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Two hurt and long delays on M20 after crash
Two people have been taken to hospital after an early morning crash on a motorway.
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Family pay tribute to teenager with ‘kindest soul’ killed in bike crash
A teenager who was out on a ride with his friend took a bend too wide before being hit by a van, an inquest has heard.
Polls open in borough’s last ever election
Residents in just one of Kent’s 13 local authorities will be able to vote at the polls today.
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Emergency services called to crash on motorway
Emergency services were called after a crash involving a lorry and three cars on the M20.
‘Queues regularly snake down the street - now I know why it’s so popular’
Queues often line the street but our reviewer got more than he bargained for in his efforts to beat the crowds at this trendy spot.
‘Curious encounters, colourful characters and just the right amount of nonsense’
A free Alice in Wonderland-inspired day out is heading to a seaside town this weekend.
The new kid on the West End block set to become a classic
A soulful retelling of a classic Greek tragedy is one of the latest additions to the West End and is a must-see for all.
‘Something needs to be done’: Bottles of urine and rubbish left outside border site
Truck drivers attending a major border site are leaving bottles of urine and piles of rubbish at the roadside, angry residents say.
Controversial ANPR plan for pedestrianised zone held up by technical issues
Controversial plans to install ANPR cameras to crack down on drivers flouting rules in a pedestrianised zone have been held up by technical issues.
Drunken reveller ‘got what he deserved’ after picking fight with wrong attacker
A young man who saw his friend knocked out was then laid out himself when he swung punches at a man he thought was involved.
‘It’s not easy to say goodbye’: Family-run department store to close with all jobs axed
The directors of a department store have thanked staff and customers after making the “sad decision” to shut after 135 years of serving the community.
Police officer worked in pub while off sick and accessed ex’s confidential records
A police officer carried out pub shifts while off sick and accessed confidential records linked to an ex-partner, a misconduct panel has heard.
Four engines called to scene of fire on industrial estate
Firefighters battled a blaze at a derelict building on an industrial estate.
Firearms seized and two arrested after bomb disposal team called to street
A man and a woman have been arrested after a bomb disposal team were called out to a residential street.
CCTV image released after ‘takeaway staff assaulted’
An appeal has been launched after objects were allegedly thrown at takeaway staff and lights damaged.
‘I’ve got nothing left’: Off-grid grandad’s shock as home of 35 years bulldozed
An grandad living off a creek for decades has spoken of his devastation after returning home to find his makeshift property has been destroyed.
Emergency services descend on village amid ‘medical incident’
Police, ambulance and fire crews were called to a village high street amid a medical incident.
‘It feels surreal’: Kent business paints breastplate for Kim Kardashian’s Met Gala look
A brother and sister team who run a body shop garage helped put together a look for one of the world’s most famous women.
Deadline extended for Children’s Awards nominations
There’s still time to nominate a courageous individual or an outstanding organisation for a 2026 Children’s Award and here’s how.