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Two lanes shut on M20 after crash

Two lanes shut on M20 after crash

Traffic was mounting after two lanes were shut on the M20, following a collision.

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Emergency services called to hotel

Emergency services called to hotel

Police and paramedics attended a hotel this morning, for what is understood to be a medical incident.

Doctors fear plan for 170 homes could ‘overwhelm’ nearby GP surgery

Doctors fear plan for 170 homes could ‘overwhelm’ nearby GP surgery

Controversial plans for 170 homes next to two new-build estates could overwhelm a nearby doctors’ surgery, NHS bosses fear.

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99% of Kent businesses want return of Eurostar

99% of Kent businesses want return of Eurostar

Hundreds of Kent firms hope for Eurostar services to return amid claims its withdrawal has hit them in the pocket.

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‘Shock and upset’ as documentary sheds light on killer cop

‘Shock and upset’ as documentary sheds light on killer cop

A new BBC documentary delves into the murder of Sarah Everard, revealing the moment officers found out killer Wayne Couzens was a fellow copper.

Owner's heartbreak after yobs trash popular cafe

Owner's heartbreak after yobs trash popular cafe

A cafe owner has spoken of his devastation after vandals trashed his popular high street business.

BMW driver died after jumping from moving car on M20

BMW driver died after jumping from moving car on M20

A man died after he jumped from his moving car and into the path of a lorry on a busy motorway, an inquest has heard.

'We tried going cashless - but customers said they'd never drink here again'

'We tried going cashless - but customers said they'd never drink here again'

Bosses of a popular bar have become the latest business owners in Kent to face a backlash over plans to introduce card-only payments.

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A-road blocked after crash involving four cars

A-road blocked after crash involving four cars

A crash involving four cars blocked an A-road in both directions, causing lengthy hold-ups.

Kent truck stops to receive £2m to improve facilities and boost safety

Kent truck stops to receive £2m to improve facilities and boost safety

Truck stops in Kent are to receive a share of a £16.5million fund to improve welfare facilities and create safer rest areas for lorry drivers.

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‘This is the third flood in three weeks – I’m scared to go to bed at night!’

‘This is the third flood in three weeks – I’m scared to go to bed at night!’

Residents have once again been left fearing for their homes after their road flooded for the third time in as many weeks.

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More flats planned for former social club set to be bulldozed

More flats planned for former social club set to be bulldozed

An abandoned social club is set to be knocked down under fresh plans to turn the site into 36 flats.

Mum who caused fatal crash while trying to make phone call spared jail

Mum who caused fatal crash while trying to make phone call spared jail

A mum-of-three who caused the death of a beloved grandmother while trying to make a phone call while driving has been spared a prison sentence.

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Car overturns on M20

Car overturns on M20

Ambulance crews were called after a car overturned on a motorway tonight.

Kent hotel in Michelin guide voted best place to stay in South East

Kent hotel in Michelin guide voted best place to stay in South East

A hotel and Michelin guide restaurant in Kent has been named the best place to stay in the South East.

Drivers urged to stay away from hospital after multi-vehicle crash by entrance

Drivers urged to stay away from hospital after multi-vehicle crash by entrance

A three-vehicle crash by a hospital entrance was causing delays, as drivers were told to avoid the site.

Security checks to continue at huge lorry site 22 miles from Dover

Security checks to continue at huge lorry site 22 miles from Dover

The government plans to continue using a lorry holding site for biosecurity checks – even though it is 22 miles from the Port of Dover.

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Kent Police could have stopped Wayne Couzens becoming officer, report finds

Kent Police could have stopped Wayne Couzens becoming officer, report finds

Killer Wayne Couzens should never have been given a job as a police officer and chances to stop him were ignored, an inquiry has found.

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It’s all there for Bradley

It’s all there for Bradley

Tommy Osborne has challenged Bradley Ryan to finish the season strongly after scoring his first Ashford goal.

Police descend on cinema car park loved by boy racers

Police descend on cinema car park loved by boy racers

Police have calmed concerns over several dog units being spotted in a car park popular with boy racers.

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