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Arsenal legend Eduardo backs Kent businessman's grass roots sport appeal

Arsenal legend Eduardo backs Kent businessman's grass roots sport appeal

17 February 2021

Former Arsenal footballer Eduardo Da Silva is backing a Kent businessman who is raising cash to support grass roots sports clubs across the UK.

Fishing boat sinking remains a mystery

Fishing boat sinking remains a mystery

17 February 2021

Mystery surrounds why a boat suddenly sank while on its moorings and even after it was salvaged, experts have still been unable to find a cause.

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Bins litter streets as collection catch-ups stall

Bins litter streets as collection catch-ups stall

17 February 2021

Wheelie bins remain on many of the county's streets after collections were missed during the snow - and some won't be emptied for another week.

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Jab given to 14,000 patients in town

Jab given to 14,000 patients in town

16 February 2021

The number of people who have received their first and second doses of the Covid-19 jab in one part of Kent has been revealed.

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Sex predator arrested in his bedroom

Sex predator arrested in his bedroom

16 February 2021

A paedophile who preyed on young girls and later jailed was arrested in his bedroom and filmed as part of a shocking TV programme.

Police with Tasers arrest half-naked man

Police with Tasers arrest half-naked man

16 February 2021

Officers with Tasers arrested a man armed with a hammer in the middle of a housing estate.

'Marquees should be used when schools reopen'

'Marquees should be used when schools reopen'

16 February 2021

An academy chief believes classes could be welcomed back more safely by using marquees.

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Councillor forced to get his own rock salt for iced-up pavements

Councillor forced to get his own rock salt for iced-up pavements

15 February 2021

A councillor drove 50 miles to get 200kg of rock salt to treat iced-up pavements.

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‘We don’t want to lose our minibus,’ says charity

‘We don’t want to lose our minibus,’ says charity

14 February 2021

A charity working with people with learning disabilities is desperately looking for somewhere to park its minibus - or it risks losing it.

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The parts of Kent where Covid cases are now in single figures

The parts of Kent where Covid cases are now in single figures

14 February 2021

As coronavirus cases continue to fall across Kent, several parts of the county are now recording fewer than 10 weekly positive tests.

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People aged 65 to 69 invited to book Covid jabs

People aged 65 to 69 invited to book Covid jabs

14 February 2021

Letters are now being sent out to people aged 65 to 69, who will begin receiving jabs at Kent's mass vaccine hubs from tomorrow.

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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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