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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.

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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.

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‘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.

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‘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.

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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.

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‘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.

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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.

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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.

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‘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.

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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.

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Four engines called to scene of fire on industrial estate

Firefighters battled a blaze at a derelict building on an industrial estate.

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Missing man, 55, found safe

A missing man has been found.

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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.

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CCTV image released after ‘takeaway staff assaulted’

An appeal has been launched after objects were allegedly thrown at takeaway staff and lights damaged.

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‘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.

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Emergency services descend on village amid ‘medical incident’

Police, ambulance and fire crews were called to a village high street amid a medical incident.

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‘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.

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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.