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Past pupils unite to save boarding provision at school

Past pupils unite to save boarding provision at school

01 July 2020

The head teacher at a historic grammar school has refuted claims it is in discussions with developers over the future of its boarding houses.

Second peak leaves Kent hospital trust with most Covid deaths in England

Second peak leaves Kent hospital trust with most Covid deaths in England

01 July 2020

Alarming new statistics show more people are dying with coronavirus in east Kent’s hospitals than anywhere else in the country.

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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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Businesses support road closures to help boost shops

Businesses support road closures to help boost shops

26 June 2020

An online survey has found that 90% of businesses support a town's temporary road closures put in place to help springboard shops back to life.

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Man in court over cash and bank card burglaries

Man in court over cash and bank card burglaries

25 June 2020

A 23-year-old is due in court charged with stealing cash, bank cards and keys from properties in east Kent.

Sentence for assaulting police to double amid 'disgusting' rise

Sentence for assaulting police to double amid 'disgusting' rise

25 June 2020

The sentence for criminals assaulting and spitting at police officers is set to be increased in a move welcomed by Kent's leading police figures.

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The historic sites preparing to welcome visitors again

The historic sites preparing to welcome visitors again

24 June 2020

Dover Castle and Walmer Castle and Gardens will be among 40 historic properties run by English Heritage to reopen in July.

Orchestra's stunning online recital

Orchestra's stunning online recital

22 June 2020

They haven't been able to perform together but this Kent string orchestra found they could still delight an ever expanding audience from home.

Rugby team take on 20,000 pitches charity challenge

Rugby team take on 20,000 pitches charity challenge

18 June 2020

A senior rugby team has discovered a way to beat the lockdown match ban while preparing for its upcoming season.

Thousands of births unregistered during crisis

Thousands of births unregistered during crisis

15 June 2020

A huge backlog of birth registrations has left thousands of parents unable to register their newborn during the coronavirus crisis.

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Wildlife park keen to increase visitor capacity after first day

Wildlife park keen to increase visitor capacity after first day

15 June 2020

A reopened wildlife park in Kent is already reviewing its visitor capacity following a successful first day back in business.

Face mask sales outstrip bread and milk to become best-seller

Face mask sales outstrip bread and milk to become best-seller

15 June 2020

Demand for £3 face masks at the Co-op has overtaken everyday essentials such as bread, milk and eggs to become the firm's best-selling product.

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Medieval town’s strategy to get customers into its small shops

Medieval town’s strategy to get customers into its small shops

12 June 2020

With its narrow pavements and medieval buildings, how will the historic town of Sandwich cope with 21st century social distancing?

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Pooch reunited with owner but three dogs still missing

Pooch reunited with owner but three dogs still missing

10 June 2020

A Cavapoo found wandering along a busy road has been returned to its owner, but three other dogs are still yet to be located.

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MP Craig dons Orange for Batten Disease

MP Craig dons Orange for Batten Disease

10 June 2020

When an MP heard of a constituent's battles with Batten Disease, he came out in support in an orange tie on International Batten Disease Awareness Day

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Leisure centre's new owners start £30,000 collection for repairs

Leisure centre's new owners start £30,000 collection for repairs

09 June 2020

The new owners of a leisure centre have launched a £30,000 fundraising campaign to pay towards £250k repairs and protect its future use

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'We can't survive much longer'

'We can't survive much longer'

06 June 2020

Wildlife parks across Kent are pleading to re-open amid financial difficulties caused by lockdown.

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Vicar who married toyboy dies alone in hospital

Vicar who married toyboy dies alone in hospital

05 June 2020

The priest who stood against the Church of England by marrying his Romanian toy boy 55 years his junior has died

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'Our precious nature reserves are not the place to hold a barbecue'

'Our precious nature reserves are not the place to hold a barbecue'

05 June 2020

Kent's nature reserves have suffered huge damage with thoughtless visitors holding barbecues, abusing staff and littering during recent warm weather.

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Angelic meditation praised by Stephen Fry and Joanna Lumley

Angelic meditation praised by Stephen Fry and Joanna Lumley

03 June 2020

A former Kent student and vocalist has produced a series of soothing and angelic meditations to help people de-stress and drift off to sleep

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