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Traffic held and lane blocked after M20 vehicle fire
Traffic was halted on the M20 following reports of a vehicle on fire.
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European coffee chain plans to open on overgrown plot close to M20
A European coffee chain is looking to open its first UK site at a business park just off the M20.
‘It went up big time’: Van bursts into flames on country road
A van burst into flames on a country road, forcing police to close the route.
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Southeastern passengers urged “plan ahead” as buses replace half term trains
Rail replacement buses will be in operation for nine days
Tunbridge Wells grass roots music venue The Forum submits extension plan
The Tunbridge Wells building has been home to live music since The Forum opened at the start of 1993
On-the-run stalker taunted victim about being on police’s ‘most wanted’ list
A rejected lover subjected his former partner to a terrifying stalking campaign, which included smashing her windows and driving off in her son’s car.
Staying safe: Free reflective keyrings for thousands of children right across the county
Our Be Bright Be Seen campaign is back to shine a light on road safety.
‘It’s heartbreaking to see this come to an end’: Sadness as popular coffee shop closes
A cafe set up by two mums who no longer wanted to work in an office has closed its shutters for the final time.
Latest death notices across Kent as families remember loved ones
Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one
Uninsured driver crashed Audi on way to pick up takeaway
An army veteran whose Audi was involved in a crash on a takeaway run has been hit with six penalty points for driving without insurance.
‘It’s part of Ashford’s history’: The 300-year-old site set to become council flats
A long-vacant site with centuries of history is set for a new lease of life under plans for 160 council flats.
Opening date confirmed for Ashford’s third Aldi store after months of roadworks
Shoppers do not have long to wait for the unveiling of a town’s third Aldi store with an opening date now confirmed.
A shining example of the ideal village local - just don’t mention the C Word!
It’s Christmas come early for Secret Drinker as he dines out in the heart of the Kent countryside.
‘It’s such a shame’: Parking charges introduced at Kent woodland for first time
New parking charges have come into force at a popular Kent woodland for the first time, sparking frustration among visitors.
‘Moving from London to Kent was a bit of a culture shock - but it’s such a wonderful place to live’
A Londoner who relocated to Kent is launching a month-long festival of events to help multicultural communities put down roots in the county.
Critical incident at Kent hospital stood down
A critical incident at a Kent hospital has been stood down, but bosses say attendance levels remain “extremely busy”.
‘I lost part of myself when you left’: Tributes to ‘bright, fearless’ Kent teen in fatal crash
A family have paid tribute to a “kind, loving and bubbly” teenage girl who died after the car she was driving left the road.
Kent factory worker fired over allegations he called colleague an ‘old ****’
An employment tribunal has declined to order the reinstatement of a factory worker unfairly sacked for allegedly calling a colleague an “old ****”.
‘This is genuinely heartening’: Plans submitted for theatre at Ashford’s ex-Mecca Bingo
Council bosses have officially lodged plans for a new £7.5m theatre in a move they believe will help “revitalise the town centre”.
Eight stillborn babies ‘might have survived’ with better maternity care at East Kent Hospitals
Eight babies might have survived if they had received different maternity care at hospitals in east Kent, an independent review has found.