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Bins emptied once a month?

Bins emptied once a month?

A cash-strapped council says the future of all services will be considered amid the fallout of the Covid-19 crisis - including waste collections.

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Close call as men and children dash across tracks

Close call as men and children dash across tracks

CCTV footage reveals the moment two girls and two men dashed through a level crossing red light just seconds before a train passed through.

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Suspected dealer charged after drugs raid

Suspected dealer charged after drugs raid

A 29-year-old has appeared in court after police found what is thought to be heroin and crack cocaine were found during a morning raid.

Dozens of Subway branches reopen across Kent

Dozens of Subway branches reopen across Kent

Sandwich chain Subway has reopened more than 20 branches for takeaway and delivery across the county.

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GPs invite patients to take part in Covid-19 trial

GPs invite patients to take part in Covid-19 trial

GP surgeries across Kent are inviting patients with Covid-19 symptoms to take part in a clinical trial to find an effective treatment for the illness.

'Suspend this year's grammar test'

'Suspend this year's grammar test'

An MP is calling for the Kent Test to be suspended amid fears for children's mental health.

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Wife devastated by death of childhood sweetheart

Wife devastated by death of childhood sweetheart

A widow has paid a moving tribute to her "amazing" husband and business partner following his death at the age of 32.

Products recalled over safety fears

Products recalled over safety fears

Products stocked at supermarkets across Kent have been recalled over safety concerns.

School's 'striking' plan for indoor swimming pool

School's 'striking' plan for indoor swimming pool

Proposals to enclose a swimming pool and extend a sports hall as part of a major development at a £12,200-a-term school have been submitted.

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'Major' coffee shop plans brewing up

'Major' coffee shop plans brewing up

Proposals for a new coffee shop at a frequently-used service station on the A2 have been unveiled.

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Plans for 200-home estate at old asylum

Plans for 200-home estate at old asylum

Developers are finalising proposals to demolish an old asylum in order to make way for a new housing development.

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Millionaire's plan for Kent hydrogen bus fleet

Millionaire's plan for Kent hydrogen bus fleet

A successful businessman has unveiled his vision for a greener future and a fleet of hydrogen-powered buses.

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'McDonald's didn't have to close', minister says

'McDonald's didn't have to close', minister says

A government minister says fast food drive-thrus did not have to shut during lockdown and believes they can safely reopen.

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Kent's lost Blockbusters and what they are now

Kent's lost Blockbusters and what they are now

Sites once home to a much-loved video rental chain have since been put to a variety of uses - including a sexual health clinic and a drug den.

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Lockdown hit raises hundreds

Lockdown hit raises hundreds

A Kent duo has assembled 40 musicians from across the county and globe to promote unity.

Road blocked by emergency incident

Road blocked by emergency incident

A medical incident sparked an emergency response involving police and ambulance crews.

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Lockdown bin collections to return

Lockdown bin collections to return

Householders who have seen garden waste piling up in their wheelie bins for after collections were suspended have been given some welcome news.

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Howletts and Port Lympne animal parks set to reopen

Howletts and Port Lympne animal parks set to reopen

Bosses at Kent's biggest wild animal parks are preparing to reopen the attractions and welcome the public back.

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'Full impact of Covid-19 won't hit for months'

'Full impact of Covid-19 won't hit for months'

A University of Kent professor warns that a pinch-point will come if the government's furlough scheme ends while the pandemic continues.

Man charged after seven vehicles stolen

Man charged after seven vehicles stolen

A 34-year-old is due in court accused of stealing six motorbikes and a car from across several towns.

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