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Temporary recycling bins introduced to ease kerbside waste

Temporary recycling bins introduced to ease kerbside waste

Overflowing bins packed with cardboard have pushed a council to introduce temporary recycling units while collections are suspended.

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'My kids are asking me why someone would burn our home?'

'My kids are asking me why someone would burn our home?'

A traveller feels his family have been targeted after two caravans were destroyed in a fire and their puppy went missing.

Battle of Britain pilot's medals go to auction

Battle of Britain pilot's medals go to auction

The medals of fighter ace Peter Townsend, who was once based in Kent and later had an affair with a princess, are up for auction.

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MP given the 'all clear' from breast cancer

MP given the 'all clear' from breast cancer

An MP has announced she feels as 'fit as a fiddle' after fighting off breast cancer.

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Mystic mice predict England victory

Mystic mice predict England victory

As millions of people prepare to watch England take on Germany at Euro 2020, some psychic animals in Kent have forecast the result.

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Caravan fire at site of controversial encampment

Caravan fire at site of controversial encampment

A caravan has gone up in flames in a village in the early hours of the morning.

'Our mental health is being affected'

'Our mental health is being affected'

A council is seeking legal advice after caravans and mobile homes moved onto land next to ancient woodland.

Man arrested after armed police called

Man arrested after armed police called

Two weapons were seized and a man was arrested after armed police were called to a house.

Bin collections suspended for two weeks

Bin collections suspended for two weeks

Recycling bin collections in part of Kent will be suspended for two weeks as a contractor struggles to recruit drivers.

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Waste company four days behind on collections fined again

Waste company four days behind on collections fined again

A refuse company warned to improve its performance or risk financial penalties has been fined again by a council for more disrupted bin collections.

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This is why one primary school will not take part in One Britain One Nation Day

This is why one primary school will not take part in One Britain One Nation Day

A head teacher has explained why her pupils will not be taking part in One Britain One Nation Day this Friday.

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'Flood water from road washes up at our home'

'Flood water from road washes up at our home'

A family have revealed their stress at living in the shadow of a dual carriageway which floods every time there is heavy rain.

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'Callous act could have caused far more serious injuries'

'Callous act could have caused far more serious injuries'

Officers investigating after a child on his BMX was injured by a rope strung across a path, are treating the case as attempted grievous bodily harm.

'I'm scared now and it is not right'

'I'm scared now and it is not right'

A council has intervened after people in a village were left worried as caravans took over ancient woodland.

Family of teen who died in Zante quad bike accident campaign for safer holidays

Family of teen who died in Zante quad bike accident campaign for safer holidays

A mum of a teenager who died after a quad bike crash during his first lads' holiday says she is continuing to raise awareness of risks abroad.

Driver caught speeding at 102mph on provisional licence

Driver caught speeding at 102mph on provisional licence

A reckless driver has been pulled over after being caught hurtling down the motorway at more than 100mph.

Boy hurt after crashing into booby trap rope

Boy hurt after crashing into booby trap rope

A little boy was thrown from his bicycle after being hit on the neck by a piece of rope blocking his way along a footpath.

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Inside story of band's return from lockdown

Inside story of band's return from lockdown

After months without being able to practice, it's a scary but exciting return to the pub stage, reports Chris Hunter.

'It was freezing but we can't wait to go back'

'It was freezing but we can't wait to go back'

To celebrate a special birthday one Kent family headed to the new aqua park just in time for the grey skies to appear.

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Nice weather for ducks

Nice weather for ducks

A prankster has made a visual protest at KCC's failure to solve a perennial flooding problem.

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