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Demonstration will highlight 'national scandal' of job cuts

16 June 2020
Demonstration will highlight 'national scandal' of job cuts

The loss of 614 seafaring jobs in Kent will be the subject of a protest by maritime union the RMT.

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Sandbank could be saved from future dredging

15 June 2020
Sandbank could be saved from future dredging

A shifting sandbank could win protection from being dredged in the future because of a government review that could preserve ecology and wildlife.

'John possessed that unusual quality - he was liked by everyone'

13 June 2020
'John possessed that unusual quality - he was liked by everyone'

Tributes have been paid to a sporting all rounder and former estate agent whose colourful personality was an inspiration to many players

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Shed fire started by barbecue embers

12 June 2020
Shed fire started by barbecue embers

Firefighters have issued a warning after barbecue embers are thought to have caused a shed fire

Venues can't survive until distancing is scrapped, gig organiser says

12 June 2020
Venues can't survive until distancing is scrapped, gig organiser says

Here's what gigs could look like at this music venue under the government's draft guidelines - which have been blasted as unviable.

Anger over calls to rename white cliffs

11 June 2020
Anger over calls to rename white cliffs

A call to rename Kent's iconic white cliffs after the Black Lives Matter movement has been lambasted as a prank that damages the campaign.

Shoppers demand 'reopen market - no excuses...'

11 June 2020
Shoppers demand 'reopen market - no excuses...'

A market is still to agree its covid safety strategy but managers say some stalls will be lost to allow for the new socially distanced layout

Union chief's grim warning over ferry redundancies

11 June 2020
Union chief's grim warning over ferry redundancies

Large scale redundancies on ferries will affect safety, the economy and the financial security of a dedicated workforce, a union boss claims.

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Refugee service to remember 58 Chinese who died in a lorry

10 June 2020
Refugee service to remember 58 Chinese who died in a lorry

It has been 20 years since 58 Chinese migrants perished in the back of a lorry arriving in Kent and a Refugee Week service will remember their plight

MP Craig dons Orange for Batten Disease

10 June 2020
MP Craig dons Orange for Batten Disease

When an MP heard of a constituent's battles with Batten Disease, he came out in support in an orange tie on International Batten Disease Awareness Day

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Sea safety advice follows RNLI rescues

09 June 2020
Sea safety advice follows RNLI rescues

A rise in RNLI call outs as lockdown is eased has led to safety reminders from the sea rescue charity and HM Coastguard

Leisure centre's new owners start £30,000 collection for repairs

09 June 2020
Leisure centre's new owners start £30,000 collection for repairs

The new owners of a leisure centre have launched a £30,000 fundraising campaign to pay towards £250k repairs and protect its future use

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Roman landmark to feature in stamp collection

09 June 2020
Roman landmark to feature in stamp collection

A Roman building in Kent is among eight from across the country to feature in a new collection of stamps.

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'Black voices must be amplified, white voices must hold the microphone'

05 June 2020
'Black voices must be amplified, white voices must hold the microphone'

A silent Black Lives Matter protest will be held on a roundabout to promote the message that 'silence equals violence'.

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Vicar who married toyboy dies alone in hospital

05 June 2020
Vicar who married toyboy dies alone in hospital

The priest who stood against the Church of England by marrying his Romanian toy boy 55 years his junior has died

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Joss Stone sings and recalls memories of Deal

05 June 2020
Joss Stone sings and recalls memories of Deal

Happy memories of singing along Deal seafront are recalled in a social media performance by soul singer Joss Stone

Star Wars whistling parakeet Yoda disappears

04 June 2020
Star Wars whistling parakeet Yoda disappears

A family is searching for its missing Alexandrine parakeet who whistles the Star Wars theme tune.

Flats plan for fire-ravaged nightclub

04 June 2020
Flats plan for fire-ravaged nightclub

A plan to demolish a fire-ravaged nightclub and build 29 flats in its place has been revealed - but there is no parking allocated.

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New homes: parking, congestion and wildlife fears

04 June 2020
New homes: parking, congestion and wildlife fears

A revised new homes scheme has prompted more objections over parking, congestion and wildlife and criticism that concerns were not listened to

Angelic meditation praised by Stephen Fry and Joanna Lumley

03 June 2020
Angelic meditation praised by Stephen Fry and Joanna Lumley

A former Kent student and vocalist has produced a series of soothing and angelic meditations to help people de-stress and drift off to sleep

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