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Flats finally complete as first residents move in

Flats finally complete as first residents move in

Two blocks of flats next to a landmark building are finally complete, with a large proportion of the lettings allocated to key workers.

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Operation Brock: The solution to the problem that doesn't exist

Operation Brock: The solution to the problem that doesn't exist

Emergency planners are confident they can cope with a huge number of lorries in the county without the help of Manston.

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Burst water main closes key road in town

Burst water main closes key road in town

A diversion is in place after a leak prompted water company teams to dig a hole in the centre of a main road.

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Axe-wielding thugs destroy car

Axe-wielding thugs destroy car

A mum has spoken out after her car was wrecked by youths wielding weapons.

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Woman dies after crash at junction

Woman dies after crash at junction

A woman has died two weeks after being involved in a serious crash.

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Thug branded 'a dangerous and unpredictable man'

Thug branded 'a dangerous and unpredictable man'

A man who threatened a van driver with a bread knife and tried to set fire to a house has been jailed for more than six years.

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Seagull rescued after getting trapped in car grille

Seagull rescued after getting trapped in car grille

A bird had to be prised carefully out of a grille after managing to get stuck inside it.

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Leisure centre pool set to reopen

Leisure centre pool set to reopen

The wait is almost over for swimmers who will once again be able to access a revamped leisure centre's pool.

It's not personal

It's not personal

Ashford manager Tommy Warrilow can afford to be selective when it comes to trialists.

'Pointless M20 barrier should be removed this week'

'Pointless M20 barrier should be removed this week'

An MP says the hated Operation Brock system on the M20 should be removed this week as changes to France quarantine rules mean it is now unnecessary.

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Shocking unsolved case of baby found in lake

Shocking unsolved case of baby found in lake

The body of 'Baby April' was found in a Kent lake in 1995 but the case remains a mystery almost 30 years later.

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Biker airlifted after serious crash

Biker airlifted after serious crash

A motorbike rider sustained serious injuries after colliding with a car.

Town centre art installation vandalised on first night

Town centre art installation vandalised on first night

A community sewing display has been cut and stolen less than 24 hours after it was put up.

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Biker still critical after slip road crash

Biker still critical after slip road crash

A man had to be airlifted to a London hospital after he was involved in a collision with a car on a slip road, leaving him with serious injuries.

Motorcyclist seriously hurt in crash

Motorcyclist seriously hurt in crash

The air ambulance was called to a crash involving a motorcyclist and car before the biker was taken to hospital in a serious condition.

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Metal ramp on motorway causes four-car crash

Metal ramp on motorway causes four-car crash

Motorists faced disruption on a busy motorway after a metal ramp in the road caused a crash involving four vehicles.

Metal ramp on motorway causes four-car crash

Metal ramp on motorway causes four-car crash

Motorists faced disruption on a busy motorway after a metal ramp in the road caused a crash involving four vehicles.

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Fundraiser launched after twin town hit by flood 'catastrophe'

Fundraiser launched after twin town hit by flood 'catastrophe'

A town has launched a fundraising campaign and is flying flags at half-mast after its German twin was smashed by flooding.

Man chased and almost headbutted

Man chased and almost headbutted

A man was chased and attacked after being prevented from entering his car.

Plan for flats near town centre thrown out again

Plan for flats near town centre thrown out again

A controversial plan for 14 flats next to one of a town's busiest roundabouts has been thrown out for a third time.

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