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'We removed cycle lanes because of Operation Stack'

'We removed cycle lanes because of Operation Stack'

Controversial pop-up cycle lanes were removed from a town centre after just one week because of Operation Stack, it has emerged.

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Roundabout decorating tradition continues

Roundabout decorating tradition continues

An often-decorated roundabout has a new Covid-inspired look for Christmas.

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Pub saved from demolition as Razor invests

Pub saved from demolition as Razor invests

An historic pub is to reopen soon after a group of investors including former footballer Razor Ruddock saved the site from demolition.

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Scorer chalks up double century

Scorer chalks up double century

Dan Scorer takes charge of Kennington for the 200th time when they visit Glebe in the FA Vase second round.

Huge railway depot reduced to rubble

Huge railway depot reduced to rubble

A long-standing railway works is no more after contractors pulled down the main workshop.

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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 next week as part of Operation Brock preparations.

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Arson probe launched after suspicious fire

Arson probe launched after suspicious fire

An arson investigation has been launched after a suspicious caravan fire.

Rare £1m windmill house up for sale

Rare £1m windmill house up for sale

An extremely rare Grade-II listed windmill house with fantastic views has been put on the market.

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Work set to start on dance studio project

Work set to start on dance studio project

Construction will soon begin on a multi-million pound, world class 'creative laboratory'.

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'It's nothing more than a hideous monstrosity'

'It's nothing more than a hideous monstrosity'

The look of a five-storey apartment block near a town centre has been criticised as contractors near the end of their construction programme.

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McDonald's worker tests positive for Covid-19

McDonald's worker tests positive for Covid-19

A worker at a drive-thru McDonald's restaurant has tested positive for coronavirus.

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Rally good show: When the Gumball came to Kent

Rally good show: When the Gumball came to Kent

The Gumball Rally, a 3,000-mile drive for wealthy car enthusiasts, has sparked excitement in Kent for years - and could return to the county soon.

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Two casualties following crash

Two casualties following crash

A road was shut for several hours due to a collision and fuel spillage.

Buses catapulted with missiles

Buses catapulted with missiles

Police were called after two buses were pelted with unknown objects, with one being damaged.

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Boy 4, smashes charity marathon challenge

Boy 4, smashes charity marathon challenge

An energetic four-year-old is smashing a fundraising challenge for a Down's syndrome charity.

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Poundland to reopen after four-month closure

Poundland to reopen after four-month closure

Shoppers will be able to return to a large Poundland unit this week when a lengthy closure is finally lifted.

Drone photos capture huge Brexit lorry park

Drone photos capture huge Brexit lorry park

The true scale of a massive post-Brexit lorry park has been revealed in a series of drone photos as contractors start to work through the night.

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'Some sessions look like the M25 - cones everywhere'

'Some sessions look like the M25 - cones everywhere'

Ashford boss Tommy Warrilow will keep things simple when the Nuts & Bolts resume training.

Badger rescued after getting bum stuck in fence

Badger rescued after getting bum stuck in fence

A badger had to be rescued by the RSPCA after getting his bum stuck in a fence.

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Unexploded bomb discovered at 'Shard' site

Unexploded bomb discovered at 'Shard' site

An unexploded bomb was found on the site of a controversial development likened to The Shard in London.

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