief caught on camera

Phantom flower thief caught on camera

A stunned homeowner has caught on video the moment a mystery woman strode across her drive in the early hours and stole a plant pot and flower.

18 months of roadworks as traffic lights to replace roundabout

18 months of roadworks as traffic lights to replace roundabout

One of a town's busiest roundabouts is to be replaced with traffic lights, causing months of disruption for motorists.

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Zoo bans scooters, skateboards and bikes

Zoo bans scooters, skateboards and bikes

A popular Kent zoo has banned children's skateboards, scooters and bikes from its site.

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'A masked man returned my mum's stolen ashes'

'A masked man returned my mum's stolen ashes'

An overjoyed son has told how he broke down in tears when his mother’s stolen ashes were returned by a masked man in a white van.

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Exploring Kent's Kingdom of Skulls

Exploring Kent's Kingdom of Skulls

One of Kent's churches holds a secret because underneath its stunning architecture, there is a staggering and grim spectacle.

'It cost £95 - but it was oh so good'

'It cost £95 - but it was oh so good'

A restaurant that opened 10 years ago has developed a reputation for being one of the best in the county. We tried it out...

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'They pull wheelies, rev their engines and frighten drivers'

'They pull wheelies, rev their engines and frighten drivers'

A serious accident has prompted authorities to take action against anti-social bikers who have been blighting a street for more than 30 years.

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Traffic lights at Kent's busiest crossing 'will only increase gridlock'

Traffic lights at Kent's busiest crossing 'will only increase gridlock'

Unimpressed residents fear plans to install traffic lights near a snarled-up level crossing will only heighten congestion woes.

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Was champagne invented in Kent? A new star-studded film reveals all

Was champagne invented in Kent? A new star-studded film reveals all

A feature-length documentary looking at the making of champagne and sparkling wine in Kent will premiere at the Cannes Film Festival.

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Kent fans celebrate as England make it to the final of the Euros

Kent fans celebrate as England make it to the final of the Euros

England fans are celebrating after England beat Denmark 2-1 in the semi-final of the Euros.

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10,000 contaminated oysters missing after raw sewage dump

10,000 contaminated oysters missing after raw sewage dump

There are fears sewage dumped in the sea has had a serious effect on human health and contaminated thousands of oysters harvested off the Kent coast.

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Puppy's 'incredible escape' after being impaled by 2ft branch

Puppy's 'incredible escape' after being impaled by 2ft branch

A whippet has been described as very lucky and brave after a branch ripped through her leg and came out the other side. WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGES

Strong warning over matching mobile numbers scam

Strong warning over matching mobile numbers scam

Mobile phone users are being told to be aware of a new scam in which fraudsters will target them with calls made from numbers similar to their own.

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Chopper called in over fears for distressed man

Chopper called in over fears for distressed man

Emergency crews rushed to a riverside incident as fears were raised for a distressed man.

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Will you miss table service at our pubs and bars?

Will you miss table service at our pubs and bars?

Opinion is split on whether scrapping table service in our pubs is a good or bad thing as Covid restrictions are eased. Vote in our poll...

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Supermarket offers money off in return for old clothes

Supermarket offers money off in return for old clothes

A major supermarket chain is collecting unwanted clothes for recycling and offering money-off vouchers in return.

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Daylight sex attack on uni campus

Daylight sex attack on uni campus

A sex attack at a university campus has sparked an urgent appeal for witnesses.

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