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Woman in her 20s dies after M2 crash
•Police have confirmed a young woman has been killed in a serious collision which closed part of a motorway.
25 December 2025
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Traffic chaos across Kent after multiple crashes
•Drivers are being warned to expect delays across the county due to a series of incidents, including a broken-down lorry and several crashes.
23 December 2025
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Activist marching through town to ‘remind people this is a Christian country’
•A controversial influencer faces a counter-protest of around 100 people after travelling to a Kent town for a ‘Christmas celebration’.
23 December 2025
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‘I’m proud of what has been achieved for our community’
•Mike Tapp reflects back on his first full year as a Kent MP and says he is “proud of what has been achieved” for the community.
23 December 2025
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Thieves smash their way into village shop to steal cigarettes
•Thieves smashed their way into a village shop before stealing cigarettes from behind the counter.
23 December 2025
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Company behind Kent radio station ‘forced’ to shut due to ‘unfairly high business rates’
•The company behind a Kent radio station has announced it has been “forced” to cease trading after claiming it was “severely let down” by a council.
23 December 2025
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Derelict roadside eyesore left empty for years could finally be restored
•Plans have been submitted to restore a roadside 17th-century barn, which has been left empty for several years.
22 December 2025
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Disruption to Christmas getaway amid queues for ferries
•Christmas getaway passengers have faced disruption amid long queues towards the Port of Dover.
22 December 2025
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Search for man, 40 with ‘missing middle finger’
•Police are appealing for help tracing a man they have concerns for who is thought to have travelled in a black Vauxhall Corsa.
22 December 2025
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Bracing winter walks to escape the festive rush
•Get out of the house and explore Kent’s stunning countryside with these invigorating winter walks.
21 December 2025
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‘I've paid hundreds in ridiculous fines — I just want to pay to park where I live’
•A woman says she’s been inundated with parking fines after being told she’s ‘not eligible’ for a residents’ permit for an empty bay outside her flat.
21 December 2025
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Water boss finally speaks out after crisis and wants to remain in post
•The boss of a water company, which saw thousands of homes left without a supply for almost a week, has finally spoken out about the chaos.
19 December 2025
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‘Why build £3m bridge linking new estates that people like me can’t use?’
•Wheelchair users, people on mobility scooters and parents pushing prams face a one-mile diversion after plans for a ramped footbridge were ditched.
18 December 2025
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Motorway slip road closed after multi-vehicle collision
•Drivers are experiencing delays amid the closure of a motorway slip road following a multi-vehicle collision.
18 December 2025
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‘Our water, healthcare and economy – these are my 2026 priorities’
•MP Tony Vaughan outlines his resolutions for 2026 – including a boost for Kent’s economy and improvements to healthcare.
18 December 2025
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Forensics officers spotted after police called to hotel
•Emergency services have been at the scene of an incident at a hotel just off the dual carriageway since the early hours.
17 December 2025
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Kent student accused of chanting 'put the Zios in the ground' charged
•An Oxford University student from Kent has been charged with stirring up racial hatred at a pro-Palestine rally.
17 December 2025
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Murder suspect’s bail extended after woman found dead at block of flats
•A man arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman was found dead in her home will remain on bail until next year.
16 December 2025