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Cancer, miscarriages but no medals for nuclear test heroes

04 January 2021
Cancer, miscarriages but no medals for nuclear test heroes

A veteran of Britain's nuclear test programme, which has left ex-servicemen with serious health issues, has hit out at the military's medal panel.

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MP backs boys' campaign to cancel exams

03 January 2021
MP backs boys' campaign to cancel exams

A petition signed by 400 students calling for GCSEs and A-levels to be cancelled this year will be passed to the Secretary of State for Education.

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Driver smashes into five parked cars

01 January 2021
Driver smashes into five parked cars

Residents have spent today sweeping up the debris after a crash outside their homes.

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Four hundred sign exam petition in 24 hours

01 January 2021
Four hundred sign exam petition in 24 hours

Two grammar school students have launched a campaign to persuade their MP to support the cancellation of GCSE and A-Level exams for 2021.

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Road closed after car hits cyclist

01 January 2021
Road closed after car hits cyclist

Emergency services have closed off a busy road in both directions after a crash this afternoon.

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Huge pile of 'rubbish' litters busy carriageway

01 January 2021
Huge pile of 'rubbish' litters busy carriageway

Motorists were left open-mouthed after driving past what looks like yet another fly-tipping incident...but is it?

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Hole at Manston Airport may be man-made

01 January 2021
Hole at Manston Airport may be man-made

The Department for Transport said a hole in the runway at its emergency lorry park in Kent would not affect operations.

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Man hurt in hit-and-run

30 December 2020
Man hurt in hit-and-run

A motorist allegedly driving the wrong way up a one-way street struck a pedestrian.

Good news in the fight against Covid

30 December 2020
Good news in the fight against Covid

More and more people are receiving their vaccinations against Covid 19.

Why Kent will keep foot on continent after Brexit

30 December 2020
Why Kent will keep foot on continent after Brexit

In a day many formal links to Europe will be severed, but in part of France we will retain a presence - and even the clocks will run to British time.

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It could be back to the drawing board on Local Plan

29 December 2020
It could be back to the drawing board on Local Plan

A local authority has been criticised for not consulting with a neighbouring district to see if it could take some of their housing shortfall.

Kino given £100,000 to beat Covid

29 December 2020
Kino given £100,000 to beat Covid

A cinema chain has said it is grateful for Government support and is looking forward to re-opening.

Animal rights campaigners call police to farm

29 December 2020
Animal rights campaigners call police to farm

A farmer has denied there is any problem with the welfare of animals at his farm following a late night visit by officers.

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Bride and groom 'do a runner' on wedding day

26 December 2020
Bride and groom 'do a runner' on wedding day

A couple celebrated their wedding by going for a 7km run, before returning to a 'reception' of coffee and a mince pie.

Our favourite Christmas toys of years gone by

24 December 2020
Our favourite Christmas toys of years gone by

With Christmas stockings in mind, we look back on what children might have longed for in decades past.

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Second disciplinary hearing for dentist

18 December 2020
Second disciplinary hearing for dentist

A dentist who admitted 70 failings in his treatment of 15 patients is being allowed to practise by the industry's regulator.

Beauty products worth £1,000 stolen

16 December 2020
Beauty products worth £1,000 stolen

Two Londoners will appear in court next year accused of theft.

Man to face three burglary charges

16 December 2020
Man to face three burglary charges

A burglar broke into a church hall to steal chocolate bars.

Crumbs! That went well!

15 December 2020
Crumbs! That went well!

A life spent in the oil industry has formed the basis for some amusing tales.

Will farm access lead to bigger things?

15 December 2020
Will farm access lead to bigger things?

Residents fear a proposed new entrance is the first step towards a housing estate.

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