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Three arrested after £20m cocaine haul found in lorry

Three men have been arrested and 250kg of cocaine seized after it was found in the back of a lorry.

Bluewater play park to shut for ‘dream’ refurbishment

A shopping centre has revealed plans to overhaul its outdoor play area as part of a major refurbishment project inspired by school children.

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‘How has it taken me 27 years to find this pub?’

It may be a stone’s throw from one of the busiest roads in the country, but was this pub just as chaotic?

'I'm being fined £500 for fly-tipping — but my friend has already admitted to it’

A man says he’s been falsely fined for fly-tipping linked to him through a decades-old birthday card despite the real culprit owning up.

New health centre opens at hospital aimed at reducing NHS waiting times

A new permanent medical centre offering patients a wider range of diagnostic tests has replaced a temporary structure on a hospital site.

Major route in and out of town set to partially close for two weeks

Several diversion routes will be in place while overnight resurfacing roadworks take place on a busy road.

Armed robber who targeted Domino’s Pizza with fake gun told staff: ‘Do you want to die?’

An armed robber who left his victims in “genuine fear for their lives” has been sentenced to a total of nine years and four months’ imprisonment.

Halloween adventures for under a fiver this half-term

Families on a budget can enjoy outdoor trails, autumnal crafts, scary films and more, all for less than £5.

Person dies on tracks after being hit by train

Emergency services were called to a railway station after a person was hit and killed by a train.

Job cuts loom at hospital admin department as it looks to make ‘significant savings’

A formal consultation is underway with workers at one of the county’s largest hospitals as part of a national push to digitalise the NHS.

Violent offender back behind bars after rampage at ‘traumatising’ party to celebrate his release

A 44-year-old man had not been long out of prison when he pushed a woman down the stairs, punched another and spat at officers who came to arrest him.

KFC given the go-ahead to open until midnight despite noise fears

Controversial plans to extend the opening hours of a town centre fast food branch have been approved.

MP calls or Lower Thames Crossing cash to pay for ferry return

Toll cash for the new Lower Thames Crossing could be used to secure the long term future of a much-loved ferry service which ended last year.

Road blocked as emergency services called to crash

Police and paramedics have been called after a person was injured in a crash.

Kent’s Bake Off contestant leaves the tent

Kent’s Bake Off contestant is the eighth baker to leave the tent after a tough meringue week.

Council worker stole almost £500k in fake housing benefit claims which she ‘blew’ on online slots

A gambling-addict who swindled her local authority employers out of huge sums of cash while in charge of housing benefit payments has avoided jail.

Nimbys and blockers to £10bn Thames Crossing in Chancellor's sights

Work on the £10 billion Lower Thames Crossing could see "spades in the ground" sooner if the government can speed up court challenges.

Closure order issued for house linked with anti-social behaviour

A house owned by the council, which has been heavily linked to anti-social behaviour, has been closed down by police.

Plans for major energy storage facility ‘among UK’s biggest’ set to be rejected

Plans to build an energy storage system on farmland have been recommended for refusal, despite its “important role” in addressing climate change.

Plans for new psychiatric unit among latest planning bids

Plans for a new healthcare unit and several home extensions are among the latest planning applications submitted to a local council.

Emergency services called after car crashes into pub

A pub kitchen is temporarily closed after a car crashed into the building.

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Licence to Thrill: James Bond concert to pay homage to film’s biggest hits

A 13-piece live band will perform music from action-packed films such as Skyfall and Goldfinger.

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Three arrested after £20m cocaine haul found in lorry

Bluewater play park to shut for ‘dream’ refurbishment

‘How has it taken me 27 years to find this pub?’

'I'm being fined £500 for fly-tipping — but my friend has already admitted to it’

New health centre opens at hospital aimed at reducing NHS waiting times

Major route in and out of town set to partially close for two weeks

Armed robber who targeted Domino’s Pizza with fake gun told staff: ‘Do you want to die?’

Halloween adventures for under a fiver this half-term

Person dies on tracks after being hit by train

Job cuts loom at hospital admin department as it looks to make ‘significant savings’

Violent offender back behind bars after rampage at ‘traumatising’ party to celebrate his release

KFC given the go-ahead to open until midnight despite noise fears

MP calls or Lower Thames Crossing cash to pay for ferry return

Road blocked as emergency services called to crash

Kent’s Bake Off contestant leaves the tent

Council worker stole almost £500k in fake housing benefit claims which she ‘blew’ on online slots

Nimbys and blockers to £10bn Thames Crossing in Chancellor's sights

Closure order issued for house linked with anti-social behaviour

Plans for major energy storage facility ‘among UK’s biggest’ set to be rejected

Plans for new psychiatric unit among latest planning bids

Emergency services called after car crashes into pub

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