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Big fall in county's Covid rates

23 January 2021
Big fall in county's Covid rates

The coronavirus infection rate in Kent is now nearly in line with the national average after another significant drop.

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Coronavirus and lockdown: Kent's 2020 in pictures

29 December 2020
Coronavirus and lockdown: Kent's 2020 in pictures

From lockdown to vaccine (and back into lockdown) - pictures that tell the story of a year like no other.

The parts of Kent hit hardest by coronavirus in 2020

27 December 2020
The parts of Kent hit hardest by coronavirus in 2020

How badly has your district has been hit by Covid-19 since the start of the pandemic - and which areas of Kent have suffered most this year?

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Picture quiz: What was the year?

03 December 2020
Picture quiz: What was the year?

This all happened in Kent - but in which year? Take our quiz here.

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In pictures: Darth Vader actor's visits to Kent

29 November 2020
In pictures: Darth Vader actor's visits to Kent

Tributes have been paid to Dave Prowse, who played Darth Vader in the original Star Wars trilogy and made regular appearances at events in the county.

100 pictures of the 2010 snowfalls in Kent

19 November 2020
100 pictures of the 2010 snowfalls in Kent

Kent was hit by severe winter weather in 2010 - here are 100 photos showing the chaos but also the fun and beauty of the county under snow.

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Holiday homes wrecked by 'mini tornado'

25 October 2020
Holiday homes wrecked by 'mini tornado'

Caravans were destroyed and trees brought down as high winds swept through holiday parks.

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The 1987 Great Storm in 100 photos

15 October 2020
The 1987 Great Storm in 100 photos

Every picture tells a story as we look back through our archive at the storm that devastated Kent in October 1987.

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Tunnel closed for urgent repairs

27 September 2020
Tunnel closed for urgent repairs

Motorists are facing delays this morning as part of the Dartford Tunnel is closed for emergency repairs.

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'We shall not be moved': 60 years of protest in Kent

18 August 2020
'We shall not be moved': 60 years of protest in Kent

War, religion and rubbish dumps - a look at some of the causes that have brought placard-waving protesters onto the county's streets.

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Pubs back in business on 'Super Saturday'

04 July 2020
Pubs back in business on 'Super Saturday'

Pubs looked a little different today as they welcomed back customers after lockdown restrictions were eased.

Bus driver caught using phone at the wheel

04 July 2020
Bus driver caught using phone at the wheel

Police say a bus driver caught using her phone was a 'colossal danger' to other road users.

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Farage reported to police after pub picture

04 July 2020
Farage reported to police after pub picture

Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage has been accused of breaking quarantine rules in a Kent pub.

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School staying open after pupil confirmed with coronavirus

04 July 2020
School staying open after pupil confirmed with coronavirus

A school says it remains open after carrying out a deep clean when a case of Covid-19 was confirmed.

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Pubs open again on 'Super Saturday'

04 July 2020
Pubs open again on 'Super Saturday'

The first thirsty customers have been welcomed back for a cold drink – here's what you can (and can't) expect as restrictions are lifted.

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Trespasser causes train delays

06 June 2020
Trespasser causes train delays

Late night train passengers were delayed after police were called to a trespasser on the line.

Poems for our strange times

17 May 2020
Poems for our strange times

The coronavirus outbreak and lockdown have inspired works of poetry from people across Kent - read them here.

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More than 300 migrants attempt to cross Channel so far this weekend

09 May 2020
More than 300 migrants attempt to cross Channel so far this weekend

The number of people trying to cross the Channel in small boats over the past two days has been revealed, with yesterday being a record.

'Click and collect' thief takes family's shopping

28 March 2020
'Click and collect' thief takes family's shopping

A thief drove off after stealing a family's shopping from a 'click and collect' queue at a supermarket.

Gas fears as crews battle farm fire

28 March 2020
Gas fears as crews battle farm fire

Fire crews tackled a blaze at a series of farm buildings, amid fears gas cylinders were inside.

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