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17 coronavirus deaths at one care home

19 May 2020
17 coronavirus deaths at one care home

A Kent care home in one of the county's worst hit areas for Covid-19 has recorded 17 coronavirus-related deaths.

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£2 million lifeline for animal parks

18 May 2020
£2 million lifeline for animal parks

A foundation which runs two of Kent's most popular wild animal parks has secured a vital seven-figure loan to help it through uncertain times.

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Bid to expand controversial housing estate by 20%

17 May 2020
Bid to expand controversial housing estate by 20%

Developers have submitted plans to increase the sprawling site of an approved 300-home development in the countryside.

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Anger over DIY chain's plan to cut down trees

15 May 2020
Anger over DIY chain's plan to cut down trees

A DIY giant has angered environmentalists with its plans to chop down a line of trees in an area that suffers from high levels of pollution.

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School's 'striking' plan for indoor swimming pool

11 May 2020
School's 'striking' plan for indoor swimming pool

Proposals to enclose a swimming pool and extend a sports hall as part of a major development at a £12,200-a-term school have been submitted.

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Man arrested after village 'assault'

10 May 2020
Man arrested after village 'assault'

Police have arrested a man on suspicion of assault and criminal damage after they responded to an incident in a house.

'Major' coffee shop plans brewing up

10 May 2020
'Major' coffee shop plans brewing up

Proposals for a new coffee shop at a frequently-used service station on the A2 have been unveiled.

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17 more migrants intercepted in Channel

10 May 2020
17 more migrants intercepted in Channel

Another group of migrants have been brought ashore after being intercepted by Border Force crews.

Car engulfed in flames on M20

10 May 2020
Car engulfed in flames on M20

A stretch of the M20 was closed after a car went up in flames.

'Why are people such evil scum?'

10 May 2020
'Why are people such evil scum?'

An intensive care nurse has been left devastated after a thief broke through three locks to steal her much-loved bicycle at a Kent hospital.

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850 people ordered off beaches in one day

10 May 2020
850 people ordered off beaches in one day

Hundreds of people ignoring "stay at home" guidance were ordered off Kent beaches yesterday during the sunny weather.

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'Significant' amount of cash found in car

10 May 2020
'Significant' amount of cash found in car

Police uncovered a suspicious load of money in a car following a stop-and-search - resulting in the driver being put into custody.

Plans for 200-home estate at old asylum

10 May 2020
Plans for 200-home estate at old asylum

Developers are finalising proposals to demolish an old asylum in order to make way for a new housing development.

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Floodgates closed as weekend weather set to turn

09 May 2020
Floodgates closed as weekend weather set to turn

Coastal defences in Kent have been prepared as strong winds and a high tide are forecast tomorrow.

Coastguard call-outs hit lockdown record on VE Day

09 May 2020
Coastguard call-outs hit lockdown record on VE Day

Incidents involving coastguard crews reached a peak for the lockdown period on VE Day, as dozens of people ignored the 'stay at home' warning.

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Millionaire's plan for Kent hydrogen bus fleet

09 May 2020
Millionaire's plan for Kent hydrogen bus fleet

A successful businessman has unveiled his vision for a greener future and a fleet of hydrogen-powered buses.

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'McDonald's didn't have to close', minister says

09 May 2020
'McDonald's didn't have to close', minister says

A government minister says fast food drive-thrus did not have to shut during lockdown and believes they can safely reopen.

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Man killed after being hit by lorry

09 May 2020
Man killed after being hit by lorry

A man in his 30s has been killed after being hit by a HGV near a bus stop.

Gurkhas rescue stranded tourists in treacherous mission

09 May 2020
Gurkhas rescue stranded tourists in treacherous mission

Soldiers based in Kent traversed rivers and landslides as they played a vital role in rescuing more than 100 stranded Brits.

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Glowing landmark lights up hillside

09 May 2020
Glowing landmark lights up hillside

Hundreds of people were able to enjoy seeing the illumination of a huge hillside landmark which was lit up last night.

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