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The world firsts that happened in Kent

07 August 2020
The world firsts that happened in Kent

From flight to Miss World, we take a look back at world firsts which happened right here in Kent.

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Calls for action on town's pollution hotspot

06 August 2020
Calls for action on town's pollution hotspot

Green campaigners call on the council to do more to clean up the air in the county's most polluted street.

Dismay at closure of farm shop

06 August 2020
Dismay at closure of farm shop

Hundreds of people have signed a petition calling for a much-loved local farm shop to be saved from permanent closure.

Regiment honoured for humanitarian work

06 August 2020
Regiment honoured for humanitarian work

36 Engineer Regiment has been awarded the Firmin Sword of Peace in recognition of work around the world.

Heatwave alert as temperatures set to soar

05 August 2020
Heatwave alert as temperatures set to soar

A heatwave health warning has been issued for the county as sweltering weather returns this week.

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Hospital to reopen after ceiling collapse

05 August 2020
Hospital to reopen after ceiling collapse

A cottage hospital is reopening four months after a burst water pipe caused a ceiling collapse.

Man hurt in house fire

05 August 2020
Man hurt in house fire

He was treated for smoke inhalation and burns after the bedroom blaze.

Family heartbroken by double blow

04 August 2020
Family heartbroken by double blow

A dad lost his job in the same week doctors revealed his wife has terminal cancer.

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Pizza Express branch set to shut

04 August 2020
Pizza Express branch set to shut

One Kent branch of a popular pizza restaurant chain will close while the fate of several more are yet to be confirmed.

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Covid-safe panto to go ahead

04 August 2020
Covid-safe panto to go ahead

Family favourite Jack And The Beanstalk will be staged in front of a much smaller audience to allow social distancing.

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Six cattle in rescue drama

03 August 2020
Six cattle in rescue drama

Six cows had to be winched out of a ditch by firefighters after getting stuck up to their necks in mud.

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Couple lose High Court wedding fight

03 August 2020
Couple lose High Court wedding fight

A bid for recognition of humanist wedding ceremonies has failed but hopes remain for a change in the 'discriminatory' law.

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Driver killed in motorway crash

03 August 2020
Driver killed in motorway crash

A man has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving after a 34-year-old man was killed in a crash during the early hours.

'Bed blocking' pressure on hospital care

31 July 2020
'Bed blocking' pressure on hospital care

Operations have been cancelled because of beds being occupied by recovered patients who can not be discharged.

Pubs prepare for socially-distanced cup final

31 July 2020
Pubs prepare for socially-distanced cup final

Arsenal take on Chelsea at Wembley and bars are ready to welcome fans for a very different matchday experience.

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Crowdfunding campaign for green belt battle

30 July 2020
Crowdfunding campaign for green belt battle

A council is urging people to chip in to help it pay for legal representation in its campaign to prevent further development.

Councils hope to avoid local lockdowns

29 July 2020
Councils hope to avoid local lockdowns

Fresh powers to tackle Covid-19 outbreaks have been granted but there remain concerns over data guiding decision making.

We'll have the sett menu!

29 July 2020
We'll have the sett menu!

One Kent family is entertaining diners with a difference at a late-night restaurant for badgers.

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Dining discounts on offer at these venues

27 July 2020
Dining discounts on offer at these venues

Here's where you can take advantage of the Government's new Eat Out to Help Out offer.

Man attacked in town centre bar

27 July 2020
Man attacked in town centre bar

Two men are being hunted by police after a man was struck over the head with a glass in a town centre bar.

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