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M25 reopens after serious lorry fire

M25 reopens after serious lorry fire

A motorway that was shut for 30 hours following a serious lorry fire has now reopened.

Moment Tesco lorry explodes into fireball caught on dashcam by horrified driver

Moment Tesco lorry explodes into fireball caught on dashcam by horrified driver

The shocking moment a Tesco lorry exploded into a ball of flames was captured on dashcam footage by a terrified driver.

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M25 closed after Tesco lorry catches fire

M25 closed after Tesco lorry catches fire

Drivers are being warned to expect delays as part of the M25 is closed following a lorry fire which has also shut a section of the M26.

Fears 136 new homes on gas holder site ‘could pollute water supply’

Fears 136 new homes on gas holder site ‘could pollute water supply’

Plans for 136 homes on the site of two former gas holders have raised concerns over a pollution threat to a town’s water supply.

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Takeaway worker accused of murdering disabled partner ‘previously heard making threats’

Takeaway worker accused of murdering disabled partner ‘previously heard making threats’

A 33-year-old man accused of beating his girlfriend to death had been heard making numerous threats on different occasions, a court has heard.

Takeaway worker accused of murdering disabled partner after ‘punching and stamping’ on her

Takeaway worker accused of murdering disabled partner after ‘punching and stamping’ on her

A 33-year-old man accused of beating his girlfriend to death had a violent history of punching, stamping, and kicking her, a court has heard.

‘Don’t whack up housing targets, get developers building what they promised’

‘Don’t whack up housing targets, get developers building what they promised’

A council facing a 58% jump in its new homes target says the government should look elsewhere to fix the housing crisis.

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M25 delays clears after crash sees ‘trailer go over centre barrier’

M25 delays clears after crash sees ‘trailer go over centre barrier’

Delays owing to an earlier crash involving a van and a trailer carrying gas cylinders, which went over the centre barrier, have cleared.

‘Loving’ father-of-two named as M25 crash victim

‘Loving’ father-of-two named as M25 crash victim

The family of 49-year-old who died on the M25 after a horror crash involving a motorcycle, lorry, and car have paid tribute to him.

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Inquest opens into Kent couple’s death in luxury yacht tragedy

Inquest opens into Kent couple’s death in luxury yacht tragedy

The cause of death for a Kent couple killed after a yacht they were on sunk is still unknown, an inquest has heard.

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King ‘deeply touched’ as residents save ancient Kent woodland

King ‘deeply touched’ as residents save ancient Kent woodland

The King has sent his congratulations to a community that raised £100,000 in just 23 days to buy their at-risk woodland.

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Firefighters extinguish large hay bale blaze after more than 24 hours

Firefighters extinguish large hay bale blaze after more than 24 hours

People were being told to keep their windows and doors closed as fire crews worked to extinguish 200 hay bales which were alight.

Triathlon swims cancelled after water quality fears

Triathlon swims cancelled after water quality fears

Organisers of a triathlon event have cancelled the swimming elements following safety fears.

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Motorcyclist dies in M25 crash

Motorcyclist dies in M25 crash

A motorcyclist died in a crash involving three vehicles on the M25.

‘You’ve still got options’: paedophile recorded pep talk before arrest

‘You’ve still got options’: paedophile recorded pep talk before arrest

A “dangerous” paedophile has been jailed for nearly 20 years after being found guilty of rape and sexual assault.

‘The secret to our 75 years of being married? A glass of sherry a day’

‘The secret to our 75 years of being married? A glass of sherry a day’

The couple have been married for 75 years and say there was never any doubt they would be together their whole lives.

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Long delays on M25 after lorry fire

Long delays on M25 after lorry fire

Motorists are facing long delays on the M25 after a lorry fire in the early hours.

Reusable recycling bags on the way

Reusable recycling bags on the way

Reusable recycling bags are being introduced by a council to cut out single-use plastics and save money.

Dig to uncover supersonic wartime rocket that exploded in Kent field

Dig to uncover supersonic wartime rocket that exploded in Kent field

An archaeology dig has been uncovering the remains of a Nazi V2 rocket that exploded in a field during the Second World War.

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Man accused of stealing cash from 90-year-old woman

Man accused of stealing cash from 90-year-old woman

A man will appear in court charged with taking £30 from a 90-year-old woman after allegedly going into her home uninvited.

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