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Long-running family business closing for good

Long-running family business closing for good

One of Kent's longest-established jeweller family businesses has shut up shop.

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Fire crews tackle car fire

Fire crews tackle car fire

Two fire engines were sent to a village earlier to deal with a car that was on fire.

Concerns over 'dark' footpath after women grabbed

Concerns over 'dark' footpath after women grabbed

Students are calling for changes to be made to improve safety along a campus footpath after two young women were grabbed by a man.

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'It feels as though we're doing a DIY degree'

'It feels as though we're doing a DIY degree'

With university lectures replaced with classes over Zoom, a final-year journalism student tells of the reality of taking a degree at a distance.

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What happened when Christmas was cancelled in Kent

What happened when Christmas was cancelled in Kent

When festive traditions were under threat, residents rebelled in the most English way possible - with a game of football followed by a riot.

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'You're coming with me for some fun'

'You're coming with me for some fun'

A man who dragged a woman by her arms and legs along a riverside path in a terrifying and sexually-motivated attack has been jailed.

'So where ARE we supposed to put our planes?'

'So where ARE we supposed to put our planes?'

The owners of light aircraft are being ejected from an airfield they have called home for decades.

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A2 shut after lorry and three cars collide

A2 shut after lorry and three cars collide

Drivers were warned to expect delays after a multi-vehicle crash shut a major road through Kent.

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Panto postponed until January as county stays in Tier 3

Panto postponed until January as county stays in Tier 3

Kent's biggest theatre has announced it is pushing its pantomime back until next month as Kent remains under stringent coronavirus restrictions.

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Party hosts and holidaymaker breach Covid rules

Party hosts and holidaymaker breach Covid rules

A man who failed to isolate after returning to the UK and two women who threw a party are among the latest to be fined for Covid regulation breaches.

'People fear "bigot" label for opposing traveller site expansion'

'People fear "bigot" label for opposing traveller site expansion'

People living near a traveller site fear being called a bigot if they speak out against its illegal expansion, a councillor believes.

Classic Disney musical coming to Kent

Classic Disney musical coming to Kent

Kent's biggest theatre has announced an impressive line-up of new shows - including a popular Disney musical.

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Kent fixtures announced for 2021

Kent fixtures announced for 2021

The dates for some of Kent's 2021 matches have been announced - along with a one-day game against Sri Lanka.

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City look to young guns

City look to young guns

Canterbury manager Chris Woollcott sees an opportunity for young players to stake their claim when football resumes.

Family's heartache at death of 'caring, handsome and witty' schoolboy

Family's heartache at death of 'caring, handsome and witty' schoolboy

The heartbroken family of a "creative and talented" schoolboy have paid a touching tribute after he was found dead in woodland.

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Dramatic moment police rammed fleeing thug's car

Dramatic moment police rammed fleeing thug's car

A 'violent thug' who was wanted for assaults against two women and a child was brought to a sudden stop by police as he raced along a major road.

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Food bank demand surges by 350%

Food bank demand surges by 350%

A charity is facing 'unprecedented demand' for food parcels as the pandemic leaves many struggling in the run-up to Christmas.

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Railway station evacuated after weapons threat

Railway station evacuated after weapons threat

A man barricaded himself inside a railway station office and warned police he was armed with weapons.

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Trio threatened to throw girl off bridge

Trio threatened to throw girl off bridge

A teenage girl was left sobbing after a group of men tried to grab her and throw her off a bridge while she walked alone.

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Body found in search for missing Lucas

Body found in search for missing Lucas

A desperate search for a missing teenager has ended in tragedy.

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