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New railway station approved

New railway station approved

Controversial plans to create a multi-million pound train station in east Kent have been approved.

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Several hurt as lorry crashes into eight vehicles

Several hurt as lorry crashes into eight vehicles

A major incident was launched after a cement mixer crashed into a row of cars leaving several injured and multiple emergency crews at the scene.

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'PM should push for flexible train tickets'

'PM should push for flexible train tickets'

A Kent MP has urged Boris Johnson to campaign for flexible commuter tickets.

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Months of closures on one of Britain's most dangerous roads

Months of closures on one of Britain's most dangerous roads

A road dubbed one of the most dangerous in Britain is set to undergo months of safety revamps and resurfacing.

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Inquest opens into father's death

Inquest opens into father's death

An inquest into the death of a man killed outside his home has revealed his cause of death.

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Waterfront homes plan revealed by developers

Waterfront homes plan revealed by developers

Ambitious plans for a new 'residential-led' development on a town's riverside are set to be unveiled during an online presentation.

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'Roadworks debacle' angers bus boss

'Roadworks debacle' angers bus boss

A bus company director has hit out at a 'roadworks debacle' which will affect children going back to school this week.

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Pair jailed after gun deal led to two-hour stand-off

Pair jailed after gun deal led to two-hour stand-off

A firearms deal was foiled after officers saw a gun being handed over between two men at a house which led to an armed police siege.

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Christmas festival, market and lights events cancelled

Christmas festival, market and lights events cancelled

The pandemic has forced a council to cancel several festive events this year.

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Trespassers halt trains on busy line

Trespassers halt trains on busy line

Train passengers had to use replacement buses while trespassers on the track were found.

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Delays on M25 after motorhome crash

Delays on M25 after motorhome crash

Drivers are facing slower journeys after a multi-vehicle crash on the M25 shut two lanes.

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Fitness fanatic one day - disabled the next

Fitness fanatic one day - disabled the next

A young woman who woke up in severe pain has revealed her 18 month battle to be diagnosed.

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Future of taxi firms thrown into doubt

Future of taxi firms thrown into doubt

The manager of a taxi company is concerned that the industry is irreparably damaged, after business plummeted as the pandemic hit.

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Weird and wonderful treasures found on Kent's beaches

Weird and wonderful treasures found on Kent's beaches

From a 1,000-year-old leather slipper, to a 12st elephant tusk, there really is no telling what you might stumble upon along Kent's beaches.

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Eight-year-old Maisy killed by falling tree

Eight-year-old Maisy killed by falling tree

A family paid tribute to an eight-year-old girl killed in a freak accident which almost claimed her sister too.

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900-home bid snubbed amid 'concrete slum' fears

900-home bid snubbed amid 'concrete slum' fears

A controversial bid to build 900 homes which has attracted opposition from hundreds of residents has been snubbed.

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Football fans visit 44 stadiums in 44 hours

Football fans visit 44 stadiums in 44 hours

Two football-mad fans kicked off on a challenge to drop by 44 grounds in 44 hours to raise money for charity.

Charity shop to close after 15 years

Charity shop to close after 15 years

A not-for-profit project which supplied used furniture to low income families is to close, citing the pandemic as a reason.

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Harbour search for woman later deemed 'hoax'

Harbour search for woman later deemed 'hoax'

Emergency crews called to search for a woman who had reportedly fallen into the sea believe the call was a hoax.

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Lightning strike was like 'cannon going off'

Lightning strike was like 'cannon going off'

A homeowner was sat in her lounge unaware lightning had struck her bedroom above causing half of her home burst into flames.

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Van fire sparks M25 closure

Van fire sparks M25 closure

Drivers can expect severe delays to their journeys after a van caught fire on a motorway.

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Rail line upgrades completed

Rail line upgrades completed

A series of improvements have been carried out on the rail network in a bid to improve the service for commuters.

Killer jailed for murdering amputee neighbour

Killer jailed for murdering amputee neighbour

A man who murdered his wheelchair-bound pensioner neighbour in a violent frenzy and then burned his body, has been jailed for life.

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Officers attacked and spat at

Officers attacked and spat at

Two men have been charged with various offences including attacks on police after a disturbance at a high street pub.

'It's a slap in the face to brides'

'It's a slap in the face to brides'

Couples who have had to postpone their weddings because of Covid guidelines have slammed a bank holiday party organised by a pub.

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Clash fears over far-right invasion of migrant supporters event

Clash fears over far-right invasion of migrant supporters event

Fear is growing over possible clashes between migrant supporters and far right groups at a planned demonstration this weekend.

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Traffic hell returns as first M20 closure begins

Traffic hell returns as first M20 closure begins

The first in a series of overnight closures on the M20 begins today as work starts on the return of Operation Brock.

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Police investigate Bank Holiday party

Police investigate Bank Holiday party

A party is being investigated by police after photos emerged of a large gathering which seemed to ignore social distancing rules.

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List of storm names for 2020-21 revealed

List of storm names for 2020-21 revealed

The Met Office has released the list of names for next year's storms.

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Pub extends eat out discount

Pub extends eat out discount

Owners of an eatery and bar offer discount to their customers for another fortnight, despite the fact they'll be losing money.

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