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1 in 4 think a Kent town is part of London

24 October 2020
1 in 4 think a Kent town is part of London

A new poll prompted a debate after more than a quarter of people surveyed confessed to thinking a Kent town was part of the capital.

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Electrical goods stolen in shop raid

24 October 2020
Electrical goods stolen in shop raid

A department store was broken into overnight as a number of items were reportedly stolen.

Man charged after police chase

24 October 2020
Man charged after police chase

A man has been arrested and charged following a police chase.

HRVY to make Strictly live show debut

24 October 2020
HRVY to make Strictly live show debut

A pop star from Kent is set to get his first set of judges' scores as he takes to the floor for the Strictly Come Dancing live shows.

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Special needs school confirms second Covid-19 case

22 October 2020
Special needs school confirms second Covid-19 case

A group of primary school age pupils and a staff member have been told to self isolate following confirmation of a positive Coronavirus case.

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'2020 is sadly the worst ever year for dog theft'

21 October 2020
'2020 is sadly the worst ever year for dog theft'

An MP has called for tougher sentencing for pet theft amid a spike during lockdown.

Two arrests after pensioner defrauded out of more than £100,000

21 October 2020
Two arrests after pensioner defrauded out of more than £100,000

Police have arrested two individuals on suspicion of defrauding a man in his 70s out of hundreds of thousands of pounds.

Last chance to have say on lorry park proposals

21 October 2020
Last chance to have say on lorry park proposals

A consultation on the government's proposals for an inland border facility in Kent is set to close.

New NHS Trust chair unveiled

21 October 2020
New NHS Trust chair unveiled

A banking boss has been appointed as the new chair of an NHS foundation trust.

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'Gardens and guerillas' virtual tour

20 October 2020
'Gardens and guerillas' virtual tour

A plant hunter is sharing an insight into his World Garden and the time spent held hostage by Colombian guerilla fighters that inspired it.

'Coming from a working class background I don't have that money'

20 October 2020
'Coming from a working class background I don't have that money'

An aspiring vet has spoken of the financial hurdles she and others face in accessing jobs that require a degree with postgraduate funding.

Nearly 100 primary school pupils sent home after four Covid-19 cases

20 October 2020
Nearly 100 primary school pupils sent home after four Covid-19 cases

Staff members and pupils have been told to self-isolate at a primary school on the border between two towns with different lockdown restrictions.

Planned bus cuts shelved

19 October 2020
Planned bus cuts shelved

Councillors have praised a decision to scrap planned cuts to bus services but fear it may not be the end of the matter.

'A load of immigrants just got out of a lorry into Mercs'

19 October 2020
'A load of immigrants just got out of a lorry into Mercs'

An eyewitness alerted police to people jumping out of lorries, a fortnight before the deaths of 39 people, a court has heard.

Bid to tackle rise in modern slavery and human trafficking

19 October 2020
Bid to tackle rise in modern slavery and human trafficking

A council has partnered up with the police and a homeless charity as it looks to address a rise in documented cases of modern slavery.

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'It should not have even been put out in the first place'

16 October 2020
'It should not have even been put out in the first place'

A motorist has hit out at dangerous temporary road work barriers and has warned against their return after his van was wrecked in a crash.

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Pub bosses react to tier 2 restrictions

15 October 2020
Pub bosses react to tier 2 restrictions

Publicans either side of the Kent and London border have responded to today's introduction of tighter restrictions in the capital.

'I'd advise those living near London to adopt new rules'

15 October 2020
'I'd advise those living near London to adopt new rules'

As London moves to a Tier 2 lockdown the head of the Kent council closest to the capital has advised residents to adopt recommendations.

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Delays to rail services after signalling problems

15 October 2020
Delays to rail services after signalling problems

Passengers have been told to expect some disruption to their journey after a station signalling issue.

'If it continues like this I will expand again'

14 October 2020
'If it continues like this I will expand again'

A coffee shop boss who opened his second store during lockdown says trade has been boosted by customers seeking alternatives to working from home.

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