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Lorry driver arrested after ‘wonderful’ dad-of-two, 36, killed in M20 crash

Police have arrested a lorry driver after a “wonderful” dad-of-two described as a “pillar of the community” was killed in a crash on the M20.

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Kent garden crowned best in the UK

A Kent garden has been named the best in the UK - beating hundreds of other entrants from across the country.

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The nine Kent towns where M&S could open new stores

Beloved British chain Marks & Spencer is looking to expand – and is eyeing up nine new locations in Kent.

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Two men jailed for combined 48 years after violent axe attack on A2 near Canterbury

The sickening assault happened on a live carriageway on the A2

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Blind great-grandmother rediscovers freedom after £13k home transformation

A blind 93-year-old great-grandmother says a “life-changing” £13,000 home upgrade has helped her regain her independence after years of isolation.

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Santa’s Grotto inspired by the sea to open at shopping destination

The grotto is part of the attraction’s festive activities, including a seasonal marketplace and Christmas films.

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Police and ambulance crews called after person collapses near Tesco

Paramedics and police were called after a person collapsed near Tesco.

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Kent holds its breath as Budget finally set to be unveiled

A Budget that carries so much political capital will be delivered today - but will it hit you in the pocket?

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Swimming ban to be lifted at Kent beach as water quality results revealed

A swimming ban at a popular beach is to be lifted following the release of new water quality results - but other areas have not been so lucky.

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Two authorities back major changes to Kent council system

Under the proposed system, unitary councils would deliver all council services in one area

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Striking new images of 291 homes planned for golf course

Striking new artist’s impressions show how a 291-home development could look on a town’s golf course.

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Plans for new estate within National Landscape double in size

A new-build estate within the Kent Downs ‘National Landscape’ could be twice as big as originally proposed.

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The Kent companies ordered to cough up more than £225,000 in fines over tax defaults

Nine Kent businesses have been ordered to pay a collective £225,000 in fines for unpaid tax of more than £350,000.

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Town mourns death of ‘true legend’ former pub landlord

A town is mourning the death of a much-loved former pub landlord - described by many as a “true legend”.

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Inside derelict house with tree growing through toilet floor

A derelict house with smashed windows and a tree growing through the toilet floor is going under the hammer.

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Police prepared ahead of protest and counter-demo at former barracks

Another protest is set to take place at a former barracks - even though all the asylum seekers living there are being moved out later this year.

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Air ambulance lands after single-car crash

An air ambulance was dispatched after a single-car crash sparked a large-scale emergency response

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‘It is vital we get order back at our borders’

In his latest column, MP Sojan Joseph outlines his support for the government’s tough new reforms on immigration.

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No answers for grieving family after dad, 31, dies at seafront hotel

A grieving wife has been warned she may never know what caused her husband’s sudden death at a Kent hotel.

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Properties to go under the hammer in last auction of the year

A range of Kent properties are going under the hammer in an auctioneer's last sale of the year.