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£2m costs force council to look for new home

£2m costs force council to look for new home

Spiralling costs to maintain the condition of a council's listed 1970s-built headquarters has been revealed as the reason behind thoughts to relocate.

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Dad found in bin was stabbed

Dad found in bin was stabbed

An inquest has heard a father-of-four, whose body was discovered in a wheelie bin, died from stab wounds.

Harrowing 999 call as woman's home burns down

Harrowing 999 call as woman's home burns down

Parts of a harrowing 999 call have been played in a new fire safety video which reveals how a family escaped their burning home.

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'I've never seen such selfish and dangerous driving'

'I've never seen such selfish and dangerous driving'

Dashcam footage shows the hair-raising moment a driver overtook a car on a bend - narrowly avoiding causing a head-on crash.

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Second man jailed after knife-wielding raid on family home

Second man jailed after knife-wielding raid on family home

A man has been jailed for five years after a burglary at a family home.

100 new beach huts to cash in on Covid staycation boom

100 new beach huts to cash in on Covid staycation boom

More than 100 new beach huts could be built along the coast - with council bosses hoping to raise £2 million from the sales.

Binman crushed by own lorry at school

Binman crushed by own lorry at school

A binman has died after being crushed by his own lorry at a prestigious school.

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'He was a great son - we are going to miss him like hell'

'He was a great son - we are going to miss him like hell'

An inquest heard a man took his own life after struggling with his mental health and using drugs following the end of a relationship.

New crematorium ‘would end long journeys for mourners’

New crematorium ‘would end long journeys for mourners’

Plans to build a town’s first crematorium have been revealed – as developers claim it will prevent mourners from travelling miles to attend services.

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Should schools shut a week early to 'save Christmas'?

Should schools shut a week early to 'save Christmas'?

Head teachers have had their say on whether schools will stay open until the end of term - amid parents' fears of children isolating over Christmas.

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Watch Kent's biggest ever light switch-on

Watch Kent's biggest ever light switch-on

This is the magical moment families across Kent took part in the county's biggest ever light switch-on.

'Buy local this Black Friday'

'Buy local this Black Friday'

Independent businesses are urging shoppers to go local during this year's retail event - in a year where they need more support than ever.

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Drone photos capture huge Brexit lorry park

Drone photos capture huge Brexit lorry park

The true scale of a massive post-Brexit lorry park has been revealed in a series of drone photos as contractors start to work through the night.

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Family tells of devastating impact vicious attack had on student

Family tells of devastating impact vicious attack had on student

The family of a German student left unable to speak after a vicious attack has thanked the police for their work in securing justice.

'I was hit by an e-scooter but it felt like a car'

'I was hit by an e-scooter but it felt like a car'

A mum has been left bed-bound with a broken arm and leg after being struck by an e-scooter while she walked on a pavement.

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Woman freed from car after crash

Woman freed from car after crash

A woman was freed from by fire crews after a three-car crash.

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MPs to meet health sec over Tier restrictions

MPs to meet health sec over Tier restrictions

Countywide restrictions have sparked anger across Kent and now MPs are calling on Matt Hancock for evidence to support the decision.

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A21 closed after serious crash

A21 closed after serious crash

Police have closed the A21 London-bound carriageway following a serious collision.

Badger rescued after getting bum stuck in fence

Badger rescued after getting bum stuck in fence

A badger had to be rescued by the RSPCA after getting his bum stuck in a fence.

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Local test and trace system set to launch

Local test and trace system set to launch

A Kent test and trace scheme is being launched tomorrow to help locate people who have tested positive for Covid-19.

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16 school closures reported to council

16 school closures reported to council

More than a dozen schools in the county have closed after reporting 225 cases of coronavirus to the council.

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Unexploded bomb discovered at 'Shard' site

Unexploded bomb discovered at 'Shard' site

An unexploded bomb was found on the site of a controversial development likened to The Shard in London.

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Eight mile queues after crash at tunnel

Eight mile queues after crash at tunnel

One of the tunnels at the Dartford Crossing has been closed after multiple vehicles were involved in a crash.

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Violent barber spared spell at Covid-hit jail

Violent barber spared spell at Covid-hit jail

A judge has avoided sending a violent barber to a Covid-hit prison after hearing 100 inmates have been struck down by the virus.

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New Aldi opens on edge of town

New Aldi opens on edge of town

A long-awaited Aldi supermarket has opened its doors to customers for the first time.

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Pictures reveal landmark building's future

Pictures reveal landmark building's future

New images have been released showing how a major town centre building could look when it is revamped as apartments with a rooftop bar.

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'People will skip Kent border to go to pub'

'People will skip Kent border to go to pub'

An MP believes people will jump Kent’s border to enjoy a pint or restaurant meal when the county is plunged into Tier 3.

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Man in court over robbery that left pensioner black and blue

Man in court over robbery that left pensioner black and blue

A 28-year-old man is to go on trial next year accused of taking part in a robbery on a pensioner.

Tier 3: Your questions answered

Tier 3: Your questions answered

We have answered some of the questions you may have about Kent's new Tier 3 status.

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Why is Kent in Tier 3 and what got us here?

Why is Kent in Tier 3 and what got us here?

Kent has the dubious title of having the first and second worst boroughs for Covid in England - here's why the county is in Tier 3.

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