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£20m funding secured to tackle Operation Brock traffic chaos

A £20 million government-funded scheme at the Port of Dover could reduce the need for Operation Brock and ease congestion across Kent’s roads.

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The Kent areas where deadly air pollution levels are more than three times recommended limits

Every neighbourhood in Kent had pollutant levels at above recommended limits, see how your area compares on our map

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Former RAF airfield to host two-day Battle of Britain tribute

Head back to the 1940s as Spitfires, Hurricanes and enemy aircraft take to the skies over Kent.

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‘I know we need to go much further and faster - but we have seen positive steps’

Ashford MP Sojan Joseph has praised Prime Minister Andy Burnham's work since taking office - but says he knows there is still more to do.

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Man accused of trying to stab wife to death set for trial

A 61-year-old man accused of trying to stab his wife to death in their home is expected to stand trial next year.

Kent Live - Tunbridge Wells

Man robbed of phone and assaulted in Tunbridge Wells after being tricked by group

One of the group asked the victim to "follow his business on social media", so he got out his phone, said police

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GPs unable to access records as IT issues hit Kent surgeries again

Thousands of patients and doctors across Kent are facing disruption as surgeries in the county have been hit by IT issues affecting clinical software.

Kent Live - Tunbridge Wells

Residents of well-known Tunbridge Wells rat run calling for through traffic to be banned

However, they want the council to go further by stopping through traffic altogether

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‘It’s a fire hazard’: Residents fresh fears over fenced-off ‘jungle’ outside their homes

Anxious residents fear an overgrown patch of land fenced off outside their homes is becoming a fire hazard as grass continues to grow unchecked.

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‘It’s been a fantastic 58 years:’ End of era as Kent salon boss retires

After almost six decades, a stalwart of the hairdressing industry in Kent is closing his final salon as he prepares for retirement.

Ashford News

Six fire engines called to blaze in barley field as temperatures set to climb

Six fire engines were scrambled to a blaze in a barley field, with motorists and those living nearby warned to keep their windows shut.

Ashford News

New padel courts ‘could open within weeks’ as business expands

A new padel club is planned for Romney Marsh - and could open within weeks.

Ashford News

Air ambulance called after two pedestrians hit by car at junction

An air ambulance was called after two pedestrians were hit by a car - leaving one person needing hospital treatment.

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Landlords reopen historic village pub after £1.5m investment

A historic village pub has reopened after more than two years following an extensive £1.5 million refurbishment.

Ashford News

Date Beefeater restaurants to close revealed

11 popular Beefeater and Brewers Fayre restaurants which are earmarked for closure have stopped accepting bookings.

Ashford News

‘People will live in rabbit hutches': Anger as former Post Office to become huge HMO

A decision to convert a building once home to a Post Office branch for almost a century into a 33-bed HMO has been labelled “horrendous”.

Ashford News

Key route joining motorway shut by fire

A busy road joining the M2 was been closed while 11 fire engines dealt with a field fire.

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‘I’m going to make this the best restaurant in the town centre’

A doctor who has reduced his hours to open a new Indian eatery says he wants to make it the “best restaurant in town”.

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'The bandstand is iconic but it looks dirty - our restaurant can change that'

The boss of a Japanese and Korean-inspired restaurant believes his business can help revive an iconic town centre landmark.

Kent Live - Tunbridge Wells

Death notices and funeral announcements from Kent area this week

Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one