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Jack Whitehall spotted enjoying sunny weekend in Kent

Jack Whitehall spotted enjoying sunny weekend in Kent

18 July 2021

The popular comedian and actor has been spotted basking in the sun in Kent along with his trusted canine companion.

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Cool off with World Ice Cream Day today

Cool off with World Ice Cream Day today

18 July 2021

From the nation's favourite ice cream to the world's smallest parlour - we take a look at ways to celebrate today's World Ice Cream Day.

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Firefighters to tackle full-kit half-marathon

Firefighters to tackle full-kit half-marathon

18 July 2021

Some of Kent's firefighters will be getting hot under the collar when they attempt to walk a half-marathon in full kit.

Kitten which was fighting for its life now on the mend

Kitten which was fighting for its life now on the mend

17 July 2021

A 10-week-old kitten was left fighting for his life after being found with a fractured leg and maggot-infested wound at the base of his tail.

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Vast nature reserve could be opened to public for first time

Vast nature reserve could be opened to public for first time

17 July 2021

Plans to improve habitat at a huge nature reserve to attract rare species could include opening it up to visitors.

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Motorcyclist airlifted to hospital after crash

Motorcyclist airlifted to hospital after crash

16 July 2021

A collision involving a motorbike and a van resulted in the biker being airlifted to hospital with serious injuries.

Be a citizen scientist and join the Big Butterfly Count

Be a citizen scientist and join the Big Butterfly Count

16 July 2021

More than 100,000 people signed up last year to spend 15 minutes counting butterflies for conservationists. Here's how to get involved this year:

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Mums set up own Year 6 prom after school's is cancelled

Mums set up own Year 6 prom after school's is cancelled

16 July 2021

Three mums have saved the day by organising a Year 6 prom for their children at a school in Kent.

Bookings open for winter flu jabs

Bookings open for winter flu jabs

16 July 2021

Boots has opened flu jab bookings early, with slots for both NHS and private patients, saying it's preparing for a 'potential flu epidemic'.

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Jobs to go as NSPCC looks at quitting Kent base

Jobs to go as NSPCC looks at quitting Kent base

16 July 2021

Referrals for specialist help for abused children are set to end as the national charity prepares to move out of the county.

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Plan for flats near town centre thrown out again

Plan for flats near town centre thrown out again

16 July 2021

A controversial plan for 14 flats next to one of a town's busiest roundabouts has been thrown out for a third time.

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'You can see the blood chugging, it's so scary'

'You can see the blood chugging, it's so scary'

16 July 2021

A mum has described the constant pain she's been suffering for 10 months with deep vein thrombosis after struggling to reach her doctor for treatment.

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World's tallest cruise ship arrives in Kent

World's tallest cruise ship arrives in Kent

15 July 2021

The tallest cruise ship in the world - and the biggest sailing vessel - has docked in Kent ahead of its first-ever public voyage.

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Devastating floods hit Kent's German twin town

Devastating floods hit Kent's German twin town

15 July 2021

The worst flooding in a generation has been experienced by a town twinned with one in Kent.

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Overgrown verges blamed on 'extraordinary' weather

Overgrown verges blamed on 'extraordinary' weather

15 July 2021

Weather conditions are being blamed for unkempt play areas and verges amid complaints from angry residents.

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Are you missing out on £900 of council tax help?

Are you missing out on £900 of council tax help?

15 July 2021

A staggering £2.6 billion of council tax help to help cut the cost of bills, went unclaimed by 2.7million people last year. Could you be entitled?

Living in the shadows of Napier Barracks

Living in the shadows of Napier Barracks

15 July 2021

We spoke to some of the people living near a former Army barracks being used to house asylum seekers to find out what life is like living beside it.

New Cbeebies app to better reflect all children

New Cbeebies app to better reflect all children

14 July 2021

A new Storytime app has been launched by BBC children's channel Cbeebies, with more diverse stories to 'better reflect' all children in the UK.

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'Staycation summer could end up being very expensive'

'Staycation summer could end up being very expensive'

14 July 2021

With petrol prices at an eight-year high and food prices also on the up, there's a warning about the cost to our summer plans.

Can I leave my child home alone?

Can I leave my child home alone?

14 July 2021

With six weeks of school holidays coming up, the NSPCC has advice for parents trying to make a decision about leaving their child home alone.

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