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Kent nurse's bid for Christmas number 1

Kent nurse's bid for Christmas number 1

An ICU virtual choir featuring a Kent nurse have released a charity single for Christmas.

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Rocksalt-owned pub shortlisted for top award

Rocksalt-owned pub shortlisted for top award

A Kent pub is a finalist in an award which saw 7,000 nominations.

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Brexit lorry park won't be complete until February

Brexit lorry park won't be complete until February

Heavy rain means a huge post-Brexit lorry park won't be fully ready until February, forcing the government to use another site for customs checks.

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'High-risk' trees to be felled in park

 'High-risk' trees to be felled in park

More than 20 trees are being chopped down to make way for new ones in a popular park.

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Police tape off town centre as air ambulance called

Police tape off town centre as air ambulance called

Part of a town centre was taped off after a car hit a pedestrian outside a homeware store.

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First pictures of Op Brock test on M20

First pictures of Op Brock test on M20

A new moveable barrier designed to deal with traffic disruption at the end of the Brexit transition period is being tested for the first time.

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Mystery of motorhome left in layby for months

Mystery of motorhome left in layby for months

Police have been contacted about a mysterious motorhome which has been left on a main road outside a luxury hotel for months.

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Men jailed after attack left man with detached retina

Men jailed after attack left man with detached retina

A rehabilitation officer was hit with a heavy object which smashed his glasses and detatched his retina.

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Man charged with arson after house fire

Man charged with arson after house fire

A man has been charged with arson with intent to endanger life after a house fire in a village.

Couple's viral video rewrites Christmas classic

Couple's viral video rewrites Christmas classic

A popular Christmas tune has been given a 2020 Covid-inspired twist to raise cash for charity.

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Caravan goes up in flames in layby

Caravan goes up in flames in layby

Fire crews extinguished an aggressive blaze when a caravan in a layby on a busy A-road went up in flames.

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Did you ever do the KM charity walk?

Did you ever do the KM charity walk?

Brian Thomas recalls walking 50 miles in just over 10 hours, and the joy of a hot bath.

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'Food poverty could triple this Christmas'

'Food poverty could triple this Christmas'

A food charity is bracing for a surge in demand in the run up to the festive period, as families continue to struggle from the effects of Covid-19.

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M20 to close for Op Brock test

M20 to close for Op Brock test

Part of the M20 will close for four nights from tonight as part of Operation Brock preparations.

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School closes for rest of term

School closes for rest of term

A school will close entirely as almost a third of its staff are self-isolating.

Town centre 'reset' approved as theatre debate rumbles on

Town centre 'reset' approved as theatre debate rumbles on

A bold vision aimed at rejuvenating a town centre has been approved as calls for a theatre continue to spark debate.

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Council snaps up 300-space car park

Council snaps up 300-space car park

A two-storey town centre car park is now owned by a council after an investment company put the site up for sale.

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Impact of Brexit lorry park still secret

Impact of Brexit lorry park still secret

The Department for Transport is withholding information on the environmental impact of a huge Brexit lorry park.

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Common knowledge for Kennington in the FA Vase

Common knowledge for Kennington in the FA Vase

Dan Scorer is turning his attention to Kennington’s next FA Vase opponents after making history in his 200th match at the helm.

Kent 'Shard' plan deferred for second time

Kent 'Shard' plan deferred for second time

Concerns over developer contributions and designs have stalled progress on a 16-storey apartment block.

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