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Last days of lockdown sun before rain returns

07 May 2020
Last days of lockdown sun before rain returns

Get set for some garden sunbathing! The bank holiday weekend is set to kick off under a mini heatwave, but it isn't due to last long...

Howletts and Port Lympne animal parks set to reopen

07 May 2020
Howletts and Port Lympne animal parks set to reopen

Bosses at Kent's biggest wild animal parks are preparing to reopen the attractions and welcome the public back.

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Minister urges 'buy a newspaper'

07 May 2020
Minister urges 'buy a newspaper'

The communities secretary has urged the public to support local media as the industry finds itself under "significant financial pressure".

Common sense plea as KFC drive-thrus reopen

07 May 2020
Common sense plea as KFC drive-thrus reopen

Fast food chicken lovers have been urged to use their common sense as four KFC drive-thrus reopen in Kent.

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Paul Hollywood thanks Kent's NHS teams

07 May 2020
Paul Hollywood thanks Kent's NHS teams

Celebrity baker and county resident Paul Hollywood has recorded a message of support for workers at a health trust.

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Wig-wearing bald thief's crimes laid bare

06 May 2020
Wig-wearing bald thief's crimes laid bare

A bald thief who thought sporting wigs while stealing from houses was a masterstroke has been jailed after being foiled by police.

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Hundreds of businesses 'slip through net' for vital cash

06 May 2020
Hundreds of businesses 'slip through net' for vital cash

Pressure is mounting on the government to offer a lending hand to hundreds of businesses that are "slipping through the funding net" during lockdown.

M&S launches delivery service

04 May 2020
M&S launches delivery service

Wine, meat and sweets are among the range of items available for residents in one area of Kent eligible for M&S delivery service.

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Sea rescue as speedboat duo flout lockdown rules

01 May 2020
Sea rescue as speedboat duo flout lockdown rules

Police were called after lifeboat crews were forced into action to rescue two people on board a stranded speedboat.

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Huge queues at KFC spark police call-out

30 April 2020
Huge queues at KFC spark police call-out

Traffic came to a standstill as hungry motorists craving fast food chicken flocked to a KFC outlet after it reopened.

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Aldi and coffee giant lined up for B&Q site

30 April 2020
Aldi and coffee giant lined up for B&Q site

Supermarket wars are on the horizon after Aldi agreed to move in to part of a unit occupied by B&Q and just a stone's throw from Lidl and Asda.

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KFC reopens four Kent outlets

29 April 2020
KFC reopens four Kent outlets

Fast food chicken chain KFC is opening a number of its restaurants in order to deliver to hungry customers.

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Tesco customers to queue in car if it's raining

28 April 2020
Tesco customers to queue in car if it's raining

Shoppers at Tesco could be asked to queue in their cars instead of lining up outside if the weather is cold or wet.

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Greggs and Burger King to reopen some stores

27 April 2020
Greggs and Burger King to reopen some stores

Bakery chain Greggs and fast food firm Burger King have both announced they will reopen a number of stores amid the national lockdown.

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Shock as wolves 'howl for NHS workers'

24 April 2020
Shock as wolves 'howl for NHS workers'

A pack of wolves got very vocal on Thursday night when they began to howl while Kent clapped for the NHS.

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Rule-breaking jet skiers ordered off water

24 April 2020
Rule-breaking jet skiers ordered off water

Two red-faced jet skiers were forced to bring their machines ashore after they were reported to police for flouting lockdown rules.

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McDonald's could reopen within weeks

24 April 2020
McDonald's could reopen within weeks

Global fast food chain McDonald's is reportedly planning to reopen some of its restaurants in mid-May.

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Thousands allowed to put out extra bin bags

24 April 2020
Thousands allowed to put out extra bin bags

Residents living in one of Kent's largest district's will be allowed to put two extra bin bags out for collection each week.

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What's been the cheapest supermarket in lockdown?

24 April 2020
What's been the cheapest supermarket in lockdown?

Supermarkets have been ranked in order of cheapness for the month of March - for which half was spent in lockdown.

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Church suffers £16.5k damage as man 'tries to steal lead'

24 April 2020
Church suffers £16.5k damage as man 'tries to steal lead'

A man is due to appear in court accused of trying to steal lead from a church roof and causing £16,500 worth of criminal damage.

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