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Hollywood Bowl reveals reopening plans

Hollywood Bowl reveals reopening plans

Four ten-pin bowling centres are to welcome back customers when they reopen with new safety measures in place.

Here's where Greggs is reopening in Kent

Here's where Greggs is reopening in Kent

The much-loved high street baker is to fire up the ovens at 17 stores across the county this week.

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Person treated for smoke inhalation after flats fire

Person treated for smoke inhalation after flats fire

A person was treated for the effects of breathing in smoke following a fire at a block of flats.

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Plane spotted circling over county

Plane spotted circling over county

The Bombardier private jet is cruising at a steady altitude to burn off fuel after a technical fault was discovered.

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Eager shoppers queue as stores reopen

Eager shoppers queue as stores reopen

There were lines outside popular high street stores this morning as more businesses begin to reopen as lockdown eases.

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Where in Kent have people with coronavirus died?

Where in Kent have people with coronavirus died?

A map showing where victims of Covid-19 lived has revealed where the virus is at its worst in the county.

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Missing man found safe

Missing man found safe

A man who had been missing from his home since Friday morning has been found safe.

Police issue new photo in search for missing man

Police issue new photo in search for missing man

The search is continuing for David Hunt who has been missing for more than 24 hours and left his home without his phone, keys or wallet.

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Major park search for missing man

Major park search for missing man

A helicopter, the fire service and police are searching for a high-risk missing man in a town's park.

CCTV released after attempted supermarket theft

CCTV released after attempted supermarket theft

Officers investigating the attempted theft of groceries have released an image of a woman they would like to speak to.

Thousands complain about lockdown breaches

Thousands complain about lockdown breaches

Action is being taken against businesses following lockdown complaints – here's how many times trading standards were contacted.

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Schools 'letting down' black pupils

Schools 'letting down' black pupils

Former pupils of two grammar schools have called for curriculum changes in light of the Black Lives Matter campaign.

Buzzing to be back

Buzzing to be back

Elite gymnastic pair are among a small group of Olympic hopefuls returning to training.

Exclusive: Council tells Government: 'Unacceptable not to be heard on housing fears'

Exclusive: Council tells Government: 'Unacceptable not to be heard on housing fears'

Six months after a local authority wrote to the Government raising concerns about increased housing targets, it has yet to get to a response.

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The Hawk misses out after group decider

The Hawk misses out after group decider

Barry Hawkins has missed out on a place in the Championship League snooker finals.

Are you a Man of Kent or Kentish Man?

Are you a Man of Kent or Kentish Man?

We examine this historic divide between two sides of the county, look at how you can tell which side you are on and ask which is best?

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Businesses transformed for post-coronavirus trading

Businesses transformed for post-coronavirus trading

Independent firms are hard at work preparing for the safe return of customers as the lockdown gradually eases.

Safety a priority as shops start to reopen

Safety a priority as shops start to reopen

Easing of the lockdown to allow more town centre businesses to open their doors will require monitoring of safety measures.

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Pooch reunited with owner but three dogs still missing

Pooch reunited with owner but three dogs still missing

A Cavapoo found wandering along a busy road has been returned to its owner, but three other dogs are still yet to be located.

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Family launch interactive children's book

Family launch interactive children's book

A family have brought their creative skills together to produce an illustrated children's book, which can now be purchased online.

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