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Long delays on M25 as two separate closures spark gridlock
Heavy queues are building on the A2 and M25 tonight following a three-car crash.
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Work finally starts to clear fire-ravaged former pub - years after blaze
Crews have been spotted amongst the rubble of a former pub site more than three years after it was hit by a fire.
Road reopens five days after huge blaze
A road is being reopened five days after a huge fire at a former social club.
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Kent prankster charged after posing as Australian rugby player
A Kent prankster has been charged after donning an Australian kit and lining up with players at a rugby league match.
Backlash as plans submitted to shrink ‘last pub standing’ in village
Residents are unhappy over new proposals to turn part of a historic pub into four apartments.
Primary school closure extended as asbestos clear-up continues
A school will not reopen until later next week as work continues to clear up debris following a major fire under investigation at a nearby building.
‘Customers used to queue out the shop - not now’: Butcher’s of 270 years calls it quits
Bosses at a prominent town centre butcher’s have called it quits amid rising costs and stiff competition from budget supermarkets.
CCTV released as police investigate major fire on Kent high street
Officers are looking for two men who may be able to help the investigation
Search for men on CCTV after major fire at former social club
Police investigating a serious blaze at a derelict building which has seen a road shut all week have released images of men they wish to speak to.
Where Southeastern trains will not run in Kent this weekend including via Faversham
Rail replacement buses will run where lines are closed
Virgin’s international trains will stop in Kent if stations are updated
Virgin has confirmed its international trains will stop at Ashford and Ebbsfleet if the stations are updated to allow continental services to return.
Asbestos clear-up moves on to shut primary school after building blaze
Work to clear up debris following a major fire at a derelict building feared to be teetering on collapse has moved from a street to a closed school.
‘I know hospitals are under pressure - but this was a shocking mistake’
A horrified daughter says a hospital error resulted in staff signing a medical form to avoid readmitting her 95-year-old dad if taken ill.
‘It’s the worst possible timing’: American diner losing thousands as club blaze forces road closure
A family-run restaurant says an enforced road closure to clean up asbestos from a neighbouring building fire is yet another blow to their business.
M20 Kent live traffic updates as one lane closed after second accident
There are 'severe delays' on the motorway this morning
Festive fairground to return with rides and winter food
The bustling family attraction will be back over the Christmas period – and it costs less than a fiver to enter.
Man, 60, charged with wounding with intent
A 60-year-old man is set to appear in court after being charged with wounding with intent.
'Stay inside': Asbestos concerns addressed after major blaze at former club sees school shut for week
Residents are being told to stay inside while a school shuts for the week after asbestos was uncovered following a fire at a former club.
Suspect arrested after man sustains head injury in ‘assault’
Police have arrested a man in his 60s after another man was reportedly assaulted.
Shop and scan? Private medical facility coming to Bluewater
Construction is underway on a private medical facility being built in the car park of Kent’s biggest shopping centre.