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Council retains control of children's services

29 January 2021
Council retains control of children's services

A government adviser brought in to review a local authority's services for vulnerable children has been stood down in light of progress made.

Views sought on Crossrail extension to Kent

29 January 2021
Views sought on Crossrail extension to Kent

A consultation has been launched exploring multiple options for bringing Crossrail into Kent and improving existing transport connections.

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'Yeah bruv, but it's fresh that's why it is red'

29 January 2021
'Yeah bruv, but it's fresh that's why it is red'

A family has shared images of their takeaway online after claiming it arrived "red raw" in the middle and made one of them feel unwell.

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Domino's Pizza franchisee appeals pub plan refusal

29 January 2021
Domino's Pizza franchisee appeals pub plan refusal

Government planners will consider whether a fast-food takeaway chain can open a new branch on the site of a historic pub.

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MPs call on council to reverse crematorium fee hike

28 January 2021
MPs call on council to reverse crematorium fee hike

A group of MPs have called on their local authority to reverse a decision to cut the duration of its cremation services will maintaining the price.

Police cordon off town car park after man falls from building

28 January 2021
Police cordon off town car park after man falls from building

Emergency services were called to an incident at a town car park next to a shopping centre.

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Cov-vid-iots: The rule breakers caught on camera

28 January 2021
Cov-vid-iots: The rule breakers caught on camera

Police have released bodycam footage, including of a mass card game and three men marooned on a sea fort, as they step up their lockdown crack down.

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Look inside giant new school campus

27 January 2021
Look inside giant new school campus

A major new education centre consisting of a secondary school, primary school and a state-of the art sports centre has been approved.

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Ex council leader takes on top garden city job

27 January 2021
Ex council leader takes on top garden city job

A former council leader and affordable homes planner has taken on a new post to oversee the building of thousands of homes in Kent's new garden city.

Kent hits record high for new businesses

27 January 2021
Kent hits record high for new businesses

Despite the considerable economic challenges posed by the pandemic, new enterprises continue to set up shop across the county.

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'They're cashing in on Covid deaths'

27 January 2021
'They're cashing in on Covid deaths'

An undertaker has hit out at a council's plans to cut the duration of its cremation services while maintaining the same price.

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'Wolf Moon' to light up the sky

26 January 2021
'Wolf Moon' to light up the sky

A "full wolf moon' is set to grace Kent later this week – but just what is it exactly and where can you see it?

Why Gurdwara is lit up green

26 January 2021
Why Gurdwara is lit up green

This is why one of the largest Gurdwara's outside of India has been illuminated green.

Terrifying photos of masked knife-man who held up shop

26 January 2021
Terrifying photos of masked knife-man who held up shop

These terrifying photos show the scene confronting a shop worker as a masked knife-man burst in.

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Former Kent schoolboy signs for AC Milan

26 January 2021
Former Kent schoolboy signs for AC Milan

A Chelsea and England International who grew up in Kent has secured a switch to the Italian football league with help from a footballing legend.

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County's Covid-19 rate falls below national average

25 January 2021
County's Covid-19 rate falls below national average

The coronavirus case rate in Kent and Medway is now lower than the average for England.

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New town centre Covid-19 test centre

25 January 2021
New town centre Covid-19 test centre

A new coronavirus test centre has opened for those displaying symptoms.

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Delays after tipper lorry breakdown

25 January 2021
Delays after tipper lorry breakdown

A vehicle has broken down on the approach to a busy river crossing causing long delays.

Objections to Brexit lorry park staff's anti-social behaviour

22 January 2021
Objections to Brexit lorry park staff's anti-social behaviour

Residents living near an inland border facility have made several complaints about border staff behaviour and anti-social parking on local roads.

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Laptop appeal gains strong support

22 January 2021
Laptop appeal gains strong support

An appeal for unwanted laptops and digital devices to help get children online at home has gained strong support amid fears of school shortages.

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