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Protective measures considered for wartime tank

Children climbing on a historic vehicle have prompted a council to look at safety measures.

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M20 disruption as vehicle breaks down

One lane is closed on a busy motorway due to a broken down vehicle.

Specsavers to open store inside supermarket

Optician giant Specsavers is to open a store inside a supermarket next month.

Car destroyed in suspected arson attack

Neighbours say they could hear laughter and footsteps before a suspected arson attack completely destroyed a car on a housing estate.

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Woman admits causing fatal lorry crash

A woman has admitted causing a fatal crash which caused a lorry to overturn, killing the wife of the HGV driver in the cab.

Vintage year for county

As if having a fantastic summer wasn't enough... we now get to toast it with excellent vintage wine.

Kent's traffic jams in 'no deal' Brexit

Peers have revealed the dire consequences facing the county if no Brexit deal is reached - with one container lorry taking over an hour to process.

Delays clear after cement mixer overturns

Delays have cleared on the M20 after a cement mixer overturned in a notorious stretch of roadworks.

Teenage moped rider injured in 'hit and run'

A boy suffered leg injuries after the moped he was riding was struck by a car in a suspected hit and run.

Christmas comes early for town centre shop

A charity shop is celebrating Christmas early by putting up their festive display months before the big day.

Village pub closes unexpectedly

A popular pub which has spent years trading in a village has closed without warning.

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In your Kentish Express this week

Tributes to talented artist and basketball player
160 homes for KWG site
Drivers 'ignore one-way signs'

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Sport

Kent promoted to Division 1

Kent's thrashing of Glamorgan saw them promoted from Division 2 with a game to spare

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Cup exit 'unacceptable' says Alexander

Gary Alexander has demanded a response from his Ashford players on the back of a three-match losing run.

Tredwell retires

Off-spinner James Tredwell has not played for the Kent first team this season due to a chronic shoulder injury

KM Football Podcast episode 7

Hear reaction from new Maidstone boss Harry Wheeler, Gills manager Steve Lovell and Dover's Chris Kinnear on this week's podcast

Team-of-the-week

Kent won't underestimate Glamorgan

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KentJobs

Women lead surge in dole claimants

The number of people on unemployment benefits in Kent has risen by more than 300 in the last month - with women accounting for most of the increase.

Jobs up for grabs at homes plant

Aldi to move into new superstore

Jobs boost as office development opens for business

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