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‘It’s a nightmare’: Hundreds without power after electrical fault at tower block

Residents were forced out of their building with some put into emergency accommodation after a power outage.

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Second Kent MP joins calls for Starmer to be replaced

A second Labour MP has called for the Prime Minister to be replaced, as another says his position is not “recoverable”.

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Arrests made after plant ‘stolen’ from Chinese takeaway

Two people have been arrested after a money tree was allegedly stolen from a Chinese takeaway.

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The Kent MPs backing Starmer - and those saying he should go

Kent’s Labour MPs remain divided on Sir Keir Starmer’s future as Prime Minister as he faces mounting pressure in Number 10.

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Rush hour delays in town centre due to gas works

Gas works are expected to cause delays in a town centre for a week.

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Something for the weekend? Five fun-filled days out to get in your diary

From wine tastings and comic cons to countryside festivals and vintage fairs, there’s plenty to float your boat.

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Major route finally reopens – but drivers set to face more closures

A major route has finally reopened after emergency sewer repairs, but drivers are set to face more closures next week.

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Council will make all car parks cashless - despite 'disadvantaging' some users

Plans to scrap cash payments from every council-run car park have been approved – despite the fact it will leave some users at a “disadvantage”.

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MP excited to ‘bring historical sites back to life digitally’

MP Mike Tapp to launch new historical project to bring important Kent sites back to life using generative AI technology.

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‘Safety issues’ force traffic lights for new Aldi store to remain switched off

Traffic lights to accommodate a new Aldi store will remain switched off after “safety issues” were found by highways chiefs.

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Regulator launches investigation into school’s shock collapse

A probe into the collapse and sudden closure of a fee-paying Kent private school has been opened by the Charity Commission.

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‘Dangerous sexual predator’ behind bars after ‘deeply disturbing’ abuse

A ‘dangerous’ paedophile who uploaded images online showing him sexually abusing a child has been jailed for six and a half years.

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Kent man becomes overnight millionaire after lotto win

An unnamed Kent man has become an overnight millionaire and now plans to treat his family after his huge win.

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Woman in 70s freed from vehicle and airlifted to London hospital after crash

A woman in her 70s has been freed from a vehicle and airlifted to a London hospital following a crash on a busy route.

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Investigation into indecent exposure after ‘man seen acting inappropriately’

Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward as part of an investigation into an alleged indecent exposure in a street.

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Sadness as ‘hard-working’ member of staff dies at school

An executive headteacher has announced the loss of a “kind” and “supportive” member of the site team after a medical episode at the school.

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Man arrested as police investigate ‘rape near church’

A 50-year-old man has been arrested and remains in custody after a woman reported she had been raped near a town centre church.

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600-space car park reopens under new operator after NCP closure

A 600-space car park next to a shopping centre is now fully reopen and under new management following its closure earlier this year.

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Motorcyclist taken to hospital after crash

A motorcyclist has been taken to hospital with injuries to their wrist and pelvis following a crash involving another vehicle.

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Motorist charged and teens arrested after crash outside school ‘linked to robbery’

A motorist has been charged with causing serious injury by dangerous driving following a crash involving a car and a motorbike.