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'If we'd left them there they would have drowned'

10 August 2020
'If we'd left them there they would have drowned'

A builder swimming the English Channel for charity has helped rescue three migrants from a sinking kayak.

Future of garden centre struck by tragedy in doubt

10 August 2020
Future of garden centre struck by tragedy in doubt

A 98-year-old garden centre hit by tragedy says its future could be thrown into doubt if it loses a controversial planning appeal.

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No laughing matter for panto dame Ben Roddy

05 August 2020
No laughing matter for panto dame Ben Roddy

A leading panto dame says the cancellation of Kent's biggest show is a huge blow, but must be put in perspective.

War hero's badge found in field

02 August 2020
War hero's badge found in field

A poignant lapel badge presented to a hero of the Great War has been discovered in a field.

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Widow’s anger after husband’s virus death

30 July 2020
Widow’s anger after husband’s virus death

A widow has slammed a hospitals trust at the centre of a Covid-19 crisis after her husband died with the virus after having surgery on a broken leg.

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Woman falls to her death in town centre

28 July 2020
Woman falls to her death in town centre

A woman has died after falling from the window of a town centre building.

'He was bleeding from his chest and begging for help'

27 July 2020
'He was bleeding from his chest and begging for help'

A shocked couple fought to try and keep a stabbing victim alive after he knocked on their window last night pleading for help.

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Kent MP backs new Spanish quarantine rules

27 July 2020
Kent MP backs new Spanish quarantine rules

Imposing a lockdown on tourists returning from Spain is the right thing to do, says Kent MP.

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Fears of tragedy as canoers plucked from river

26 July 2020
Fears of tragedy as canoers plucked from river

Boatmen worry it is only a matter of time before someone is hurt "or worse" as they continue to pull capsized canoers and kayakers from the water.

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Choir boy stuns judges on The Voice Kids

22 July 2020
Choir boy stuns judges on The Voice Kids

A young chorister found himself performing with singing star Paloma Faith on The Voice Kids on Saturday night.

Headteacher's remarkable 30-year career leading the same school

17 July 2020
Headteacher's remarkable 30-year career leading the same school

A retiring headteacher has said children should be encouraged to develop as confident individuals as he bows out after 30 years at the same school.

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Granite memorials planned for coronavirus victims

14 July 2020
Granite memorials planned for coronavirus victims

Monuments are to be installed at two Kent crematoria to honour those lost to Covid-19 and pay tribute to NHS and care workers.

Probe after pensioner breaks knee in subway fall

10 July 2020
Probe after pensioner breaks knee in subway fall

The "treacherous" surface of a city subway is being investigated by a council after a pensioner broke his knee in a fall.

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Couple to expand coffee business across county

09 July 2020
Couple to expand coffee business across county

A couple are planning to expand their own special brand of coffee cafes across the county.

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Theatre lockdown could bring curtain down on panto

09 July 2020
Theatre lockdown could bring curtain down on panto

A top panto producer fears the county's biggest show may have to be dropped.

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Nazi graffiti daubed around seaside town

08 July 2020
Nazi graffiti daubed around seaside town

Police are investigating complaints after offensive stickers and graffiti marking Hitler's birthday were daubed around a town.

Lambeth Conference faces further postponement

08 July 2020
Lambeth Conference faces further postponement

The Archbishop of Canterbury says too many Covid-19 challenges remain to hold the conference in 2021.

Opening date revealed for £20m school

08 July 2020
Opening date revealed for £20m school

Academy bosses have revealed when a £20 million school will finally open its doors.

Joy as lost ring found on beach

03 July 2020
Joy as lost ring found on beach

The owner of a hugely sentimental gold ring says he is overjoyed after a metal detectorist came to his aid when he lost it on the beach.

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Huge rent bill could force gymnastics club to close

03 July 2020
Huge rent bill could force gymnastics club to close

The owner of a much-loved gym clubs fears for its survival as it faces rent arrears of almost £36,000 when its income is currently zero.

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