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The rules about cremations

11 January 2021
The rules about cremations

There is a limit on the number of mourners allowed to attend a funeral or cremation.

Paperboy to celebrate 80th birthday

07 January 2021
Paperboy to celebrate 80th birthday

Come rain or shine, a pensioner gets up at 6am every morning to get on his bike and deliver the news to his fellow villagers.

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Dozens of over-80s miss vaccine slots at one surgery

07 January 2021
Dozens of over-80s miss vaccine slots at one surgery

While thousands still wait for a vaccination date, others are missing their appointments.

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Motorist hits out after parking meter issues 'invalid' tickets

06 January 2021
Motorist hits out after parking meter issues 'invalid' tickets

A frustrated driver is warning motorists to beware after being fined £25 in a town centre car park.

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New Year, new surgery for GPs

05 January 2021
New Year, new surgery for GPs

The dream of a new first class medical centre has at least been realised.

Taking rough sleepers off the streets and into the warm

05 January 2021
Taking rough sleepers off the streets and into the warm

A borough council is stepping up to fill the role of winter shelters.

Borough secures first Innovation Centre tenant

05 January 2021
Borough secures first Innovation Centre tenant

An international health strategy consultancy is to take up residence at the Kent Medical Centre.

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Vulnerable villagers left without vaccine

05 January 2021
Vulnerable villagers left without vaccine

A councillor is fearful that rural Kent is being over-looked in the vaccination programme.

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We can't take any more traffic, say objectors

04 January 2021
We can't take any more traffic, say objectors

So far not one voice has been raised in favour of a scheme for 330 more homes on Hermitage Lane.

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Pensioner's wallet stolen from backpack

04 January 2021
Pensioner's wallet stolen from backpack

Police have issued a CCTV image of two women following the theft of a wallet from a distracted shopper.

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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