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Companies urged to introduce safety measures after cyclist's death

14 January 2021
Companies urged to introduce safety measures after cyclist's death

A coroner has written to two companies asking them to consider new safety measures following the death of a cyclist on a dual carriageway.

Complaints to Trading Standards more than double in lockdown 3

13 January 2021
Complaints to Trading Standards more than double in lockdown 3

Complaints from the public about businesses breaking Covid-19 rules have more than doubled since non-essential businesses were ordered to close.

Council leaders call on government to review Early Years funding

13 January 2021
Council leaders call on government to review Early Years funding

Council leaders have asked the government to issue clearer guidance on funding for Early Years as a matter of urgency as many nurseries risk closure.

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Date set for vintage transport show

13 January 2021
Date set for vintage transport show

Organisers of a heritage car exhibition have set the date for this year's show as they remain hopeful it will be able to go ahead.

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Lorry strikes railway bridge

11 January 2021
Lorry strikes railway bridge

Train services were disrupted after a lorry hit a railway bridge on a narrow road.

Park lake floods footpaths after weather warning

07 January 2021
Park lake floods footpaths after weather warning

Footpaths popular with walkers during lockdown have been submerged after a park lake burst its banks.

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Event centre transformed into mass testing site

07 January 2021
Event centre transformed into mass testing site

A showground usually reserved for concerts and large events has been transformed into a symptom-free coronavirus testing site by the army.

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Woman taken to hospital after flat fire

05 January 2021
Woman taken to hospital after flat fire

A woman has been taken to hospital in a serious condition after a fire broke out at a block of flats.

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MP calls for exams to be cancelled

04 January 2021
MP calls for exams to be cancelled

A Kent MP is calling for all exams to be scrapped and replaced with teacher assessed grades after a year of 'fundamental disruption'.

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Care home brings colour to resident's wedding snaps from 63 years ago

31 December 2020
Care home brings colour to resident's wedding snaps from 63 years ago

A care home resident's wish came true when her wedding photo from six decades ago was transformed into colour thanks to a member of staff.

Anger after five trees felled 'unnecessarily'

30 December 2020
Anger after five trees felled 'unnecessarily'

A family feels 'devastated' trees outside their home have been felled leaving the area exposed with no consultation.

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Fallen tree disrupts rail services

30 December 2020
Fallen tree disrupts rail services

There was disruption for train passengers travelling to London after a tree fell onto the tracks.

Suspected cocaine dealer due in court

29 December 2020
Suspected cocaine dealer due in court

A driver suspected of dealing drugs after cocaine and cash were seized from a car is due in court.

CCTV appeal after alcohol stolen from supermarket

29 December 2020
CCTV appeal after alcohol stolen from supermarket

Police want to speak to a man and a woman seen on CCTV after alcohol was taken from a supermarket.

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Flood levels start to ease

29 December 2020
Flood levels start to ease

Water levels have started receding after Storm Bella but people in one town are still being urged to be prepared as a flood alert remains.

More bad weather on the way after county hit by flooding

28 December 2020
More bad weather on the way after county hit by flooding

A second alert for snow and ice has been issued for Kent as towns recover from flooding.

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Crews tackle roof blaze

28 December 2020
Crews tackle roof blaze

Firefighters spent the afternoon putting out a blaze which broke out in a property's roof.

Person caught 'walking through Channel Tunnel'

28 December 2020
Person caught 'walking through Channel Tunnel'

A person has been arrested after attempting to walk through the Channel Tunnel.

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Vaccine rolled out to healthcare workers in Kent

28 December 2020
Vaccine rolled out to healthcare workers in Kent

The Covid-19 vaccine has been given to the first group of frontline NHS and healthcare workers in Kent.

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Muletide spirit at a high for neighbours

25 December 2020
Muletide spirit at a high for neighbours

Father Christmas and his festively dressed donkeys paid children a surprise visit handing out presents and mince pies at a community celebration.

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