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Drug-driver ‘swerved into path of oncoming lorries’ after attending festival

Drug-driver ‘swerved into path of oncoming lorries’ after attending festival

A driver over the limit for three different kinds of drugs was seen swerving on the road before being arrested.

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Prolific thief admits stealing nearly £300 worth of wine in three days

Prolific thief admits stealing nearly £300 worth of wine in three days

A shoplifter caught on CCTV repeatedly stealing large quantities of wine from a store has been jailed.

The few train services running in Kent today amid rail strikes

The few train services running in Kent today amid rail strikes

Train passengers are being urged not to travel today as strike action leaves most services in Kent at a standstill.

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CCTV shows shocking ‘hit-and-run’ smash on ‘treacherous’ hill

CCTV shows shocking ‘hit-and-run’ smash on ‘treacherous’ hill

A driver pictured fleeing the scene of a suspected hit-and-run has reignited calls to tackle speeding on a key route.

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‘It's ruining our lives - tankers are coming down our road 24/7!’

‘It's ruining our lives - tankers are coming down our road 24/7!’

Furious residents say sewage tankers are “ruining” their quality of life by heading to a nearby treatment works “at all hours of the day and night”.

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‘Families visiting graves don’t want to hear people drinking and laughing'

‘Families visiting graves don’t want to hear people drinking and laughing'

A vineyard will now be able to hold wine-tasting events - despite fears mourners at a neighbouring church graveyard will be disturbed.

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‘My daughter’s nearly six and has never been to school’

‘My daughter’s nearly six and has never been to school’

A mother has shared her “disgust” over an ongoing 20-month wait to get her child, who has additional needs, a school place.

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‘My son thought I was really trendy when I made outfit for Michael Jackson’

‘My son thought I was really trendy when I made outfit for Michael Jackson’

A mum is celebrating 40 years working in world-famous Savile Row, including making Prince Harry’s wedding outfit and Prince Louis’ Coronation tunic.

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Flood alerts issued for large parts of county

Flood alerts issued for large parts of county

Spring tides bring a risk of coastal flooding from mid-morning tomorrow with some rivers affected too.

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‘It’s meant to be a beautiful urban oasis but it’s a polluted eyesore’

‘It’s meant to be a beautiful urban oasis but it’s a polluted eyesore’

Fishing tackle, syringes, traffic cones, soiled underwear and drink bottles and cans were just some of the things found in a litter-strewn millpond.

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ANPR cameras to catch out ‘fast and dangerous’ drivers

ANPR cameras to catch out ‘fast and dangerous’ drivers

People have given their backing to an ANPR camera scheme to catch motorists using a bus-only route as a cut-through.

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Celebs back teachers taking on Four Peaks Challenge

Celebs back teachers taking on Four Peaks Challenge

Celebrities have sent words of encouragement to a team taking on a climbing challenge to put on a festival for youngsters with special needs.

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More than 100 Barbie dolls being auctioned in Kent

More than 100 Barbie dolls being auctioned in Kent

More than 100 Barbie dolls - some individually valued at up to £500 - are among a huge range of “next generation” collectables going under the hammer.

New cafe set to open at closed-off 18th century fort

New cafe set to open at closed-off 18th century fort

A new cafe and welcome centre is set to become the first building to open at a closed-off 18th century fort.

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Singers to perform with Michael Ball at Royal Albert Hall

Singers to perform with Michael Ball at Royal Albert Hall

A music group is set for a night they’ll never forget as they prepare to take to the Royal Albert Hall stage with singer Michael Ball.

Missing 45-year-old ‘safely located’

Missing 45-year-old ‘safely located’

A 45-year-old man who was reported missing has been found, say police.

Road sealed off after body discovered

Road sealed off after body discovered

Emergency crews were called this morning after concerns for a man’s welfare.

‘How many stolen items can you fit in a car? 458!’

‘How many stolen items can you fit in a car? 458!’

Five people have been arrested after thousands of pounds worth of suspected stolen items were found in one car.

‘My Grand Designs disaster saw workmen fall through arch’

‘My Grand Designs disaster saw workmen fall through arch’

The architect of a home featured on Channel 4 hit Grand Designs has revealed how one blunder cost him £200,000.

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Weather warnings issued for strong winds

Weather warnings issued for strong winds

The Met Office has issued weather warnings which kick in from midnight tonight.

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Key link road to M2 junction to reopen

Key link road to M2 junction to reopen

A link road at the Stockbury Roundabout reopens tomorrow morning after work was delayed due to the weather.

Blaze at flats prompts emergency response

Blaze at flats prompts emergency response

Emergency crews attended a blaze at a block of flats - believed to have been sparked by an electrical fault.

‘After 10 amazing years we’re closing’

‘After 10 amazing years we’re closing’

A popular seaside restaurant has confirmed it is to close for good later this month - disappointing regular customers.

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‘This road is contender for worst in Kent’

‘This road is contender for worst in Kent’

Frustrated motorists say years of neglect has left a key route in a deplorable state, and believe the road could be the worst in the county.

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Confusion as one of Kent’s most historic areas rebranded ‘the West End’

Confusion as one of Kent’s most historic areas rebranded ‘the West End’

The rebranding of one of the county’s most historic areas as “the West End” has divided opinion - with some people left baffled.

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Daughter pleaded with mum not to tattoo her - but she did

Daughter pleaded with mum not to tattoo her - but she did

A mum told her underage daughter to “shut-up” when she said she did not want to be tattooed.

Headteacher leaves notes on neighbours’ cars in parking row

Headteacher leaves notes on neighbours’ cars in parking row

A parking row has broken out between residents who want to park near their homes and a head teacher trying to keep them away from the school site.

Residents left with mounds of rubbish amid new collection chaos

Residents left with mounds of rubbish amid new collection chaos

Fed-up residents feel “forgotten” as rubbish piles up in their street amid continuing problems with a new bin collection service.

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‘She was happy and planning for the future’

‘She was happy and planning for the future’

Ten years ago, Peaches Geldof took an accidental heroin overdose at her Kent home - and left the watching world and her family in shock.

‘Great big hole' in town centre set to finally be filled

‘Great big hole' in town centre set to finally be filled

A development of 17 flats set to fill a “great big hole” in a town centre is due to be completed next year, bosses say.

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