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'I didn't even feel it'

18 January 2021
'I didn't even feel it'

NHS staff received their coronavirus vaccinations at a specially set up jabs centre right next to their hospital.

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Litter picker finds 2ft machete

18 January 2021
Litter picker finds 2ft machete

A litter picker came across a 2ft machete during her rounds - and thinks it had been hidden for an attacker to retrieve.

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Loss of Millennium mayor

18 January 2021
Loss of Millennium mayor

A Labour councillor who was First Citizen of her town at the dawning of the 21st Century has died at the age of 91.

'Save the festival'

17 January 2021
'Save the festival'

A crowdfunding effort has been launched to rescue an annual film event that has now been crippled by the effects of the pandemic.

Vaccination rollout reaches port town

15 January 2021
Vaccination rollout reaches port town

A health service spokesman has confirmed that vaccinations against coronavirus in a district have started for the public today.

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Boss of 'B' Line drug gang jailed

14 January 2021
Boss of 'B' Line drug gang jailed

The final member of a dozen-strong network of drug dealers, who ran the so-called 'B' Line operation, has been sent to prison.

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'Use our centre'

14 January 2021
'Use our centre'

A community group has offered health bosses its building for Covid jabs for the public after complaints that its district only has one centre.

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Green power

14 January 2021
Green power

A total of 49 electric vehicle charging points are due to open in 18 locations in March to help combat climate change.

Fine of £5,000 for dumping

14 January 2021
Fine of £5,000 for dumping

A company has been fined £5,000, and made to pay £1,870 in costs and a surcharge, after being found guilty by magistrates of fly-tipping.

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'Mayhem' predicted

13 January 2021
'Mayhem' predicted

Members of the public in a district are expected to crowd to a single coronavirus vaccination centre: a petition has been raised demanding more.

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Fight against traffickers stepped up as crossing fall by 70%

12 January 2021
Fight against traffickers stepped up as crossing fall by 70%

A new group has been set up to combat the gangs sending asylum seekers across the Channel - with the perilous trips already down 70% due to efforts.

Crimebusting at their fingertips

12 January 2021
Crimebusting at their fingertips

A council cabinet has adopted a policy of using social media as a weapon to battle against criminal activities.

No symptoms? Still get tested

11 January 2021
No symptoms? Still get tested

A MP is calling on everyone to get checked for coronavirus - even if they are not showing any signs or symptoms.

Action for homeless agreed

11 January 2021
Action for homeless agreed

A council cabinet has voted for a draft plan to deal with homelessness, which, it is feared, could worsen in the aftermath of the pandemic.

Laptop library scheme in sights for youth charity

08 January 2021
Laptop library scheme in sights for youth charity

A youth organisation is pursuing a computer lending scheme to help pupils study at home during the coronavirus lockdown.

'Penguin' spotted in Folkestone

08 January 2021
'Penguin' spotted in Folkestone

A 'penguin' spotted in Kent has become a social media sensation - but while temperatures have dived lately all is not as it seems.

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Reward for feeding the stranded

08 January 2021
Reward for feeding the stranded

A church group has been given a £5,000 council grant for coming to the aid of drivers and passengers trapped during last month's roads chaos.

Help needed for children's shelter

07 January 2021
Help needed for children's shelter

A pre-school, unable to raise money in traditional ways because of the pandemic, has gone online to provide funds for a outdoor shelter..

84 HGV drivers came to Kent without permit

06 January 2021
84 HGV drivers came to Kent without permit

Lorry drivers are reminded that they must have special permits to enter the county as they travel toward mainland Europe.

Mass of face masks for charities

06 January 2021
Mass of face masks for charities

A company has given 180,00 masks to protect against coronavirus in its biggest ever good causes donation.

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