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Roadworks add to slip road closure misery

Roadworks add to slip road closure misery

Temporary traffic lights and water main works on the A2 are adding to problems as the four-month closure of motorway slip roads began this week.

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Closed western-themed pub could become home

Closed western-themed pub could become home

A popular western-themed pub which was forced to shut its doors earlier this year could be turned into a home.

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The right call for Brickies boss

The right call for Brickies boss

Nick Davis agreed with the decision to postpone the weekend’s football following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

Driver praised after school bus involved in police incident

Driver praised after school bus involved in police incident

A bus driver has been praised by parents after police had to be called after an incident during the school run.

Labrador pup found by A249 weighs half of what she should

Labrador pup found by A249 weighs half of what she should

Seven fox red pups who were dumped by a busy main road have now been micro-chipped, vaccinated and checked over by vets.

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Trains delayed after lorry hits railway bridge

Trains delayed after lorry hits railway bridge

Train services have been delayed or cancelled after a lorry collided with a railway bridge.

'Nightmare neighbours threatened to kill my dog'

'Nightmare neighbours threatened to kill my dog'

A couple spent months living in fear and endured physical and mental abuse from tenants in the flat next door, who have now been evicted by police.

Motorway slip roads closure begins

Motorway slip roads closure begins

The four-month closure of two slip roads on the M2 started last night, with length diversions in place.

Seth's passport to paradise

Seth's passport to paradise

Teenage quad bike racer Seth Terrell had a week to remember in France after a mad dash to get a new passport.

Weed killer anger after dog mutilated its own leg

Weed killer anger after dog mutilated its own leg

A man has warned pet owners after chemicals he says are potentially harmful to dogs were sprayed onto pavements by a council.

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Four-month M2 slip road closures 'last straw' for nearby towns

Four-month M2 slip road closures 'last straw' for nearby towns

Members of an eco club have said the the coast-bound entry slip diversion is going to cause 'gridlock'.

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Town begins laying floral tributes to Queen

Town begins laying floral tributes to Queen

Residents have begun laying flowers and signing books of condolence to pay their respects to the Queen.

Car crashes into motorway central reservation

Car crashes into motorway central reservation

Traffic is building on the M2 after a crash partially closed the motorway.

Money seized as £8,000 found stashed in wardrobe

Money seized as £8,000 found stashed in wardrobe

A man has had to forfeit almost £15,000 after police found large sums of money hidden between children's toys.

'I've got nothing, absolutely nothing'

'I've got nothing, absolutely nothing'

A great-grandmother has told of the horror of having to flee a fire that destroyed her bungalow and left her with just the clothes she was wearing.

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Flat shut down after antisocial tenants evicted

Flat shut down after antisocial tenants evicted

Tenants have been evicted and a flat made the subject of a closure order after complaints about verbal abuse, loud music and multiple bonfires.

Four-month M2 slip road closure brought forward

Four-month M2 slip road closure brought forward

The lengthy closure of two major M2 slip roads will begin on Sunday, a day earlier than previously announced.

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Brickies mean business

Brickies mean business

Lewis Chambers has noticed one big difference since returning to Sittingbourne.

Robber jailed after victim stops his escape

Robber jailed after victim stops his escape

A robber who was stopped from escaping by his victim has been put behind bars.

Car crashes on A2 after 15-mile police chase

Car crashes on A2 after 15-mile police chase

Police chased a suspected stolen car for 15 miles before it crashed outside a pub on the A2.

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