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Driver involved in fatal M2 crash was allegedly speeding and over drink-drive limit

Driver involved in fatal M2 crash was allegedly speeding and over drink-drive limit

18 November 2024

A care worker whose Mercedes-Benz was involved in a collision which killed an American air stewardess was allegedly speedingat the time of the crash.

'I was always healthy and never smoked - now I have terminal lung cancer'

'I was always healthy and never smoked - now I have terminal lung cancer'

18 November 2024

A woman who has never smoked says she was shocked to be told she had terminal lung cancer despite being “fit and healthy”.

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Takeaway worker killed dad with metal chair during row

Takeaway worker killed dad with metal chair during row

18 November 2024

A takeaway worker who threw a metal chair at a dad-of-two causing his fatal injuries has been jailed.

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Basement Jaxx to bring first live show in 10 years to Kent

Basement Jaxx to bring first live show in 10 years to Kent

18 November 2024

The electronic music duo have announced a huge outdoor headline concert for next summer.

Sex Pistols recruit new frontman for summer concert

Sex Pistols recruit new frontman for summer concert

18 November 2024

The original band members will be joined by punk rock singer Frank Carter to perform their seminal album in full.

Supergrass to headline Kent venue

Supergrass to headline Kent venue

15 November 2024

The ‘90s Britpop band will be joined by Jake Bugg and The Coral for a huge outdoor concert next summer.

Nuclear test veteran hopes BBC film ‘could be as big as Mr Bates Vs the Post Office’

Nuclear test veteran hopes BBC film ‘could be as big as Mr Bates Vs the Post Office’

14 November 2024

Three Kent veterans from Britain’s nuclear test programme of the 1950s have taken part in a documentary exposing the “scandal” of their treatment.

Huge cannabis farm found inside village home

Huge cannabis farm found inside village home

14 November 2024

Police have raided a 600-plant cannabis farm growing inside a home in a small village.

‘Last hurrah’ for airport as it plans first airshow in 10 years

‘Last hurrah’ for airport as it plans first airshow in 10 years

13 November 2024

An airport is set to host its first major event in more than a decade before works start to transform it into an international runway.

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Nesting box installed on historic church for world’s fastest bird

Nesting box installed on historic church for world’s fastest bird

13 November 2024

A bird box has been placed on the roof a church in hopes it will attract one of the planet’s swiftest animals.

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Diversion warning as ‘failing’ bridge set for restrictions before being replaced

Diversion warning as ‘failing’ bridge set for restrictions before being replaced

13 November 2024

A weight restriction is being imposed on a “failing” bridge used by hundreds of drivers every day - meaning long diversions for heavier vehicles.

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Woman dies after collapsing in supermarket car park

Woman dies after collapsing in supermarket car park

12 November 2024

A woman has died after collapsing in a supermarket car park.

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Bosses of shuttered beachfront bar unveil opening of new venue

Bosses of shuttered beachfront bar unveil opening of new venue

12 November 2024

Bosses of a popular beachfront nightspot which shut unexpectedly have announced the opening date of a new venue.

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19-year-old charged after people ‘sprayed with strong alkali’ in street

19-year-old charged after people ‘sprayed with strong alkali’ in street

12 November 2024

A 19-year-old has been charged after a group of people were allegedly sprayed with a toxic substance in the street, injuring four.

UK’s largest Spoons to become even bigger with £750k revamp

UK’s largest Spoons to become even bigger with £750k revamp

11 November 2024

The UK’s biggest Wetherspoon pub is about to get even bigger as bosses announce a £750k expansion.

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‘Come back and do a proper job!’

‘Come back and do a proper job!’

11 November 2024

Shocked residents have told workers to “come back and do a proper job” after leaving a “black scar” on paving outside a gallery.

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Plans for new healthcare hub which could offer up to 60,000 appointments per year

Plans for new healthcare hub which could offer up to 60,000 appointments per year

11 November 2024

A disused university building could be transformed into an ‘all-in-one’ healthcare centre offering up to 60,000 appointments per year.

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Four arrested and cocaine haul seized after armed police descend on harbour

Four arrested and cocaine haul seized after armed police descend on harbour

10 November 2024

Four men have been arrested after armed police descended on a harbour this morning.

Kent’s busiest Spoons set to shut for revamp

Kent’s busiest Spoons set to shut for revamp

10 November 2024

The county’s busiest JD Wetherspoon pub is set to shut for a refurbishment.

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Collections for homeless military veterans under investigation

Collections for homeless military veterans under investigation

09 November 2024

A Kent company which raises money on high streets for homeless military veterans is under investigation by the police over alleged “irregularities”.

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