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Ancient monument can't have path to cover 'mud bath'

Ancient monument can't have path to cover 'mud bath'

10 February 2021

A councillor's plea to have a path built over a 'quagmire' at a country park was turned down because it is an ancient monument.

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'I've lost five friends to suicide - we need to prevent more tragedies'

'I've lost five friends to suicide - we need to prevent more tragedies'

10 February 2021

A Sunday League manager says more needs to be done about mental health after five of his friends took their own lives.

Farmer ordered to stop dumping rubbish in beauty spot

Farmer ordered to stop dumping rubbish in beauty spot

09 February 2021

The High Court has ordered a Kent farmer to stop burning waste and keeping cars and caravans in ancient woodland.

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In the eye of the storm

In the eye of the storm

08 February 2021

From factory workers to taxi drivers, we find out what it's like to be a key worker during the Covid-19 pandemic.

School's 'leaky mobiles' to go in £6m upgrade

School's 'leaky mobiles' to go in £6m upgrade

07 February 2021

Seventeen new classrooms are to be built at a grammar school as it benefits from a multi-million pound cash injection.

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When devastating floods left Kent under water

When devastating floods left Kent under water

07 February 2021

Incredible archive pictures show how the county was left submerged after the heaviest rainfall seen in decades.

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Neighbours’ fears as 'disastrous' bid for 20 caravans approved

Neighbours’ fears as 'disastrous' bid for 20 caravans approved

06 February 2021

The UK’s biggest fruit-growing firm has been given the go-ahead to install 20 caravans at one of its Kent bases - despite strong opposition.

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'He was a legendary gentleman with a heart of gold'

'He was a legendary gentleman with a heart of gold'

06 February 2021

A sound engineer who died just weeks after his younger sister lost her life to Covid-19 has been remembered as a "legendary gentleman".

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Couple's emotional care home reunion after a year apart

Couple's emotional care home reunion after a year apart

06 February 2021

The emotional moment an elderly couple were reunited in a care home after Covid saw them separated for a year has been shared by their family.

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What was life like in Kent in 1970?

What was life like in Kent in 1970?

06 February 2021

We take a journey into the past with the help of back issues of Kent Life magazine.

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Marsh family's new song hailed 'best yet'

Marsh family's new song hailed 'best yet'

05 February 2021

A musical Kent family who went viral at the start of the pandemic have released a new song which has already won widespread plaudits.

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Manston uncovered: Sex, drugs and fake Covid tests

Manston uncovered: Sex, drugs and fake Covid tests

05 February 2021

A leaked letter contains shocking revelations of drug-taking, illicit sex and forged Covid results at a mass testing centre in Kent.

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Emergency services at flats

Emergency services at flats

05 February 2021

Police and paramedics have been seen with a battering ram outside flats after concern was raised for a person's welfare.

Widow wins asbestos death case against British Rail

Widow wins asbestos death case against British Rail

05 February 2021

A court has found a man's rail depot job did contribute to his fatal cancer.

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New Covid variant sees rise in non-symptomatic tests

New Covid variant sees rise in non-symptomatic tests

05 February 2021

The revelation of a new South African coronavirus variant has seen an increase in the number of asymptomatic testing in a Kent town.

Council takes down anti-covid stickers

Council takes down anti-covid stickers

05 February 2021

Anti-covid stickers which appeared along a Kent seafront have been removed by the council.

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Secret glass hearts spread lockdown joy

Secret glass hearts spread lockdown joy

05 February 2021

Hundreds of glass hearts are being found thanks to an artist trying to give people a boost.

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Mum, 22, had 'voice of an angel'

Mum, 22, had 'voice of an angel'

05 February 2021

The family of a mum who has died at the age of 22 pay tribute to her as a "very kind person" who was "a joy to be around".

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My lockdown: a student's perspective

My lockdown: a student's perspective

05 February 2021

A Year 11 student has given a first-hand account of her year in education during Covid.

Council to fund transport to Covid jab for vulnerable

Council to fund transport to Covid jab for vulnerable

04 February 2021

A council has set up a helpline so that the clinically extremely vulnerable people in a Kent borough can get to their vaccination appointments easier.

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