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Busy road near port closed after car fire

Busy road near port closed after car fire

Drivers are experiencing delays after a car fire and crash on a busy road near a Kent port.

New council flats revealed in bid to cut waiting list

New council flats revealed in bid to cut waiting list

Plans to buy more than 40 affordable homes have been approved to help cut down a council’s waiting list.

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‘A man with Parkinson’s had to sleep in our offices - we need more homeless accommodation’

‘A man with Parkinson’s had to sleep in our offices - we need more homeless accommodation’

A charity is appealing for backers to help solve a town’s homelessness crisis as the hotels it relies on look to close.

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Binman narrowly avoids jail after ‘nasty’ drunken attack on sports bar owner

Binman narrowly avoids jail after ‘nasty’ drunken attack on sports bar owner

A drunken binman has narrowly avoided jail after being thrown out of a sports bar and knocking one of the owners unconscious in the car park.

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The Diamonds from Kent celebrate their diamond anniversary

The Diamonds from Kent celebrate their diamond anniversary

Diamond by name for six decades, a husband and wife are now officially a diamond couple after celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary.

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‘First no birthday cards, now post delays are affecting my business’

‘First no birthday cards, now post delays are affecting my business’

A family have hit out at Royal Mail after going weeks without any deliveries.

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‘It’s crazy money - we’ll have to sell off land and farms will be unviable’

‘It’s crazy money - we’ll have to sell off land and farms will be unviable’

Devastated Kent farmers say a “bombshell” new inheritance tax means their families will have to sell off land to stump up “crazy” amounts of money.

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Kent's lost Topshop stores and what's there now

Kent's lost Topshop stores and what's there now

We’ve taken a look at what became of the eight units in the county once home to fashion giant Topshop.

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‘My much-loved Milo was mauled to death…a child could be next’

‘My much-loved Milo was mauled to death…a child could be next’

Tributes including pictures and letters have been left at the site where an eight-year-old pooch was killed by a bigger dog.

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Taxi driver refused roadside police drug swipe test as he had ‘bad bowels’

Taxi driver refused roadside police drug swipe test as he had ‘bad bowels’

A former cabbie refused to do a swipe test when asked as he claimed he couldn’t put anything in his mouth as he suffers from irritable bowel syndrome.

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‘This place puts you at the centre of Kent’s past, present and future’

‘This place puts you at the centre of Kent’s past, present and future’

Kent has plenty of historic spots - but this one provides you with a view of the county’s biggest - and ongoing - challenges over the centuries.

‘What’s happening to millions promised for ditched road improvements?’

‘What’s happening to millions promised for ditched road improvements?’

Councillors say it is “unacceptable” that junction upgrades have been axed after being allocated government and developer cash.

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Where 11,000 new homes could be built in district

Where 11,000 new homes could be built in district

A planning blueprint that will pave the way for 11,000 homes in a Kent district has been agreed - and includes redevelopment of a former colliery.

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Three arrested after zombie knife, drugs and cash seized

Three arrested after zombie knife, drugs and cash seized

Three men were arrested after officers discovered drugs, cash and a knife after the search of a car and house.

Precious moment tiny kitten is rescued from MOT brake tester

Precious moment tiny kitten is rescued from MOT brake tester

Mechanics came to the rescue to help save a tiny kitten trapped underneath metal rollers at a MOT centre.

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Drivers and buses diverted after crash blocks road

Drivers and buses diverted after crash blocks road

Drivers were warned a main route that leads into a town centre was cordoned off due to a crash.

Hunt for suspect after alleged indecent exposure at park

Hunt for suspect after alleged indecent exposure at park

An appeal has been launched after a man reportedly exposed himself to a woman as she walked her dogs in woodland.

Family dog causes house fire as cat left unconscious in blaze

Family dog causes house fire as cat left unconscious in blaze

A pet dog is thought to have caused a house fire by switching on the toaster, leaving the family cat unconscious.

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Murderer jailed for life as victim’s family vow: ‘We will never forgive you’

Murderer jailed for life as victim’s family vow: ‘We will never forgive you’

A drink and drug-fuelled knifeman who brutally murdered a “devoted and generous” dad-of-three outside a village pub has been jailed for life.

Dog and owner struck by van during police chase

Dog and owner struck by van during police chase

A dog has died at a country park after being hit by a vehicle being pursued by the police.

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Armed police called after ‘man threatens woman with weapon’

Armed police called after ‘man threatens woman with weapon’

Armed police were called after a man allegedly threatened a woman with a weapon.

Fast food joint to open after three-year delay

Fast food joint to open after three-year delay

A fast food takeaway which has faced constant backlash since plans were first announced three years ago is finally set to open.

Cashpoint ramraiders ordered to pay back £120K after series of 'smash and grabs'

Cashpoint ramraiders ordered to pay back £120K after series of 'smash and grabs'

Two gang members who used diggers to smash into businesses and steal their cash machines across Kent have been ordered to pay back thousands.

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