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‘There is no filler and the sheer volume of one-liners is staggering’
Mock the Week legend Gary Delaney’s latest show received thunderous reception at a packed Kent venue - here’s what our reviewer thought.
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Brutal murder: Witnesses point to new suspect in 1996 killings
Crucial witnesses have come forward to identify a Kent man as a suspect in the Chillenden murders 30 years ago.
Delight as stolen miniature horses are found
Family are ‘over the moon’ as police recover a pair of stolen American miniature horses following online appeal.
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Marchers aim to champion diversity
Town’s annual Pride parade brings colour to the town centre.
M2 reopens after six-vehicle smash
Drivers faced a two-hour delay this morning on coastbound motorway after six vehicles were involved in smash.
Unmarked police car crashes as officer taken to hospital
Emergency services were called after an unmarked police car crashed as it responded to an emergency call last night.
Protesters march through town in anti-immigration demonstration
Around 100 protesters marched through Dover this morning in a protest at small boat crossings.
Teenager dies in ‘hit-and-run’ smash as another arrested
A teenager has died and another has been arrested following a hit-and-run crash last night.
Major London rail terminals to shut for 22 days from tomorrow
Commuters and rail passengers can expect three weeks of disruption as major London terminals serving Kent close for 22 days this weekend.
Crowds flock to river festival
Steam punks, fast cars, fairground rides, music, and boats - crowds flock to town’s river festival,
Football clubs secure £1m-plus funding for new pitches to meet growing demand
Two football clubs are to build new 3G pitches to modernise their facilities and meet the growing demand from women and girls.
Fresh hope for ‘depressing’ town centre ‘eyesore’ as flats and shops plan approved
Fresh hopes to bring a town centre “eyesore” back to life have been ignited after plans to renovate it were approved for the second time.
Three carers taken to hospital after woman sets phone on fire with microwave
Three carers were taken to hospital after a woman put one of their mobile phones in a microwave and sparked a fire.
Drug addict threatened to ‘kick off and spit on’ his housing manager
An abusive and volatile man who has more than 100 offences under his belt has appeared in court again.
Driver arrested after man in his 20s dies in A20 crash
A man in his 20s has died, and a driver has been arrested after a car overturned on an A-road early this morning.
Delays on QEII bridge following accident involving car and motorbike
Two lanes are closed on the Dartford Crossing following a serious accident involving a car and a motorbike.
NHS employee who lied about Oxford degree jailed for defrauding health service of £170k
A former NHS employee who held senior positions has been jailed for four years after defrauding the health service of almost £170,000.
24-hour face covering ban imposed ahead of anti-immigration protest
A 24-hour ban on people concealing their identity has been put in place across a Kent town ahead of anti-immigration protests.
A-road partially blocked after crash on M20 exit roundabout
An A-road was partially blocked following a crash on a motorway exit roundabout.
‘Loving and devoted’ dad told 999 operator not to send ambulance just hours before tragic death
A family has paid tribute to a 20-year-old dad following the conclusion of an inquest held into his death.