A campaign to keep a Banksy artwork in Dover will be launched today by the town's MP.

The artwork appeared on a wall of the old Castle Amusements building last month.

The owners of the building said they were working alongside a specialist art gallery in London to decide its future, but Conservative MP Charlie Elphicke says Dover is the Banksy's rightful home.

Kent Police officers are currently dealing with a serious collision involving a car and a bicycle on Station Road in Chartham, near Canterbury.The incident was reported at 07.46 BST this morning.

A road closure, currently in place between the junctions for The Green and Church Lane, is expected to remain in place for several hours.

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Kent Police, Highways England and other emergency services are dealing with a serious collision between a van and motorcycle on the M2 motorway between junctions 6 and 7 at Faversham. The coast-bound carriageway is expected to remain closed for the next few hours while emergency services deal with the incident, causing lengthy delays.

Motorists are being advised to avoid the area if possible.

Stuart Maisner
BBC Live reporter

A mother has given birth in her car after her husband got lost on the way to hospital.

Matt Davison
Investigative journalist, BBC South East

After a successful trial, Kent Police has started using drones to assist in its work.

Examples include the search for missing people and road accidents.

I've been to meet the force’s head of tactical operations for a demonstration.

Hamish Mureddu-Reid
BBC News Online, South East

Why does a Kent church have a collection of a thousand human skulls? Were they pirates or those killed in battle?

Bob Dale
BBC Live reporter

The faltering start to the summer might not have pleased everyone, but it's good news for one of the Garden of England's iconic crops.

Georgina Burnett
BBC Weather

It's going to be warm today - but over the weekend it's going to get close to boiling.

Here's my latest forecast.

Bob Dale
BBC Live reporter

The scene of a famous Eurovision victory, a shopping centre in Maidstone and Woking town centre - the region's musical legends and iconic venues have been honoured on BBC Music Day.

Welcome to Friday. The weekend is nearly here.

This lovely image of beach huts in Minnis Bay was taken by Helen Moss. It's our #PhotoOfTheDay.

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