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NHS staff protest over 'derisory' pay offer

01 April 2021
NHS staff protest over 'derisory' pay offer

A demonstration against the government's 'derisory' pay increase offer took place at one of Kent's hospitals.

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Boy, 15, clocked at 100mph in police chase

31 March 2021
Boy, 15, clocked at 100mph in police chase

A teenager is alleged to have driven at more than 100mph during a chase with police after officers suspected occupants had been involved in a theft.

Outside team to probe village school

31 March 2021
Outside team to probe village school

The reasons why a school lost half of its staff in just over a year are to be investigated by a team appointed by the Regional Schools Commissioner.

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Kent town most in-demand in country

30 March 2021
Kent town most in-demand in country

Houses in one town in Kent are being sold faster than anywhere else in the country, according to new figures.

Dog's life-saving operation after eating Easter egg

30 March 2021
Dog's life-saving operation after eating Easter egg

Dog owners warned about the risk to their pets caused by chocolate after a chihuahua almost died when he ate an Easter egg in the family home.

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Kent workforce to help build UK's new submarines

30 March 2021
Kent workforce to help build UK's new submarines

A major contract to help build new Royal Navy submarines will see naval work return to a part of Kent for the first time in more than 30 years.

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Noisy neighbour slapped with £9k fine

26 March 2021
Noisy neighbour slapped with £9k fine

A man who repeatedly ignored warnings about blasting loud music and other anti-social issues has been handed a hefty fine and court order.

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Reckless cyclists dice with death at crossings

26 March 2021
Reckless cyclists dice with death at crossings

Video has been released showing the moment reckless cyclists make a last-second dash across level crossings forcing trains to slam on their brakes.

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Arrests after '£14,000 of cocaine found in cars'

25 March 2021
Arrests after '£14,000 of cocaine found in cars'

A pair of suspected drug dealers have appeared in court after police stopped two cars and reportedly found cocaine and cash inside.

Care home staff told they cannot work without vaccine

25 March 2021
Care home staff told they cannot work without vaccine

A care home group with several homes across Kent has told staff they must get a Covid vaccination or face not being allowed to work.

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Bidding war sees former fire station sold

25 March 2021
Bidding war sees former fire station sold

A former fire station which looks set to be demolished for new flats has been sold for more than half a million pounds after a bidding war.

PM hopes for solution to safeguard docks jobs

24 March 2021
PM hopes for solution to safeguard docks jobs

The Prime Minister has backed calls to protect the future of hundreds of skilled jobs threatened by the closure of industrial docks.

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New Covid testing centre to open as two close

24 March 2021
New Covid testing centre to open as two close

A new Covid testing centre will open next week as two sites close down and another scaled back amid plans for more mobile testing coming into action.

Venue loses outdoor bar area bid

23 March 2021
Venue loses outdoor bar area bid

A town centre bar has lost its bid to open a new outside bar area to serve alcohol and show live sport on big screens in its beer garden.

Woman wakes to find stranger in bedroom

23 March 2021
Woman wakes to find stranger in bedroom

An alleged sexual predator has appeared in court after a woman woke to find a stranger believed to be prowling in her bedroom.

Health chief quits weeks after damning report

22 March 2021
Health chief quits weeks after damning report

The boss of a hospital trust which saw its A&E given the lowest rating a matter of weeks ago is leaving his role.

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Two hour queues outside vaccine centre

17 March 2021
Two hour queues outside vaccine centre

Vulnerable patients were forced to wait for hours outside a vaccine centre as long queues snaked around the entrance due to delays letting people in.

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'I've never seen demand for funerals like it'

15 March 2021
'I've never seen demand for funerals like it'

A temporary morgue is to be stood down as a funeral director says deaths caused by Covid and funeral demand is the worst he's seen in his 50 years.

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Fancy owning your own fire station?

15 March 2021
Fancy owning your own fire station?

A property makeover is awaiting a former fire station which is set to go under the hammer with planning permission for six apartments.

Waterside path and recycling bin cordoned off in Sarah search

14 March 2021
Waterside path and recycling bin cordoned off in Sarah search

A waterside path and large recycling bin has been cordoned off by police investigating the death of Sarah Everard as officers open a new search area.

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