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Long delays on motorway after lorry crashes into bridge support
Motorists are facing long delays on a motorway after a lorry crashed into a bridge support and the central reservation.
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Emergency response after joint response unit car involved in crash
Emergency services were called after an emergency vehicle was involved in a collision with a car.
Driver accused of killing boy, 4, in fatal crash admits manslaughter
Two men will face trial next year after pleading not guilty to murdering a four-year-old in a fatal smash, while one driver admitted manslaughter.
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Video shows man arrested after ‘drone used to smuggle drugs into prison’
A 27-year-old Londoner has been arrested after a drone was allegedly used to deliver drugs to inmates.
Concerns for welfare of missing man last seen near hospital
Police have issued an appeal as concerns grow for a missing man and urged people to call 999 if they see him.
‘The area is being destroyed’: Outrage after trees ‘hacked down’ for unauthorised mobile homes
Neighbours living near a contentious Traveller site say they heard chainsaws “all night” as two unauthorised mobile homes were brought onto the land.
Window smashed at high street store during burglary
A town centre business had its window smashed during a burglary in the early hours.
Man charged with 21 counts of theft after Asda, Tesco and BP targeted
A total of 23 separate charges have been brought against a man after more than £2,000 worth of food and fuel were stolen from stores.
End of an era as demolition of iconic leisure centre built in 1980s begins
A town is marking the end of an era as the demolition of a long-standing leisure centre begins - making way for a £20 million replacement facility.
A249 closed after lorry cab detaches from trailer
Part of a busy carriageway was closed by emergency services after an incident involving a lorry.
‘It could have been far worse’: Anger as yob sparks park fire
A yob sparked a blaze after pouring a highly flammable liquid across a public path and setting it alight.
‘Will the raft of Tories jumping to Reform become an Achilles heel?’
While the political momentum is certainly with Farage, will there come a point where sucking up all these ex-Tories becomes a hindrance?
A249 closed after lorry ‘overturns’
Part of a busy carriageway has been closed by emergency services after an incident involving a lorry.
Four Tory councillors defect to Reform
Four borough councillors have defected to Reform UK from the Conservative Party.
Greens hold off Reform by just 35 votes in by-election
A by-election to replace a long-serving politician has seen Reform miss out on the chance to double its number of councillors by just 35 votes.
Madonna pays ‘memorable and magical’ visit to Kent town
Music superstar Madonna paid a “memorable” and “magical” visit to Kent this weekend, soaking up the art scene in one of the county’s trendiest towns.
Another councillor switches to Reform in day of defections
Another councillor in Kent has ditched their party in favour of Reform in a day of defections.
New Southeastern train times: Here’s everything you need to know
A new timetable is being introduced across the county as Southeastern prepares for the challenges of autumn travel.
‘Support brought a tear to my eye’: School celebrates Ofsted turnaround
A Kent grammar school branded inadequate by Ofsted just a year ago has turned itself around to earn ‘good’ ratings across the board from inspectors.
Pirate radio DJs to takeover iconic ship for ‘end of season party’
More than 20 DJs from the golden age of broadcasting will be on board the world’s last seagoing paddle steamer as she sails around Kent.