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The Kent resident battling Farage and Count Binface in Clacton by-election
A Kent businessman has put himself in the running against Nigel Farage and dozens others for the upcoming Clacton by-election.
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‘It can’t be difficult to get to a high street’: Traders call for better access to new car park
Shopkeepers are demanding better access from a new car park to a high street – fearing the proposed route will make it harder for shoppers.
Kent motorway ranked as England’s best in new nationwide survey
The M20 - home to the hated Operation Brock 50mph contraflow - has been ranked as the best motorway in England.
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Explosion heard amid bus fire on key route near primary school
An explosion was heard amid a huge bus fire on a key route.
Driver who ‘travelled wrong way around roundabout’ before crash appears in court
A man who allegedly drove the wrong way around a roundabout before crashing into two cars following an aborted police chase has appeared in court.
Fury after 7,000 homes left without water again in Tunbridge Wells
Bottled water stations were set up, but quickly turned into 'mayhem' locals said after yet another water outage over the weekend
‘We’ve been put through hell’: Couple faced eviction in support dog dispute
A couple say they were “put through hell” after being left with the choice of giving up their new flat or the dog one of them relies on for support.
‘Traffic problem’ causes M20 delays
The M20 is partially blocked following a “traffic problem” in the middle of the Operation Brock area.
Tunbridge Wells water outage hits 7,000 homes - supplies may not return until Sunday evening
South East Water (SEW) said water supplies may only return when storage tanks are replenished to a higher level
Fire-hit kebab shop finally reopens more than two years after blaze
A kebab shop hit by fire more than two years ago has reopened following a £50,000 refurbishment.
Van driver ‘travelled wrong way around roundabout’ before crashing into cars
A van driver allegedly travelled the wrong way around a roundabout before crashing into two oncoming vehicles following an aborted police chase.
Empty shopping parade set to become four-storey hotel as plans approved after five-year delay
An empty shopping parade is finally set to be transformed into a hotel after councillors approved plans which have been held up for almost five years.
Kent set to be split into four unitary councils in biggest shake-up in 50 years
Kent County Council said it is not the option it was backing
Drone footage shows police track ‘nuisance bikers causing distress’
Drone footage has shown how police tracked down bike riders who had reportedly been causing “distress” to residents.
Arrests after car involved in police chase crashes on A-road
Two people have been arrested after a car involved in a police chase crashed into two other vehicles on an A-road.
Fresh CGI images unveil how European rail travel could return to Kent by 2029
A British train operator has revealed new CGI images and the most detailed plans so far for cross-Channel travel to return to Kent.
CCTV images released after man ‘punched to ground’ in town centre attack
Police have released CCTV images after an unidentified victim was allegedly punched and hit his head on the ground.
Millions exempt from hosepipe bans and won't risk £1,000 fine
People have no idea they could protect their water supplies and even cut their bills
Tesco to close dozens of Kent stores early if England reaches World Cup final
A supermarket giant has announced it will shut its stores early so staff can watch England play if the team reaches the World Cup final.
Four people injured in crash at notorious crossroads
Four people have been injured in a crash at a notorious crossroads.