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Cathedral’s treatment of zero-hours staff ‘not very Christian’

Cathedral’s treatment of zero-hours staff ‘not very Christian’

Canterbury Cathedral has been accused of acting in an un-Christian way by showing the door to several workers on zero-hours contracts.

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Cash secured for new business centre

Cash secured for new business centre

The final go-ahead has been given for a new multi-million pound business 'hub' which is expected to create hundreds of jobs.

Kent will be in Tier 3

Kent will be in Tier 3

Kent will exit Lockdown 2 next week in Tier 3, as infection rates in parts of the county are among the worst in England.

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Hunt to find stolen endangered tortoises

Hunt to find stolen endangered tortoises

Police investigating the theft of several tortoises, which are classed as endangered, have issued a plea for help.

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Rapid tests for students heading home for Christmas

Rapid tests for students heading home for Christmas

Students showing no signs of coronavirus will be able to get tested at Kent universities from next week in an effort to get them home for Christmas.

Kent town 15th happiest place in Britain

Kent town 15th happiest place in Britain

An historical town in the west of the county has been named the happiest place to live in the south east, according to a new survey.

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Man filmed hurling abuse at mother and child

Man filmed hurling abuse at mother and child

Police have released an image of a man they would like to talk to after a mother and daughter were told to "go back to Saudi Arabia" at a bus stop.

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Kent Test results out today

Kent Test results out today

Thousands of children in the county will find out today whether or not they passed the Kent Test.

School leader hits back at ‘offensive’ letter on Covid closure decision

School leader hits back at ‘offensive’ letter on Covid closure decision

A school has taken the unusual step of publicly hitting back at a parent who complained about it closing because of a coronavirus outbreak.

Socially distanced shelter opens to stop 'homeless situation getting worse'

Socially distanced shelter opens to stop 'homeless situation getting worse'

A shelter for the homeless has reopened its doors but with new restrictions in place it fears some people may be left out in the cold.

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Teen station heroes 'an inspiration'

Teen station heroes 'an inspiration'

Six teens who saved a suicidal young man's life at a station have been thanked by the government's Rail Minister for their "bravery and compassion".

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Kent tier restrictions 'on a knife edge'

Kent tier restrictions 'on a knife edge'

The government remains undecided about which tier of coronavirus restrictions the county will be placed into today, KentOnline can reveal.

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'King of the jungle' comment led to unfair dismissal

'King of the jungle' comment led to unfair dismissal

A Border Force Officer has received a pay out for unfair dismissal after he was reported for making racist comments.

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Businesses given notices for breaching lockdown rules

Businesses given notices for breaching lockdown rules

Council officers have visited 48 businesses accused of being open during lockdown.

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Man aimed loaded shotgun at police

Man aimed loaded shotgun at police

A 27-year-old has been jailed after pointing a sawn-off shotgun at unsuspecting officers, before fleeing and disposing of the firearm in a bin.

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Historic spending to help recovery - analysis

Historic spending to help recovery - analysis

Our political editor looks at what the latest budget announcement means for Kent.

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'I had to escape as I genuinely believed he was going to kill me'

'I had to escape as I genuinely believed he was going to kill me'

This is what domestic abuse can look like - as her attacker is jailed Jennifer Salter speaks of her experience to raise awareness.

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Developer fined for blocking path despite warnings

Developer fined for blocking path despite warnings

A development company continued to block a public footpath despite cautions, costing the firm thousands.

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Street ambassadors 'to check lives are not being put at risk'

Street ambassadors 'to check lives are not being put at risk'

A group of new recruits will patrol a district to ensure all businesses are following coronavirus guidelines.

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Swearing, dust and wet paint - and now noise seven days a week

Swearing, dust and wet paint - and now noise seven days a week

A family have spoken about the colourful language their young children are learning living nextdoor to Sainsbury's.

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'There's no light at the end of the tunnel'

'There's no light at the end of the tunnel'

This year six pharmacies have closed in Kent amid the pandemic and with Brexit looming there are fears the situation is set to get far worse.

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Lorry crash causing Dartford Crossing delays

Lorry crash causing Dartford Crossing delays

Queues and long delays are being reported after two lorries crashed and a second separate incident near the Thames crossing.

Emergency services called after man found dead

Emergency services called after man found dead

Ambulance, police and fire crews were called to a private address after a man found dead last night.

NHS jobs push ahead of vaccine roll out

NHS jobs push ahead of vaccine roll out

The NHS is calling on people who can deliver vaccines, clean and support admin work to help the mass jab programme - which could start next month.

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MPs call for borough tier system

MPs call for borough tier system

A group of Kent MPs has called for coronavirus restrictions to be applied on a borough or district level rather than county-wide.

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'We have to ensure local roads are not used by lorries awaiting Brexit checks'

'We have to ensure local roads are not used by lorries awaiting Brexit checks'

An MP has sought assurances from government local streets will not be used by lorries to park overnight while they await custom clearance.

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More than 40 fined for trying to go on holiday

More than 40 fined for trying to go on holiday

More than 200 fines have been issued to people attempting to leave the country for a holiday, as well as people holding illegal house parties.

Entire year group in quarantine due to Covid case

Entire year group in quarantine due to Covid case

Another school as ordered a whole year group to stay at home after a pupil tested positive for coronavirus.

Brexit border point will 'cage in' quiet country homes

Brexit border point will 'cage in' quiet country homes

A post-Brexit Inland Border Point will destroy the way of life in the quiet rural village it backs onto, residents fear.

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Teenager denies murder of dad-of-four

Teenager denies murder of dad-of-four

An 18-year-old man has appeared in court to plead not guilty to murdering a man whose body was found in a wheelie bin.

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