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Police called to QEII Bridge over concerns for man’s welfare

Drivers are facing long delays after part of the Dartford Crossing has been forced to close.

Award-winning comedian and Not Going Out star announces four Kent dates in silliest tour yet

The king of the one-liner is preparing to unleash another barrage of daft jokes on audiences across the county.

Drivers face months of disruption as outdated M25 traffic lights to be replaced

Drivers are facing months of disruption as outdated traffic lights at a motorway junction are set to be replaced.

Family-run live action Halloween maze to return to village for final time

A family-run Halloween maze which has attracted hundreds of people to a Kent village is set to return for one final time.

Traffic returns to normal on M25 after HGV fire

Traffic has returned to normal after part of the M25 closed due to an HGV fire.

Minibus driver jailed after £1m of stolen car parts recovered from warehouse farm

A man has been jailed after police uncovered thousands of stolen car parts worth around £1 million.

Drug dealer hid 100 wraps of cocaine under moped before ramming police

A 23-year-old dealer who rammed a police vehicle in an attempt to get away has been locked up.

Two crashes on M25 cause rush-hour delays

Motorists were facing long delays on the M25 after two separate crashes left parts of the clockwise carriageway blocked.

A2 partially blocked after five-vehicle accident near Bluewater

Two lanes of the A2 were shut following an accident involving five vehicles near Bluewater Shopping Centre.

Flat fire cause revealed as fundraiser launched for family

The cause of a devastating flat fire that put several people in hospital – including young children – has been revealed as an e-scooter.

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Man punched Sikh and knocked turban off in random attack outside Aldi

A former construction worker tried to strangle a fellow Sikh in an unprovoked and racist early-morning street attack.

‘I think being resilient is a skill we have largely lost…’

In his latest column, MP Jim Dickson looks at measures to make sure the public is more resiliant.

First look at plans to rebuild historic lightning-hit pub

Plans to rebuild a historic pub which burnt down after being struck by lightning have been unveiled.

Why has Kent's NHS bill for autism and ADHD soared 45-fold in two years?

Kent's NHS spending on autism and ADHD services has rocketed from just £640,000 to almost £29 million in two years. We look at the reasons why...

‘It could be as popular as padel’: Kent dad opens indoor golf simulator

A dad has opened a golf studio that lets players practise their swing, enjoy games and experience 700 courses, without worrying about being judged.

Delays on M25 after crash on slip road

Delays are building on the M25 following a crash on a slip-road.

Inside the latest store to open at Kent’s largest shopping centre

Pictures show inside the latest store to open at Kent’s largest shopping centre.

Crackdown on organised immigration crime results in 22 arrests

A two-week police operation to tackle organised immigration crime across Kent saw gangs moving people and illegal goods targeted.

Yellow weather alert issued for all of Kent as county braces for Storm Austen

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning of wind for all of Kent, with some venues and events closing ahead of the storm.

‘I can’t afford Christmas’: The ‘horrendous’ mortgage hikes hitting thousands of Kent families

More than 22,000 households across Kent and Medway are bracing for “horrendous” mortgage hikes over the next six months.

Huge queues clear after lane closures on M25

Drivers faced delays on the M25 after extensive damage was found on the carriageway.

Kent home of Crystal Palace bald eagle defends itself after calls for mascot to retire

The Kent home of a Premier League bald eagle has defended itself after an animal rights group called for the mascot to be retired.

‘The response has been fantastic’: Visitors flood to new £480k leisure centre spa

A new £480,000 spa opened at a leisure centre last month, and has had more than 2,250 visits so far.

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Win a family night out at Port Lympne’s spectacular illuminated trail

We’re giving five families the chance to experience Port Lympne Illuminated, featuring dazzling new light displays.

Award-winning comedian and Not Going Out star announces four Kent dates in silliest tour yet

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Report: Dartford lose seven-goal thriller at Aveley

Injury-hit Dartford lost out in a seven-goal thriller at Aveley on Saturday.

Kent head coach in charge of Anderson-owned outfit

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Police called to QEII Bridge over concerns for man’s welfare

Award-winning comedian and Not Going Out star announces four Kent dates in silliest tour yet

Drivers face months of disruption as outdated M25 traffic lights to be replaced

Family-run live action Halloween maze to return to village for final time

Traffic returns to normal on M25 after HGV fire

Minibus driver jailed after £1m of stolen car parts recovered from warehouse farm

Drug dealer hid 100 wraps of cocaine under moped before ramming police

Two crashes on M25 cause rush-hour delays

A2 partially blocked after five-vehicle accident near Bluewater

Flat fire cause revealed as fundraiser launched for family

Man punched Sikh and knocked turban off in random attack outside Aldi

‘I think being resilient is a skill we have largely lost…’

First look at plans to rebuild historic lightning-hit pub

Why has Kent's NHS bill for autism and ADHD soared 45-fold in two years?

‘It could be as popular as padel’: Kent dad opens indoor golf simulator

Delays on M25 after crash on slip road

Inside the latest store to open at Kent’s largest shopping centre

Crackdown on organised immigration crime results in 22 arrests

Yellow weather alert issued for all of Kent as county braces for Storm Austen

‘I can’t afford Christmas’: The ‘horrendous’ mortgage hikes hitting thousands of Kent families

Huge queues clear after lane closures on M25

Kent home of Crystal Palace bald eagle defends itself after calls for mascot to retire

‘The response has been fantastic’: Visitors flood to new £480k leisure centre spa

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Man’s body found on beach

Teen believed to have died in incident near swimming pool

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Person hit by train on busy railway line

‘Our town centre is dying’: Can traditional Kent high street be saved?

‘You couldn’t pick a worse site’: Hundreds sign petition against 1,500-home plan

Cockerel forced out of village after mysterious noise complaint

‘I went undercover at extremist religious sect in Kent where Holocaust denial lives on'

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Win a family night out at Port Lympne’s spectacular illuminated trail

Win a family night out at Port Lympne’s spectacular illuminated trail

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Award-winning comedian and Not Going Out star announces four Kent dates in silliest tour yet

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TV shows not to miss: David Attenborough’s Blue Planet III, Muhammad Ali boxing drama The Greatest, plus Rise of the Rockstar Chefs

TV shows not to miss: David Attenborough’s Blue Planet III, Muhammad Ali boxing drama The Greatest, plus Rise of the Rockstar Chefs

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Report: Dartford lose seven-goal thriller at Aveley

Kent head coach in charge of Anderson-owned outfit

Club’s captaincy plot thickens

Milnes reveals turning point of promotion-winning season

Medway adapt to the elements

Two-goal striker inspires Trophy triumph

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COMPETITION: Win family tickets to an unforgettable festive adventure at Port Lympne's Christmas light trail

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