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Kent MP’s bill to overturn ‘unfair’ ULEZ expansion blocked

Kent MP’s bill to overturn ‘unfair’ ULEZ expansion blocked

A Kent MP’s bill aimed at overturning the expansion of London's ultra-low emission zone (ULEZ) has been blocked in the House of Commons.

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New 20mph limit set to be rolled out after thumbs up from councillors

New 20mph limit set to be rolled out after thumbs up from councillors

Plans for new 20mph speed limits in residential areas and roads by schools have been recommended for approval in another Kent town.

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‘300 homes and new secondary will cause traffic Armageddon!’

‘300 homes and new secondary will cause traffic Armageddon!’

Safety and congestion fears have been sparked by plans to build a 300-home estate and huge secondary school.

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Abuser dragged girlfriend along pier and taunted: ‘Can you swim?’

Abuser dragged girlfriend along pier and taunted: ‘Can you swim?’

A cowardly thug dragged his girlfriend along a Kent pier and threatened to throw her into the sea during a campaign of controlling abuse.

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‘Desperate need’ for new £1.5m plastic pitch

‘Desperate need’ for new £1.5m plastic pitch

Hundreds of people have voiced their support for a new 3G pitch after rain stopped play for young footballers for a fifth week running.

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'Our town centre is dying - but council wants to build antisocial behaviour hotspot!'

'Our town centre is dying - but council wants to build antisocial behaviour hotspot!'

Residents fear multi-million-pound plans to turn a bus station into a public square will create an “antisocial behaviour hotspot”.

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‘People are totally fed up with the political class’

‘People are totally fed up with the political class’

This week the Kent Politics Podcast welcomes Dartford council leader Jeremy Kite who shares his views on the state of politics.

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Your four-day guide to the Easter weekend

Your four-day guide to the Easter weekend

We’ve got the whole bank holiday weekend covered, so all you need to do is take your pick and enjoy great family days out.

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‘I had no clue what lay behind the solid grey doors – and still left confused’

‘I had no clue what lay behind the solid grey doors – and still left confused’

Secret Drinker takes a step into the unknown in the middle of a Kent village

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University confirms six courses to be axed

University confirms six courses to be axed

The University of Kent has confirmed which courses are set to be “phased out”, after protests from students and staff over the plans.

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Mum-of-four jailed after grandad killed in ‘horrific’ hit-and-run

Mum-of-four jailed after grandad killed in ‘horrific’ hit-and-run

A mum-of-four who caused the death of a pensioner by dangerous driving after hitting him and “just driving off” has been jailed.

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‘We’re gritting our teeth’: Businesses react to start of three-month road closure

‘We’re gritting our teeth’: Businesses react to start of three-month road closure

Businesses have given their verdict on the start of a three-month road closure which was predicted to bring traffic chaos to a town.

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Country lane shut for fly-tipping for third time in six weeks

Country lane shut for fly-tipping for third time in six weeks

Fly-tippers have led to a road being shut again after trees and branch were spotted blocking the route.

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Former Hilton hotel to be used as temporary court

Former Hilton hotel to be used as temporary court

Part of a 146-room hotel will be used to temporarily deal with county and family court cases while its previous home fixes concrete problems.

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Young offenders institute to be shut and turned into adult prison

Young offenders institute to be shut and turned into adult prison

The Ministry of Justice (MOJ) has confirmed a young offenders institute in Kent will be closing and turned into a prison for adults.

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Two arrests after man in his 30s dies in crash

Two arrests after man in his 30s dies in crash

Two men have been arrested following a collision between a pedestrian and a van.

Firefighters battle waste fire for more than 12 hours

Firefighters battle waste fire for more than 12 hours

Firefighters have been at the scene of a large waste fire overnight.

'They may look cute, but treat with caution': What to do if you see a seal on the beach

'They may look cute, but treat with caution': What to do if you see a seal on the beach

With adorable footage captured of a seal frolicking on the Kent coast, there is uncertainty over what to do if beachgoers come into contact with one.

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Mum had threesome with killer and victim

Mum had threesome with killer and victim

A mum accused of trying to cover up a fatal shooting has revealed details of her relationship with both the killer and victim.

‘Damp’ flats to make way for new apartment block next to Aldi

‘Damp’ flats to make way for new apartment block next to Aldi

Plans to replace “damp” and “inadequate” maisonettes with a new apartment block next to a major supermarket have been approved.

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Riverside development ‘revision’ will see more homes and fewer parking spaces

Riverside development ‘revision’ will see more homes and fewer parking spaces

Amended plans for a town centre tower block have been officially approved after the previous scheme was deemed no longer financially “viable”.

New school hopes to be ‘heart of new community’

New school hopes to be ‘heart of new community’

A primary school building has officially been unveiled after its opening on a new housing estate was pushed back by challenges and financial problems.

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Kent’s only Green council rejects plans for huge solar farm

Kent’s only Green council rejects plans for huge solar farm

A solar farm that could have powered 5,000 homes has been rejected by Kent’s only Green-led council over fears of visual harm to the landscape.

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Huge queues after accident closes tunnel

Huge queues after accident closes tunnel

A crash on a major motorway is causing huge traffic jams.

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Charity shop overwhelmed after £40k donation of wedding dresses

Charity shop overwhelmed after £40k donation of wedding dresses

Brides-to-be can pick up a bargain after a generous wedding shop owner donated her stock of dresses, veils and shoes to charity.

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'If we lose our outdoor seating the business will shut!'

'If we lose our outdoor seating the business will shut!'

Bosses at a hugely popular microbar say they will be forced to shut if they are unable to keep their outdoor seating.

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‘My sick son waited on a hard A&E chair for 18 hours - it's shameful'

‘My sick son waited on a hard A&E chair for 18 hours - it's shameful'

A distressed dad says hospital bosses should be “ashamed” after his sick son was left waiting on a hard chair in A&E for 18 hours.

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Pizza plans submitted for third time

Pizza plans submitted for third time

Proposals to turn a derelict pub into a pizza takeaway have returned four years after they were first refused.

Roof replacement plans for ‘vital’ theatre after crumbling concrete scare

Roof replacement plans for ‘vital’ theatre after crumbling concrete scare

Plans have been submitted to replace the roof of a town’s entertainment venue which was forced to shut following the discovery of unsafe concrete.

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‘This country is a shirkers’ paradise – no wonder people come in their boatloads’

‘This country is a shirkers’ paradise – no wonder people come in their boatloads’

The benefits system, 'extremist' views and the treatment of the Princess of Wales are among topics tackled in this week's letters to the editor.

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