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Schools, pubs, masks and picnics - latest on lifting lockdown

Schools, pubs, masks and picnics - latest on lifting lockdown

14 February 2021

More details have emerged about when some Covid restrictions could be lifted - as cases in Kent continue to fall.

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The Bridge of Love is here in Kent

The Bridge of Love is here in Kent

14 February 2021

Looking for a romantic destination for Valentines? We know just the place.

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Sea freezes as temperatures plummet

Sea freezes as temperatures plummet

13 February 2021

Incredible footage shows waves freezing as they hit one of Kent's beaches.

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Tribute to beloved lollipop lady who ‘saw the good in everyone’

Tribute to beloved lollipop lady who ‘saw the good in everyone’

13 February 2021

A former lollipop lady who kept schoolchildren safe on the roads for 25 years has died after contracting Covid-19.

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Free copies of illustrated history book

Free copies of illustrated history book

12 February 2021

A councillor who has put together a new picture-packed history book of the Isle of Sheppey is giving away copies to schools and organisations.

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‘Save our homes, not fields’

‘Save our homes, not fields’

11 February 2021

A cliff-top resident says he is shocked to see sea defence works being carried out along the coast - but not to protect his home or his neighbours'.

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Magical icicle hedges caught on camera

Magical icicle hedges caught on camera

10 February 2021

Spectacular icicle hedges caused by cars going over puddles have been spotted across the county and have been caught on camera.

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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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'Stop feeding our horses - it’s killing them'

'Stop feeding our horses - it’s killing them'

09 February 2021

Giving a horse an apple or carrot could sign its death warrant, so owners are pleading with people not to feed their animals.

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Schools closed due to snow and ice

Schools closed due to snow and ice

08 February 2021

Some schools in Kent have had to close to children of key workers due to heavy snowfall and dangerous conditions.

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Sheppey crossing blocked in both directions

Sheppey crossing blocked in both directions

07 February 2021

People using a bridge to get to and from the Isle of Sheppey are being advised to allow extra time because of snow-related problems

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Flood alerts in place as snow falls

Flood alerts in place as snow falls

07 February 2021

Residents are warned to be alert to the risk of flooding along stretches of rivers across the county.

Travel disruption expected as weather warning extended

Travel disruption expected as weather warning extended

06 February 2021

Train services in some areas have been cancelled tomorrow and gritters are to take to the roads ahead of the county's weather warning tonight.

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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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Arriva timetable revised

Arriva timetable revised

05 February 2021

Extra services have been laid on for early morning bus travellers from next week.

Reunion planned for 1990s pop band?

Reunion planned for 1990s pop band?

05 February 2021

A Kent band which promised great things in the 90s before disbanding has re-released its original demo tapes and could be poised for a new tour.

Eight hours to get into hospital

Eight hours to get into hospital

04 February 2021

Amid last month's surge in Covid cases, some patients had to wait in ambulances for more than eight hours before entering hospital.

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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.

Council litter police to get new contract

Council litter police to get new contract

04 February 2021

A Kent council could extend its contract for litter police, which allows them to dish out fines worth more than £100, by three years.

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Kent holiday isle still fighting for brown motorway tourist signs

Kent holiday isle still fighting for brown motorway tourist signs

04 February 2021

'It's been like going on a bear hunt,' says exasperated councillor in the 20-year battle for a resort's brown motorway tourist signs.

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