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A look back at the worst pandemics in history

A look back at the worst pandemics in history

26 April 2020

With Covid-19 raging through the country, we looked back at other pandemics through history.

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‘Give us more time to consider plans’

‘Give us more time to consider plans’

26 April 2020

Residents have called for an extension in determining a planning application for 168 homes, to allow more time for consideration during lockdown.

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Kent's best lockdown DIY projects

Kent's best lockdown DIY projects

26 April 2020

From a homemade 'pub' to a back garden assault course, people in Kent have taken DIY to a new level during lockdown - vote for your favourite.

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Runner, 85, on 26-hour garden hike for late wife's hospice

Runner, 85, on 26-hour garden hike for late wife's hospice

26 April 2020

An 85-year-old widow is one of scores of runners who are looking for other ways to raise money on the day the London Marathon should have gone ahead.

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Mysterious rumble heard across Kent

Mysterious rumble heard across Kent

25 April 2020

A strange rumbling sound heard in parts of the county is due to an incident at a power station.

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35 asylum seekers rescued in one day

35 asylum seekers rescued in one day

25 April 2020

Border Force have rescued 35 asylum seekers from three small boats off the Kent coast.

421-home petition hits 850

421-home petition hits 850

25 April 2020

A petition against plans to built 421 homes has been signed 850 times - with any decision on the proposals still up in the air.

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Woman, 88, beats virus after six weeks in hospital

Woman, 88, beats virus after six weeks in hospital

25 April 2020

An 88-year-old has walked out of hospital to rapturous applause after winning her six-week fight against coronavirus.

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Air ambulance scrambled to park

Air ambulance scrambled to park

25 April 2020

An air ambulance has landed in a park, with other emergency services spotted nearby.

Possible Asian hornet found in bedroom

Possible Asian hornet found in bedroom

25 April 2020

A venomous species, which is native to China, might have been caught in a family's flat.

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Date set for takeover of scandal-hit housing firm

Date set for takeover of scandal-hit housing firm

25 April 2020

The staff and the services of a scandal-hit social housing firm are set to transfer to the four councils that own it later this year.

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Two charged after cocaine worth millions was seized

Two charged after cocaine worth millions was seized

25 April 2020

Two men have been charged with conspiracy to import class A drugs.

Duo's mini break foiled by police

Duo's mini break foiled by police

25 April 2020

Two people from Kent had their mini break foiled after they were caught sleeping in a car by police.

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Every home in Kent seen on Grand Designs

Every home in Kent seen on Grand Designs

25 April 2020

Take a trip down memory lane and visit some of the most mad and marvellous homes built in the county.

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Porpoise found dead on beach

Porpoise found dead on beach

25 April 2020

A dead marine mammal has been discovered on a beach.

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Record boss appears in court over penthouse shooting

Record boss appears in court over penthouse shooting

25 April 2020

A record company owner has made his first appearance in court following a penthouse balcony gun drama.

Staff and emergency workers assaulted at railway stations

Staff and emergency workers assaulted at railway stations

25 April 2020

One man has been arrested, and another charged, for separate attacks at railway stations.

'He has everything Premier League teams have'

'He has everything Premier League teams have'

25 April 2020

A dad spent thousands on turning his garden into a football training ground for his talented son.

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Lockdown house parties spark rise in noisy neighbour complaints

Lockdown house parties spark rise in noisy neighbour complaints

25 April 2020

A loud parrot and 3am driveway works are among issues raised with councils as residents across Kent are forced to stay indoors due to Covid-19.

The man who wanted to feel what it was like to kill

The man who wanted to feel what it was like to kill

25 April 2020

Three years ago today, two homeless men stumbled across a body that had lain undiscovered for months - after one of Kent's most cold-blooded murders.

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