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Police chase through town

A 21-year-old man has been arrested on multiple offences after allegedly failing to stop.

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What's on across Kent this bumper bank holiday weekend

From family days out watching jousting to live music, outdoor fun and even an ice cream festival, here's what's on this bank holiday weekend.

Traffic held on A2

Traffic is being held after a collision on the A2 has blocked both lanes.

Police car and ambulance combined

The first purpose-built Joint Response Unit vehicle is now on the road, with two more districts being added to the areas covered.

Chat with Love Island stars

The runners-up of a popular reality TV show are hosting a meet and greet session.

Have you seen Jadon?

Police are searching for missing 16-year-old Jadon Iwezu

Car clamped by scammers

A man had to fork out £80 after his car was illegally clamped near a hospital.

KMTickets

Check out this year’s best shows and ticket deals for the West End!

'What's a life worth?'

The parents of a watchmaker’s assistant, who was killed by a lorry driver, have remembered their son as a “gentle giant”.

A-Level Results Day 2019

We'll have reaction as thousands of teenagers collect exam results today.

Vehicle driven wrong way on A2

A driver is being held on suspicion of drink driving after a vehicle was spotted going in the wrong direction.

Man who stole van full of Christmas presents is jailed

A serial car thief who stole a van that was full of presents on Christmas Eve has been jailed for four years.

Rail line closed after lorry hits bridge

Train services have been suspended after a lorry collided with a railway bridge.

Consultation opens for Urgent Treatment Centre

A 12-week public consultation asking for people's views on where a new Urgent Treatment Centre should go has been opened.

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Sport

Kent Cricket League round-up

Kent's Alex Blake was among the runs as Beckenham and Tunbridge Wells met in a top-of-the-table clash.

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'We've got to be resilient'

Dartford joint-boss Jamie Coyle has demanded an immediate improvement from his team.

Kent's Jordan Cox 'living the dream'

Kent Cricket's Jordan Cox opens up on his superb debut season in the first-team set-up at Canterbury.

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Latest unemployment figures revealed

The number of people claiming unemployment benefits has increased every month for the past year.

Dole queues lengthen again in Kent

Jobs up for grabs at Aldi

Dole queues lengthen again in Kent

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