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Candlelit vigil to be held for family who died in the Channel

Candlelit vigil to be held for family who died in the Channel

A candle lit vigil will be held on Dover seafront to honour the lives of the Iranian-Kurdish family who died in the Channel.

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Woman denies rape and false imprisonment

Woman denies rape and false imprisonment

A woman has denied raping and imprisoning a female following an incident last month.

'Alien' astronomy tower planned for historic site

'Alien' astronomy tower planned for historic site

A star-gazer's plan to build a tall astronomy tower housing a powerful telescope next to an iconic building could soon be given the go-ahead.

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Huge housing estate to get 6,666-tree 'urban forest'

Huge housing estate to get 6,666-tree 'urban forest'

A massive housing development will become home to thousands of trees following a successful bid by a council.

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SAS veteran, 96, to miss Remembrance for first time in 30 years

SAS veteran, 96, to miss Remembrance for first time in 30 years

An SAS veteran who fought behind enemy lines during the Second World War is unable to commemorate a remembrance event due to Covid restrictions.

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Pubs deep cleaned after Covid cases

Pubs deep cleaned after Covid cases

Two pubs have had to close their doors for deep cleaning after staff and a customer tested positive for coronavirus.

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How will Brexit impact our health service?

How will Brexit impact our health service?

Queues on the M20, medicine supply and staff shortages have all been raised as possible problems once the Brexit transition period is over.

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Wave of violence against police

Wave of violence against police

Police officers on the streets of Kent have been kicked, headbutted and spat on during a spate of attacks in just one day.

Police appeal to find missing woman

Police appeal to find missing woman

A woman with Alzheimer's has been missing from her home since Tuesday.

Homes without water due to burst main

Homes without water due to burst main

Dozens of homes should soon have their water supplies restored after emergency repairs to a burst water main.

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After Life star spotted filming in town

After Life star spotted filming in town

A star of Ricky Gervais’ After Life and Derek series has been spotted with television crews filming in a Kent town.

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Overturned car on M20 shuts lanes

Overturned car on M20 shuts lanes

A woman was treated by paramedics after a car overturned on the M20.

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Major road to shut for two days

Major road to shut for two days

Thousands of drivers are being diverted this weekend to allow for Network Rail to carry out works near a frequently used level crossing.

Concerns raised over traveller site plans

Concerns raised over traveller site plans

Villagers say a planned new traveller site will damage green belt land, but applicants say the council has failed to provide adequate sites.

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Man admits botched building society raid

Man admits botched building society raid

A man who was arrested following an attempt to steal a cash machine, admitted three offences when he appeared in court.

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"Murder? All I know is I was beaten up"

"Murder? All I know is I was beaten up"

The friend of a man fatally knifed in an argument told a court it is 'ridiculous' to suggest he was behind the stabbing.

Car flips over at pedestrian crossing

Car flips over at pedestrian crossing

Police and paramedics have been called after a car ended on its side following a crash.

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£10k lockdown fines for teens who held house party

£10k lockdown fines for teens who held house party

Two teenagers who breached lockdown rules by holding a large house party have been hit with £10,000 fines in the first case of its kind in Kent.

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Friends star filming in another part of Kent

Friends star filming in another part of Kent

TV star David Schwimmer isn't taking a break from his filming schedule in Kent as he shoots scenes in another part of the county.

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Anti-Semitism probe 'shameful chapter' in party's history

Anti-Semitism probe 'shameful chapter' in party's history

A Kent Labour MP says a probe which found the party broke equality law in its handling of claims of anti-Semitism confirms what "many others knew".

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'Don't let anyone tell you Covid-19 doesn't exist'

'Don't let anyone tell you Covid-19 doesn't exist'

A holiday park boss who was struck down by coronavirus warns everyone to keep wearing masks to keep safe.

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Flowers at memorial for family that died in sea

Flowers at memorial for family that died in sea

Floral tributes have been left at a memorial for people who have died while seeking sanctuary after Tuesday's tragedy in the Channel.

'High harm offenders' targeted in dawn raids

'High harm offenders' targeted in dawn raids

Police say a series of dawn raids were aimed to catch offenders with links to drug supply and violent crime.

Great gran celebrates golden touch with second lotto win

Great gran celebrates golden touch with second lotto win

A pensioner who bagged the £500,000 Thunderball jackpot has set her eyes on her next win saying she knew she'd scoop the game's top prize.

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Holidaymaker saves family from burning cottage

Holidaymaker saves family from burning cottage

A Kent man on holiday in Dorset leapt into action to save a family from a blazing cottage.

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Bin collection delays as Covid sparks staff shortages

Bin collection delays as Covid sparks staff shortages

Waste collections across a Kent district have been hit by delays due to staff shortages among bin crews.

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Driver released following Gills' fan's crossing death

Driver released following Gills' fan's crossing death

A man who was arrested in connection with the death of a 69-year-old has been released from custody.

Search off for missing teenage girl

Search off for missing teenage girl

A 14-year-old girl who had been missing from her home since Sunday has been found safe and well.

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'Rigged' gambling table confiscated at port

'Rigged' gambling table confiscated at port

A drive has been charged after officers found a gambling table that appeared to be rigged at a Kent port.

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Scouts groups at risk of closure

Scouts groups at risk of closure

The Scout Association says groups in Kent could be forced to close as the pandemic has led to the cancellation of key fundraising events.

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