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Council urges people to 'do their bit' to keep families safe

Council urges people to 'do their bit' to keep families safe

A council is urging people to do their bit to keep people safe as it is revealed which Kent borough has the highest rate of Covid-19 infections.

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Looking back at Kent's football grounds

Looking back at Kent's football grounds

A new book features a host of fascinating photographs capturing the glory of the county's football grounds over the decades.

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'She's like Lewis Hamilton on a zimmer frame'

'She's like Lewis Hamilton on a zimmer frame'

A grandmother is showing no signs of slowing down as she celebrates her 105th birthday.

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The Remembrance Day ceremonies in Kent

The Remembrance Day ceremonies in Kent

In the midst of a pandemic Remembrance Day events will still be going ahead - but they'll look very different.

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Two pubs in town centre up for grabs

Two pubs in town centre up for grabs

An estate agent says the 'unprecedented' listing of two town centre pubs on his books at the same time is a sign of the impact of lockdown.

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Pedestrian hit by car on major road

Pedestrian hit by car on major road

A pedestrian was hit by a car in a crash on a main road.

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Missing pensioner found safe and well

Missing pensioner found safe and well

Police have found an elderly man after a search was launched when he went missing in the early hours of the morning.

Free School Meal vouchers for Kent children

Free School Meal vouchers for Kent children

Low-income families can now call a helpline to apply for supermarket vouchers this half term.

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Cheating PC used police premises for sexual trysts

Cheating PC used police premises for sexual trysts

A police college trainer had an affair with a student and also used force premises for sex with a member of the public, a misconduct panel heard.

Sinkhole appears near new housing development

Sinkhole appears near new housing development

A new sinkhole has opened in an area notorious for land collapses near new build houses.

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Woman sexually assaulted in street

Woman sexually assaulted in street

A man who grabbed a woman in the street before sexually assaulting her is being hunted by police.

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Two undertakers save driver in car crash drama

Two undertakers save driver in car crash drama

Two funeral directors raced to the rescue of a man who was trapped in his car after it crashed into a lamppost outside their premises.

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Emergency services respond to incident

Emergency services respond to incident

Fire and ambulance crews were called to an incident after it's believed a woman fell down some stairs in a subway.

Plan for 2,800-home village unveiled

Plan for 2,800-home village unveiled

A masterplan for a garden village of up to 2,800 home has been unveiled - but not everyone is impressed.

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Victim named as murder suspect quizzed

Victim named as murder suspect quizzed

A man whose body was found in a flat yesterday has been named as police continue to quiz a suspect on suspicion of his murder.

Tony is the Pride of Britain

Tony is the Pride of Britain

A six-year-old boy who inspired the nation when he raised more than £1.2m during his 10km walk has been recognised in the Pride of Britain Awards.

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Everything you need to know about the US election

Everything you need to know about the US election

The end of the US election is just two weeks away, so we spoke to a local international relations expert to recap what is going on across the pond.

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GP defends surgery as complaints over Covid changes surge

GP defends surgery as complaints over Covid changes surge

A doctor at an under-fire surgery has defended the practice in the face of a barrage of complaints over changes forced by the Covid-19 pandemic.

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'I was in a war zone during my marriage'

'I was in a war zone during my marriage'

Hundreds more men have reported domestic abuse incidents during lockdown and a support service is urging victims to seek help.

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The Kent town that could decide the US election, sort of

The Kent town that could decide the US election, sort of

With a week to go until the US goes to the polls we look at the Kent towns which could decide one of the most controversial elections ever.

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Holiday homes wrecked by 'mini tornado'

Holiday homes wrecked by 'mini tornado'

Caravans were destroyed and trees brought down as high winds swept through holiday parks.

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Comedian clashes with Piers Morgan in face mask row

Comedian clashes with Piers Morgan in face mask row

Kent comedian Lee Hurst is unrepentant despite sparking a social media storm by refusing to wear a face mask in Morrisons.

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Murder arrest after body found in flats

Murder arrest after body found in flats

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man's body was found at a block of flats.

'This could bankrupt us'

'This could bankrupt us'

Circus bosses have hit out at a Kent council after its show was cancelled 10 minutes before it was due to start.

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Town hit by flooding

Town hit by flooding

A street has been left flooded again after the county was battered by heavy rain and high winds.

Kent pop star Strictly debut labelled 'best ever'

Kent pop star Strictly debut labelled 'best ever'

A singer and YouTube star won plenty of plaudits on his debut dancing outing as the Strictly Come Dancing live shows returned.

Police cordon off flats

Police cordon off flats

A heavy police presence has been spotted as a block of flats and street are cordoned off.

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Hundreds affected by power cut

Hundreds affected by power cut

A power outage has caused problems for hundreds of people, including those on a caravan park.

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MPs offer help after free school meals backlash

MPs offer help after free school meals backlash

Under-fire Tory MPs including one banned from his local burger joint have hit back at criticism over the free school meals vote.

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Teen taken to hospital after assault

Teen taken to hospital after assault

A teenager was taken to hospital with facial injuries after being attacked in a Kent town.

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