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Migration figures are 'too high', says Kent MP

Migration figures are 'too high', says Kent MP

A Kent MP has said migration figures are ‘too high’ despite what she claimed was some of the ‘strongest action ever” taken by her government.

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Drivers face 23-mile diversion to avoid road closure

Drivers face 23-mile diversion to avoid road closure

Motorists are being forced to take a long diversion to avoid a road closed due to a burst water pipe.

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New £3.5m vets set to open next year

New £3.5m vets set to open next year

Work has begun on a new veterinary practice which claims it will be one of the “largest and most advanced in the south east”.

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Overturned van causes severe delays

Overturned van causes severe delays

An accident involving an overturned van led to lengthy delays for motorists.

CCTV image released in assault probe

CCTV image released in assault probe

An attack on a man who was punched and kicked in the head before being chased has prompted the release of a CCTV image.

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‘I gave my son part of my liver so he could make it to his 7th birthday’

‘I gave my son part of my liver so he could make it to his 7th birthday’

A boy diagnosed with a rare cancer has celebrated his seventh birthday after his mum gave him the ultimate gift.

Flasher targets dog walker at Kent attraction

Flasher targets dog walker at Kent attraction

Police are appealing for witnesses after a report of indecent exposure at a park.

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Hudson leaves Sevenoaks

Hudson leaves Sevenoaks

Harry Hudson has resigned as manager of Isthmian South East side Sevenoaks.

20mph zone proposed across town

20mph zone proposed across town

People are being asked to share their views on the idea of reducing speed limits across several roads in a town.

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Woman keyed eight cars parked on pavement

Woman keyed eight cars parked on pavement

A woman caused thousands of pounds of damage to eight cars when she keyed them because they were parked on pavements.

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Life-saving surgery appeal to save tortoise

Life-saving surgery appeal to save tortoise

A pet owner is asking for help in a bid to save her 80-year-old pet from being put down.

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Leafy district told to ‘triple’ its house-building levels

Leafy district told to ‘triple’ its house-building levels

The level of house-building in one of the county’s leafier districts must “triple” and make most of greenfield sites, a council has been told.

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Town to burn effigy of Sadiq Khan at bonfire festival

Town to burn effigy of Sadiq Khan at bonfire festival

A 10m wooden figure of the Mayor of London will be set alright at an annual fireworks display following the controversial ULEZ decision.

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Police dog finds burglar hiding in tree after high-speed chase

Police dog finds burglar hiding in tree after high-speed chase

A ‘prolific’ burglar whose getaway car was snared by a stinger during a high-speed chase during the school run has been jailed.

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Plymouth Brethren seek permission for new church

Plymouth Brethren seek permission for new church

An old mission hall may soon hear prayers said again after a 38-year absence.

New ground in Kent is “a great opportunity” for Wasps

New ground in Kent is “a great opportunity” for Wasps

Former Wasps favourite Kenny Logan has explained why the club want to relaunch in Kent.

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Thousands of homes planned for greenbelt

Thousands of homes planned for greenbelt

A district has laid out its blueprint for building more than 10,000 homes in the coming decades, with many earmarked for protected greenbelt land.

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“I tried historic Kent pub game and I think it should make a comeback”

“I tried historic Kent pub game and I think it should make a comeback”

Our reporter tried the old Kentish pub game of Bat and Trap – here’s how she got on.

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Rugby World Cup star an inspiration

Rugby World Cup star an inspiration

The chairman of England star Ben Earl’s old rugby club has described him as an inspiration as he prepares for the World Cup Semi-Finals.

‘I’ve looked after them from birth – then dogs just rip them apart’

‘I’ve looked after them from birth – then dogs just rip them apart’

A farmer is begging dog walkers to keep their animals under control after three of his sheep died following a brutal attack.

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