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Brace yourself for high winds

A blustery spell is expected across Kent this weekend - with a weather warning issued.

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Two-truck crash

Traffic was delayed following an accident on a key roundabout.

Funding boost to ease winter health pressures

Hospitals in Kent are to share nearly £6.5m to cope with winter strains.

New owners of pier café announced

The new occupiers of a sought after café situated at the end of a Kent pier have been announced following a nine month closure.

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Hornby's magic deal with Hollywood giant

Model maker Hornby has signed a potentially lucrative deal with the film studio behind Harry Potter and DC superheroes like Batman and Superman.

Anti-Brexit group on BBC Inside Out

One group's perceived dangers of a no deal Brexit will be aired tonight on BBC Inside Out

Passage to prosecution

A woman has been fined by a court for repeatedly dumping rubbish in an alleyway.

Is this part of a warplane?

A wartime aircraft may have been found in the seabed off Kent.

Reunion of former Kent miners

Memories of countless shifts down Kent's pits will be shared at a miners' reunion tomorrow.

New life for empty shells

A council has agreed a grants scheme for the reoccupation of disused shops.

Donations needed to combat period poverty

A young mum is calling for donations of sanitary products as she does her bit to tackle period poverty.

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Campaigners urge for common sense over chimes row
More criticism over boatyard lease blunder
Council requests parking fees exemption
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Sport

Report: Gills outgunned at Priestfield

Gillingham lost a thriller at home against high-flying Peterborough United on Saturday.

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Gills replace pitch

Gillingham have decided to replace their pitch which means two home fixtures will need to be rescheduled.

Team news and match preview: Gillingham v Peterborough United

It’s six without a win in League 1 for Gillingham and the challenge this weekend doesn’t come much tougher.

Billings hails team camaraderie

Kent secured promotion to Division 1 after their innings and 172 run win over Glamorgan

Football fixtures and results

The Shouting Men: The fans deserve a win

Lovell: I'm no ogre!

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KentJobs

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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