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Residents 'brought to tears' by suspected arson attack on pavilion

Residents 'brought to tears' by suspected arson attack on pavilion

Arsonists are suspected to have targeted a village pavilion early this morning, the second blaze to hit the venue in the last couple of weeks.

Fox shows off ball skills during lockdown

Fox shows off ball skills during lockdown

A mum-of-two has captured heart-warming footage of an impish fox running around with her son's football.

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Man electrocuted on tracks

Man electrocuted on tracks

The inquest has opened into the death of a 23-year-old man found on railway tracks.

Second arson attack at beauty spot sparks police probe

Second arson attack at beauty spot sparks police probe

Police are appealing for information after a picturesque wetland was devastated by a fire for a second time in five weeks.

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Police officer 'spat at' at scene of 'arson attack'

Police officer 'spat at' at scene of 'arson attack'

A man has been arrested after a police officer was allegedly spat at as they attended a fire at a flat.

Beefgate: Dad tucks into 6-year-old meat

Beefgate: Dad tucks into 6-year-old meat

A dad-of-two has gone viral after deciding to cook a six-year-old joint of beef pulled from his freezer during the Covid-19 lockdown.

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Family denied 'really big funeral' for loving mum

Family denied 'really big funeral' for loving mum

The family of an award-winning quilter has had to scrap plans for a church funeral and instead hold a graveside gathering due to coronavirus.

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Kent staff to take leave

Kent staff to take leave

The majority of the non-playing staff at Kent Cricket Club are to be put on furloughed leave because of the coronavirus crisis.

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Huge fuel price differences leave drivers puzzled

Huge fuel price differences leave drivers puzzled

Depending on which petrol station you use, you could be paying as much as a startling 39p per litre more than other drivers.

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Schoolgirls shine for NHS in song

Schoolgirls shine for NHS in song

Twin sisters have paid tribute to the NHS with a re-worked hit tune.

Students call for exam 'safety net'

Students call for exam 'safety net'

Students have signed an e-petition calling on their university to change the way their exam results are marked.

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Thousands raised for NHS frontline workers

Thousands raised for NHS frontline workers

Grateful members of the public have donated thousands to help support staff at key Kent hospitals working on the frontline of the Covid-19 pandemic.

A look at Kent's shocking DIY lockdown trims

A look at Kent's shocking DIY lockdown trims

Men and boys across the county unable to get their regular haircut due to the coronavirus lockdown have been taking drastic action.

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College offered new future after administration woes

College offered new future after administration woes

An expanding college group in east Kent has added another campus to its portfolio.

Animal parks 'overwhelmed' by donations of food

Animal parks 'overwhelmed' by donations of food

Kind-hearted animal lovers have donated food to Kent wildlife parks facing an "unprecedented crisis" after being forced to close over Covid-19.

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Test your brains against Paxman in virtual pub quiz

Test your brains against Paxman in virtual pub quiz

University Challenge host Jeremy Paxman will be taking part in an online quiz this Friday to help raise money for NHS staff.

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Brakes slammed on £9.1m multi-storey launch

Brakes slammed on £9.1m multi-storey launch

Final preparations on a 370-space car park due to open today have ground to a halt.

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No fines yet for flouting virus lockdown

No fines yet for flouting virus lockdown

An assistant chief constable says officers "really don't" want to take enforcement action against people ignoring social distancing restrictions.

Monsoon Accessorize considers sale amid 'significant pressure'

Monsoon Accessorize considers sale amid 'significant pressure'

Bosses at a women's fashion retailer are drawing up a range of options in order to keep the business alive amid the coronavirus lockdown.

'Robbed of our last days at uni'

'Robbed of our last days at uni'

Students have told how "stressed" they are working at home - with some fearing they will not have a graduation.

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