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Driving instructor fury over closure of test centre

22 October 2020
Driving instructor fury over closure of test centre

Driving instructors have blasted the closure of east Kent's only lorry and trailer test centre - saying it will put jobs at risk.

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New lifts and footbridge for station thanks to £4.8m boost

21 October 2020
New lifts and footbridge for station thanks to £4.8m boost

A busy railway station is set to benefit from step-free access for the first time thanks to a major cash injection.

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Chair of scandal-hit hospital trust to step down

21 October 2020
Chair of scandal-hit hospital trust to step down

The chair of a hospital trust at the centre of a major baby death scandal has announced he will not be seeking to retain his role when his term ends.

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Man taken to hospital with head injuries after attack

21 October 2020
Man taken to hospital with head injuries after attack

A 25-year-old has been arrested after a man in his 40s received head injuries in an attack following a row.

Heartbreak at sudden death of much-loved magician

21 October 2020
Heartbreak at sudden death of much-loved magician

A popular and well-known entertainer who has brought smiles and laughter to thousands has died suddenly - prompting an outpouring of tributes.

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Youngster calls for schools to serve less meat

21 October 2020
Youngster calls for schools to serve less meat

A boy inspired by David Attenborough's new documentary, A Life on Our Planet is urging schools to cut down on the amount of meat they serve.

Film crews in busy shopping streets

19 October 2020
Film crews in busy shopping streets

Actors and film crews have been spotted shooting a new Bollywood movie in Kent streets.

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Three arrested after man 'attacked' in alley

19 October 2020
Three arrested after man 'attacked' in alley

A man in his 20s was left needing hospital treatment after an alleged attack that has seen three people arrested.

Drug dealer found with Taser disguised as torch

16 October 2020
Drug dealer found with Taser disguised as torch

A drug dealer was found with a stash of cocaine, MDMA, cannabis and a Taser disguised as a torch during a police raid.

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GP backs circuit-breaker as infection rate rises

16 October 2020
GP backs circuit-breaker as infection rate rises

As the infection rate continues to rise, a Kent GP is backing a temporary lockdown - while a head teacher warns it would be a "poor" move for schools.

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Second warning as schoolgirl followed by van

16 October 2020
Second warning as schoolgirl followed by van

Primary school parents have been warned after a girl was followed by a man - just days after children were approached by a stranger nearby.

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'It was like Covid didn't exist'

15 October 2020
'It was like Covid didn't exist'

A worried eyewitness who filmed people pouring out of a hospital after a fire alarm went off says he was "disgusted" by the lack of social distancing.

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College extends half-term 'to lessen Covid risk'

15 October 2020
College extends half-term 'to lessen Covid risk'

A college has extended its half-term break to two weeks - as the government faces continued pressure to impose a 'circuit-breaker' lockdown.

Pizza chain eyes up site for first-ever Kent restaurant

15 October 2020
Pizza chain eyes up site for first-ever Kent restaurant

A hugely popular pizza chain could be set to open its first-ever Kent restaurant as bosses confirm they are eyeing up a location in the county.

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Woman in 30s dies after car overturns

15 October 2020
Woman in 30s dies after car overturns

A woman in her 30s has died after her car left the carriageway and overturned.

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Mayor defends removal of homeless encampment

14 October 2020
Mayor defends removal of homeless encampment

A town mayor has defended the removal of bedding from a sheltered area beneath a lighthouse - after a council was accused of a 'lack of compassion'.

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Men arrested over rape released without charge

13 October 2020
Men arrested over rape released without charge

Two men who were arrested after a woman reported being raped in a city centre have been released without charge - as police continue to investigate.

Reckless cyclist nearly hit by train in shocking video

13 October 2020
Reckless cyclist nearly hit by train in shocking video

Footage shows the moment a cyclist pedalled over a railway crossing as a train hurtled towards him at 80mph - forcing the driver to brake sharply.

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'I've received threats but will not be silenced'

12 October 2020
'I've received threats but will not be silenced'

An MP branded a "transphobe" after a row on Twitter is calling for "reasonable and respectable debate" after receiving a number of terrifying threats.

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'Staggering' roar from major gas leak

12 October 2020
'Staggering' roar from major gas leak

Video footage reveals the alarming noise from the scene of a major gas leak which has led to a road closure and the evacuation of a building.

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