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Kent’s road schemes: A decade of big projects and promises

Kent’s road schemes: A decade of big projects and promises

17 April 2024

From Turbo roundabouts to the longest road tunnel in the UK, these are the huge road projects in Kent either underway or still waiting for approval.

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Two people treated by paramedics after flat fire

Two people treated by paramedics after flat fire

14 April 2024

Two people were treated by paramedics after a blaze spread through a flat.

Mice droppings found at zero-star shop with no running water

Mice droppings found at zero-star shop with no running water

14 April 2024

Mice droppings were discovered scattered across a town centre shop found to have no running water.

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‘Nightmare’ for motorists as 12-week rebuild of major road to begin

‘Nightmare’ for motorists as 12-week rebuild of major road to begin

13 April 2024

Motorists fear months of misery during a 12-week rebuild of a stretch of a busy dual-carriageway.

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Two women seriously injured in A2 crash

Two women seriously injured in A2 crash

13 April 2024

Two women have been taken to a London hospital with serious injuries following a crash on the A2.

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Waste company apologises for bins fiasco

Waste company apologises for bins fiasco

11 April 2024

A boss at a waste company that’s come under huge criticism after multiple bins went uncollected resulting in hundreds of complaints has apologised.

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Girl grabbed belongings and climbed out of van before fire erupted

Girl grabbed belongings and climbed out of van before fire erupted

11 April 2024

A quick-thinking girl swept up her family’s belongings and climbed out of a Mercedes van moments before it burst into flames.

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Person dies at scene after crash on busy road

Person dies at scene after crash on busy road

10 April 2024

A person has died in a serious accident that closed a busy road this morning.

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Stray puppy dies after being found in poor condition

Stray puppy dies after being found in poor condition

10 April 2024

A dog warden has been left with a “broken heart” following the death of an “underweight” cane corse found straying in a village.

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Road remains shut seven hours after crash

Road remains shut seven hours after crash

10 April 2024

A notorious stretch of road has been closed for several hours following a serious accident.

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More staff brought in to deal with bin backlog

More staff brought in to deal with bin backlog

09 April 2024

More staff and extra collection days are being implemented and a council has apologised after a huge number of missed bin collections.

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Future use of flats confirmed after young people evicted

Future use of flats confirmed after young people evicted

09 April 2024

The future use of flats previously occupied by young people in the care system and mooted as an option for asylum-seeking children has been confirmed.

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Flood alerts issued for large parts of county

Flood alerts issued for large parts of county

07 April 2024

Spring tides bring a risk of coastal flooding from mid-morning tomorrow with some rivers affected too.

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Residents left with mounds of rubbish amid new collection chaos

Residents left with mounds of rubbish amid new collection chaos

07 April 2024

Fed-up residents feel “forgotten” as rubbish piles up in their street amid continuing problems with a new bin collection service.

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‘She was happy and planning for the future’

‘She was happy and planning for the future’

07 April 2024

Ten years ago, Peaches Geldof took an accidental heroin overdose at her Kent home - and left the watching world and her family in shock.

Delays on motorway after car overturns

Delays on motorway after car overturns

05 April 2024

Motorists are facing rush hour delays after an accident on a motorway.

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Opening date for new Costa Coffee on former roadside diner site

Opening date for new Costa Coffee on former roadside diner site

04 April 2024

Kent’s latest Costa Coffee branch is set to open this month, filling a unit once occupied by a roadside diner.

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Farm shop shuts after 17 years

Farm shop shuts after 17 years

04 April 2024

A popular farm shop has announced its closure, with bosses describing the decision as “unavoidable” due to a number of factors.

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‘I almost got away with a free meal!’

‘I almost got away with a free meal!’

04 April 2024

The opening night of an outdoor food village proved so busy that the frazzled staff almost gave away a free katsu curry.

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Glimmer of hope for campaign to restore key bridge

Glimmer of hope for campaign to restore key bridge

03 April 2024

Campaigners fighting for the transformation of a dilapidated town bridge have been offered a faint ray of hope, as an ownership debate continues.

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