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Accident causes traffic chaos on motorway

Traffic is queuing on a busy stretch of a motorway due to an accident involving two vehicles during rush hour.

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Council under fire as nearly £5m of road upgrades at risk

A town is at risk of losing millions of pounds of Government grants for key highways improvements because councils are "unlikely" to meet deadlines.

Fury as motorists find three bridges all closed today

Villagers found themselves 'trapped' today when three bridges were closed for level crossing repairs.

Police and fire called to car crash

Wreckage is being cleared from a road after a car crash.

Sinkhole road finally reopens after FIVE months

Residents have celebrated the end of a five-month sinkhole saga "nightmare" - by sitting on the newly reopened A26.

Push for more fast trains from Kent to London

A town council is to join forces with Kent MPs and the county council to push for more fast trains to the capital.

Beacons shine light on trench defences

As the centenary of the end of the First World War draws nearer, take a look back at how Kent planned to defend itself if the Germans invaded.

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Man risked 'enormous destruction' at petrol station

A man who repeatedly tried to set fire to a petrol station while high on drugs and alcohol has been locked up indefinitely.

Sinkhole road finally set to reopen

A main road which has been closed for five months after a giant sinkhole emerged will finally reopen this weekend after £1m of works.

Government commits to key rail route

The transport secretary has moved to allay fears of a delay in introducing new train services to the capital.

Ambulance takes shopper to hospital

Paramedics were called after reports of a shopper collapsing with chest pains.

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Sport

Fuller: Points mean more

Barry Fuller scored his first Gillingham goal in 161 appearances on Saturday but would have given it up for three points.

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Lovell: I can't explain it

Gillingham’s form is baffling and even the manager can’t understand it.

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Doncaster v Gills - top 10 pictures

The best of the action as Gills drew 3-3 at Doncaster on Saturday.

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Women lead surge in dole claimants

The number of people on unemployment benefits in Kent has risen by more than 300 in the last month - with women accounting for most of the increase.

Jobs up for grabs at homes plant

Aldi to move into new superstore

Jobs boost as office development opens for business

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