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People smuggling gang leader jailed

22 May 2020
People smuggling gang leader jailed

A man who masterminded a people smuggling operation bringing migrants in small boats from France to Britain has been jailed after fleeing to Spain

Union's plea to government over P&O job cuts

22 May 2020
Union's plea to government over P&O job cuts

A union is calling on the government to nationalise struggling P&O Ferries and to make more use of the furlough scheme to save staff from redundancy

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Martha needs votes for £1k prize for PPE

22 May 2020
Martha needs votes for £1k prize for PPE

A charity will buy protective equipment to keep its care home free from Covid-19 if it wins a £1,000 competition prize, but it needs your votes

Decision expected on 88 homes and 4G pitch

21 May 2020
Decision expected on 88 homes and 4G pitch

Tonight planners will decide whether to allow a new homes scheme for 88 houses, a 4G pitch and two storey club house at a former school sports ground

Nigel Farage films 'national scandal' of migrants in boats

21 May 2020
Nigel Farage films 'national scandal' of migrants in boats

Politician Nigel Farage filmed migrants crammed dangerously into a small boat and said he witnessed the French escorting them into English waters

Tributes to amusement and funfair owner

21 May 2020
Tributes to amusement and funfair owner

Known as the man in the trilby, the owner of a coastal amusement and funfair empire has died

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Lockdown party broken up by police

20 May 2020
Lockdown party broken up by police

A party, which flouted lockdown rules by having extra visitors from other households, was broken up by police who gave them social distancing advice

Was loud bang a sonic boom?

20 May 2020
Was loud bang a sonic boom?

A loud bang that sounded like an explosion was heard across the east Kent coast and the reason for it has still not been comfirmed

Foodbank continues food deliveries

20 May 2020
Foodbank continues food deliveries

It's business as usual for a food bank which is calling for people in crisis to reach out as volunteers step up socially distanced food deliveries

Warning letters as drivers park dangerously at cliffs

19 May 2020
Warning letters as drivers park dangerously at cliffs

Drivers whose parking obstructed a road near cliffs in Kent have been sent warning letters by police

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'Extend furlough to avoid redundancies'

19 May 2020
'Extend furlough to avoid redundancies'

Ferry staff facing redundancy should have a longer furlough to save jobs beyond the coronavirus crisis say the the Liberal Democrats

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Business designs printable social distancing signs

19 May 2020
Business designs printable social distancing signs

A print and design firm has created printable posters so businesses can share the social distancing message or their reopening times in their windows

Migrant boat was 'fixed with parcel tape'

18 May 2020
Migrant boat was 'fixed with parcel tape'

A picture that shows a small boat fixed with parcel tape highlights the desperation of migrants risking their lives by sailing from France to Kent.

Accident fears due to dangerous parking at cliffs

18 May 2020
Accident fears due to dangerous parking at cliffs

Police have tweeted a safety message and pictures after motorists were caught parking dangerously at Kent's white cliffs

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Walking festival cancelled over social distancing

18 May 2020
Walking festival cancelled over social distancing

A walking festival incorporating cliff, coastal and countryside walks has been cancelled over social distancing worries

Sam uses walking frame for NHS challenge

18 May 2020
Sam uses walking frame for NHS challenge

A man with cerebral palsy overcomes his walking limitations to raise money for the NHS

The heyday of the booze cruise to France

18 May 2020
The heyday of the booze cruise to France

When Brits realised the money-saving benefits of buying wine in France they flocked to Kent's port towns heralding the beginning of the booze cruise.

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Petition emerges over new homes plan

15 May 2020
Petition emerges over new homes plan

A petition is calling for an in depth environmental study before a decision is made allowing 210 homes at former Betteshanger Colliery

'Localised booking system needed' as tips reopen

15 May 2020
'Localised booking system needed' as tips reopen

Ad tips across Kent reopen this morning an MP has called for a localised booking system for those without internet access

Euston band reform for lockdown parody

15 May 2020
Euston band reform for lockdown parody

A popular band has reformed to record a lockdown parody of a Britpop hit which they have dedicated to key workers

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