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Back to school for history lesson

Back to school for history lesson

27 June 2020

Their names are familiar to generations - but how well do you know the stories behind Kent's secondary schools?

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Plans emerge for 600 homes on town's edge

Plans emerge for 600 homes on town's edge

27 June 2020

A 150-acre site could become home to hundreds of properties, a retirement village and business park.

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Two care homes lose £120k during Covid-19 crisis

Two care homes lose £120k during Covid-19 crisis

27 June 2020

Bosses of two care homes are £120,000 out of pocket due to the coronavirus crisis – and expect the sum to more than double over the next six months.

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Video shows train rammed with beachgoers amid lockdown

Video shows train rammed with beachgoers amid lockdown

26 June 2020

Alarming footage shows a train packed full of people during the heatwave - with many neglecting to wear face masks and failing to socially distance.

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Support floods in for Kent MP after cancer diagnosis

Support floods in for Kent MP after cancer diagnosis

26 June 2020

Politicians and constituents alike have expressed their support for a Kent MP who revealed she has breast cancer.

Renewed appeal after lorry driver's death

Renewed appeal after lorry driver's death

26 June 2020

Police have renewed their appeal into the death of a lorry driver after a witness brought new information to light.

'Specialist developer' takes on bingo hall project

'Specialist developer' takes on bingo hall project

26 June 2020

A controversial town centre project which involves the partial demolition of a bingo hall will now be headed up by a 'specialist developer'.

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Dog suffers excruciating burns in heatwave

Dog suffers excruciating burns in heatwave

26 June 2020

The RSPCA has issued a warning after a dog suffered painful burns to her feet and ears during the hot weather.

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Biker seriously hurt in crash at junction

Biker seriously hurt in crash at junction

26 June 2020

Officers investigating a collision that left a motorcyclist in a serious condition are asking for witnesses to come forward.

Drugs flat forced to shut

Drugs flat forced to shut

26 June 2020

A flat that was used by drug dealers is now out of bounds for three months after police action.

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Man threatened Sainsbury's workers with traffic cone

Man threatened Sainsbury's workers with traffic cone

26 June 2020

A man who threatened Sainsbury's workers while holding a traffic cone is being hunted by police.

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University staff face 20% pay cut

University staff face 20% pay cut

26 June 2020

Universities are proposing drastic cuts to salaries and a year-long pay freeze as they deal with the financial fall-out of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Traffic held on M2 due to man on bridge

Traffic held on M2 due to man on bridge

26 June 2020

Traffic was stopped on the M2 after police were called to help a distressed man on a bridge.

Family's heartbreaking tribute to young mum killed on M20

Family's heartbreaking tribute to young mum killed on M20

26 June 2020

A 20-year-old woman killed on the M20 has been remembered as an "absolutely fantastic and devoted" mother by her heartbroken family.

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Lockdown fines on the decline

Lockdown fines on the decline

26 June 2020

Police have seen a reduction in the number of fines handed out for flouting lockdown rules.

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Three cars torched in arson spree

Three cars torched in arson spree

26 June 2020

Three cars have been torched in an early morning arson spree.

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Shocking scenes as 62,000 sunseekers hit two beaches

Shocking scenes as 62,000 sunseekers hit two beaches

26 June 2020

Some 62,000 people descended on two beaches in one day sparking a plea for help to the government from a cash-strapped council.

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Town-wide 20mph limit given go-ahead

Town-wide 20mph limit given go-ahead

26 June 2020

A blanket 20mph speed limit will be enforced on roads across a Kent town for six months, council bosses have revealed.

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'Church must rethink portraying Jesus as white'

'Church must rethink portraying Jesus as white'

26 June 2020

The Archbishop of Canterbury says the way the Church portrays Jesus as white must be reviewed - and some Cathedral statues "will have to come down".

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Heartache over shock death of 'truly special' dad

Heartache over shock death of 'truly special' dad

26 June 2020

The heartbroken sons of an inspirational dad-of-two have described his death as 'completely heart-wrenching'.

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