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Traffic at port easing after weekend of chaos

Traffic at port easing after weekend of chaos

30 May 2022

After another weekend of traffic chaos, the roads heading to the port of Dover have begun to clear.

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Long traffic queues build at port

Long traffic queues build at port

29 May 2022

Motorists have suffered long delays again today as queues of holidaymakers built on major roads into Dover.

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Crews rescue pair on stranded yacht

Crews rescue pair on stranded yacht

29 May 2022

Lifeboat crews were called to rescue two people after their yacht suffered engine failure.

'It's like a pub on steroids'

'It's like a pub on steroids'

29 May 2022

A 16th century pub’s extension plans have been rejected after councillors feared the building would overrun a village.

Border delays add to half-term getaway woes

Border delays add to half-term getaway woes

28 May 2022

Roads around Kent are "extremely busy" as families set off on their half term break amid a raft of travel restrictions.

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21 ways to salute the Queen over the bank holiday weekend

21 ways to salute the Queen over the bank holiday weekend

28 May 2022

We've a bumper list of the best things to do in Kent to celebrate the Queen's Plaitnum Jubilee.

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Teenagers charged with attempted murder after double stabbing

Teenagers charged with attempted murder after double stabbing

27 May 2022

Two teenagers have been charged with attempted murder after a double stabbing.

Hopes 145-mile bike route will encourage cycle tourism

Hopes 145-mile bike route will encourage cycle tourism

26 May 2022

A new long-distance cycle route weaving through Kent is being officially unveiled today.

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'It will be impossible to forget him'

'It will be impossible to forget him'

25 May 2022

Tributes have been paid following the death of an "iconic" ex-mayor who was a member of a town council for nearly 40 years.

Third P&O ship inspected for safety

Third P&O ship inspected for safety

25 May 2022

The Pride of Canterbury, which has been stuck at port for more than two months, is being inspected for safety today.

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Princes Parade designs revealed

Princes Parade designs revealed

25 May 2022

Architects behind a controversial 150-home seaside development have released the firm artist's impressions of the scheme.

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Rare orchids 'almost certainly doomed' after 'dim' heist

Rare orchids 'almost certainly doomed' after 'dim' heist

24 May 2022

A significant number of late spider orchids have been stolen from Kent while a different species was stolen from east Sussex two days later.

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Athletics track opening date revealed

Athletics track opening date revealed

23 May 2022

The long-awaited opening of a town's newest sporting facility is to expected to take place this summer after delays during construction.

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Disaster relief charity on hand to help lorry drivers stranded on M20

Disaster relief charity on hand to help lorry drivers stranded on M20

23 May 2022

A disaster relief charity which has carried out aid missions in Ukraine and Mozambique is now on hand to help lorry drivers stuck on the M20.

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Police called to disturbance outside McDonald's

Police called to disturbance outside McDonald's

21 May 2022

A number of police officers have been called to a disturbance near a town centre McDonald's this evening.

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Man gets stuck in deep mud at harbour

Man gets stuck in deep mud at harbour

21 May 2022

The fire service has been called to rescue a man stuck in mud in a harbour with the tide coming in.

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Nasty crash closes key route into Kent

Nasty crash closes key route into Kent

21 May 2022

Emergency services are at the scene of a crash between a car and motorbike that has left a major road shut in both directions for hours.

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Latest asylum seeker arrivals

Latest asylum seeker arrivals

21 May 2022

A total of 41 people in small boats were detected in the Channel by UK authorities yesterday and another 20 were stopped by the French.

Businessman guilty of massive tax fraud

Businessman guilty of massive tax fraud

20 May 2022

The former owner of an Edwardian seafront hotel has been found guilty of cheating almost half a million pounds in tax.

Former department store to be demolished

Former department store to be demolished

20 May 2022

The Victorian portion of a town's former Debenhams will have to be torn down to make way for a new medical centre.

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