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Man dies after van collides with parked lorry on major road

Man dies after van collides with parked lorry on major road

01 June 2024

A man has died after a van veered off a major road and crashed into a parked lorry.

‘I’m not leaving my home’: Former landlord’s pledge as pub plans refused

‘I’m not leaving my home’: Former landlord’s pledge as pub plans refused

01 June 2024

The landlord of a now-closed pub says he is not willing to give up his home after permission to convert the boozer into a house was refused.

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Air ambulance called to ‘serious collision’

Air ambulance called to ‘serious collision’

31 May 2024

Drivers are facing delays due to a stretch of the A2 being closed to allow for an ambulance to land following a severe crash.

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Teen gangs terrorising 'frightened' customers at shopping centre

Teen gangs terrorising 'frightened' customers at shopping centre

31 May 2024

Traders say “persistent” anti-social behaviour is putting off “frightened” customers from visiting an already struggling out-of-town shopping centre.

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‘We’re all behind you Syd’: Kent singer through to Britain’s Got Talent final

‘We’re all behind you Syd’: Kent singer through to Britain’s Got Talent final

30 May 2024

A singer who hasn’t yet had her “big break” is through to the final of the hit ITV talent show after receiving a standing ovation.

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AR darts coming to historic market eyeing ‘foodie and gaming’ overhaul

AR darts coming to historic market eyeing ‘foodie and gaming’ overhaul

30 May 2024

The new operators of a historic market have announced it will launch augmented reality darts and a cocktail bar and deli as work inside continues.

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Month of overnight closures on Dartford Crossing

Month of overnight closures on Dartford Crossing

29 May 2024

Drivers are being warned to plan ahead as a month of overnight road closures are announced on a busy river crossing between Kent and Essex.

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Decision on £9bn crossing delayed by general election

Decision on £9bn crossing delayed by general election

29 May 2024

A decision on a planning application for a multi-billion pound tunnel which would connect Kent and Essex has been delayed by six months.

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‘It’s heartwarming’: Mum’s joy after Blue Badge petition reaches milestone

‘It’s heartwarming’: Mum’s joy after Blue Badge petition reaches milestone

28 May 2024

A mum says it is “heartwarming” to receive more than 10,000 signatures to her petition after her children were denied a Blue Badge.

Temporary diagnostic centre opens in town

Temporary diagnostic centre opens in town

28 May 2024

A temporary community diagnostic centre has been officially opened in a bid to cut NHS waiting times.

Queues for miles after lorry fire

Queues for miles after lorry fire

27 May 2024

There are lengthy delays on a key route this evening after a lorry fire and diesel spill.

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Taxi driver: ‘DBS delays mean I can’t help my family flee the Taliban’

Taxi driver: ‘DBS delays mean I can’t help my family flee the Taliban’

27 May 2024

A father who helps financially care for his family living in Afghanistan has been left out of work following a six-month delay to a new DBS check.

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The people and places at centre of latest London exodus

The people and places at centre of latest London exodus

27 May 2024

We take a look at the new housing estates changing the face of this part of Kent.

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Dad hit with 10kg dumbbell as family terrorised by masked raiders

Dad hit with 10kg dumbbell as family terrorised by masked raiders

26 May 2024

A family were terrorised in their home by three armed masked robbers waving Stanley knives.

Inflatable ‘aqua park’ proposals resurface at shopping mall as leisure giant eyes expansion

Inflatable ‘aqua park’ proposals resurface at shopping mall as leisure giant eyes expansion

26 May 2024

Plans have been submitted for a seasonal aqua park and an observation deck for “cold water swimming” and yoga at Kent’s largest shopping centre.

‘Our vineyard covers 500 acres - but we need somewhere to make wine’

‘Our vineyard covers 500 acres - but we need somewhere to make wine’

26 May 2024

A company behind plans for a controversial winery has revealed its intentions to expand on its current site.

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‘She would have been proud of us’: Final music festival to honour murdered student

‘She would have been proud of us’: Final music festival to honour murdered student

25 May 2024

The founders of a charity and festival set up in memory of a murdered student look back at its success.

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Brazen thief who posed as customer to steal £1.2k bracelet ‘foiled’

Brazen thief who posed as customer to steal £1.2k bracelet ‘foiled’

24 May 2024

A thief who left “empty-handed” thanks to the quick reactions of shop staff has been jailed for attempting to steal a “high-value” piece of jewellery.

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Bryan elected to take council’s cherished chains of office

Bryan elected to take council’s cherished chains of office

24 May 2024

Cllr Bryan Sweetland has taken the chains of office at Kent County Council as the new chairman.

Fashion brand moving to ‘much bigger store’ at Bluewater after 20 years

Fashion brand moving to ‘much bigger store’ at Bluewater after 20 years

23 May 2024

A womenswear clothing chain is moving to a store three times larger than its current premises at the same shopping centre after two decades.

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