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Online Dickens festival starts

09 June 2020
Online Dickens festival starts

A festival which celebrates one of Kent's most famous people, and was cancelled due to coronavirus is now being held virtually.

Police back chief constable who 'took the knee'

09 June 2020
Police back chief constable who 'took the knee'

Kent Police has backed its chief constable who came under fire for doing the gesture at a Black Lives Matter event.

M25 closed after man spotted on bridge

09 June 2020
M25 closed after man spotted on bridge

Part of the motorway was temporarily closed, causing traffic disruption and delays, due to a police incident.

Crews called to kitchen fire

09 June 2020
Crews called to kitchen fire

Two fire engines were called to tackle a blaze which took three hours to deal with.

Three-mile queues after pile-up on A2

08 June 2020
Three-mile queues after pile-up on A2

A multi-vehicle crash involving a lorry and three cars has caused miles of queues.

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Plea to find historic photos

06 June 2020
Plea to find historic photos

A former pupil is appealing for help to find photos of an old school in its heydey.

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Black Lives Matter protests across Kent

06 June 2020
Black Lives Matter protests across Kent

Thousands took part in anti-racism protests across Kent following the death of George Floyd in America.

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Exclusive: 'I am determined to stop illegal smugglers'

05 June 2020
Exclusive: 'I am determined to stop illegal smugglers'

The Home Secretary has said she is determined to stop illegal smugglers bringing people across the Channel after visiting Kent today.

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'Consider not asking for a refund'

05 June 2020
'Consider not asking for a refund'

Promoters of one of Kent's biggest music events which has been postponed due to coronavirus are asking people to hold onto their tickets.

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Remembering George Floyd

05 June 2020
Remembering George Floyd

Kent's police chief joined groups across the county to take the knee and reflect on the killing of the American.

'Our precious nature reserves are not the place to hold a barbecue'

05 June 2020
'Our precious nature reserves are not the place to hold a barbecue'

Kent's nature reserves have suffered huge damage with thoughtless visitors holding barbecues, abusing staff and littering during recent warm weather.

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'Sports coming back could increase gambling problems'

04 June 2020
'Sports coming back could increase gambling problems'

A Kent councillor has said the reintroduction of professional sports, such as the football, could lead to a surge in problematic gambling.

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Cocaine dealer pleads guilty

04 June 2020
Cocaine dealer pleads guilty

A London drug dealer who was arrested in Kent has admitted to two drugs offences after being stopped by police.

Care home worker back to work after contracting virus

04 June 2020
Care home worker back to work after contracting virus

A 61-year-old asthmatic who was in hospital for two weeks after catching the killer virus has returned to work.

'I missed the whole of April'

04 June 2020
'I missed the whole of April'

A care worker struck down by Covid-19 has talked about how she battled back to help save others.

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Bargain store staff forced to make own PPE

03 June 2020
Bargain store staff forced to make own PPE

Poundstretcher staff have been left with no choice but to make their own protective equipment with cardboard, plastic and tape.

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PM urged to fulfil police promise after castle death

03 June 2020
PM urged to fulfil police promise after castle death

A Kent MP has called on Boris Johnson to confirm more police officers will come to the county after the recent death of a man at a castle.

Man seriously injured in suspected hit and run

03 June 2020
Man seriously injured in suspected hit and run

Police are appealing for any witnesses after a man was taken to a London hospital after being hit by a car.

Baby who fell out of window is out of hospital

03 June 2020
Baby who fell out of window is out of hospital

A baby who fell from the window of a fourth-storey flat window has now been discharged from hospital.

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£15k needed to help puppy walk

03 June 2020
£15k needed to help puppy walk

A fundraising page has been set up to help a 14-week-old puppy who can't walk due to a birth defect.

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