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'Hitler's suicide was no surprise - it's a pity it wasn't earlier'

'Hitler's suicide was no surprise - it's a pity it wasn't earlier'

On the 75th anniversary of Adolf Hitler's death, a survivor of the Nazi regime recalls there being little surprise at the Fuhrer's demise.

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The multi-million pound projects now in doubt

The multi-million pound projects now in doubt

Services could be cut and major projects scrapped to balance the books in one area of Kent as its council warns of a "financial tsunami".

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Bikers warned over lockdown rules

Bikers warned over lockdown rules

Police have issued two bikers with warnings after they were stopped while riding through woodland.

Low numbers at virus centres despite huge demand expected

Low numbers at virus centres despite huge demand expected

Demand for Covid-19 treatment centres across the district may have been vastly overestimated as it is revealed few patients are using them.

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MP slams domestic abusers in powerful speech

MP slams domestic abusers in powerful speech

A Kent MP has branded those who are using the Covid-19 lockdown as an opportunity to control partners and family members 'almighty cowards'.

Bush pigs to be released into the wild

Bush pigs to be released into the wild

Red river hogs from a wild animal park are due to be sent to Africa after lockdown.

Man charged after alleged arson attempt

Man charged after alleged arson attempt

A suspect was arrested after reports he threatened to set fire to a shed.

All B&Q stores across Kent now open

All B&Q stores across Kent now open

Five more B&Q branches have now reopened across the county.

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Clubs combine for NHS charity run

Clubs combine for NHS charity run

Members from Invicta East Kent and Ashford Athletic Club joined forces to complete a 24-hour relay.

Homes plan for curry house site

Homes plan for curry house site

A developer has launched fresh plans to build houses on the site of a former restaurant - after a previous proposal was rejected by the council.

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Gran taken to hospital after hit-and-run

Gran taken to hospital after hit-and-run

Police are hunting a motorist who drove off after colliding with another car in a horrific crash which left a grandmother needing hospital treatment.

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Date set for takeover of scandal-hit housing firm

Date set for takeover of scandal-hit housing firm

The staff and the services of a scandal-hit social housing firm are set to transfer to the four councils that own it later this year.

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The man who wanted to feel what it was like to kill

The man who wanted to feel what it was like to kill

Three years ago today, two homeless men stumbled across a body that had lain undiscovered for months - after one of Kent's most cold-blooded murders.

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Thousands allowed to put out extra bin bags

Thousands allowed to put out extra bin bags

Residents living in one of Kent's largest district's will be allowed to put two extra bin bags out for collection each week.

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ECB extend suspension of professional cricket

ECB extend suspension of professional cricket

The England and Wales Cricket Board have further delayed the start of the professional season.

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Hotel's stunning rooftop restaurant plans revealed

Hotel's stunning rooftop restaurant plans revealed

Striking images of a rooftop restaurant planned for a six-storey hotel have emerged - but critics of the scheme fear it may become a "white elephant".

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'Lockdown proves we can end rough sleeping'

'Lockdown proves we can end rough sleeping'

A homeless charity has said support for rough sleepers must continue once lockdown ends.

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Walls jam-packed with 'messages of thanks' for binmen

Walls jam-packed with 'messages of thanks' for binmen

Dozens of messages of support and thanks to binmen are all proudly on display at a refuse collector's office.

Hundreds of shop staff abused as customers lash out

Hundreds of shop staff abused as customers lash out

Shocking statistics show incidents of abuse, threats and assaults on shop staff have doubled since the start of the coronavirus crisis.

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Will council ditch £3.6m car park after virus crisis?

Will council ditch £3.6m car park after virus crisis?

There are hopes a council, which has put all of its "ambitious" projects on hold, will reassess its plans for a car park on water meadows.

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