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Motorists face severe delays after lorry fire shuts M20
Drivers are facing long delays on a busy motorway this morning due to a lorry fire.
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Top academy trust brought in to save troubled school
A top-scoring academy trust has been handpicked to resolve problems at a troubled primary school which remains in special measures.
Delays after strike action halts Channel traffic
There were delays on cross-channel routes after earlier strike action disrupted ferry services.
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'We're trying everything we can to stay open - but we need help'
A resilient couple behind a bakery have given a candid insight into their everyday struggles – and how they are doing everything to stay open.
‘You already feel so pressured to pay’: New Kent Test provider’s company also sells £670 tutoring packages
The new Kent Test provider’s parent company also sells 11-plus tuition packages, it has emerged.
Chapel Down secures £5.5m cash injection to expand Tenterden winery
Chapel Down has secured a multimillion-pound cash injection to expand its winery and accelerate its ambition to rival the global champagne market.
‘No wonder this Kent pub pulls in punters from across the globe - it’s an absolute knockout’
Secret Drinker heads to the coast to check out the hype - and the Sunday roast - at one of the county’s most talked-about pubs.
180-home estate approved again after council admits ‘clear flooding failure’
An 180-home estate has been approved again after a council admitted a “clear failure” to follow flooding guidelines when it first granted permission.
300 jobs at risk at migrant centres as new operator takes over £539m contract
Three-hundred jobs are understood to be at risk at two migrant processing centres in Kent after a new operator took over a £539m Home Office contract.
‘It’s completely excessive’: Third 300-home development for village revealed
A developer is looking to build hundreds of homes in a village, marking its third large housing estate proposed this year.
Thief hurled bottle at shop assistant during shoplifting spree at Footlocker, Spar and Co-op
A thief who stole from various shops and threw a bottle of drink at a shop worker has narrowly avoided being sent to prison.
‘Change is never easy, nor is saying goodbye’: Dean of Rochester to retire after 22 years
Well-respected leading cleric, who attracted thousands to a cathedral with tribute bands and crazy golf, is taking early retirement.
Troubled railway station set for upgrades after hundreds of incidents reported
A railway station marred by violence and anti-social behaviour is set for a major security upgrade.
Government minister tours Kent truck stop named best in the UK
A government minister has started a national tour at a Kent truck stop named the best in the UK.
Award-winning chef eyes up 14th-century pub for third restaurant
A historic pub is set to serve food again for the first time in six months after being taken over by an award-winning chef.
‘I didn't want to be next’: Murder trial witness tells why she drove suspects away
A young woman who drove away two men from the scene of a teenager's alleged murder told a jury she had "no choice".
CCTV captures moment migrant attempts to steal boat in Kent harbour
CCTV captures the moment a migrant tries to steal a fishing boat while the crew are sleeping and demands to be taken to France to collect his family.
Teen driver avoids jail after ramming car into pub and knocking customer unconscious
A teenager who rammed his car into a pub at speed - knocking a customer unconscious with a flying fruit machine - has avoided jail.
Outpouring of love at funeral held for much-loved biker and dad
Friends and family were joined by dozens of bikers for the funeral of a much-loved dad who died in a crash.
Emergency crews called to car fire on A20
Traffic was held on the coastbound A20 as emergency services attended a car fire.