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Town's roads 'absolute nightmare' following road closure

16 January 2023
Town's roads 'absolute nightmare' following road closure

A road closure and temporary lights are causing chaos for motorists – as they are warned it could get worse when a motorway junction re-opens.

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Parents left 'waiting for answers' after death of four-year-old

16 January 2023
Parents left 'waiting for answers' after death of four-year-old

An inquest into the death of a nursery school pupil has been delayed as evidence is gathered from the staff who cared for him in hospital.

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Playgroup staff in fear as mystery man targets cars

16 January 2023
Playgroup staff in fear as mystery man targets cars

Workers at a town centre playgroup say they are the victims of a long-running vandalism campaign which has left them hundreds of pounds out of pocket.

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More buses axed due to rising costs and funding cuts

12 January 2023
More buses axed due to rising costs and funding cuts

Several bus services are being withdrawn due to the operator's rocketing costs.

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Dumped kitten is 'an absolute little fighter'

11 January 2023
Dumped kitten is 'an absolute little fighter'

A three- to four-week-old cat who was found "cold and alone" is on the mend five days after being rescued.

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Major employer axing almost 100 jobs

11 January 2023
Major employer axing almost 100 jobs

A pharmaceutical company has said it has 'no choice' after announcing staff cuts.

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Crossing now fully reopen after repair works

11 January 2023
Crossing now fully reopen after repair works

The Dartford Crossing bridge is now fully reopen after 'essential' repairs works were carried out.

Mum found dead at Bluewater was 'still struggling' with daughter's death

11 January 2023
Mum found dead at Bluewater was 'still struggling' with daughter's death

The twin brother of a mum found dead in a lake at a shopping centre has paid tribute to his 'easygoing' sister who he says was struggling with grief.

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Roadworks lasting 20 weeks to bring 'absolute chaos' to estate

11 January 2023
Roadworks lasting 20 weeks to bring 'absolute chaos' to estate

As a four-month slip-road closure is lifted, traffic hell is to be prolonged for those living on a nearby estate, with yet more works.

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Tunnel closure planned

09 January 2023
Tunnel closure planned

A busy route connecting two towns is set to shut less than a month after a previous closure sparked traffic 'chaos'.

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Primary school gets 'good' Ofsted report for first time in 30 years

09 January 2023
Primary school gets 'good' Ofsted report for first time in 30 years

One of Kent's most deprived schools scored its highest Ofsted rating after three decades of being labelled ‘inadequate’ and ‘requiring improvement’.

Dead 12ft whale found in estuary

09 January 2023
Dead 12ft whale found in estuary

A marine mammal has been found washed up by a riverbank.

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Duo jailed after being caught with £250,000 worth of ecstasy

06 January 2023
Duo jailed after being caught with £250,000 worth of ecstasy

A man and woman have been sentenced fora combined total of more than 20 years after police stopped a suspicious pink Ford Mustang on the M6.

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Tiny kitten found dumped 'cold and alone' without her mum

06 January 2023
Tiny kitten found dumped 'cold and alone' without her mum

A kitten needs around the clock care after being found abandoned at just three weeks old.

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Tributes to 'much loved' drumming Father Christmas

06 January 2023
Tributes to 'much loved' drumming Father Christmas

A skilled drummer and "brilliant" volunteer Santa Claus has died.

Drone shots show A249 flyover progress as more closures loom

06 January 2023
Drone shots show A249 flyover progress as more closures loom

Exclusive pictures reveal the progress on a £92m revamp on one of Kent's busiest motorways, as part of the junction prepares to reopen.

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Laundrette closed by 10ft sinkhole

05 January 2023
Laundrette closed by 10ft sinkhole

A family business has been forced to close after a neighbour watched their lawn "disappear into the ground".

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Cats' ashes stolen as charity hit again

04 January 2023
Cats' ashes stolen as charity hit again

A cat rescue organiser says he's "soul destroyed" after its storage unit was targeted by thieves a second time with remains of beloved pets taken.

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Tributes to 'lovely' mum found in Bluewater lake

04 January 2023
Tributes to 'lovely' mum found in Bluewater lake

A neighbour has described a mum whose body was found in a lake weeks after she went missing as a 'lovely' woman as she sets up help for her children.

Footballer quits team after 'racist abuse' from fan

03 January 2023
Footballer quits team after 'racist abuse' from fan

A football team's striker has left the club after being "racially abused" at a derby match which descended into a brawl after the game.

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