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Cancer target hit for first time in 5 years

A Kent NHS trust has reached the national standard for cancer patient waiting times for the first time in five years.

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Man allegedly stole £4,200 of toiletries

A man has been charged with shoplifting £4,200 worth of toiletries from nine shops.

5,000-home plan comes under fire

Councillors and polticians have reacted to plans to build 5,000 homes near a village.

Calling for artists, the Elmer trail needs you

A huge herd of elephants are due to come to town next summer and they need your help.

'It feels like we're under attack'

A club is having its licence reviewed after a series of issues were raised by neighbours.

Holidays at risk as company faces collapse

Emergency talks are underway to save a travel company with 13 branches across Kent.

M20 delays after van overturns

An overturned van was causing delays on the M20.

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'I sprayed him because I felt threatened'

A teenager was left fearing for his sight after being sprayed with an unknown liquid following a street squabble.

Young people lead 'climate strike'

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Protests led by teenagers have taken place across Kent as part of an international campaign to get governments to act on climate change.

Rush-hour crash closes lane on M20

Delays are expected after two cars collided on a busy motorway.

Boy knocked off bike on way to school

Police are investigating following reports a car mounted a pavement and struck a primary school pupil.

Reality TV star visits town for panto launch

He will shortly be seen on screens in Hollyoaks, but first Jake Quickenden travelled to Kent for a panto launch.

Thameslink service launch delayed again

A new service connecting the county with London has been delayed for a second time.

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Sport

Evans: We deserved to win

Missed chances proved costly for the Gills, said boss Steve Evans.

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Evans' fury at touchline comment

War of words between rival managers after Gills' defeat to Ipswich Town at Priestfield.

Report: Effort without reward

Gillingham were left empty-handed despite pushing promotion chasing Ipswich all the way at Priestfield.

Report: Stones ease through

Maidstone cruised into the FA Cup third qualifying round with victory over lower-league Cheshunt.

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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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