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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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


‘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.


Live Canterbury updates as emergency incident unfolds at railway station
There are multiple emergency vehicles and crews at the scene


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


‘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.


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.


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


Multi-vehicle crash blocks A260 Canterbury Road near Dover - recap
Multiple vehicles were said to be involved


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.


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.


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.
