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Road partially closed amid reports of fallen tree and crash

Road partially closed amid reports of fallen tree and crash

A busy road remains partially closed following reports of a fallen tree and an accident on the carriageway.

The road in Kent named one of the best for independent shops in the UK

The road in Kent named one of the best for independent shops in the UK

A shopping street in Kent has been described as “the best it’s ever looked” as it’s named one of the best for independent shops in the UK.

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Drones being used to fix power cuts faster

Drones being used to fix power cuts faster

UK Power Networks is trialling the use of drones to help identify problems with the electrical grid quicker.

Man charged after Lego and Prada thefts

Man charged after Lego and Prada thefts

A man has been charged after Lego sets and food were repeatedly stolen in two Kent towns.

Turkish restaurant building up for auction

Turkish restaurant building up for auction

A property that is home to a Turkish restaurant is up for auction with a guide price in excess of £1 million.

Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan dies aged 65

Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan dies aged 65

The Pogues frontman, who was born in Kent, has died at the age of 65 after being diagnosed with encephalitis.

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More jobs created after six-figure investment

More jobs created after six-figure investment

Eight extra staff have been taken on as a commercial vehicle hire business opens a new workshop after a six-figure investment.

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Necrophiliac killer David Fuller not caught due to ‘serious failings’ at hospitals

Necrophiliac killer David Fuller not caught due to ‘serious failings’ at hospitals

David Fuller was able to offend for 15 years without being caught due to ‘serious failings’ at the hospitals he worked, an inquiry has found.

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Ellen’s inspirational progress

Ellen’s inspirational progress

Ellen Greenall’s journey from club hockey to GB international can pave the way for others - with help from an England Hockey initiative.

‘I had cancer but the tumour saved my life’

‘I had cancer but the tumour saved my life’

A lorry driver shocked to discover his ‘allergy’ was actually cancer says the tumour was his saving grace.

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Fleetwood Mac memorabilia sells for more than £20k at Kent auction

Fleetwood Mac memorabilia sells for more than £20k at Kent auction

An auction of goods belonging to the famous band Fleetwood Mac has generated thousands of pounds at an auction in the county.

Football players in hospital after ‘serious incident’ at match

Football players in hospital after ‘serious incident’ at match

Police were called to a football match after a “serious incident” at the end of a game left players in hospital.

Bid to rescue museum project fails

Bid to rescue museum project fails

Plans to turn two listed buildings into a museum honouring a famed architect are in tatters, after an attempt to stop their sale was defeated.

Fleetwood Mac manager auctioning £20k memorabilia collection in Kent

Fleetwood Mac manager auctioning £20k memorabilia collection in Kent

The former manager of Fleetwood Mac is selling off some bits he collected from the famous band he collected over the years.

‘I thought they were fighting in the toilets but he was having a heart attack'

‘I thought they were fighting in the toilets but he was having a heart attack'

A door supervisor at a bar jumped into action and revived a man having a heart attack, saving his life.

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Bank reopens after flats plan scrapped

Bank reopens after flats plan scrapped

A bank has reopened to customers after plans to turn part of it into apartments were shelved.

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Road blocked after crash involving bus

Road blocked after crash involving bus

Motorists are facing delays on a busy stretch of road following a crash between two vehicles.

Food festival axed at Kent venue

Food festival axed at Kent venue

Organisers of a food, drink and music festival have revealed they won’t be returning to Kent.

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Barn goes up in flames

Barn goes up in flames

People living near a barn fire were being advised to close their windows and doors as crews tackled a blaze.

Man accused of stealing Christmas trees and perfume

Man accused of stealing Christmas trees and perfume

A 58-year-old will appear in court accused of stealing more than £1,400 worth of perfume and Christmas trees.

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