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'Gentle' OAP warned of road's dangers before he was killed in crash

'Gentle' OAP warned of road's dangers before he was killed in crash

26 September 2022

A "well-loved" pensioner had recently raised concerns about the safety of the road on which he was later killed while crossing, his friends have said.

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'It was a near-death experience'

'It was a near-death experience'

26 September 2022

Just how wheelchair-accessible are shops, businesses and public transport in Kent?

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Overcrowded grammar riddled with asbestos and falling down hill

Overcrowded grammar riddled with asbestos and falling down hill

26 September 2022

A crumbling old school building has been replaced by a £25 million centre than can take more than twice as many pupils.

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Road closed after serious crash

Road closed after serious crash

25 September 2022

Police have closed a road following reports of a serious crash.

Two arrests after 'stolen' Land Rover chase

Two arrests after 'stolen' Land Rover chase

25 September 2022

Two people have been arrested after police chased down a reported stolen car.

Three-mile tailback on Tunnel approach

Three-mile tailback on Tunnel approach

25 September 2022

A crash is causing lengthy tailbacks to form on the M25 on the approach to the Dartford Crossing.

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Biker clocked speeding twice the limit

Biker clocked speeding twice the limit

25 September 2022

A motorcyclist has been warned their bike could be seized after being caught speeding at twice the limit near a small village.

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Rylan cancels Kent appearance

Rylan cancels Kent appearance

25 September 2022

TV star Rylan was due to be in Kent signing copies of his new book today.

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'We don't care about the birds, we want the car parks opened'

'We don't care about the birds, we want the car parks opened'

25 September 2022

Traders say council bosses should be focusing on fully reopening two car parks – rather than introducing a hawk to scare off pigeons and seagulls.

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Anger as 250 footballers left with nowhere to play

Anger as 250 footballers left with nowhere to play

25 September 2022

Football pitches which recently enjoyed a £100k upgrade are to stay shut until next year – leaving scores of teams with nowhere to play.

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Police helicopter spotted as M2 junction closed during incident

Police helicopter spotted as M2 junction closed during incident

24 September 2022

The police helicopter was spotted over a junction of the M2 amid a police-lead incident.

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'Do not swim' warnings after sewage leaks near beaches

'Do not swim' warnings after sewage leaks near beaches

24 September 2022

Swimmers have been warned that water on three Kent beaches may be affected by storm sewage discharges.

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Car smashes into pedestrian crossing

Car smashes into pedestrian crossing

24 September 2022

Police and paramedics were called after a car crashed into a pedestrian crossing.

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Arsonist blew up ex's shed

Arsonist blew up ex's shed

24 September 2022

An arsonist who blew up his ex-partner's shed has been jailed.

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Bid to raise cash in memory of mum 'who spent life helping others'

Bid to raise cash in memory of mum 'who spent life helping others'

24 September 2022

A jazz teacher has organised a musical event in aid of two charities after his wife died from a brain tumour.

Plans for 520 'later-life' homes at quarry

Plans for 520 'later-life' homes at quarry

24 September 2022

Protesters say their villages will be buried under concrete if a huge development for over 55s and care workers is approved.

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'We only had cash - so they refused to serve us'

'We only had cash - so they refused to serve us'

24 September 2022

A “fuming” couple told they could not pay in cash at a new cinema feel the older generation is being “left behind”.

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'We've got mushrooms sprouting out of our pavements'

'We've got mushrooms sprouting out of our pavements'

24 September 2022

There are fears mushrooms sprouting out of a regularly used footpath near a school could become a trip hazard.

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Why Kent town has become celebrity holiday hotspot

Why Kent town has become celebrity holiday hotspot

24 September 2022

With a "celeb magnet" pub and independent shops, one Kent town has enticed a number of famous faces to enjoy family holidays this summer.

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'Catastrophic' road closure could last six months

'Catastrophic' road closure could last six months

23 September 2022

There are fears work to repair a large sinkhole in a road could see a busy route near a hospital closed for SIX MONTHS.

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