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Christmas festival, market and lights events cancelled

Christmas festival, market and lights events cancelled

The pandemic has forced a council to cancel several festive events this year.

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Trespassers halt trains on busy line

Trespassers halt trains on busy line

Train passengers had to use replacement buses while trespassers on the track were found.

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Delays on M25 after motorhome crash

Delays on M25 after motorhome crash

Drivers are facing slower journeys after a multi-vehicle crash on the M25 shut two lanes.

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Fitness fanatic one day - disabled the next

Fitness fanatic one day - disabled the next

A young woman who woke up in severe pain has revealed her 18 month battle to be diagnosed.

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Future of taxi firms thrown into doubt

Future of taxi firms thrown into doubt

The manager of a taxi company is concerned that the industry is irreparably damaged, after business plummeted as the pandemic hit.

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Weird and wonderful treasures found on Kent's beaches

Weird and wonderful treasures found on Kent's beaches

From a 1,000-year-old leather slipper, to a 12st elephant tusk, there really is no telling what you might stumble upon along Kent's beaches.

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Eight-year-old Maisy killed by falling tree

Eight-year-old Maisy killed by falling tree

A family paid tribute to an eight-year-old girl killed in a freak accident which almost claimed her sister too.

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900-home bid snubbed amid 'concrete slum' fears

900-home bid snubbed amid 'concrete slum' fears

A controversial bid to build 900 homes which has attracted opposition from hundreds of residents has been snubbed.

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Football fans visit 44 stadiums in 44 hours

Football fans visit 44 stadiums in 44 hours

Two football-mad fans kicked off on a challenge to drop by 44 grounds in 44 hours to raise money for charity.

Charity shop to close after 15 years

Charity shop to close after 15 years

A not-for-profit project which supplied used furniture to low income families is to close, citing the pandemic as a reason.

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Harbour search for woman later deemed 'hoax'

Harbour search for woman later deemed 'hoax'

Emergency crews called to search for a woman who had reportedly fallen into the sea believe the call was a hoax.

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Lightning strike was like 'cannon going off'

Lightning strike was like 'cannon going off'

A homeowner was sat in her lounge unaware lightning had struck her bedroom above causing half of her home burst into flames.

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Van fire sparks M25 closure

Van fire sparks M25 closure

Drivers can expect severe delays to their journeys after a van caught fire on a motorway.

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Rail line upgrades completed

Rail line upgrades completed

A series of improvements have been carried out on the rail network in a bid to improve the service for commuters.

Killer jailed for murdering amputee neighbour

Killer jailed for murdering amputee neighbour

A man who murdered his wheelchair-bound pensioner neighbour in a violent frenzy and then burned his body, has been jailed for life.

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Officers attacked and spat at

Officers attacked and spat at

Two men have been charged with various offences including attacks on police after a disturbance at a high street pub.

'It's a slap in the face to brides'

'It's a slap in the face to brides'

Couples who have had to postpone their weddings because of Covid guidelines have slammed a bank holiday party organised by a pub.

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Clash fears over far-right invasion of migrant supporters event

Clash fears over far-right invasion of migrant supporters event

Fear is growing over possible clashes between migrant supporters and far right groups at a planned demonstration this weekend.

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Traffic hell returns as first M20 closure begins

Traffic hell returns as first M20 closure begins

The first in a series of overnight closures on the M20 begins today as work starts on the return of Operation Brock.

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Police investigate Bank Holiday party

Police investigate Bank Holiday party

A party is being investigated by police after photos emerged of a large gathering which seemed to ignore social distancing rules.

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List of storm names for 2020-21 revealed

List of storm names for 2020-21 revealed

The Met Office has released the list of names for next year's storms.

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Pub extends eat out discount

Pub extends eat out discount

Owners of an eatery and bar offer discount to their customers for another fortnight, despite the fact they'll be losing money.

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Pub closes after reported case of coronavirus

Pub closes after reported case of coronavirus

A village pub is following official guidance and contacting recent customers after a case of Covid 19 was reported.

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Man knocked unconscious in pub fight

Man knocked unconscious in pub fight

A fight in a pub led to one man being arrested and another suffering a head injury.

Reality stars under fire over bar's party

Reality stars under fire over bar's party

A social event run by a Kent bar and attended by reality stars including a former Love Island winner has been criticised.

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Half of Kent's primary school children not having flu inoculation

Half of Kent's primary school children not having flu inoculation

Shocking figures have revealed half of Kent's primary school children and vulnerable people under 65 are not having their flu inoculation.

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Industries which built the towns we know today

Industries which built the towns we know today

We take a look back at the industries which once shaped the major towns we know today and employed thousands of people.

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'Some booked in for three weeks'

'Some booked in for three weeks'

Diners have made the most of the government's Eat Out to Help Out scheme but it's come to an end.

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The story of Kent's sex event for the disabled

The story of Kent's sex event for the disabled

A sex event in Kent is improving the lives of hundreds of people living with disabilities - here's the heart-warming story behind it.

Missing swimmer found

Missing swimmer found

A swimmer has been found after an eight hour search in the Channel.

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