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Schools close as one in five report Covid cases

Schools close as one in five report Covid cases

As more schools announce full two-week closures, we reveal how many have reported coronavirus cases to the council.

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The impact Covid-19 has had on sport across Kent

The impact Covid-19 has had on sport across Kent

One way people seek to escape the trials and tribulations of the pandemic is through sport - but how have clubs coped during the virus outbreak?

Travellers no longer face jail threat for pitching up

Travellers no longer face jail threat for pitching up

The power to ban travellers from pitching up on council land has been deemed no longer valid by a judge.

Victim taken to hospital after assault

Victim taken to hospital after assault

A man was left with facial injuries after he was attacked by four men.

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Delays after collision on M25

Delays after collision on M25

Two lanes were closed on the M25 after a crash.

Appeal after series of attacks on family

Appeal after series of attacks on family

A family have been victims of a series of 'anonymous and cowardly' attacks.

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Burglars attack victim with screwdriver

Burglars attack victim with screwdriver

A gang of three burglars fled with a safe after attacking a victim in their home with a screwdriver.

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Cash machine fire at Tesco

Cash machine fire at Tesco

Firefighters were called to a Tesco Express store after its cash machine caught fire.

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In pictures: Flooding across Kent

In pictures: Flooding across Kent

We take a look at how the wet weather affected Kent in 2020, with flooding seen across the county.

Kent to be battered by 'severe gales'

Kent to be battered by 'severe gales'

A second yellow weather warning has been issued for the county with high winds expected to batter the coastline, after flooding issues this morning.

Crash and flooding cause delays on motorway

Crash and flooding cause delays on motorway

A two-vehicle crash and flooding has been causing delays for drivers on the M2.

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Roof collapses as fire breaks out in house

Roof collapses as fire breaks out in house

A woman has been treated after breathing in smoke following a house fire which led to the roof collapsing.

Heavy rain causes flooding

Heavy rain causes flooding

Flood alerts are in force on rivers and lanes closed on motorways after heavy rain battered the county.

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Disgust as thief takes metal plaques

Disgust as thief takes metal plaques

Almost 30 memorials have been prised from benches in a popular country park.

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Priest becomes first woman to hold mass at church in 900 years

Priest becomes first woman to hold mass at church in 900 years

It took almost a millennium, but a female priest has made history by celebrating Holy Communion at a little church.

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School Covid canteen 'like Ashford Outlet extension'

School Covid canteen 'like Ashford Outlet extension'

Pupil ‘bubbles’, marquee classrooms and gallons of sanitiser - a Kent head teacher describes the reality, and cost, of school life under Covid.

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The history of holidaying in Kent

The history of holidaying in Kent

Restrictions on travelling abroad have left many Brits opting to holiday in the UK, here we take a look at the history of holidaying in Kent.

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'They're part of the family now'

'They're part of the family now'

A husband and wife who fostered a child are encouraging others to do the same, as a charity reports a rise in children needing stable homes.

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Man taken to hospital after house fire

Man taken to hospital after house fire

A man in his late teens has been taken to hospital with breathing difficulties after a house fire.

Golf club apologises for treatment of Strictly star's terminally-ill dad

Golf club apologises for treatment of Strictly star's terminally-ill dad

A golf club chairman has apologised over the treatment of the dad of former Strictly dancer James Jordan.

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First 10 put HRVY through

First 10 put HRVY through

After getting the first 10 of the series, YouTube star and local lad HRVY has made it through to the next round.

Lockdown boost as three chains set to open

Lockdown boost as three chains set to open

Big-name food firms are eyeing up new shops in a high street and retail park as they look to open next year.

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Police called to distressed man on M20

Police called to distressed man on M20

Traffic was held on a motorway as officers went to the aid of a distressed man.

The hospital recording 60% of Kent's Covid-19 patient deaths

The hospital recording 60% of Kent's Covid-19 patient deaths

More than half of all coronavirus patient deaths in Kent this month have been recorded at a single hospital, latest figures reveal.

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Air ambulance called to boat in difficulty

Air ambulance called to boat in difficulty

Emergency services including the air ambulance were called to reports of a person in difficulty on a lake.

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Air ambulance lands after incident at supermarket

Air ambulance lands after incident at supermarket

Police, ambulance and the air ambulance have been called to a supermarket following reports of a 'medical incident'.

Hundreds of jobs to go at Greggs

Hundreds of jobs to go at Greggs

Popular bakery chain Greggs has announced more than 800 job losses as sales struggle during the pandemic.

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Flooding 'likely' as yellow weather warning is issued

Flooding 'likely' as yellow weather warning is issued

A yellow weather warning has been issued for tomorrow, with flooding of some roads and properties predicted.

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Salsa for HRVY in chaotic week for Strictly

Salsa for HRVY in chaotic week for Strictly

YouTube star and local lad HRVY will be doing the salsa on Strictly Come Dancing tonight.

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Area with county's highest Covid-19 infection rate revealed

Area with county's highest Covid-19 infection rate revealed

One pocket of Kent has registered infection rates three times higher than Liverpool.

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