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Drivers faced long delays after ‘multi-vehicle’ crash on M2
Drivers faced long delays after a crash on the M2.
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Four hurt after car crash sparks multiple vehicle fires on A-road
A busy A-road remains shut after four people were injured in a crash which led to three car fires.
'Use it or lose it': Hope for historic Kent pub after it smashes auction guide price
A village pub has smashed its guide price at auction - sparking hope the new owners will reopen the historic venue.
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On-duty Kent police officer told colleague to ‘give us a kiss’ and touched her inappropriately
A former cop has been found guilty of gross misconduct and barred from serving in the police.
Backlash over 'adult panto' being shown in theatre on school grounds
A theatre on the grounds of a secondary school is facing backlash over a risqué “adult panto” set to be hosted there.
'One minute he was an active, hands-on dad - the next he couldn't walk or talk'
A previously “active, hands-on” dad-of-four was left unable to walk or talk after a series of sudden seizures.
Brompton Academy and Chatham Grammar hosts UKAT Sixth Form open evening
Prospective students can experience Brompton Academy and Chatham Grammar’s UKAT Sixth Form at open evening events this November.
Brothers’ anger after months spent clawing back £14k from care homes
Two brothers say their dementia-suffering mum’s respite stay was cut short at two care homes, leaving them owed £14,000, but took months to get back.
Christmas is coming! All the Kent light switch-ons you won't want to miss
The countdown to the festive season is on, with celebrations set to light up towns across the county.
Kent council faces £200k rise in bin lorry fuel costs due to Iran war
Fuel costs to run a Kent council’s bin collection service are set to rise by an extra £200,000 next year due to the ongoing war in the Middle East.
Meet the women working on one of the country's biggest road projects
Women working on the Lower Thames Crossing are encouraging more to consider a career in construction, as gender stereotypes move into the past.
National Express to axe Kent to London routes as job losses expected
National Express coach services connecting Kent and London are to be axed next month, with up to 20 jobs understood to be at risk.
Restaurant becomes Ramsgate’s first to be awarded culinary accolade
A restaurant has become the first in the town to receive two AA rosettes in recognition of the quality of its food.
Tracey Emin’s plans to transform derelict seafront pavilion approved
Artist Tracey Emin’s plans to transform a derelict seafront pavilion into an arts and community space, sauna and restaurant have been approved.
M2 reopens after dog running loose halts traffic
Traffic had to be held on the M2 after a dog was running loose across the carriageway.
Gillingham shop’s late-night alcohol plans approved despite crime fears
A shop owner has been granted a licence to sell alcohol after arguing he had a track record of operating safely despite local problems.
Controversial plans for golf facility at leisure centre withdrawn
Plans to build a golf practice facility at a leisure centre have been withdrawn by the applicant.
Man denies attempted murder after stabbings
A man has appeared in court charged with attempted murder after two men suffered suspected stab wounds and a woman was injured.
Emergency services scrambled to riverside development
Police, paramedics, fire crews and the Coastguard have been sent to a riverside development.
Government intervenes after decision to reject hundreds of homes on former Kent golf course
A council’s decision to refuse permission for hundreds of homes on green belt land has been taken out of their hands.