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Major route blocked after multi-vehicle crash

An A-road is blocked in both directions after a crash involving several vehicles.

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Delayed port traffic to be held at race circuit

The government has struck a deal to use a Kent race circuit as a holding area for passenger traffic during major disruption at the border.

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Kent family worth £9 billion on UK rich list

A Kent family has appeared in the top 20 of the UK rich list once again – despite their vast fortune taking a hit in the past year.

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Second arrest following stabbing inside home

A second arrest has been made over a stabbing at a home which sparked a large emergency response - as a first person arrested is released.

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Kent animal park announces death of ‘camera-hogging’ big cat

Keepers at a Kent animal park say they are devastated at the death of one of their beloved big cats at the age of 15.

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Heartwarming images show bear’s reunion with friends after major surgery

A beloved brown bear has reunited with his playmates after a year apart following his groundbreaking brain surgery.

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Rush-hour tussle between Domino’s and JustEat delivery drivers caught on camera

Astounding footage shows the moment takeaway drivers grappled in the street during rush hour traffic.

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Energy firm owing customers £60k shut down in High Court

A business selling renewable energy equipment has been shut down after investigators found it owed almost £60,000 to customers for unfulfilled orders.

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All lines reopen after emergency repairs spark rail travel chaos

All train lines have reopened after passengers faced several hours of delays and cancellations due to emergency repairs.

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Trains cancelled due to trespasser on line

Passengers are suffering from long delays after power was switched off following reports of a trespasser on the line.

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‘It feels like we have a gun to our head to allow more homes’

Councillors tasked with approving unpopular plans for 300 homes say they feel they have a “gun” to their heads to green light more projects.

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Live Canterbury updates as emergency incident unfolds at railway station

There are multiple emergency vehicles and crews at the scene

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Week of M2, M20 and M25 Dartford Crossing closures for Kent drivers to avoid

The M20 will shut for the return of Operation Brock this week

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‘My world was turned upside down on holiday - singing has given me my life back’

A woman whose life was turned upside down by a stroke while on holiday has found her way back - thanks to the healing power of music.

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The doyen of British business who made huge contribution to prosperity of Kent

A businessman who had a “steely determination” to get things done has died aged 91.

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ITV Code of Silence star confirms real filming locations for new Canterbury crime drama

Former EastEnders star Rose Ayling-Ellis is set to make her eagerly awaited return to our screens in the brand new ITV crime drama Code of Silence

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Multi-vehicle crash blocks A260 Canterbury Road near Dover - recap

Multiple vehicles were said to be involved

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School ‘pupils love’ rated ‘Outstanding’ across board after first Ofsted visit in 10 years

A primary school has been rated ‘Outstanding’ across the board following its first Ofsted inspection in 10 years.

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Hunt still on for hit-and-run driver six-weeks after crash

Police are continuing to search for a driver more than six weeks after a hit-and-run crash with a pedestrian.

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Man removed from industrial estate roof and charged with criminal damage

A man has been charged with criminal damage after he was removed from a roof on an industrial estate.