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Kent Police condemn offensive traveller remarks

Kent Police condemn offensive traveller remarks

Kent Police has warned the public to 'post responsibly' after several racist comment were left on its social media channels.

Council to stick to status quo on elections

Council to stick to status quo on elections

A need to preserve "experienced" councillors was a key consideration in not switching to a four-yearly polling cycle.

No Covid deaths for a month at hospitals trust

No Covid deaths for a month at hospitals trust

Hospitalisation with coronavirus has fallen dramatically - with one hospital trust last recording a patient death a month ago.

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Expect more buses on the streets as lockdown eases

Expect more buses on the streets as lockdown eases

Public transport joins the growing number of services tentatively returning towards normal.

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Ex-mayor tells of days with the RAF

Ex-mayor tells of days with the RAF

A former National Serviceman recalls life in a bomb-proof bunker guarding the country against nuclear attack.

Son of Fred and Rose West 'felt abandoned' before death

Son of Fred and Rose West 'felt abandoned' before death

Barry West - son of notorious serial killers Fred and Rose - felt abandoned by the mental health services before his death.

Canoeist in serious condition after river fall

Canoeist in serious condition after river fall

A canoeist has been airlifted to hospital in a serious condition after falling into the water near a town centre park.

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Bustling beer gardens beckon as lockdown eases

Bustling beer gardens beckon as lockdown eases

Friends, family and co-workers have shared a drink and a bite to eat as pubs and restaurants with outdoor seating emerge from lockdown.

Gun charge follows motorway police chase

Gun charge follows motorway police chase

A man has been charged with possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life after a car sped away from police in a 110mph pursuit.

Pair sought over theft of gas bottles

Pair sought over theft of gas bottles

Police believe thieves stole the bottles of gas from a village shop while staff were distracted.

Businesses reopen as lockdown continues to ease

Businesses reopen as lockdown continues to ease

Shoppers have flocked to town centres today as large swathes of the economy finally reopen following the latest lockdown.

Power restored after homes hit by outage

Power restored after homes hit by outage

Residents were left without electricity after a power cut which affected hundreds of homes.

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Seal spotted by river 'could be sunbathing'

Seal spotted by river 'could be sunbathing'

A seal has been spotted swimming in one of our rivers this afternoon - prompting a warning for people and pets to not approach it.

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Woman seriously hurt in lorry crash

Woman seriously hurt in lorry crash

A woman is in a serious condition in hospital following a crash involving a car and a lorry.

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Do you know what happened to lost sculpture?

Do you know what happened to lost sculpture?

A family are keen to discover what happened to artwork their mother loaned to KCC for an exhibition in the1950s - and never collected.

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Station parking fees hike as machines vanish

Station parking fees hike as machines vanish

Commuters face an expensive return to work as parking fees as well as train cost go up in price, while ticket machines vanish.

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Outdoor drinking is back

Outdoor drinking is back

Pub landlords have busy erecting gazebos and umbrellas to welcome customers back on Monday.

Council leader faces election challenge

Council leader faces election challenge

At least one candidate intends to make housing numbers an issue in forthcoming borough elections.

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Four teens attack woman in park

Four teens attack woman in park

A woman in her 40s has been attacked by a group of teenagers as she walked through a popular park.

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Town gears up for big reopening

Town gears up for big reopening

We celebrate our fantastic local businesses as they get ready to welcome back customers after the latest lockdown.

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