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69-mile diversion for M2 closure... but when will it shut?

Motorists are bracing themselves for the misery of more closures on the M2 - but confusion surrounds the roadworks and a planned 69-mile diversion.

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Major road to close for six weeks

Drivers may experience delays over the next month due to works to upgrade the gas network.

Community tells Sainsbury's: Get on with it!

Villagers demand the supermarket they were promised six years ago

String of thefts in town centre

Shoppers have found themselves the targets of opportunist thieves, sparking a police warning.

Conservation group hit by theft of tools

A residents group that has spent 19 years working to improve the Loose Valley Conservation Area has been left without tools after a burglary.

Disney faces 100k petition over Spider-Man grave

Thousands of people are calling on Disney to go back on its refusal to put a special headstone at a child's grave.

Daughter of tragic dad calls for more support

The daughter of a man found dead in woodland near a supermarket says he wasn't given enough support for his mental health issues.

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Kent woman hoping to be first Ms Great Britain

A 32-year-old marketing director will be representing Kent in the final of the inaugural contest.

Red Route plans for town centre

A Red Route around a town could be the answer to pollution problems after councillors voted against a congestion charge.

Keep on Ramblin'

Thousands will rock out as the Ramblin' Man Fair returns to a Kent park, with big names playing three days of live music.

Boxing coach overtaking when fatal death crash happened

A youth boxing coach involved in a fatal crash was overtaking at the time the collision happened.

Stroke unit to close six months early

A staffing crisis has led to a stroke unit closing earlier than expected.

Water slide will be back this weekend

A huge water slide through a village, which raises funds for charity, will be making a splash again this weekend.

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Denly named in England squad

Kent's Joe Denly handed chance to stake another claim for Ashes spot with England.

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The sky's the limit!

Brandon Hanlan is enjoying the attacking intensity that Gillingham boss Steve Evans has injected.

Stevens leaves on loan

Darren Stevens explains why he won't be playing for Kent in T20 for the second year running.

Cody McDonald: Secrets of a goalscorer

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Dole queues lengthen again in Kent

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