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New Covid-19 'walk-in' testing site opens

New Covid-19 'walk-in' testing site opens

A new appointment-only Covid-19 testing site has been set up for people displaying symptoms of the virus.

'Charismatic' man, 24, died in quad bike crash

'Charismatic' man, 24, died in quad bike crash

A family have paid tribute to a young father who died when his quad bike crashed into parked cars, after inquest rules collision an accident.

Asylum seekers 'disappear' from barracks

Asylum seekers 'disappear' from barracks

Concerns have been raised by an MP over claims that eight asylum seekers being housed at military barracks have disappeared.

No news before Wednesday

No news before Wednesday

Isthmian League clubs will find out more about when they can return to action later this week.

'He lost his life in seconds'

'He lost his life in seconds'

Colleagues have paid tribute to an Amazon delivery driver who died in a crash on a motorway.

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Cugs not keen on June idea

Cugs not keen on June idea

Folkestone manager Neil Cugley sees no need to extend the football season into June - provided matches resume next month.

Town's third McDonalds expected to get approval

Town's third McDonalds expected to get approval

A proposal for a new McDonald's drive thru and restaurant are expected to be given the go-ahead, despite fears over increased traffic and litter.

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Fears 'disinformation' could dissuade people from taking vaccine

Fears 'disinformation' could dissuade people from taking vaccine

Concerns have been raised over how disinformation being spread could prevent some people from taking the newly approved Covid-19 vaccine.

Quad bike crash: inquest opens

Quad bike crash: inquest opens

A formal hearing has begun to investigate the death of a young man whose vehicle was in collision with parked cars.

Van driver killed in M20 crash

Van driver killed in M20 crash

A man in his 30s has died following a crash involving a lorry and van on the M20 which closed the route for 10 hours.

Serious crash closes London-bound M20

Serious crash closes London-bound M20

One side of the motorway was closed following a serious crash.

'Dirty' hotel's owners rated UK worst chain for eighth year

'Dirty' hotel's owners rated UK worst chain for eighth year

The firm which runs a Kent hotel has been rated the UK’s worst chain for the eighth year running.

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'I feel cheated, robbed of my son every single day'

'I feel cheated, robbed of my son every single day'

A family have spoken of their devastation after their son was killed in a crash, as the man who ploughed into him is jailed.

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Gun-running couple had Kalashnikov in briefcase

Gun-running couple had Kalashnikov in briefcase

A dancer and her accomplice have been jailed after attempting to smuggle a lethal cache of weapons into Kent.

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Man jailed after hitting victim 30 times with a hammer

Man jailed after hitting victim 30 times with a hammer

A man has been jailed for 13 years after hitting his victim up to 30 times on the body and head with a hammer.

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Driver seriously injured after police chase

Driver seriously injured after police chase

A car has crashed into a tree after being chased by police - leaving the driver with serious injuries.

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Isthmian League announce delay to playing again

Isthmian League announce delay to playing again

The Isthmian League will not restart until at least December 16 after clubs were asked to vote on restarting the season.

First batch of Covid vaccines to arrive via Kent

First batch of Covid vaccines to arrive via Kent

The first doses of the approved Covid-19 vaccine are due to arrive in the UK today, via Kent.

Closure order on flat linked to county line drug dealing

Closure order on flat linked to county line drug dealing

Police have secured a closure order on a flat after it was linked to county line drug dealing and anti-social behaviour.

Wesley Shrubsole angling: Conger eels are bouncing back

Wesley Shrubsole angling: Conger eels are bouncing back

We may have sadly lost the cod from our shores but the conger eel is making a comeback!

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