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'Music saved my life from addiction'

'Music saved my life from addiction'

30 June 2021

A former addict is travelling the UK with his piano in order to share his belief that music saves lives.

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Battle of Britain pilot's medals go to auction

Battle of Britain pilot's medals go to auction

30 June 2021

The medals of fighter ace Peter Townsend, who was once based in Kent and later had an affair with a princess, are up for auction.

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Ticket price hike after England fan 'carnage'

Ticket price hike after England fan 'carnage'

30 June 2021

Tickets to watch England at a Kent theme park have been hiked in price - after chaotic scenes blighted the venue when the side defeated Germany.

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'They didn't make a mistake, they were racist'

'They didn't make a mistake, they were racist'

30 June 2021

A shopper says he was grabbed by store security guards after they suspected him of shoplifting and says was treated that way because he is black.

Parking ban for lorries to be lifted

Parking ban for lorries to be lifted

30 June 2021

A union has welcomed the decision not to extend a ban on lorry drivers in Kent parking in the county.

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Island florist wins national competition

Island florist wins national competition

30 June 2021

A Kent florist has beaten more than 1,000 others across the country to win a national award for her shop.

'Carnage' as fans cause chaos after England victory

'Carnage' as fans cause chaos after England victory

29 June 2021

Tables were flipped over, flares set off and the stage stormed as England's stunning Euros victory was marred by chaotic scenes at a Kent theme park.

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Flood warning issued for parts of Kent

Flood warning issued for parts of Kent

29 June 2021

Residents on the Isle of Sheppey have been warned to stay alert as the Environment Agency issues flood warnings.

'Please help me find my python!'

'Please help me find my python!'

29 June 2021

A snake owner whose python has gone missing in a Kent town is trying to assure panicked residents the creature is 'completely harmless'.

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Tougher prison sentences for animal abusers

Tougher prison sentences for animal abusers

29 June 2021

People found guilty of animal cruelty face spending much longer in prison, under changes to the law which come into force today.

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Mystic mice predict England victory

Mystic mice predict England victory

29 June 2021

As millions of people prepare to watch England take on Germany at Euro 2020, some psychic animals in Kent have forecast the result.

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Parents could claim £500 Covid payment if children are isolating

Parents could claim £500 Covid payment if children are isolating

29 June 2021

Parents of pupils, being sent home to isolate after coming into contact with coronavirus, could be entitled to a £500 one-off support payment.

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Caravan fire at site of controversial encampment

Caravan fire at site of controversial encampment

29 June 2021

A caravan has gone up in flames in a village in the early hours of the morning.

'It's not just a bad period - this disease affects me every single day'

'It's not just a bad period - this disease affects me every single day'

29 June 2021

A nurse with a condition affecting one in 10 women says battling for a diagnosis left her feeling like she was mad.

First passenger cruise calls at port since start of pandemic

First passenger cruise calls at port since start of pandemic

28 June 2021

The first passenger cruise call has sailed into a Kent port - its first in 15 months and since before Covid-19 hit.

Journalist seized by terror-linked group

Journalist seized by terror-linked group

28 June 2021

A Kent journalist who was detained while working on assignment in the Middle East, has since been released.

Town's 1950s makeover for remake of hit TV show

Town's 1950s makeover for remake of hit TV show

28 June 2021

A town centre has been been given a nostalgic transformation as filming for a hotly anticipated adaptation of The Darling Buds of May is underway.

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Author makes 'incredible' donation to charity

Author makes 'incredible' donation to charity

28 June 2021

A Kent-born author has been praised after making a generous donation to a dogs charity.

Reopening of leisure centre pools still weeks away

Reopening of leisure centre pools still weeks away

28 June 2021

It remains unclear when a popular leisure centre will welcome visitors back to its pools following a £7.5m refurbishment.

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Carer signed £7k death grant for ex-partner's dead father

Carer signed £7k death grant for ex-partner's dead father

28 June 2021

A Kent mum defrauded Kent County Council by signing her late father in law's name on a form, then transferring thousands.

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