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Snow spotted as Kent issued weather warning

Snow spotted as Kent issued weather warning

Snow has been falling in Kent and residents across the county have been warned to expect ice on the roads.

School travel pass payment cancelled after backlash

School travel pass payment cancelled after backlash

Payments for children's bus passes have been cancelled following backlash from parents who feared they would carry on being charged for the service.

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'I still hope we will rejoin EU - as do most Labour MPs'

'I still hope we will rejoin EU - as do most Labour MPs'

A Kent MP and staunch Remainer says she is 'not giving up' on hopes the UK will one day rejoin the European Union.

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New tenant found for long-vacant superstore

New tenant found for long-vacant superstore

A firm is hoping to move into a vast building that has stood empty for two years, since it was vacated by DIY store Homebase.

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University to refund rent during lockdown

University to refund rent during lockdown

A university says it will rebate rent paid by students who are unable to stay in their university-owned accommodation during the lockdown.

Robbery suspects tracked down by police dog

Robbery suspects tracked down by police dog

A man and a woman have been arrested on suspicion of robbing a man inside his home - after they were found by a police dog.

Vandals run riot as cars covered in paint and windows smashed

Vandals run riot as cars covered in paint and windows smashed

Vehicles have been sprayed with paint and had their windows smashed during a mindless spate of vandalism.

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'The government has washed its hands of students'

'The government has washed its hands of students'

Thousands of students are calling for tuition fees to be lowered - while many accuse the government of having treated them as an 'afterthought'.

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Cafe shuts permanently as 'lockdown proves too much'

Cafe shuts permanently as 'lockdown proves too much'

A popular cafe has been forced to shut for good due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Denly: I couldn't sledge my county captain!

Denly: I couldn't sledge my county captain!

Joe Denly on facing Kent captain Sam Billings in the BBL and which pace bowler he wants to see return to the county.

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'Up to 1 in 3 people in Kent have caught Covid'

'Up to 1 in 3 people in Kent have caught Covid'

EXCLUSIVE: Almost one in three people in Kent could have already had coronavirus, scientists have estimated.

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Muslim community delivers hampers to frontline workers

Muslim community delivers hampers to frontline workers

Members of a Mosque have donated hampers to frontline workers across the county in a show of appreciation for their dedication.

'Give us more vaccines' say frustrated GPs

 'Give us more vaccines' say frustrated GPs

Clinicians are working to vaccinate over-80s against Covid-19 - but say sparse and unpredictable supplies of the vaccine are slowing down the process.

Teen robbed by gang near church

Teen robbed by gang near church

A teenager was attacked by a group of young people and robbed of his phone as he walked near a church on New Year's Eve.

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Ice warning issued for parts of Kent

Ice warning issued for parts of Kent

A yellow weather warning for ice has been issued for parts of the county, which could lead to difficult travel conditions.

Anger as council still charging for school travel passes

Anger as council still charging for school travel passes

An angry mum says struggling families should not have to pay for their children's travel when schools have been closed.

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Dangerous driver terrified woman for 20 miles along motorway

Dangerous driver terrified woman for 20 miles along motorway

Road rage bully who intimidated a female driver when she refused to allow him to push his 4x4 ahead of her car on the M2, is banned from driving.

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Huge student flats plan splits opinion

Huge student flats plan splits opinion

An ambitious plan for almost 1,000 student flats has divided opinion - critics say it's not needed, while those backing it say it's a 'godsend'.

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Family of alleged murder victim devastated by death

Family of alleged murder victim devastated by death

The family of a woman found with fatal stab wounds in a flat say she was a much-loved daughter and sister.

Denly beats Kent team-mate Billings in BBL

Denly beats Kent team-mate Billings in BBL

Kent's Joe Denly got the better of his county captain Sam Billings in the Big Bash League on Monday.

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