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Blooming gardens raising funds for nursing

Blooming gardens raising funds for nursing

24 June 2020

Glorious gardens across the county are opening for pre-booked visits under the National Gardens Scheme, which raises funds to support nursing.

Hugely popular outdoor pool to stay closed all summer

Hugely popular outdoor pool to stay closed all summer

23 June 2020

A beloved outdoor swimming pool will remain shut until next year - as bosses say reopening with social distancing in place is not financially viable.

Student nurse says MP's claims are 'slap in the face'

Student nurse says MP's claims are 'slap in the face'

22 June 2020

The student nurse at the centre of a Kent MP's controversial claims she was "not providing a service" has spoken out.

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Tortoise found after two weeks on the run

Tortoise found after two weeks on the run

22 June 2020

An escaped tortoise, at least 60 years of age, has been reunited with its owners after two weeks on the run.

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Helen Whately slammed for student nurses comment

Helen Whately slammed for student nurses comment

22 June 2020

A Kent MP has been criticised by nurses and TV personalities for a letter regarding financial support for students in the sector.

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The extraordinary life of 'Johnny No Hands'

The extraordinary life of 'Johnny No Hands'

21 June 2020

John Oliver was born with no hands but went on to be a ferryman, an artist and a chef - here we pay tribute to the tug skipper's remarkable life.

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Air ambulance called to nasty crash between car and cyclist

Air ambulance called to nasty crash between car and cyclist

20 June 2020

The air ambulance has been called to the scene of a nasty crash between a car and a cyclist.

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'It's crucial to our survival'

'It's crucial to our survival'

19 June 2020

Arts organisations have reacted to receiving emergency funding as lockdown continues to cripple the creative industries.

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Experts stunned by weather phenomenon over Kent

Experts stunned by weather phenomenon over Kent

18 June 2020

A BBC weatherman and expert meteorologists have been left stunned by a 'fascinating' weather phenomenon taking place in the skies over Kent.

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Long queues as crash closes motorway

Long queues as crash closes motorway

18 June 2020

A section of motorway was closed following an accident which left the central reservation buckled.

Tortoise spotted strolling across bridge on busy highway

Tortoise spotted strolling across bridge on busy highway

17 June 2020

An eagle-eyed motorist spotted a lost tortoise walking over a bridge that runs over a busy road.

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Three town centres to ban traffic

Three town centres to ban traffic

17 June 2020

Vehicles to be banned from three town centres from next week to help shoppers self-distance as businesses reopen after coronavirus lockdown.

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'Instagrammers are risking lives for poppy field photos'

'Instagrammers are risking lives for poppy field photos'

16 June 2020

Hundreds of people have been parking up on a dangerous road as they flock to a picturesque poppy field to get the best possible photos.

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Thousands of births unregistered during crisis

Thousands of births unregistered during crisis

15 June 2020

A huge backlog of birth registrations has left thousands of parents unable to register their newborn during the coronavirus crisis.

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Face mask sales outstrip bread and milk to become best-seller

Face mask sales outstrip bread and milk to become best-seller

15 June 2020

Demand for £3 face masks at the Co-op has overtaken everyday essentials such as bread, milk and eggs to become the firm's best-selling product.

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'Don't let freemasons build new temple'

'Don't let freemasons build new temple'

15 June 2020

Fed-up neighbours have voiced concerns at plans to redevelop a masonic hall – including a new temple and larger changing room for the Grand Master.

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Festival axed amid fears for audience of 'vulnerable age'

Festival axed amid fears for audience of 'vulnerable age'

12 June 2020

A rock music extravaganza has been postponed - as the majority of the audience is in the "vulnerable age group" for coronavirus.

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Another gang attack in 'lawless' park

Another gang attack in 'lawless' park

11 June 2020

A second attack by thugs on young people at a park within days has led to a councillor admitting he would not walk through it at night.

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Decision 'soon' on delaying 11-plus exam

Decision 'soon' on delaying 11-plus exam

11 June 2020

A decision will soon be announced on a date for this year's Kent Test amid growing calls to delay it because of the coronavirus pandemic.

'Give state school grades extra weighting'

'Give state school grades extra weighting'

10 June 2020

A "digital divide" has emerged during lockdown, giving private school pupils a huge advantage over their state-educated peers, according to a Kent MP.

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