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'This could be life or death for my son'

People have voiced their fears over the closure of an A&E department as a petition to save it is launched.

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Conflicting speed signs confuse motorists

Drivers are being left puzzled by conflicting speed limit signs on a busy stretch of road.

Asbestos fears at former bingo hall

Surveyors are assessing whether a prominent former bingo hall contains asbestos as calls to turn it into a theatre grow.

Pictures emerge of Diana

Charming snaps have emerged of Princess Diana being greeted by adoring fans on one of her visits to Kent.

Miraculous escape after head-on crash

Two drivers were lucky to escape serious injury following a head-on crash.

Yobs smash up bridge the day after it opens

A pedestrian bridge was smashed up the day after it was installed in what has been described as "sickening vandalism".

McDonald's snubs Designer Outlet

A popular fast-food chain will not return to a shopping centre when its multimillion-pound extension opens next year.

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New roundabout is coming together

Aerial photos show the foundations of a new roundabout which will connect a dual carriageway with a new M20 junction.

Pick up your own pumpkin

With Halloween almost upon us, we check out where you can PYO pumpkin across Kent this half term.

'Murder victim' suffered heart attack near shops

A man initially thought to have been murdered suffered a heart attack while chasing another man with a car jack outside a parade of shops.

Van overturns on dual carriageway

One lane of a dual carriageway has been closed after a van overturned.

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

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Kent expect quiet winter

Matt Walker admits Kent are unlikely to make many more permanent signings ahead of their return to the championship’s elite.

Simeone quits United

Ashford United have lost one of their key players but hope to make a new signing before they return to action on Saturday.

Kent contract dream come true for Cox

Jordan Cox has become the latest Kent youngster to be given a professional contract.

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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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