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100 at house party broken up by police

100 at house party broken up by police

About 100 revellers were moved on from a mass gathering after a resident concerned about the Covid-19 risk called police.

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Mum's plea after death of 'lovely and caring' son, 22

Mum's plea after death of 'lovely and caring' son, 22

The mum of a young man who took his own life after experiencing symptoms of psychosis is calling for 'more to be done' for people with mental illness.

Broadband provider pledges 'ultra fast' speeds for 26 Kent locations

Broadband provider pledges 'ultra fast' speeds for 26 Kent locations

Openreach has revealed it is to significantly bolster internet connection speeds for numerous locations across Kent within the next five years.

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Missed text message leaves mum wondering 'What if?'

Missed text message leaves mum wondering 'What if?'

A grieving mum says she will always wonder if her daughter would still be alive if a text message she sent three days before her death had been read.

Bryan Adams' Kent gig cancelled

Bryan Adams' Kent gig cancelled

Canadian rocker Bryan Adams has rescheduled his summer tour for next year, while his Kent show has been cancelled completely.

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17,000 new homes to fund four-mile bypass

17,000 new homes to fund four-mile bypass

A staggering 17,000 new homes could be built across the district to fund a four-mile bypass drawing cars out of a congested city centre

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Fire breaks out in council offices

Fire breaks out in council offices

Staff were evacuated after a fire broke out in the top floor of a council headquarters.

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Two areas of Kent set for super-fast broadband

Two areas of Kent set for super-fast broadband

A major £27 million investment will boost internet speeds for 90,000 homes and businesses across two areas of the county.

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'Freak' Stevens shows no signs of slowing down

'Freak' Stevens shows no signs of slowing down

Kent's Darren Stevens on his brilliant 190, playing in front of crowds and being branded a freak by his team-mates.

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Multi-million pound plans for 'park in the sky'

Multi-million pound plans for 'park in the sky'

Bold plans for a New York-style ‘pollinator park’ have been revealed as part of a project to turn a tourist hotspot into a worldwide attraction.

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Sam Billings added to England Test squad

Sam Billings added to England Test squad

Kent skipper Sam Billings has been added to the England Test squad for the forthcoming matches against New Zealand.

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2,500 a week can be jabbed at new hub

2,500 a week can be jabbed at new hub

A sea cadets unit is providing its headquarters as a Covid vaccination centre capable of jabbing 2,500 people a week.

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Letters reveal headmistress' attempts to meet Hitler

Letters reveal headmistress' attempts to meet Hitler

Remarkable documents going under the hammer detail a Kent headmistress' gratitude to Hitler following a school exchange visit to Berlin in 1937.

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Testing ramped up at uni after suspected Covid outbreak

Testing ramped up at uni after suspected Covid outbreak

Authorities have ramped up testing at a university after a suspected coronavirus outbreak.

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At least two in hospital after junction crash

At least two in hospital after junction crash

Emergency services have been at the scene of a two-car crash at an A-road junction that saw multiple people taken to hospital.

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Quick-thinking mum thwarts 'sex pests'

Quick-thinking mum thwarts 'sex pests'

A quick-thinking mum helped officers arrest two suspected sex pests after seeing them jump into the back of a cab with potential victims.

Pupils tested as Indian strain found at Kent school

Pupils tested as Indian strain found at Kent school

Targeted Covid-19 testing is taking place at a Kent school after a case of the so-called 'Indian strain' was detected.

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'Rude' stars and iconic acts at 90s music festival

'Rude' stars and iconic acts at 90s music festival

"The biggest all-day open-air concert on the south coast" came to Kent in 1991.

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Young man charged with GBH after early hours attack

Young man charged with GBH after early hours attack

A young man has been charged after two people suffered facial injuries in an early morning attack.

Petrol station gesture stuns animal sanctuary boss

Petrol station gesture stuns animal sanctuary boss

A mystery man has stunned the owner of an animal charity with a random act of kindness.

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