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Fare hike warning as bosses say EES costs ‘will inevitably pass onto consumer’

Prices could jump at the Channel Tunnel after bosses revealed £67m costs incurred by new EU border measures will likely hit passenger ticket prices.

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Netflix star hails 'game-changer' Kent attraction

An actor and rapper has shared pictures from his “blessed” family weekend at a top Kent attraction, which he hailed a “game changer”.

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School pulls out of buying hotel despite getting green light

The future of a hotel is unclear after a private school’s plan to transform it were given the green light, only for the school to pull out.

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Ship carrying explosive cargo still anchored off Kent after almost three weeks

A ship laden with potentially explosive cargo remains at anchor off the Kent coast - despite being due in Malta on Friday.

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Woman’s body found in sea

Police were called to the coast following reports of a woman in the water.

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New EU border rules to be delayed until next year

Long-awaited changes to European border rules have been pushed back again, this time until next year.

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Investigation after multiple 'packages of drugs' wash up along Kent coast

Several packages believed to be full of Class-A drugs have washed up on the Kent coast, prompting a National Crime Agency probe.

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Route blocked after two-vehicle crash

Police are at the scene after two vehicles collided during rush hour.

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Bid for new McDonald's to be open 24 hours a day

McDonald’s unveiled fresh plans to serve food 24 hours a day at its latest drive-thru in the pipeline for Kent.

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Suspect charged after vehicle break-ins

Police arrest man within minutes of reports of alleged thefts from three vehicles on a residential street.

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Dramatic rescue as casualty ‘trapped in mud’ at harbour

A major emergency response was launched to rescue a person trapped in mud.

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M20 to shut in Kent this week alongside M2, M25 and M26 closures

Drivers will contend with a number of overnight closures on Kent's motorways and A-roads this week

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Be Bright Be Seen: Free reflective keyrings to help keep children stay safe this winter

We have thousands of reflector keyrings to give away to help Kent pupils remain visible during the darker days to come.

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The 'danger junction' near school with 11 crashes in four years

A busy crash-hit junction near a school is set to be redesigned after funding for improvements was confirmed.

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Mould, flies, smoking and card games at Chinese takeaway

Inspectors found cigarette butts and card games in a food preparation area of a Chinese takeaway - as well as mouldy chopping boards and flies.

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Kent Army vet set to become oldest person to climb Everest with Alzheimer's says condition is like 'climbing mountain'

Sam Bunting, 79, was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2022, but he's determined to not let this define him

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Worshippers fight to save much-loved Kent church facing 'significant costs' to reopen

One Kent mum has described the church as 'more than a building to her'

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New Kent map shows where house prices are falling

Land Registry data also shows the cheapest places to buy a home in the county

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‘Someone will be killed if police don’t enforce e-scooter ban’

A concerned pensioner is calling for a police crackdown on e-scooter riders who he says are ruining his daily walks along a coastal beauty spot.

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Green light given again for town centre offices to become flats

Plans to transform an empty town centre tower block into 86 homes have been given the green light, for the second time.