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Tributes paid to prominent Sikh community figure

19 May 2020
Tributes paid to prominent Sikh community figure

A 64-year-old man has been praised for his achievements and efforts to help the underprivileged after he died following a battle with cancer.

Remains of sailor identified 400 years on

18 May 2020
Remains of sailor identified 400 years on

Will Adams, who was the first Englishman to set foot in Japan, has had his remains formally identified more than four centuries after his death.

'Carers are unsung heroes'

18 May 2020
'Carers are unsung heroes'

A Kent home care boss and GP has praised his staff, claiming they don't get the recognition they deserve during the coronavirus outbreak.

The great divide over school reopening plans

16 May 2020
The great divide over school reopening plans

The question of whether schools should reopen in June has divided head teachers and parents - we spoke to those on both sides of the debate.

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Man jailed for spitting at NHS staff

15 May 2020
Man jailed for spitting at NHS staff

A 31-year-old man has bee jailed for 20 weeks after a police officer witnessed him spitting at a nurse.

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'Parents may have to home school for a year'

15 May 2020
'Parents may have to home school for a year'

School bosses have said children being home schooled until a coronavirus vaccine is found could be "the new normal".

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Plans for new boxing club

14 May 2020
Plans for new boxing club

An application has been sent to the council for a boxing club to open a new gym to replace its old home.

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Councillors slam Prime Minister's school plans

13 May 2020
Councillors slam Prime Minister's school plans

A group of councillors have criticised Boris Johnson's hopes of getting young children back to school by June 1.

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Police stop men from burgling cannabis farm

13 May 2020
Police stop men from burgling cannabis farm

Two men have been charged with burglary after police were called to suspicious activity at a house where almost 500 cannabis plants were found.

Long queues online for tip bookings

13 May 2020
Long queues online for tip bookings

People are already facing queues online as booking slots for tips in the county open.

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Bewl Water open to the public

13 May 2020
Bewl Water open to the public

An 800-acre site, with the largest stretch of water in the south east, is welcoming visitors again.

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Charity challenge to help NHS

12 May 2020
Charity challenge to help NHS

People can help hospital staff by taking on a 5k or 10k challenge.

Order limit imposed by McDonald's as drive-thrus to reopen

12 May 2020
Order limit imposed by McDonald's as drive-thrus to reopen

As McDonald's prepares to open three of its restaurants in the county – here's everything you need to know.

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Man died after falling from motorbike during jumps

12 May 2020
Man died after falling from motorbike during jumps

A 22-year-old suffered a traumatic brain injury after riding an off-road motorcycle in a field, an inquest has heard.

Search called off after body found

12 May 2020
Search called off after body found

Officers are no longer looking for a missing 45-year-old man following the discovery of a body.

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Police seize 400 cannisters from youths

12 May 2020
Police seize 400 cannisters from youths

Officers who had to stop a group of youngsters from racing around a country park also made them clean up their mess.

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No fine for parents who keep children at home

12 May 2020
No fine for parents who keep children at home

The government has confirmed families who wish to keep their children at home rather than send them back to reopening schools will face no penalty.

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RSPCA receiving 40 calls a day about abandoned animals

11 May 2020
RSPCA receiving 40 calls a day about abandoned animals

The RSPCA is receiving 40 calls a day about abandoned animals, including 56 in Kent since lockdown began.

Figures show increase in domestic violence during lockdown

11 May 2020
Figures show increase in domestic violence during lockdown

Statistics from the police have shown a year-on-year increase in the number of abuse cases being reported.

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Kent braced for wind and low temperatures

11 May 2020
Kent braced for wind and low temperatures

Just days after basking in 20 degree heat low temperatures and high winds are set to hit Kent.

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