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Work on £77 million link road could start in two years

The start date for a major new link road project has been earmarked ahead of plans finally being submitted later this year.

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‘They’re stranding children in our village’: Fury as bus stop axed from school route

Parents are furious after their village was axed from a school bus route “with no consultation”, forcing children to take longer journeys.

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‘We gave everything to protect our village’: Disappointment as homes plan for orchard approved

A determined residents’ campaign to stop an unwelcome housing development has come to nothing, with the scheme granted on appeal.

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The 10 stunning wedding pictures that saw Kent photographer crowned UK's best

A bride embracing her emotional father and a daredevil caught jumping into a pool were captured by a Kent photographer named the UK’s best.

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'Once it's gone, it's gone forever': MP urges rethink of 'short-sighted' school site sale

An MP is calling for Kent County Council to abandon plans to sell a derelict former secondary school site she believes will be “vital” in the future.

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‘He said sorry as he stole e-bike’: Man threatened with knife by fake Facebook buyer

A retired IT consultant has told of his frustrating and slow police investigation after his electric bike was stolen outside his home.

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Enjoy the ultimate ABBA party with welcome champagne and the best seats in the house

We’re giving two lucky winners platinum tickets to Mamma Mia The Party, including top-tier seats, a four-course meal and fast-track entry.

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Concerns over hospital care after woman with undiagnosed brain tumour took own life

A coroner has raised concerns about the healthcare provided to a woman with an undiagnosed brain tumour who took her own life.

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Under-fire water boss insists he can turn things around despite calls to quit

The under-fire boss of a water company says he can turn things around, even as he resists calls to resign, skips meetings and eyes a £400,000 bonus.

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‘Shameful, useless and yellow-bellied’: Fury as Britain’s oldest rollercoaster closes

Dreamland bosses are facing a storm of outrage after announcing the permanent closure of the Scenic Railway.

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Britain’s oldest rollercoaster to shut permanently

Theme park bosses have confirmed its landmark and iconic rollercoaster will close permanently.

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GP surgeries and homes hit by power cut

A sudden power cut has caused problems for medical practices and homes in a Kent village.

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Roads turned to rivers amid ‘worst flooding in a decade’

Residents have seen their roads left underwater amid what they describe as the worst flooding in a decade.

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School shuts as 400 homes left without water

Bottled supplies are being provided to hundreds of homes following a water outage which has forced a village primary school to temporarily shut.

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Student pocketed more than £2.5k in ‘traumatic’ cash point distraction thefts

A crook who helped to distract vulnerable cashpoint users including pensioners and a woman on a crutch to steal more has been jailed.

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Fire crews and paramedics called to flat fire

Firefighters have been tackling a kitchen blaze in a flat which resulted in one occupant being treated for smoke inhalation.

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Work begins to transform run-down bus station into town centre park

Work is set to begin to transform a former town centre bus station into a park as part of a £22m regeneration project.

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Kent gastropubs celebrate being named among best in UK

Four Kent pubs have been hailed in the latest annual guide of the UK’s top foodie boozers.

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MP demands Dart Charge refunds after 36-hour ‘Tunnel chaos’

Police are still investigating a crash in the Dartford Tunnel caused by an “oversized” lorry which sparked huge delays.

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‘Once in a lifetime’ opportunity to buy 22-acre Kent estate

A luxury estate with a wedding venue, manor house, cottages and eco lodges is being sold with a guide price of up to £5 million.