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'I doubted Covid was real...then it almost killed me'

'I doubted Covid was real...then it almost killed me'

A mum left paralysed by Covid has made a desperate appeal for people to take the virus seriously after she was left in a coma and almost died.

'Rare birds will be harmed by huge caravan park expansion'

'Rare birds will be harmed by huge caravan park expansion'

The RSPB has raised significant concerns over a bid to expand a holiday park by more than 90 caravans.

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Welcome to Horse Bay - shouldn't that be Herne Bay?

Welcome to Horse Bay - shouldn't that be Herne Bay?

A new road sign has mistakenly re-named a popular seaside town in the county.

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Inquest examines killer mum's mental state before tragedy

Inquest examines killer mum's mental state before tragedy

A GP says a mum who drowned her twins was 'calmer' days before the tragedy - but lawyers say he failed to read a note highlighting her mental turmoil.

Ten new Covid-19 test centres to open

Ten new Covid-19 test centres to open

Another 10 symptom-free coronavirus testing sites are set to open in Kent this month.

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Gas workers protest on roundabout

Gas workers protest on roundabout

Utility workers have gone on strike over a 'forced' contract change.

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Dealer caught with drugs three times in one year

Dealer caught with drugs three times in one year

A man has been jailed after being caught with various drugs by police three times in just over a year.

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Tributes to founder of Medway Netball League

Tributes to founder of Medway Netball League

The founder of Medway Netball League, has passed away at the age of 90.

Boy taken to hospital after crash

Boy taken to hospital after crash

A man has been charged after a young boy was seriously injured in a crash.

Fitness Vlogger's book hits best sellers list

Fitness Vlogger's book hits best sellers list

The man behind the UK's number one fitness YouTube channel is over the moon after his first book made it onto a best sellers list.

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Lockdown fines after two women 'attacked' at street gathering

Lockdown fines after two women 'attacked' at street gathering

Police dished out fines for flouting lockdown rules as two women were reportedly attacked in the street.

Gang smashes way into high street bank

Gang smashes way into high street bank

Police are investigating a spate of attempted cash machine thefts.

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Man stabbed seven times over drug debt

Man stabbed seven times over drug debt

A jury has found a man guilty of murder after stabbing his rival seven times over a drug debt.

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Bodies now need to be stored in temporary morgue

Bodies now need to be stored in temporary morgue

A temporary morgue, built by a council, has re-opened as mortuary space runs out.

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Hunt for 'stocky' suspect after pensioner attacked

Hunt for 'stocky' suspect after pensioner attacked

A pensioner was attacked in the street and taken to hospital after suffering nasty injuries after being assaulted by an unknown 'stocky built' man.

Motorcyclist, 24, dies in crash

Motorcyclist, 24, dies in crash

A motorcyclist has died after a collision with a van.

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Kent comedy among top 10 Netflix shows

Kent comedy among top 10 Netflix shows

A comedy drama series which was set and filmed in Kent is among the top 10 shows being viewed on Netflix.

Sanctuary 'devastated' by death of lion and cheetah

Sanctuary 'devastated' by death of lion and cheetah

A sanctuary says it is devastated by the loss of a lion and a cheetah after they had to be put down.

20,000 children in school during lockdown

20,000 children in school during lockdown

Schools across the county have seen a huge increase in the number of pupils attending despite new lockdown measures.

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Three suspected dealers arrested after chase

Three suspected dealers arrested after chase

Three suspected drug dealers have been arrested after a police chase.

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Ferrari driver, 60, arrested after collision with pedestrian

Ferrari driver, 60, arrested after collision with pedestrian

A pedestrian was injured after being hit by a Ferrari as the driver gets arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving.

Accident victim was London terror hero

Accident victim was London terror hero

It has been revealed that a dad who died after being struck by a car was a hero of the 2017 London Bridge terror attack.

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Destination uncertain for post-pandemic railway

Destination uncertain for post-pandemic railway

We visit Kent's five least-used stations in one day and ask what the future holds for the rail network in 2021 and beyond.

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Fresh bid to flatten vandal-hit care home

Fresh bid to flatten vandal-hit care home

A developer wants to get on with demolishing a derelict former nursing home which has attracted vandalism and crime since it closed.

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Paul O'Grady submits guest house plan for sprawling Kent home

Paul O'Grady submits guest house plan for sprawling Kent home

TV star Paul O'Grady wants permission to knock down a neglected cottage to make room for a new guest house where his celebrity friends could stay.

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Man rescued from flat fire

Man rescued from flat fire

A man was helped to safety by firefighters after a 'well established' blaze took hold in a ground floor flat.

Relief as missing pensioner found

Relief as missing pensioner found

A police search has been called off after a 76-year-old was found safe and well.

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Did it snow or not snow? We just don't know!

Did it snow or not snow? We just don't know!

Residents in one part of Kent are convinced they woke up to snow, but weather experts say they were wrong.

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Ferrari crumpled in accident

Ferrari crumpled in accident

A road was blocked and a man is thought to have been taken to hospital following a crash involving a supercar.

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'I told a story everyone needed to hear'

'I told a story everyone needed to hear'

Member of Youth Parliament, TikTok sensation, rapper and anti-bullying ambassador James Okulaja has spoken about his powerful appearance on The Voice.

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