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High Street closed for 10 days

High Street closed for 10 days

A high street has been closed for 10 days due to ongoing sewer works.

'Lawyers aren't being protected from Covid-19'

'Lawyers aren't being protected from Covid-19'

The brother of a covid-19 victim who died on his 70th birthday has slammed the lack of protective measures.

Schoolboy braves the shave for NHS frontline workers

Schoolboy braves the shave for NHS frontline workers

A 12 year old boy, who enjoys pranks, has taken on his own challenge by shaving his head for the NHS.

The artwork left behind

The artwork left behind

Following news the Folkestone Triennial has been postponed by a year, we look back at the artwork that has been left behind from previous festivals.

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Art exhibition cancelled due to Covid-19

Art exhibition cancelled due to Covid-19

A popular art festival - one of the biggest in the UK - has been postponed until 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Emergency services called to shopping centre

Emergency services called to shopping centre

Emergency services have been called to a shopping centre amid concerns for a distressed man.

Volunteers answer 12,000 calls for help during pandemic

Volunteers answer 12,000 calls for help during pandemic

An army of volunteers have helped deliver thousands of hot meals and bags of shopping to those in need during lockdown.

Man punched and stamped on as he tried to stop thieves

Man punched and stamped on as he tried to stop thieves

A man was left with injuries to his face, ribs and back after trying to stop four men in a 4x4 from towing his car away.

Dealer 'threw drugs out of window' as police approached

Dealer 'threw drugs out of window' as police approached

A county lines drug dealer is behind bars after he was caught by police throwing crack cocaine out of a window.

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'I FaceTimed wife then went into week-long coma'

'I FaceTimed wife then went into week-long coma'

An undertaker who spent more than a week in an induced coma after contracting coronavirus has spoken of his road to recovery.

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Hero highways worker performs life-saving CPR

Hero highways worker performs life-saving CPR

A highways worker has been commended for his quick-thinking and life-saving skills, after helping a man with a head injury after he fell over.

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Photography project captures people living in lockdown

Photography project captures people living in lockdown

A photographer is capturing people living in lockdown in Kent by taking pictures through their doors and windows.

Kent MP accuses Trump of trying to 'discredit' WHO

Kent MP accuses Trump of trying to 'discredit' WHO

A Kent MP has blasted Donald Trump's decision to cut funding to the World Health Organisation and accused him of trying to 'discredit' the agency.

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Fines issued as more people flout lockdown rules

Fines issued as more people flout lockdown rules

Fines and warnings have been issued to people breaking lockdown guidelines, including kite surfers, paddle boarders and a couple enjoying a beach BBQ.

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Spitfire pilot added to Churchill's famous ‘Few'

Spitfire pilot added to Churchill's famous ‘Few'

A novice pilot was added to the list of Churchill’s famous ‘Few' in 2020 after it was discovered he fought in the Battle of Britain.

Bonfire sparks hay bale fire

Bonfire sparks hay bale fire

Firefighters have issued a warning after hay bales caught fire believed to have been started by a nearby bonfire.

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Friends reunited after more than 50 years

Friends reunited after more than 50 years

A Spanish man recovering from coronavirus has spoken with a former Kent woman after his daughter appealed for the public's help.

Warnings issued to more than 100 rule-breakers

Warnings issued to more than 100 rule-breakers

A council has revealed it issued more than 100 warning letters to people flouting government lockdown advice, and is now urging people to stay away.

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More than 400 homes without power

More than 400 homes without power

Engineers were sent to fix a faulty cable, which resulted in more than 400 homes losing power.

Plans to hold virtual Memorial Day

Plans to hold virtual Memorial Day

Plans are being drawn up to commemorate Battle of Britain Memorial Day virtually due to the Covid-19 outbreak.

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