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‘Ridiculous’ A2 road closure over

15 December 2023
‘Ridiculous’ A2 road closure over

Emergency gas pipe repairs that caused weeks of chaos have finally been completed.

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‘Don’t forget us! Our chippy is still open despite road closed sign’

13 December 2023
‘Don’t forget us! Our chippy is still open despite road closed sign’

A couple who run a family-owner fish and chip shop have seen their profits plummet by almost half due to badly placed ‘road closed’ signs.

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Inspectors label prison ‘violent and struggling’ after death of 14 inmates

12 December 2023
Inspectors label prison ‘violent and struggling’ after death of 14 inmates

An inspection has revealed a jail holding men convicted of serious offences is having “chronic” difficulties recruiting staff.

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Tributes paid to ‘talented and hilarious’ panto dame

11 December 2023
Tributes paid to ‘talented and hilarious’ panto dame

A Kent comedian has died after being diagnosed with lung cancer.

Inside Kent's latest ‘stunning’ co-working space

02 December 2023
Inside Kent's latest ‘stunning’ co-working space

A historic building that was left in ruins after a devastating fire 20 years ago has been transformed into a “popular” co-working space.

Gran left shaken by fall in lawless town alleyway

02 December 2023
Gran left shaken by fall in lawless town alleyway

An elderly resident injured after falling in a fly-tipped alleyway says there’s no civic pride left in her town.

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Prison donates revamped bikes to school

30 November 2023
Prison donates revamped bikes to school

More than 30 bicycles which have been repaired and recycled by prisoners have been donated to a school to sell at its Christmas fair.

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Slip road closures extended and speed limit to be lowered

30 November 2023
Slip road closures extended and speed limit to be lowered

A three-month closure of a busy slip road is being extended until the new year – and a reduced speed limit is also set to come into force.

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Missing 64-year-old dies

30 November 2023
Missing 64-year-old dies

Police have confirmed a man who was last seen five days ago has died.

‘I take my duck to the pub - dressed as medieval archer’

30 November 2023
‘I take my duck to the pub - dressed as medieval archer’

A gardener and his beloved pet birds have caused quite a stir in one historic town thanks to their high street outings.

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Traffic task force suggested for towns plagued by roadworks

29 November 2023
Traffic task force suggested for towns plagued by roadworks

A borough tormented by traffic jams and roadworks could be getting its very own highways task force – and some feel it can’t come quick enough.

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Part of Dartford Crossing to close for almost 20 nights

28 November 2023
Part of Dartford Crossing to close for almost 20 nights

The northbound west tunnel between Dartford and Essex is closing overnight for the next few weeks.

Mum in despair after blunder sees sewage spew from her toilet

28 November 2023
Mum in despair after blunder sees sewage spew from her toilet

A mum who watched helplessly as her bathroom filled with human waste says she “doesn’t know what to do” after being left without flooring.

Accident near busy junction causes delays

24 November 2023
Accident near busy junction causes delays

Police were called after a blocked lane near a busy roundabout.

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Flood warnings issued for Kent as wind batters coast

24 November 2023
Flood warnings issued for Kent as wind batters coast

Those living near rivers and the coast are being warned to stay vigilant due to tonight's high tides.

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‘They begged for help, but no one came’

24 November 2023
‘They begged for help, but no one came’

Families are demanding justice for those who drowned in the worst-ever Channel crossing tragedy on the anniversary of their deaths.

First glimpse at how £1.5 million pop-up theatre will look

23 November 2023
First glimpse at how £1.5 million pop-up theatre will look

Images have been released of how a town’s temporary new theatre will look, after its usual venue had to shut due to RAAC.

24 arrested as police spend week cracking down on knife crime

23 November 2023
24 arrested as police spend week cracking down on knife crime

More than 100 potential weapons were seized by police as the force spent a week targeting those who carry knives.

Major A249 closure cancelled

23 November 2023
Major A249 closure cancelled

A three-day closure affecting a major road is no longer going ahead.

Lorry fire closes part of A249

23 November 2023
Lorry fire closes part of A249

Part of a busy dual carriageway has been closed due to reports of a vehicle blaze.

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