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Migration figures are 'too high', says Kent MP

26 November 2023
Migration figures are 'too high', says Kent MP

A Kent MP has said migration figures are ‘too high’ despite what she claimed was some of the ‘strongest action ever” taken by her government.

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Food bank demand is ‘getting out of hand’

10 November 2023
Food bank demand is ‘getting out of hand’

Charities are reporting struggling to meet the demand for their food bank and soup kitchen services as winter approaches and inflation rises.

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Garage blocks turned into new homes

10 November 2023
Garage blocks turned into new homes

Rows of rundown garages have been transformed into new affordable homes to help ease shortages.

Arrest after man hit by car on busy dual carriageway

21 October 2023
Arrest after man hit by car on busy dual carriageway

A man has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a car on a busy dual carriageway.

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Thunderstorm warning issued for Kent

21 October 2023
Thunderstorm warning issued for Kent

The Met Office has warned the county to brace for possible thunderstorms as wet and unsettled weather continues.

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‘We have had enough’: Celebrities lend voice to anti-sewage protest

23 September 2023
‘We have had enough’: Celebrities lend voice to anti-sewage protest

Singer Feargal Sharkey and comedian Paul Whitehouse were among the famous faces at a rally against sewage spills on the county’s coastline.

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‘Stop-start’ traffic on Crossing approach

19 August 2023
‘Stop-start’ traffic on Crossing approach

Long queues are forming on the approach to the Dartford Crossing following reports of earlier problems.

Man arrested after alleged ‘sex act’ at railway station

19 August 2023
Man arrested after alleged ‘sex act’ at railway station

A man has been arrested on suspicion of outraging public decency after allegedly performing a sexual act at a railway station.

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Holiday-makers face two-hour delays at Dover as queues build

29 July 2023
Holiday-makers face two-hour delays at Dover as queues build

Those hoping to get away on holiday were hampered by long delays at the Port of Dover.

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Train evacuated after driver hits fire extinguisher ‘left on the track’

29 July 2023
Train evacuated after driver hits fire extinguisher ‘left on the track’

Rail passengers had to be evacuated after a train was brought to a halt due to an object left on the tracks.

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Police officer headbutted by man ‘stealing 26 steaks’

29 July 2023
Police officer headbutted by man ‘stealing 26 steaks’

A man has been arrested after a police officer was headbutted in the face while trying to stop him for the suspected theft of meat from a local shop.

Six-mile tailbacks ahead of Dartford crossing

02 July 2023
Six-mile tailbacks ahead of Dartford crossing

Motorists are currently facing long queues on the approach to the Dartford Tunnel.

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‘Stranded’ baby swans saved after daring rescue mission

02 July 2023
‘Stranded’ baby swans saved after daring rescue mission

Rescuers have sprung into action to save eight cygnets that ran into difficulties after getting stranded when the tide went out.

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Police probe after men ‘fishing illegally’ at country park

01 June 2023
Police probe after men ‘fishing illegally’ at country park

An investigation has been launched after a group of men reportedly broke into a private lake near a castle to fish illegally.

Man wanted on recall to prison

29 April 2023
Man wanted on recall to prison

Police are searching for a man who is wanted on recall to prison.

The Dartford Tunnel cycle service that made just £45 a month

10 April 2023
The Dartford Tunnel cycle service that made just £45 a month

It was heralded as the first bus transport system of its kind in the world but lasted under two years after running into operational difficulties.

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Eating like a sultan in foodie paradise Istanbul

02 April 2023
Eating like a sultan in foodie paradise Istanbul

Culture and delicious food combine as we spend 48 hours exploring Turkey's timeless – and increasingly more accessible – cultural capital.

Plans for 'super surgery' resurface

28 February 2023
Plans for 'super surgery' resurface

Proposals have been submitted to build a 'super surgery' serving 20,000 people just weeks after doubt was cast over the viability of the project.

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Seal and kingfisher spotted in river

25 February 2023
Seal and kingfisher spotted in river

A man was treated to two spectacular wildlife sights after spotting a seal in a river followed closely by another unusual critter.

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Football stadium plans could be delayed

05 January 2023
Football stadium plans could be delayed

Potentially vital archaeological remains could delay plans for a new 8,000-seater stadium.

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