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Bursaries awarded in memory of nurses who died with Covid-19

31 August 2020
Bursaries awarded in memory of nurses who died with Covid-19

Two nurses who died with Covid-19 will be honoured by a university and hospital trust with bursaries.

Five Kent hotels named in list of most Covid-safe UK stays

31 August 2020
Five Kent hotels named in list of most Covid-safe UK stays

Five hotels in Kent feature in a list of the most Covid-safe stays in the country.

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Former boss of Saga 'to invest £100m'

31 August 2020
Former boss of Saga 'to invest £100m'

The former boss of one of the county's major employers is reported to be investing £100 million in the company to give it a boost.

Huge rescue operation after cliff fall

31 August 2020
Huge rescue operation after cliff fall

Several emergency service crews leapt into action after a person fell down a cliff.

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Town's Christmas lights switch-on cancelled

28 August 2020
Town's Christmas lights switch-on cancelled

Organisers of a Christmas lights switch-on have cancelled this year's event - believed to be one of the first to be scrapped in the county.

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Council-owned swimming pools set to reopen

28 August 2020
Council-owned swimming pools set to reopen

Three council-owned swimming pools are set to reopen - weeks after concerns were raised about residents becoming unfit.

Action against trust after care concerns

27 August 2020
Action against trust after care concerns

A hospital trust has said it will strengthen infection prevention training after a CQC report raised concern for patients.

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Man electrocuted at building site

27 August 2020
Man electrocuted at building site

A man has been taken to hospital after he was electrocuted at a building site.

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Heavy rain and thunderstorms set to batter county

27 August 2020
Heavy rain and thunderstorms set to batter county

Kent is bracing itself for a miserable few days after weather warnings for showers and thunderstorms were issued.

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Dentist charging patients extra £25 for PPE costs

27 August 2020
Dentist charging patients extra £25 for PPE costs

A chain of dental surgeries has been accused of "exploiting" the Covid-19 crisis by charging some patients £25 to cover PPE costs.

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Plans for new secondary school unveiled

26 August 2020
Plans for new secondary school unveiled

A secondary school that closed five years ago is to be replaced with a new building.

'Despicable' burglar posed as handyman to steal from elderly

26 August 2020
'Despicable' burglar posed as handyman to steal from elderly

A distraction burglar posed as a handyman to swipe more than £1,200 from elderly people in their homes.

Three boys caught climbing restaurant roof in strong winds

26 August 2020
Three boys caught climbing restaurant roof in strong winds

Watch the shocking moment three boys walk across the roof of a three storey building in strong winds.

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Car fire on M2

25 August 2020
Car fire on M2

Fire crews have tackled a car ablaze on the M2.

Spitfire set to fly over Kent

25 August 2020
Spitfire set to fly over Kent

A Spitfire is set to make a spectacular display over the county's skies this weekend.

Bus firm's services set to return to pre-lockdown timetables

25 August 2020
Bus firm's services set to return to pre-lockdown timetables

Bosses at a Kent bus operator have confirmed most of its services will return to full pre-lockdown timetables next week.

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Cigarettes stolen in shop raid

25 August 2020
Cigarettes stolen in shop raid

Three men forced their way into a shop and swiped cigarettes during a raid.

Fallen tree stops train services

25 August 2020
Fallen tree stops train services

Trains will be delayed this evening after strong winds caused a tree to fall on a line.

Bid to expand oyster shack refused

25 August 2020
Bid to expand oyster shack refused

Controversial plans for a new outdoor seating area for 120 people at a beach have been refused.

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Hundreds of nails litter beach after pallets burned at party

25 August 2020
Hundreds of nails litter beach after pallets burned at party

Fed-up residents fear a child or dog could be hurt by dangerous detritus left after bonfires.

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