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'Out-of-control hedge burst through my fence - and it's all council's fault'

'Out-of-control hedge burst through my fence - and it's all council's fault'

26 January 2021

An 18-month battle to get KCC to cut back a hedge has left one woman's garden fence destroyed - now she faces a dilemma.

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The Kent company saving the world's oceans

The Kent company saving the world's oceans

26 January 2021

A recycling company is doing its bit to tackle the plague of microplastics and save the world's oceans - by vaporizing tonnes of waste.

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Musician finds inspiration in Covid lockdown

Musician finds inspiration in Covid lockdown

25 January 2021

Perhaps we should all turn off the telly and look more to our own creative juices.

Paramedic praised for going "over and above"

Paramedic praised for going "over and above"

25 January 2021

Newly-qualified paramedic Lewis Samways-Head has been praised for doing extra shifts to help with the Covid-19 vaccination programme.

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Crews stop house fire from spreading

Crews stop house fire from spreading

23 January 2021

Firefighters have put out a blaze in a two-storey property and prevented it from reaching neighbouring homes.

Burglary attack terror for pensioner

Burglary attack terror for pensioner

23 January 2021

A woman in her 80s was punched in the face and knocked to the floor by an intruder who broke into her home.

A ruff history of the Pooch Perfect estate

A ruff history of the Pooch Perfect estate

22 January 2021

Discover the history of the beautiful Tonbridge estate where the BBC's dog makeover show is hosted.

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Flood alerts remain and snow on its way

Flood alerts remain and snow on its way

22 January 2021

Parts of Kent are set for a white weekend, while flood alerts remain in place for others.

Open for business: Kent takeaways to try

Open for business: Kent takeaways to try

22 January 2021

Restaurants in Kent may be closed, but they can still offer takeaways. In a new series, we look at how you can help them and highlight some near you.

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Thousands raised for 'cabs for jabs'

Thousands raised for 'cabs for jabs'

21 January 2021

A taxi firm is playing its part in the fight against the virus by offering free rides for older people to their vaccination appointment.

KFC drive-thru will go ahead after appeal

KFC drive-thru will go ahead after appeal

18 January 2021

A KFC drive-thru will go ahead and a council will have to cover the applicant's costs after a planning inspector dismissed objections.

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Hospitals remain under severe strain

Hospitals remain under severe strain

18 January 2021

Despite falling case rates, critical care capacity at some Kent hospitals remains under severe pressure due to volume of Covid patients.

Latest plan for 2,800-home 'garden village'

Latest plan for 2,800-home 'garden village'

18 January 2021

Covid-19 has increased the desire for self-sustaining communities, says a developer.

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Missing man has been found

Missing man has been found

17 January 2021

A man who had not been seen for two days sparking a police appeal, has been found.

Spike in police testing positive for Covid-19

Spike in police testing positive for Covid-19

14 January 2021

The number of Kent Police employees testing positive for the coronavirus has leapt - but the force says it still has enough manpower to cope.

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Getting ready for those green shoots

Getting ready for those green shoots

14 January 2021

The first lockdown had us reaching for our gardening gloves, but what can we do this time around? We get tips from two of the county's experts.

Gang smashes way into high street bank

Gang smashes way into high street bank

11 January 2021

Police are investigating a spate of attempted cash machine thefts.

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Destination uncertain for post-pandemic railway

Destination uncertain for post-pandemic railway

11 January 2021

We visit Kent's five least-used stations in one day and ask what the future holds for the rail network in 2021 and beyond.

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The Kent towns where Covid was spreading fastest after Christmas

The Kent towns where Covid was spreading fastest after Christmas

09 January 2021

One in 30 people were carrying coronavirus in several districts after Christmas, according to the Office for National Statistics.

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Covid marshal sacked after 'aggressive' stop and search

Covid marshal sacked after 'aggressive' stop and search

08 January 2021

A coronavirus marshal was let go with immediate effect after chasing and grabbing a resident walking to the shops.

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