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Slow traffic as people head home from coast
There are reports of slow traffic on the M2 and A299 as people head home from the coast.
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Water supplies returning to thousands of homes after major fault
As supplies are being returned to thousands of homes affected by a major fault, a councillor has taken aim at South East Water.
Health alert as temperatures rise to 30C ahead of fifth heatwave
A weather alert is in place into next week as the county continues to sizzle.
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Boy, 15, among pair arrested over theft of copper cables and BMW wheels
A man and a boy have been arrested after officers recovered a van loaded with stolen copper cabling within hours of a reported break-in.
Delays on M20 following crash
There are long delays on the M20 following a crash.
Woman seriously hurt and others injured in multi-vehicle crash
Several people have been hurt in a major accident which has seen traffic stopped on one of the county’s busiest routes.
‘Multi-vehicle crash’ sparks delays on M25
There are long delays near the turn-off for Bluewater after reports of a multi-vehicle crash.
Police say missing 33-year-old man found
Officers looking for a man missing since Friday say he has been safely located.
‘Everyone told me I was mad’: New family-run café opens in village following £18k refurb
A family's dream of opening a coffee shop has become reality after transforming a former café into a welcoming new spot.
New butchers line up town centre shop after previous tenants locked out
A trouble-hit butcher’s shop is set to be taken over again after its previous tenants were locked out by the landlord.
Historic pub goes on market for £1.2 million
A 16th-century pub will be changing hands for the first time in almost 40 years.
‘Everyone loved her’: Sadness as Battle of Britain moggie dies
There has been an outpouring of emotion after a museum’s cat mascot had to be put to sleep.
Homes, caravan and sheds hit as out-of-control bonfire spreads to site
Two static homes, a caravan and multiple sheds have been damaged after an out-of-control bonfire spread to a motorhome site.
Strictly stars confirm James has moved out of Kent family home as couple ‘take time apart’
Former Strictly Come Dancing stars James and Ola Jordan have confirmed they are “taking some time apart” after 26 years together.
High-achieving pupil took own life weeks after starting studies at Kent private school
A high-achieving teenager took his own life weeks after starting his studies at a Kent private school, an inquest has heard.
Is it time to put yourself first and ditch the hangers-on? Find out in this week’s horoscopes
Here’s what the next seven days have in store for every star sign.
‘I took parking company to court and won - this is how I did it'
A grandad who refused to pay a fine for an incomplete number plate has successfully defended himself against a parking company - and won compensation.
'It's privatisation by stealth’: Neighbours’ fury over bar's plan for more outdoor seating
Frustrated neighbours have slated a pub’s plans for extra outdoor seating as “privatisation by stealth” of public land.
Rescue centre where TV star adopted dog celebrates 25th anniversary
A rescue centre where TOWIE star Pete Wicks adopted his beloved French Bulldog is celebrating 25 years of finding dogs loving homes.
Victim glassed after confronting man over sexual assault outside nightclub
A 21-year-old is facing jail after a double attack on a night out.