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County's call handlers to 'bolster' Covid tracing system

County's call handlers to 'bolster' Covid tracing system

A £6.3 million grant is to be used to set up a test and trace system in Kent to "bolster" a national scheme that's come in for widespread criticism.

Bond star's stalker can't travel more than 20 miles

Bond star's stalker can't travel more than 20 miles

An obsessive stalker who left Bond star Naomie Harris "absolutely petrified" has been banned from travelling more than 20 miles from his own home.

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Bonfire night set for less of a bang due to Covid

Bonfire night set for less of a bang due to Covid

With our biggest fireworks displays falling victim to Covid-19 - here's when they'll go ahead and the best pictures from over the years.

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Firm apologises to school over parking

Firm apologises to school over parking

A housing association has said sorry after one of its vans blocked the view of traffic for children walking home from school.

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The places in Kent helping to feed children this half term

The places in Kent helping to feed children this half term

Following the vote against extending the free school meal scheme, we've had a look at some of the people offering support to those in need.

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Teen's life cut short by ecstasy overdose

Teen's life cut short by ecstasy overdose

A popular schoolboy with 'a bright future ahead of him' died after experimenting with MDMA for the first time.

Two charged after violent assault on police officer

Two charged after violent assault on police officer

Two men are due to appear in court after a police officer was attacked on duty.

Do you know man found wandering streets?

Do you know man found wandering streets?

Police are appealing for information about an elderly Chinese man who was found roaming the streets in the early hours of the morning.

Rare all-white alpaca born during lockdown

Rare all-white alpaca born during lockdown

A farm which gives people the chance to walk with alpacas has welcomed a special new addition to its herd.

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'Migrants don't have beds, showers or open air for days'

'Migrants don't have beds, showers or open air for days'

A damning report has been issued detailing shocking conditions at asylum seeker centres in Kent.

Rolling back the beers

Rolling back the beers

Secret Drinker returns to a city centre pub to see what's changed in 35 years

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'I've pulled 5.5 million pints in 40 years'

'I've pulled 5.5 million pints in 40 years'

A publican who has pulled more than five and a half million pints in his 40-year landlordship says 2020 has been his most challenging year yet.

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Primary enlists mental health expert for pupils

Primary enlists mental health expert for pupils

A primary school is set to welcome a mental health specialist to help children cope with conditions like anxiety and low self-esteem as they grow up.

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Sewage to be checked for Covid-19

Sewage to be checked for Covid-19

Wastewater in parts of Kent is being checked for traces of Covid-19 to help indicate any signs of a possible spike in cases.

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Woodland on market for £1.5m

Woodland on market for £1.5m

A 42-acre strip of woodland that is home to squirrels and a number of types of birds is for sale as an 'investment opportunity' for £1.5 million.

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Covid outbreak at prison

Covid outbreak at prison

There are more than 30 cases of coronavirus at prison, which has affected both staff and prisoners.

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Care homes set to become Covid 'hot homes'

Care homes set to become Covid 'hot homes'

At least seven care homes in Kent could be used to accommodate patients being discharged from hospital who test positive for coronavirus this winter.

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Fraudster jailed over mail scam

Fraudster jailed over mail scam

A swindler who used other people's addresses to get hold of deliveries of high-end goods has been locked up.

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Special needs school confirms second Covid-19 case

Special needs school confirms second Covid-19 case

A group of primary school age pupils and a staff member have been told to self isolate following confirmation of a positive Coronavirus case.

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'All in all, it's been horrible...'

'All in all, it's been horrible...'

A boss at a care home which lost 10 residents to Covid-19 has told of the difficulties staff have faced and how they're prepared for the months ahead.

Crash shuts carriageway

Crash shuts carriageway

The eastbound carriageway of the M26 has been closed following a crash.

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'Not the best way of helping them'

'Not the best way of helping them'

We asked Kent MPs to explain why they voted against extending free school meals to holiday time.

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Watch police storm county lines drug dealer's hideout

Watch police storm county lines drug dealer's hideout

Bodyworn camera footage has captured the moment a county lines drug dealer from London was apprehended by plain clothes police in Kent.

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Castle cable car plan's £1.5m boost

Castle cable car plan's £1.5m boost

A proposal for a cable car to link an iconic castle with the town it overlooks has been granted £1.5 million in funding.

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New plasma donation centre announced

New plasma donation centre announced

Kent's former Covid-positive residents are being called on to donate blood plasma.

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Woman found dead in flat two months after drugs raid

Woman found dead in flat two months after drugs raid

A woman whose flat was raided as part of a mass drugs operation was found dead exactly two months later, an inquest heard.

Hamster shot dead in shocking video

Hamster shot dead in shocking video

The RSPCA is seeking information about a video of a hamster being killed with a gun.

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'I had bone cancer but they sent me home with antibiotics - twice'

'I had bone cancer but they sent me home with antibiotics - twice'

A dad is seeking to highlight the symptoms of cancer after his daughter was misdiagnosed twice and it took nine attempts to get his son a scan.

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Fury as NHS truck hit with parking fine

Fury as NHS truck hit with parking fine

Residents were left stunned after an NHS Blood and Transplant lorry was given a parking notice.

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'I am ashamed by that man'

'I am ashamed by that man'

A community champion has branded a local MP 'weak' after blocking the extension of free school meals throughout the holidays.

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