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‘Beginning of the end’ for Op Brock as disused cargo terminal to hold traffic

A long-disused cargo terminal at the Port of Dover is to be used as a holding area for vehicles - potentially reducing the need for Operation Brock.

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Kent hospitals declare 'critical incident' over major IT disruption

A Kent hospital trust has declared a critical incident and warned patients attending A&E to expect “extremely long waits” amid ongoing IT disruption.

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£20m government fund marks 'beginning of end' for Operation Brock in Kent

A major scheme will be completed at the Port of Dover which will 'dramatically' reduce the need for the controversial contraflow

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The Kent areas where deadly air pollution levels are more than three times recommended limits

Every neighbourhood in Kent had pollutant levels at above recommended limits, see how your area compares on our map

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Government quizzes French after ‘shots fired’ from patrol boat as MP interviewed in Channel

The government has raised questions with French authorities after “live rounds fired” from patrol vessel as MP interviewed in the English Channel.

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GPs unable to access records as IT issues hit Kent surgeries again

Thousands of patients and doctors across Kent are facing disruption as surgeries in the county have been hit by IT issues affecting clinical software.

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‘It’s been a fantastic 58 years:’ End of era as Kent salon boss retires

After almost six decades, a stalwart of the hairdressing industry in Kent is closing his final salon as he prepares for retirement.

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Teenager charged over ‘mega-dinghy’ migrant crossing

A teenager is to appear in court after a record 165 migrants crossed the Channel in a single ‘mega-dinghy’.

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Cold War bunker in Kent with views over to France on sale for £45,000

The plot includes a gated driveway and can accommodate around six cars

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Man avoids jail after ‘threatening to kill noisy neighbour’ with fake pistol

A “raging” man who threatened to kill his neighbours with an imitation firearm during a noise row has avoided jail.

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‘There is no filler and the sheer volume of one-liners is staggering’

Mock the Week legend Gary Delaney’s latest show received thunderous reception at a packed Kent venue - here’s what our reviewer thought.

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Brutal murder: Witnesses point to new suspect in 1996 killings

Crucial witnesses have come forward to identify a Kent man as a suspect in the Chillenden murders 30 years ago.

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Marchers aim to champion diversity

Town’s annual Pride parade brings colour to the town centre.

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Major London rail terminals to shut for 22 days from tomorrow

Commuters and rail passengers can expect three weeks of disruption as major London terminals serving Kent close for 22 days this weekend.

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A-road partially blocked after crash on M20 exit roundabout

An A-road was partially blocked following a crash on a motorway exit roundabout.

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‘Mega dinghy’ carrying record 165 migrants at once crosses Channel to Kent

A record 165 migrants are believed to have crossed the Channel to the UK in a single boat on Thursday.

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‘Left in the dark’: Residents’ fury as government ‘secretly’ sets up giant emergency car park

Residents have been left stunned after the government “secretly” set up a giant emergency car park on their doorstep.

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Popular children’s play park to open next week after £750k revamp

One of Kent’s most popular adventure play areas is expected to reopen next week following a £750,000 revamp.

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Yellow health warning issued as Kent braces for another heatwave

A yellow heat health alert has been issued as Kent braces for another heatwave.

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Pictures: Kent racecourse made ‘emergency’ holding site for 1,000 cars amid border chaos fears

An abandoned Kent racecourse has been earmarked by the government as an emergency holding site for holidaymakers caught in queues this summer.