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Crash blocks major route

Traffic is said to be at a standstill on the A249.

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Police issue third appeal for missing teen

Police have issued a third appeal for information about a missing teenager.

An apology to Alex Reid

An apology has been issued by the Sittingbourne News following an article concerning an attempt to hack a celebrity's mobile phone.

Labour Party candidate quits in Brexit row

A Labour Party candidate who stood in the last general election and was planning to stand again has quit over the party's anti-Brexit stance.

Candlelit vigil held for Lucas Dobson

A vigil has been held to show support for the family of Lucas Dobson who fell into the River Stour on Saturday.

Gas works close part of A2

Emergency repair works has closed part of the A2.

Candlelit vigils begin for missing Lucas

Hundreds of people have turned out to take part in candlelit vigils across the county for missing Lucas Dobson.

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Firefighters free teen from swing

A 14-year-old girl had to be rescued by firefighters after becoming wedged in a children's swing at a play park.

Call for action after borough's hate crime surge

A campaigner has called on residents to talk about hate crime after reports of hate crime grew by more than half in a year.

Whale of a time at carnival

A giant whale and a coven of witches stunned crowds at this Kent carnival.

Leaked report on government Brexit contingency plans could lead to months of chaos

Kent will see months of disruption at ports and on roads after Brexit, ministers warned.

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Woman fined after assaulting saboteur

A woman is more than £600 out of pocket after unleashing a mixture she said was fox urine over a hunt saboteur.

Man in court after car park stabbing

A man has appeared in court after he was charged with grievous bodily harm and carrying knives.

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Gills v Blackpool - top 10 pictures

The best of the action from Gillingham's 2-2 draw with Blackpool, courtesy of Ady Kerry.

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Milne injury blow for Kent

New Zealand fast bowler Adam Milne is to miss the rest of Kent's Vitality Blast T20 campaign.

From deflation to near elation

Gillingham only named six subs on Tuesday but one of them nearly made a dream impact.

Midfielder confirms Gills exit

Darren Oldaker has announced his Gillingham departure and others could follow.

Billings: A remarkable day

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Report: Jakubiak’s double not enough

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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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