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'Lessons must be learnt' from care home scandal

'Lessons must be learnt' from care home scandal

26 May 2020

Calls for a public inquiry have been made after 17 people in one care home died with coronavirus.

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'As a teen, I felt like I had lost my independence'

'As a teen, I felt like I had lost my independence'

26 May 2020

A teenager has written a powerful account of how lockdown has impacted his life and left him, and many others, feeling 'trapped'.

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Police appeal after shocking beach brawl

Police appeal after shocking beach brawl

26 May 2020

Officers have launched an appeal after a man was punched during a brawl between two groups of people on a beach.

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Macknade's reopening plan revealed

Macknade's reopening plan revealed

26 May 2020

A popular Kent food market has announced it will reopen one of its branches soon.

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'I'm 26, love antiques, dress poncily - and refuse to change'

'I'm 26, love antiques, dress poncily - and refuse to change'

26 May 2020

We met the 26-year-old who's been an antiques dealer for nine years, dresses like Michael Portillo and became the unlikely star of First Dates.

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Bank holiday beach brawl

Bank holiday beach brawl

25 May 2020

One person has been treated by paramedics after a fight broke out on a beach.

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'There are so many blind spots'

'There are so many blind spots'

25 May 2020

A driver involved in a serious collision says the accident which wrote-off his car and left him with a head injury was not his fault.

'I don't regret what I did', says Cummings

'I don't regret what I did', says Cummings

25 May 2020

Top government advisor Dominic Cummings has defended his decision to travel more than 250 miles from London to Durham during the lockdown.

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Child injured after falling from window

Child injured after falling from window

25 May 2020

The air ambulance landed in a nearby field after a child fell from the window of a property.

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'To say I was disappointed would be an understatement'

'To say I was disappointed would be an understatement'

25 May 2020

A grandmother has spoken out after revisiting a memorial created to mark the year 2000, featuring her two granddaughters' footprints.

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MP voices frustration over Cummings row

MP voices frustration over Cummings row

25 May 2020

One of the county's most prominent politicians says the Dominic Cummings lockdown saga has left her "frustrated, cross and confused".

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'Human faeces' left at beauty spots as crowds flock to coast

'Human faeces' left at beauty spots as crowds flock to coast

25 May 2020

Crowds have again flocked to the Kent coast sparking complaints over dangerous parking and human excrement left behind by visitors.

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Man arrested after three-car crash

Man arrested after three-car crash

25 May 2020

A 22-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of cannabis after a crash that partially blocked the M2.

Missing man wearing pink Crocs found safe

Missing man wearing pink Crocs found safe

25 May 2020

Officers have safely located a missing 23-year-old who was wearing distinctive footwear.

'Jeremy Kyle has questions to answer'

'Jeremy Kyle has questions to answer'

25 May 2020

An MP says controversial host Jeremy Kyle shouldn't be allowed back on TV until he is "held to account" over the past treatment of guests.

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County lines gangs pose as food delivery drivers, says charity worker

County lines gangs pose as food delivery drivers, says charity worker

25 May 2020

An ex-offender turned charity worker believes drug gangs are changing their tactics as they continue to target vulnerable teens

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More of Kent's most historic pubs

More of Kent's most historic pubs

25 May 2020

The county is home to a number of pubs with fascinating histories - with some even dating back to the 1100s. Does your local feature?

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'School will never be the same again'

'School will never be the same again'

25 May 2020

With schools set to reopen a week today, a Kent grammar school head thinks pupils and teachers will have to adapt to a ‘new normal’.

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The stories behind Kent's town names

The stories behind Kent's town names

25 May 2020

The county's rich history can be seen in the naming of its towns, with influences from Celts, Romans and royal favour.

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Murder probe downgraded after death deemed to be accident

Murder probe downgraded after death deemed to be accident

24 May 2020

A murder investigation has been downgraded and a suspect released under investigation after a post-mortem revealed the victim's death was accidental.

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