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Man in hospital after smash closed main route
A major route was closed in both directions and a man is in hospital following a crash between a lorry and van.
Company behind huge luxury flats project 'has not gone bust'
The development company behind a huge coastal tower block of 91 luxury flats has not gone bust, bosses have confirmed.
'We need to take women's health seriously - too many are fobbed off'
A woman is running a free eight-week course in a bid to end the taboo around menopause and women’s health.
Historic lift ‘will reopen next year’ despite fears over lack of work on site
The team behind the £6.6m refurbishment of a historic cliffside lift have reassured residents the project is on track to be completed next year.
Plans to turn empty community centre into shop finally approved
An empty community centre is to be converted into a shop - almost two years after the same scheme was rejected.
Arrest after man hit over head with ‘blunt object’ in street attack
A suspect has been arrested after a man was reportedly hit over the head with a blunt object in the street.
Child among five dead in Channel tragedy
At least five people have died attempting to cross the Channel, according to reports.
Shocking footage shows moment man hit in street attack
A man was hit in the head in a street attack captured on video and police are appealing for help to identify those involved.
Manhunt after ‘blunt object’ slammed into victim’s head in street attack
Police are hunting a suspect who reportedly slammed a blunt object into his victim’s head during a street attack.
Daytime TV star and new boyfriend have ‘dream’ day in Kent
A daytime TV star says she had a “superb” stay at a Kent celebrity hotspot with her new boyfriend.
One lane closed after vehicle fire on M20
Traffic was queuing on the M20 and a lane was closed following a vehicle fire.
Sadness as popular cafe and music venue closes
Residents have expressed their sadness after a late-night cafe and music venue closed its doors for the final time.
Two men charged after Channel deaths to appear in court
Two men have been charged in connection with the deaths of five people, including a child, who were trying to cross the English Channel.
Missing teens safely located
Officers are no longer looking for two missing teenage girls.
100 new kiosks at terminal to tackle EU border queues
New space is being created to process biometric border checks for EU-bound passengers with bosses promising only slightly increased waiting times.
Sadness as much-loved bakery to close after 52 years
A traditional and revered bakery which fed the masses for more than 50 years will close its doors marking “the end of an era”.
Man taken to hospital after crash closes busy route
A man has been taken to hospital after a crash on a busy road forced police to close the route.
102 Kent stations will see no trains on May strike day as people told to 'only travel if absolutely necessary'
Southeastern has confirmed it will only be able to run a very limited service on Tuesday, May 7
Man in hospital after van and lorry crash shuts A20 in both directions near Hythe
Police and ambulance crews were called to the A20 Ashford Road this morning (April 25)
Van and lorry crash shuts A20 in both directions near M20 junction for Hythe - recap
Heavy traffic built as the A20 Ashford Road was closed in both directions