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Family's motorway car smoke drama

Family's motorway car smoke drama

A family had to pull over on the side of a motorway after they spotted smoke coming from the engine of their car.

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Town centre bowling alley plans revealed

Town centre bowling alley plans revealed

A town centre could be set for a leisure boost after proposals were put in for a bowling alley.

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Pollution fears spark air quality probe

Pollution fears spark air quality probe

Councillors have approve plans to make two busy roads Air Quality Management Areas due to pollution concerns.

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Kings focus on next year after season is cancelled

Kings focus on next year after season is cancelled

Kent Kings confirm no racing will take place at Central Park this year following the news that the league season has been scrapped.

Lorry overturns on roundabout

Lorry overturns on roundabout

Part of the road was closed this morning while the HGV which had tipped over was recovered.

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Eyes down for a full house

Eyes down for a full house

The firm behind a bingo hall in a Kent town centre has announced when it will reopen after being forced to close during the pandemic.

Driver trapped as van overturns

Driver trapped as van overturns

There were delays on the A249 due to an overturned flatbed van.

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Publicans given award for 26 years at same boozer

Publicans given award for 26 years at same boozer

A couple have been given a long service award to mark 26 years of running a pub.

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Kent Kings’ speedway season has been cancelled

Kent Kings’ speedway season has been cancelled

Professional league speedway in the UK has been cancelled for 2020.

Club donates excess funds to hospital charity

Club donates excess funds to hospital charity

Sittingbourne Football Club have handed over a cheque to their local hospital after exceeding their crowdfunding target.

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Four charged after mass brawl

Four charged after mass brawl

Four teenagers have been charged after a mass brawl broke out following an argument which left one man injured.

Riders welcome the return of evening time trials

Riders welcome the return of evening time trials

Gemini club rider James Hawkins pipped two others to win last week’s Wigmore CC Evening 10 Time Trial.

Housing minister in planning row

Housing minister in planning row

Beleaguered Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick has been drawn further into a planning row between a Kent council and an property developer.

Traffic queues for 5 miles as crash closes motorway

Traffic queues for 5 miles as crash closes motorway

Drivers are warned to expect delays after a two-car crash closed a major road through Kent.

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New CCTV cameras on busy road

New CCTV cameras on busy road

Highways officials have caused a stir on social media after putting up new cameras.

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Mum calls for help with A2 petition

Mum calls for help with A2 petition

A petition has been launched calling for safety measures on a stretch of road where a cyclist was hit and left with multiple injuries.

Council forced to tackle rat-infested garden

Council forced to tackle rat-infested garden

Council officers have had to take action on an overgrown, rat-infested garden after warnings were ignored by the property’s owner.

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Villagers told to close windows

Villagers told to close windows

A large out-of-control bonfire has sent a huge plume of smoke over a village.

Lollipop lady sticks with it

Lollipop lady sticks with it

She was planning on doing it for only six weeks but 25 years later she is still making sure children cross a road safely.

Grieving widow's £800 phone bill hell

Grieving widow's £800 phone bill hell

A phone company has bowed to pressure and lifted a grieving widow's £800 phone bill, racked up while she spoke to her dying husband.

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