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Lines reopen after major railway disruption as signalling failure causes cancellations and delays
There has been major disruption on a rail service with trains being cancelled and delayed due to a signalling fault.
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New flats, vineyard expansion and home extensions among latest plans
The latest planning applications submitted to a council could see a town centre pub expanding to create a new flat.
Fire service looking to recruit more on-call firefighters
Kent Fire and Rescue Service is looking to recruit more firefighters across several villages.
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Plans for another Traveller site drawn up opposite controversially approved pitch
A scheme to bring eight mobile homes onto another field along a country lane has already resulted in more than 75 objections.
Live A2 updates as drivers face heavy traffic and delays near Gravesend - recap
There were delays of around 30 minutes
The names and faces of Kent criminals jailed in August including sex offenders and gang of thieves
A number of Kent criminals have been put behind bars
Former policeman tells of terror at Dartford Crossing ‘road rage’ attack
A former police officer says action needs to be taken after he fell victim to a road rage attack.
Former school uniform shop set for new lease of life
A former school uniform shop will be given a new lease of life as plans approved 10 months after they were submitted.
‘His achievement has been nothing short of extraordinary’
A man who ran the length of England has raised £30,000 for a hospice in memory of his mum.
Pick your own apples at Kent’s autumn orchards
It’s apple-picking season, and we’ve got five PYO farms and orchards where you can get your hands on fresh, autumnal fruit.
Traffic delays as car crashes and lands upside down
Part of a busy stretch has closed after a crash led to a car landing upside down.
‘Stunning and iconic’ historic building listed at auction
A historic town centre building has been listed for auction at a huge price.
Mourners gather to say farewell to four-year-old who died in crash
Hundreds of mourners have gathered to pay their respects as a four-year-old killed in a fatal crash is laid to rest.
Son runs length of country in mum’s memory
A man is running the length of England to raise money for a local hospice in memory of his mum.
‘Legendary’ great-gran celebrates 105th birthday and reveals secrets to long life
A great-grandmother who still attends her local “keep fit” class celebrated a milestone birthday with a drink and a card from the King.
Delays across Kent following accidents and closures on A2, M2, M20 and A249
There are multiple accidents across the county’s roads, causing long delays for motorists.
Swanky breakfast and brunch diner opens at former tearoom in town centre
The team behind a successful village cafe have opened a second venue, a high-end diner in a top tourist spot.
‘It’s devastating’: Two dogs die from rat poison after country park visit
A dog owner has shared concerns after two of their dogs died from ingesting rat poison.
Flooding ‘likely’ as heavy showers set to batter Kent
Heavy showers are set to fall down over Kent as forecasters issue a weather warning covering the entire county.
The Kent train stations that will be shut this weekend for engineering works
Journeys along several major lines will be affected