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Operation Brock to be deployed on M20

Operation Brock to be deployed on M20

15 March 2024

Operation Brock is set to be deployed on the M20 in a bid to ease traffic flow during the Easter holidays.

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Men jailed after 39 migrants, including boy, 6, found in refrigerated lorry

Men jailed after 39 migrants, including boy, 6, found in refrigerated lorry

14 March 2024

Two men who attempted to smuggle 39 migrants in the back of a refrigerated lorry have been jailed for 12 years.

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‘Stop shoplifting and go to a foodbank’

‘Stop shoplifting and go to a foodbank’

14 March 2024

A couple who claimed they stole to feed themselves were told by magistrates to stop shoplifting and to go to a foodbank instead.

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Tragedy as mum, 33, dies after choking on food while cooking family dinner

Tragedy as mum, 33, dies after choking on food while cooking family dinner

13 March 2024

A “tender and loving” young mum tragically died after choking on food while cooking a family dinner.

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Man accused of giving wife laxatives without her knowledge

Man accused of giving wife laxatives without her knowledge

13 March 2024

A man has appeared in court accused of giving his wife laxatives without her knowledge.

8 Easter trails at Kent’s National Trust locations

8 Easter trails at Kent’s National Trust locations

13 March 2024

Join in with Tudor-themed trails, outdoor egg hunts and giant noughts-and-crosses with the National Trust’s Easter activities.

Warning as oil and tar washes up on coastline

Warning as oil and tar washes up on coastline

10 March 2024

Authorities are warning people to report any signs of oil or tar on the coast after reports of dead seabirds washing up amid the pollution.

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‘White Cliffs of Dover are made of cheese’

‘White Cliffs of Dover are made of cheese’

10 March 2024

A former soap star left Weakest Link fans in stitches after blundering a question about a famous Kent landmark.

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'Horrible' underpass transformed in memory of teen killed in crash

'Horrible' underpass transformed in memory of teen killed in crash

09 March 2024

A graffiti-strewn underpass once known for being unlit and prone to flooding is being revamped in memory of a 13-year-old.

Dire warnings of traffic chaos when new EU rules are introduced

Dire warnings of traffic chaos when new EU rules are introduced

08 March 2024

Lorries should be kept out of Kent to minimise the “cataclysmic car crash” expected when new border controls are brought in.

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Hunt for van driver after man seriously injured in hit-and-run

Hunt for van driver after man seriously injured in hit-and-run

08 March 2024

A man was taken to hospital with serious injuries after a hit-and-run.

Surf lagoon and luxury hotel at country park get green light amid protests

Surf lagoon and luxury hotel at country park get green light amid protests

08 March 2024

Rival groups made their voices heard as controversial plans to build a wave pool and a 120-bed hotel at a country park were approved.

Major route to close this weekend as safety works continue

Major route to close this weekend as safety works continue

06 March 2024

A busy route is set to be shut this weekend as safety improvements continue.

‘Shock and upset’ as documentary sheds light on killer cop

‘Shock and upset’ as documentary sheds light on killer cop

06 March 2024

A new BBC documentary delves into the murder of Sarah Everard, revealing the moment officers found out killer Wayne Couzens was a fellow copper.

‘It was frightening but we would do it all again – we had no choice’

‘It was frightening but we would do it all again – we had no choice’

06 March 2024

On the 40th anniversary of the bitter miners’ strike, those from Kent involved in the action remain defiant and say: “We had no choice."

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Kent’s most-booked spa breaks

Kent’s most-booked spa breaks

06 March 2024

Treat yourself to a relaxing getaway at some of Kent’s most luxurious spas with Roman baths, hydrotherapy zones and monsoon showers.

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Five arrests after police find suspected stolen fuel inside van

Five arrests after police find suspected stolen fuel inside van

05 March 2024

Four men and a woman have been arrested after police stopped and searched two vehicles in the early hours of the morning.

Man denies murdering pensioner

Man denies murdering pensioner

05 March 2024

A man has denied murdering a pensioner described in online tributes as "a man with a big heart".

Here’s what you can get for Kent’s average house price

Here’s what you can get for Kent’s average house price

05 March 2024

The average price for a house in Kent is £383k - but what does that actually get you? Here’s what’s on the market right now…

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Kent attractions offering free entry with lottery ticket

Kent attractions offering free entry with lottery ticket

05 March 2024

The National Lottery scheme gives visitors entry to castles, museums, gardens and more for the price of a lottery ticket or scratchcard.

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