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Motorcyclist dies after crash

Motorcyclist dies after crash

A motorcyclist has died of his injuries almost two weeks after his bike was in collision with a car.

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McDonald's resubmits plan for new branch

McDonald's resubmits plan for new branch

McDonald's could get its fourth branch in a town if changes to a plan are approved.

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Council plea after bin lorry paint mishap

Council plea after bin lorry paint mishap

A council has pleaded with its residents after a bin lorry had a mishap with an unopened paint can.

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Man 'caught flashing' in park

Man 'caught flashing' in park

A man has been arrested after reportedly being caught flashing in a park after officers were called after he was apparently seen acting indecently.

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Head teacher retires after 15 years at the helm

Head teacher retires after 15 years at the helm

The popular head of one of the country's top secondary schools has left following years of achievements.

Tiny Chihuahua savaged by dog in street

Tiny Chihuahua savaged by dog in street

CCTV has captured the moment a German shepherd set about three smaller dogs in an attack that has left their owner 'heartbroken'.

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Traffic hell for drivers as 18 months of roadworks to begin

Traffic hell for drivers as 18 months of roadworks to begin

An 18-month-long roadworks scheme is set to start next week, but some business owners fear trade will take a hefty hit.

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Man threatened with knife but refuses to hand over cash

Man threatened with knife but refuses to hand over cash

A man was threatened at knifepoint but refused to hand over any cash in an attempted mugging and police are appealing for witnesses.

Trains disrupted by faulty signals

Trains disrupted by faulty signals

Trains between Kent and the Sussex coast are being disrupted this morning by a fault with the signalling system.

Police car damaged in crash with Range Rover

Police car damaged in crash with Range Rover

A Kent Police marked Vauxhall Astra has been damaged after being involved in an accident at a busy junction this afternoon.

Caravan park planned for business estate

Caravan park planned for business estate

Developers want to tear down buildings at a rural business centre and replace them with 30 'park homes' for the over-50s.

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'Very confusing' M20 signs lead drivers to Brexit lorry park

'Very confusing' M20 signs lead drivers to Brexit lorry park

Highways bosses have launched a review of signage at a multi-million pound M20 junction following complaints from motorists.

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Bungalow destroyed after 13-hour blaze

Bungalow destroyed after 13-hour blaze

A bungalow has been destroyed after a blaze tore through its roof, sparking a large response from the fire service.

Independent homeware shop opens in town centre

Independent homeware shop opens in town centre

A Kent-based company that launched in September has opened its second shop today.

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Homes flooded as 'biblical' rain hits village

Homes flooded as 'biblical' rain hits village

Video shows residents wading through waters which swept into their homes as torrential rain caused flash flooding.

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Flood alert for stretch of river

Flood alert for stretch of river

People living close to a stretch of river have been warned of potential flooding following heavy rainfall

Four fire engines sent to bungalow blaze

Four fire engines sent to bungalow blaze

About 20 firefighters have spent more than 12 hours tackling a blaze at a property in a country lane.

Ton's free hit

Ton's free hit

Kennington manager Dan Scorer says their debut season in the Southern Counties East Premier Division is a free hit.

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Brexit and Covid delay police station refurb

Brexit and Covid delay police station refurb

A multi-million pound upgrade of a town centre police station has been held up by Brexit and the pandemic.

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Flats finally complete as first residents move in

Flats finally complete as first residents move in

Two blocks of flats next to a landmark building are finally complete, with a large proportion of the lettings allocated to key workers.

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