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Traffic delays as car crashes and lands upside down
Part of a busy stretch has closed after a crash led to a car landing upside down.
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Kent woman bags £1,000 jackpot in monthly competition
A lucky kmfm listener has ended their summer holidays by winning £1,000.
Protestors descend on hotel housing asylum seekers
People have gathered in a Kent town for a protest on what has been a controversial day involving illegal immigration across the UK.
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Swim coach forced to stop over council’s ‘extortionate’ beach charges
A sea swimming coach has been forced to close her business due to a council’s beach trading licence.
Pub to remain closed for ‘foreseeable future’ after car smashes into it
Shocking images show a car which ploughed into the wall of a pub, causing an emergency service response.
Anger after hairdresser’s windows smashed
A hairdressing salon lost business after its windows were smashed in a suspected act of criminal damage.
Police kick out dozens of underage drinkers from popular event
Dozens of rowdy youngsters were turfed out of a popular event after police swooped on underage drinkers.
Footage shows Army detonating Victorian-era explosive at beauty spot
Footage shows the moment a Victorian-era shell was exploded by the British Army near a seaside cafe.
Man charged with arson after comic shop blaze ‘refusing to speak to authorities’
A man has been charged with arson after an independent high street store was set ablaze.
Kylie tribute act’s show cancelled after complaint over ‘inappropriate’ outfit
A Kylie Minogue tribute act has been left disappointed after one complaint about her “inappropriate” costume led to a show being cancelled.
Councillor found to have bullied and harassed nursery owner
A councillor has been determined to have been bullying and harassing in emails during his ward work.
Controversial 2,000-home development scrapped in major shake-up of housing plans
A 2,000-home development proposed by a cash-strapped university can no longer go ahead following a major shake-up of a council’s housing plans.
High street cordoned off as fire crews called to pub
Fire crews, paramedics and police have been called after part of a High Street pub fell onto a pavement.
Pop-up second-hand shop opens at tip – with permanent one to follow
Donated items were given a new lease of life at the latest pop-up recycling shop – with another permanent venue to follow next month.
Smash between lorry and cars sparks motorway chaos
A crash involving a lorry and two cars has blocked a motorway and sparked five miles of gridlock.
Opinion: ‘Having a permanent display of our national flags was never the point, was it?’
Local Democracy Reporter Robert Boddy shares his take on the St George flags suddenly tied to lampposts, bridges and painted on roads this week.
Two taken to London hospital after air ambulance called to crash
A busy carriageway was closed following a crash involving a car and motorbike.
Driver taken to hospital after crash involving truck and food waste van
There were long delays after a road was partially blocked in both directions following an accident.
Popular carvery could be flattened to make way for homes
A popular carvery restaurant will be flattened to make way for homes if new plans are approved.
Two drivers suffer life-changing injuries after serious crash
Two drivers have suffered life-changing injuries after a serious crash.