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Harry Potter's links to Kent

Harry Potter's links to Kent

14 June 2020

From the Dartford Crossing to a house on Sheppey, Kent has it's fair share links to the wizarding world – although some are more tenuous than others.

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Crowds set to flock to beaches for warm weekend

Crowds set to flock to beaches for warm weekend

13 June 2020

Weather forecasters say temperatures will peak at 25C this weekend.

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Police forced to withdraw lockdown fines

Police forced to withdraw lockdown fines

13 June 2020

Kent Police has withdrawn a number of lockdown fines wrongly issued by its officers.

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The weird and wonderful stories from Kent's past

The weird and wonderful stories from Kent's past

13 June 2020

From Oxo to FA Cup oddities and spying to sea forts, here are some weird and wonderful tales from Kent's past which may be news to you.

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'Absence of post-mortems on virus victims is a failure'

'Absence of post-mortems on virus victims is a failure'

12 June 2020

A councillor believes post-mortem examinations should have been carried out on people who have died from coronavirus to help understand the disease.

More than 200,000 people furloughed in Kent

More than 200,000 people furloughed in Kent

12 June 2020

Statistics show about 29% of the county's workforce are having their wages paid by the taxpayer.

Welcome to life after lockdown

Welcome to life after lockdown

09 June 2020

Booking in advance to go for a pint and red stickers if you've used the loo - just some of the steps Kent firms are taking to emerge from lockdown.

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6 'staycation' locations for this summer

6 'staycation' locations for this summer

08 June 2020

Travel abroad is becoming increasingly unlikely this summer, but here are some alternatives to popular tourist locations right on your doorstep.

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When our county played host to sporting royalty

When our county played host to sporting royalty

06 June 2020

We take a look back at when the county hosted some of the world's biggest events and most celebrated athletes.

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Kent's most famous street art

Kent's most famous street art

05 June 2020

Kent has been home to some of the UK's most iconic pieces of street art - but what sets it apart from unsightly graffiti?

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Kent councils face £245m deficit because of pandemic

Kent councils face £245m deficit because of pandemic

04 June 2020

Kent's 14 councils face a mounting financial deficit of £245million from the coronavirus crisis, it has emerged.

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The animals who stole the county's heart

The animals who stole the county's heart

04 June 2020

We take a look at the beloved animals who hit the headlines for their various jaunts in Kent.

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Can this still claim to be Kent's County Town?

Can this still claim to be Kent's County Town?

02 June 2020

Kent's County Town has been rocked by three high-profile departures – so can it really still claim the title?

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'How do you socially distance four year olds?'

'How do you socially distance four year olds?'

01 June 2020

As schools begin to return today one education lawyer has given his take on the government's decision and provided advice to concerned parents.

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Lockdown contributed to suicides of three teenagers

Lockdown contributed to suicides of three teenagers

30 May 2020

Three teenagers in Kent took their own lives while suffering the psychological effects of lockdown, a clinical commissioning group has said.

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Quirky championship which put village on the world map

Quirky championship which put village on the world map

30 May 2020

In a sleepy village in 1967 people began hurling custard pies at each other - we take a look at the history of a uniquely Kentish event.

The lockdown loos still open for business

The lockdown loos still open for business

30 May 2020

Following the easing of some lockdown restrictions, more and more people have been enjoying the fresh air - and needing a bathroom break.

Shocking cost to Kent's tourism revealed

Shocking cost to Kent's tourism revealed

26 May 2020

The shocking cost of lockdown on Kent's £4 billion tourism sector has been revealed.

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Why are aspiring fruit pickers being turned away?

Why are aspiring fruit pickers being turned away?

23 May 2020

Thousands of people across the county have been applying for fruit picking and getting no response as farmers tackle the uncertainty of lockdown.

Formula 1 worker's race to help infertile couples

Formula 1 worker's race to help infertile couples

23 May 2020

An egg donor has shared her emotional story to encourage other women to help people battling to conceive.

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