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18 children hit by cars in four year period

18 children hit by cars in four year period

09 December 2021

Children in part of Kent were hit by vehicles more than a dozen times in four years, analysis of official figures has revealed.

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'Abysmal' planned Aldi has 'suicidal' access point

'Abysmal' planned Aldi has 'suicidal' access point

09 December 2021

A planned Aldi has a "suicidal" access point and is "abysmally positioned", say concerned residents.

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Last hope in battle to save area's last green space

Last hope in battle to save area's last green space

09 December 2021

A developer's plans to build on a green field site could yet be thwarted by dog-walkers and blackberry pickers.

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Park's gorillas to stay out of public view until Covid jab

Park's gorillas to stay out of public view until Covid jab

09 December 2021

Gorillas kept out of public view since the pandemic struck will stay hidden away until a Covid jab is licensed in the UK to protect them.

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Widower hits out at PM over alleged Christmas party

Widower hits out at PM over alleged Christmas party

08 December 2021

A man whose wife died last year has hit out at Boris Johnson and the government over claims Number 10 hosted a Christmas party despite restrictions.

Samurai swords, imitation gun and nunchucks seized after arrest

Samurai swords, imitation gun and nunchucks seized after arrest

08 December 2021

Police have arrested two people after samurai swords and an imitation gun were seized by officers.

Location of second inland border facility announced

Location of second inland border facility announced

08 December 2021

A second border facility announced for Kent has secured hundreds more jobs.

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Delight at return of off-peak high speed services

Delight at return of off-peak high speed services

08 December 2021

The return of off-peak direct high speed services between three Kent towns and London has been hailed.

Kent family and pup appear in charity Christmas film

Kent family and pup appear in charity Christmas film

08 December 2021

A Kent puppy has starred in the RSPCA's heartbreaking Christmas film about abandoned dogs.

'It’s just unbelievably chaotic. We don’t feel safe!'

'It’s just unbelievably chaotic. We don’t feel safe!'

08 December 2021

A businessman has had his shop targeted more than 14 times and now worries for the safety of customers and staff.

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Landlords still using 'no fault' evictions

Landlords still using 'no fault' evictions

08 December 2021

A vital change in the law that would give added protection to tenants has been delayed.

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Women fined for lockdown bash two days before Downing Street 'party'

Women fined for lockdown bash two days before Downing Street 'party'

08 December 2021

Two women from Kent were fined for hosting a lockdown house party - just two days before a Christmas bash was reportedly held at Downing Street.

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Three taken to hospital after pub brawl

Three taken to hospital after pub brawl

08 December 2021

Police are investigating after three men suffered injuries during a fight at a pub, leaving them needing hospital treatment.

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Mum's book charts struggles

Mum's book charts struggles

08 December 2021

A mum has published a book talking about her challenges in taking care of her two children during the pandemic.

Trains delayed due to trespasser on tracks

Trains delayed due to trespasser on tracks

07 December 2021

A trespasser is causing disruption at one of Kent's main railway stations after getting on the tracks.

'I'll be treated like somebody with the plague'

'I'll be treated like somebody with the plague'

07 December 2021

A mum who has tried to meet all the new travel rules and find an approved quarantine hotel is stranded in South Africa.

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Fears Christmas festival could have been super-spread event

Fears Christmas festival could have been super-spread event

07 December 2021

The decision to allow thousands of people to attend a popular Christmas festival has been questioned.

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Three women share secrets of long life after marking centennial birthdays

Three women share secrets of long life after marking centennial birthdays

07 December 2021

Care home residents have been celebrating their landmark birthdays after two turned 100 and one marked their 101st.

Brave Tony Hudgell gets invitation from Duchess of Cambridge

Brave Tony Hudgell gets invitation from Duchess of Cambridge

07 December 2021

A brave boy, affectionately known as Bear, is off to an abbey to sing carols with royalty in honour of his charity work.

Man jailed for ferrying 25 people across Channel illegally

Man jailed for ferrying 25 people across Channel illegally

07 December 2021

A man who illegally steered 25 people across to Kent on an inflatable boat has been put behind bars.

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