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Firefighters called to animal pen blaze

Firefighters called to animal pen blaze

Crews received reports of a blaze at a small enclosure.

'Do the decent thing, stay away'

'Do the decent thing, stay away'

A park says it will be reporting parents seen lifting children over its chained gates to the police.

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Meet the barista keeping the virus army fuelled

Meet the barista keeping the virus army fuelled

We spoke to the Kent barista delivering coffee and food to workers on the coronavirus frontline.

Missing man found safe

Missing man found safe

Police have now safely located the person.

Waste company fined after worker crushed by JCB

Waste company fined after worker crushed by JCB

A worker received life changing injuries when a JCB knocked him to the ground and drove over half his body.

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Community rallies to support hospital staff

Community rallies to support hospital staff

Doctors and nurses on the frontline against coronavirus have been getting supplies brought to them to boost morale during the fight they're facing.

Search for driver after car found submerged in river

Search for driver after car found submerged in river

Police are searching for a person believed to have left on foot after a car was found submerged a river.

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Scissor carrying man charged with theft and assault

Scissor carrying man charged with theft and assault

Officers arrested a man on suspicion of striking a shop worker.

Bluewater to close with only 'essential shops' remaining open

Bluewater to close with only 'essential shops' remaining open

The county's biggest shopping centre has taken the decision to "largely close", with only essential shops remaining open.

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Longest serving paramedic retires after 41 years

Longest serving paramedic retires after 41 years

A paramedic has been commended for her dedication and recognised as the longest serving member of the ambulance service.

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New leisure centre 'still a priority'

New leisure centre 'still a priority'

A council says coronavirus won't stop it from pressing ahead with a new £20m complex.

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'Catastrophic playground' warning

'Catastrophic playground' warning

Rail bosses have issued an urgent appeal to parents after school closures saw a spike in trespassing.

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Family flee arson attack on home

Family flee arson attack on home

A forensic examination has determined a fire at a home was started deliberately.

Yoga teacher offers free classes

Yoga teacher offers free classes

A fitness instructor is streaming free sessions to help people cope with anxiety and isolation.

Trains are not running due to a mattress on the line

Trains are not running due to a mattress on the line

Trains have been halted after someone through a mattress on the track.

Girl's bid to help 'kids with no toys'

Girl's bid to help 'kids with no toys'

A primary school girl surprised her family with an unusual birthday request.

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John Lewis and Waitrose announce closures

John Lewis and Waitrose announce closures

Retail giant John Lewis is to close its Kent stores - including Waitrose at Bluewater.

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'We just want to help the community in anyway we can'

'We just want to help the community in anyway we can'

A wholesale food company is fuelling community spirit by offering deliveries to town residents during the coronavirus lockdown.

Leisure centre shut until further notice

Leisure centre shut until further notice

A fitness suite has been ordered to close its doors to tackle the coronavirus crisis.

Fears for the future

Fears for the future

Dartford manager Steve King says non-league clubs will be pushed to the limit with clubs hit financially as the coronavirus crisis takes hold.

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