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Litterbugs targeted in purge on anti-social menace

Litterbugs targeted in purge on anti-social menace

14 February 2018

A council crackdown on littering, graffiti, flyposting and flytipping has resulted in 600 fines being issued in just three months.

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Car blocking traffic in Harbledown

Car blocking traffic in Harbledown

14 February 2018

A VW Golf is blocking traffic along a road in Harbledown this morning (Wednesday)

'Permanent lorry parking should be built near A2'

'Permanent lorry parking should be built near A2'

13 February 2018

The bosses of three Kent councils have urged the government to look at building permanent lorry parking.

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Luxury care home 'smelled of urine'

Luxury care home 'smelled of urine'

13 February 2018

A specialist home looking after vulnerable people has been ordered to improve as inspectors found a raft of health and safety issues.

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Signalling problems cause commuter chaos

Signalling problems cause commuter chaos

12 February 2018

All lines via a major Kent station are back open following a signalling problem.

Archbishop of Canterbury to marry Harry and Meghan

Archbishop of Canterbury to marry Harry and Meghan

12 February 2018

The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby will conduct the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle later this year.

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Driver calls it a day after pyjama crash

Driver calls it a day after pyjama crash

12 February 2018

A 60-year unblemished driving record has come to an end... after a driver found himself upside down in his car wearing pyjamas.

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Row after theft of priceless artefacts

Row after theft of priceless artefacts

12 February 2018

Questions have been raised about security after thieves cut through walls to steal items dating back to the Iron Age from an archaeological trust.

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Main road closed for five days

Main road closed for five days

12 February 2018

A busy main road has been shut for five days for sewer works.

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Man arrested after two-car crash

Man arrested after two-car crash

11 February 2018

A man was arrested this morning on suspicion of drink driving after a collision involving two cars.

The show must go on, Hollywood style, for Strictly's Anton

The show must go on, Hollywood style, for Strictly's Anton

10 February 2018

Strictly star Anton Du Beke sets the show gossip aside as he and partner Erin Boag bring a taste of Hollywood to Kent with their latest tour.

Tributes to talented nurse killed in crash

Tributes to talented nurse killed in crash

09 February 2018

About 700 people attended the funeral of a popular mother-of-two who died in a tragic crash while on her way to a wake.

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Cash-strapped school could send children home early

Cash-strapped school could send children home early

08 February 2018

Around 1,000 pupils could be affected as a school struggling financially considers cutting staff, classroom support and the length of the school week.

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Alleged £4m fraudster arrested in Spain after 11 years

Alleged £4m fraudster arrested in Spain after 11 years

08 February 2018

A Kent man wanted for alleged involvement in a £4 million corporate fraud has been arrested in Madrid after 11 years "on the run".

A&E units still struggling to meet targets

A&E units still struggling to meet targets

08 February 2018

Some Kent patients are still waiting more than four hours to be treated in A&E - making it one of the most challenging winters on record.

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Theatre urged to ditch pork for Peppa Pig show

Theatre urged to ditch pork for Peppa Pig show

08 February 2018

Animal rights campaigners say a popular theatre can lead the way in being "cruelty free" by not serving sausages and ham sandwiches to children.

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Inquiry opened into death of man on railway tracks

Inquiry opened into death of man on railway tracks

08 February 2018

A man who was killed by a train near a busy station has been named at an inquest.

City of Culture bid idea gathers pace

City of Culture bid idea gathers pace

07 February 2018

Councillors have unanimously agreed to look at the feasibility of applying for a coveted title that could benefit a large part of Kent.

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Bar and restaurant shut for breaching licence

Bar and restaurant shut for breaching licence

07 February 2018

A popular night spot has had its licence revoked after councillors heard doormen were told not to do ID checks or turn away drunks.

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A2 clear after earlier lorry crash

A2 clear after earlier lorry crash

07 February 2018

A lorry crashed into barriers and closed part of the A2 during the rush hour.

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