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Top 10 pictures from Kent's cancelled festival

02 May 2020
Top 10 pictures from Kent's cancelled festival

On the day that should have seen the start of Kent's famous Sweeps Festival we take a look at what it's all about.

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Man, 74, with 'odd stacked against him' wins Covid battle

01 May 2020
Man, 74, with 'odd stacked against him' wins Covid battle

The family of a man with pre-existing health conditions say he is on the mend after catching Covid-19 and ending up in hospital.

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Air ambulance called after person found collapsed

01 May 2020
Air ambulance called after person found collapsed

The air ambulance was called out after a person was found collapsed and in a serious condition.

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'Avalanche' of domestic attacks expected

01 April 2020
'Avalanche' of domestic attacks expected

People who help those in abusive relationships are bracing themselves for a number of calls – after lockdown is lifted.

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Man jailed for having indecent images of children

26 March 2020
Man jailed for having indecent images of children

A 27-year-old has been locked up after officers found him in breach of his sexual harm prevention order.

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200 plants seized at cannabis farm

26 March 2020
200 plants seized at cannabis farm

A 52-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of growing cannabis after police seized a 200 plants and more than £10,000 in cash.

Royal engineer's medals coming to museum

26 March 2020
Royal engineer's medals coming to museum

A collection telling the story of an engineer who was a "key figure" in creating the Mulberry Harbours will be shown at a Kent museum.

'We will help people volunteer'

25 March 2020
'We will help people volunteer'

An action group has said it will help people who are willing to volunteer in the battle against COVID-19.

'Victims will still be supported'

25 March 2020
'Victims will still be supported'

A domestic abuse forum has said it will still be offering over the phone support to people despite its usual centre being closed due to Covid-19.

Free boiler checks for over 70s

24 March 2020
Free boiler checks for over 70s

A plumbing and heating firm is lending a helping hand to older people.

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Lockdown closes libraries after social distancing concerns

24 March 2020
Lockdown closes libraries after social distancing concerns

A council has shut libraries after the Prime Minister put the UK into lockdown but staff had earlier raised concerns about staying open for so long.

Sport centres to refund customers

24 March 2020
Sport centres to refund customers

As sports centres join other businesses closing in the UK, some are offering customers full refunds.

Easter bunny drops off eggs for isolating children

24 March 2020
Easter bunny drops off eggs for isolating children

A group of teachers from a dance academy have been delivering chocolate eggs to pupils who are self-isolating after their disco was cancelled.

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Kids send postcards to care home residents

23 March 2020
Kids send postcards to care home residents

A group of schoolchildren are writing to care home residents in an effort to raise their spirits.

Theatre group to play at popular festival

23 March 2020
Theatre group to play at popular festival

A local theatre group have been picked by a council to play at an annual festival celebrating the life of an English navigator

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Break-in at vineyard

20 March 2020
Break-in at vineyard

A quadbike was one of a number of items stolen and a tractor was damaged beyond use after thieves broke into a vineyard.

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Virus delays £6.8bn tunnel consultation

20 March 2020
Virus delays £6.8bn tunnel consultation

A consultation deadline for the public to look at revised plans for a multi-billion pound tunnel which would connect Kent and Essex has been extended.

The places in Kent remaining open

19 March 2020
The places in Kent remaining open

Some businesses and attractions have made the decision to remain open amid the coronavirus outbreak - here's what they had to say about it.

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Man arrested after 'disturbance on tracks'

18 March 2020
Man arrested after 'disturbance on tracks'

Kent Police teamed up with British Transport Police officers to arrested a man on suspicion of assault after an incident in a high street.

College closes due to virus warnings

18 March 2020
College closes due to virus warnings

Two campuses which have around 2,000 students will close until after half-term following the coronavrius outbreak.

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