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Plan to ease traffic woes on huge estate

Plan to ease traffic woes on huge estate

A new slip road is being created on a business estate in Kent which is blighted by congestion.

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Police concerned for missing Wayne, 68

Police concerned for missing Wayne, 68

Police are appealing for help to find a missing man.

Drag Race stars bringing Netflix show to Kent

Drag Race stars bringing Netflix show to Kent

Fan favourites from a hit Netflix show will be in Kent next week as they take their show on the road.

'Intelligence failings have increased terror threat in UK'

'Intelligence failings have increased terror threat in UK'

An ex-army intelligence officer from Kent says the government's failure to act on warnings about the Taliban takeover has seen the terror threat rise.

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Kent Pop star to open National Television Awards

Kent Pop star to open National Television Awards

A Kent-based pop star who rose to fame on Strictly Come Dancing will perform in front of millions as part of the National Television Awards on ITV.

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New school, homes and wedding venue approved

New school, homes and wedding venue approved

A new academy and 181 homes will be built after councillors gave the plans a hesitant thumbs up – just days after deferring the matter.

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Police closed M20 amid 'concerns for woman'

Police closed M20 amid 'concerns for woman'

The M20 was shut by police as they responded to reports of concerns for a woman, who was later located safely.

Burst pipe closes busy route

Burst pipe closes busy route

A busy road has been shut following a burst water main - as residents are warned their taps could run dry.

WhatsApp to send train journey updates

WhatsApp to send train journey updates

Train passengers can now get the latest service information sent straight to their mobile phones via WhatsApp.

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Rapper Dizzee Rascal denies headbutting former partner

Rapper Dizzee Rascal denies headbutting former partner

Award-winning rapper Dizzee Rascal who lives in Kent, has denied assaulting his former partner after appearing in court.

Child bitten on face by dog flown to hospital

Child bitten on face by dog flown to hospital

A boy has been taken to hospital by the air ambulance after being bitten on the face by a dog.

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Behind the scenes at Kent's wackiest event

Behind the scenes at Kent's wackiest event

The organiser of a madcap contest which draws participants from around the world has explained what goes into putting on the competition.

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Nine teens arrested after groups clash in high street

Nine teens arrested after groups clash in high street

Police were called to an altercation between two groups of teenagers - including a boy allegedly wielding a chair leg as a weapon.

Inmate throws faeces and urine over prison officer in 'disgusting' attack

Inmate throws faeces and urine over prison officer in 'disgusting' attack

A convict will spend another two years behind bars after throwing a jug of faeces and urine over a jail worker.

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Schools forced to shut as water supply cuts out

Schools forced to shut as water supply cuts out

Thousands of people have been left without water following an electrical fault at a supply works.

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What we know about Mu - the covid strain that may evade vaccines

What we know about Mu - the covid strain that may evade vaccines

Scientists have added a new covid variant to the World Health Organisation's watchlist over concerns it may evade people's existing immunity.

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Man in hospital after falling from building

Man in hospital after falling from building

Police, fire and ambulance crews were called to a multi-storey car park after reports of a 'fall from height'.

Man extradited over 39 lorry deaths

Man extradited over 39 lorry deaths

A man has been extradited to the UK to face charges relating to the deaths of 39 Vietnamese migrants found dead inside a lorry container.

Crime hotspot park could be shut at night

Crime hotspot park could be shut at night

A town centre park that has become notorious for the number of crimes committed there could be shut at night in a bid to tackle the problem.

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'A fitting aroma but does Pig run before it can trot?'

'A fitting aroma but does Pig run before it can trot?'

Secret Drinker had trouble finding a pub that was a) open and b) not 'bookings only' and when he finally found one he got a rather dismissive welcome.

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First look inside 'shipping container' hotel

First look inside 'shipping container' hotel

Take a first look inside a newly-opened 'shipping container' hotel.

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Fury as electric scooters left strewn across pavements

Fury as electric scooters left strewn across pavements

There are calls for docking bays to be installed for controversial e scooters as pictures show them being left dumped across paths.

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'He headbutted me so hard my lip was hanging off'

'He headbutted me so hard my lip was hanging off'

A man is accused of stabbing a rival with a rusty blade and headbutting him so hard his "lip was hanging off".

Snail found in Sainsbury's grapes

Snail found in Sainsbury's grapes

A shopper has called for tighter controls after finding a snail in a pack of supermarket grapes.

'They're playing with my son's life'

'They're playing with my son's life'

An anxious mum says a delivery firm has failed to bring vital supplies of specialist milk to her son - who suffers from a rare disease.

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Crash between lorry and car causes delays

Crash between lorry and car causes delays

A crash between a lorry and a car on the M20 leads to two lanes being closed resulting in delays for motorists.

Air ambulance lands in park

Air ambulance lands in park

An air ambulance helicopter is reported to have landed in a park as paramedics were seen leaving a property nearby.

Relief road plans at last given go-ahead

Relief road plans at last given go-ahead

Controversial plans for a £30 million relief road have now been given the full seal of approval, just in time to make use of a government cashpot.

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M20 reopens after traffic held for incident

M20 reopens after traffic held for incident

Traffic was held on the M20 following a serious incident which forced the closure of a 2.5-mile stretch.

Live: Will more of Kent be in poverty by winter?

Live: Will more of Kent be in poverty by winter?

Join us for today's live-streamed episode of The Lowdown, where we'll discuss whether fuel and food poverty could increase in the coming months.

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