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Part of busy dual carriageway to close

25 January 2024
Part of busy dual carriageway to close

A section of the A249 is due to shut for essential barrier repairs.

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‘Matthew Bourne’s Edward Scissorhands is beautiful, emotional and spell-binding’

24 January 2024
‘Matthew Bourne’s Edward Scissorhands is beautiful, emotional and spell-binding’

We review a dance adaptation of one of Tim Burton’s greatest gothic tales as it arrives in Kent.

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‘These houses are almost 2m taller than they should be’

23 January 2024
‘These houses are almost 2m taller than they should be’

Residents living by a newly built housing estate are furious that almost 50 homes are standing higher than planned and in the wrong place.

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Arson probe after old pub goes up in flames

22 January 2024
Arson probe after old pub goes up in flames

Five fire engines have been tackling a blaze at a derelict watering hole.

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Land with permission for homes on market for £1.3 million

20 January 2024
Land with permission for homes on market for £1.3 million

A field that backs onto a cul-de-sac is up for sale after planning permission was granted for homes to be built there.

Hairdresser wins big in Postcode Lottery’s Millionaire Street prize

20 January 2024
Hairdresser wins big in Postcode Lottery’s Millionaire Street prize

A woman has won more than £166k alongside her parents after their postcode won in the People’s Postcode Lottery.

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Flats plans for above Natwest and Wimpy

19 January 2024
Flats plans for above Natwest and Wimpy

Separate applications for flats to go above a bank and fastfood restaurant in a town centre have been submitted.

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A2 delays caused by ‘stream-like’ water leak

19 January 2024
A2 delays caused by ‘stream-like’ water leak

Southern Water has installed temporary traffic lights on part of a busy road due to a burst pipe.

‘Headlight hackers’ who stole keyless Toyota leave carer feeling ‘unsafe’

19 January 2024
‘Headlight hackers’ who stole keyless Toyota leave carer feeling ‘unsafe’

Car thieves who stole a vehicle via its headlight using a darkweb tool have left the owner feeling “violated and unsafe”.

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Tony Hudgell sends Princess Kate well wishes

18 January 2024
Tony Hudgell sends Princess Kate well wishes

The Princess of Wales has been sent warm wishes for a speedy recovery by the family of an inspirational child fundraiser.

Van fire and ‘three-car crash’ causes M25 and Dartford Crossing chaos

18 January 2024
Van fire and ‘three-car crash’ causes M25 and Dartford Crossing chaos

Two separate incidents on the M25 and A282 were causing major delays for motorists this evening.

Dartford Tunnel closures scheduled for two months

17 January 2024
Dartford Tunnel closures scheduled for two months

National Highways has confirmed that parts of the Dartford Crossing are set to close overnight for the next two months.

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Delays on M2 due to ‘critical infrastructure defect’

16 January 2024
Delays on M2 due to ‘critical infrastructure defect’

There was heavy congestion and long delays on two major roads in the county this evening.

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More traffic chaos as gas works return to A2

16 January 2024
More traffic chaos as gas works return to A2

Motorists are facing long delays after more temporary traffic lights were installed on a busy route.

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More than 60 used needles on footpath

15 January 2024
More than 60 used needles on footpath

A council was called to remove discarded needles which were found off a footpath by walkers.

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Animal charity fined £100 over runaway emu

12 January 2024
Animal charity fined £100 over runaway emu

An animal sanctuary boss has been told to cough up £100 after one of her birds escaped from its storm-damaged enclosure.

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Jason Statham blockbuster filmed in Kent hits cinemas

11 January 2024
Jason Statham blockbuster filmed in Kent hits cinemas

An action-packed film that had scenes shot on one of the county’s bridges is being released in theatres.

Huge search effort after reports of man in lake

10 January 2024
Huge search effort after reports of man in lake

A busy road was blocked off as part of a large emergency service response following concerns over a man in a body of water.

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‘I was just trying to be eco-friendly but ended up with bugs in my rice’

10 January 2024
‘I was just trying to be eco-friendly but ended up with bugs in my rice’

An M&S shopper says he’s been “put off” after he found weevils in risotto rice he bought from Bluewater.

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Shock as sweet bakery boss suddenly shuts four stores

10 January 2024
Shock as sweet bakery boss suddenly shuts four stores

The boss of a bakery business is “heartbroken” after announcing four of her five shops are shutting due to rising costs.

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