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New measures revealed to get children to school safely

New measures revealed to get children to school safely

New measures to safely transport children to school next month have been unveiled by Kent County Council.

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‘You bear moral responsibility for her death’

‘You bear moral responsibility for her death’

The on-off boyfriend of woman who committed suicide has been given a suspended prison sentence for breaching a restraining order.

Nurse returns home after four-month Covid battle

Nurse returns home after four-month Covid battle

A nurse was described as an "amazing fighter" as she left hospital after 125 days battling the coronavirus.

Home-made bird scarers lead to bomb alert at mansion

Home-made bird scarers lead to bomb alert at mansion

A bomb disposal squad was called after devices used to scare birds, made from shotgun cartridges and wire, were discovered.

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Lidl approved despite A20 traffic fears

Lidl approved despite A20 traffic fears

A new supermarket has been approved on the site of a former garage despite 600 objections from residents.

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Wind warning in place

Wind warning in place

Drivers have been told to exercise caution as the county is braced for strong winds.

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Homes plan rejected by council

Homes plan rejected by council

Plans for up to 250 new homes on farmland have been rejected by a council's planning committee.

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Man in hospital after getting trapped in farming equipment

Man in hospital after getting trapped in farming equipment

The air ambulance has been called out to assist paramedics after a man got his leg trapped in farming equipment.

Man denies murdering man found dead in home

Man denies murdering man found dead in home

A man accused of murdering a man found dead in his home has denied the charge.

Poppy Appeal veterans urged not to take part because of Covid

Poppy Appeal veterans urged not to take part because of Covid

Organisers of the annual Poppy Appeal say it will be 'totally different' this year because of the threat posed by Covid to veterans and volunteers.

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Amusement park rated among best in UK

Amusement park rated among best in UK

A popular amusement park has been crowned among the world's best after receiving Tripadvisor's top accolade.

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Fallen tree blocks road amid strong winds

Fallen tree blocks road amid strong winds

A road has been closed in both directions because a tree has fallen in high winds knocking out phone lines in the area.

Body found following search in harbour

Body found following search in harbour

A body of a man in his 20s has been discovered on the shore after a search in a harbour.

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Loopy dogs and limping landlords in the back of beyond

Loopy dogs and limping landlords in the back of beyond

Our undercover reporter heads well off the beaten track for his latest pub visit

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Restaurant closes for deep clean after customer Covid test

Restaurant closes for deep clean after customer Covid test

A hotel and eatery has closed temporarily for a deep clean after a customer tested postive for coronavirus.

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Beachgoers' selfish parking sparks call for crackdown

Beachgoers' selfish parking sparks call for crackdown

Hundreds of seaside residents fed up with drivers obstructing their homes and defecating in their gardens are calling for urgent action.

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Burglar went on run as he was 'too old for jail'

Burglar went on run as he was 'too old for jail'

A thief is now back behind bars after he went on the run from police as the thought he was too old to go to prison.

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'Drunk' woman charged after 'kicking officer twice' during arrest

'Drunk' woman charged after 'kicking officer twice' during arrest

A woman reported to have kicked an officer twice while being arrested has been charged with being drunk and disorderly.

Men pulled out to sea on dinghy rescued by lifeboat crew

Men pulled out to sea on dinghy rescued by lifeboat crew

RNLI volunteers have helped some teenage paddleboarders and a pair of men who were pulled out to sea on an inflatable dinghy.

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A lockdown wedding with 'neigh' guests - well almost!

A lockdown wedding with 'neigh' guests - well almost!

A disabled GB horse rider who waited 15 years to marry her husband was overwhelmed by their special guest of honour.

Gran in hospital for hip op dies after catching Covid

Gran in hospital for hip op dies after catching Covid

A family have been left devastated by the death of a beloved gran who contracted coronavirus while in hospital.

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‘It could have been me and that’s why it’s so hard to watch’

‘It could have been me and that’s why it’s so hard to watch’

A footballer pictured with two future Chelsea stars in a snap that went viral admits it's tough watching his former teammates in the Premier League.

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Quirky cafes to sink your teeth into

Quirky cafes to sink your teeth into

From board game coffee shops and cat cafes, to vintage bus diners and mad hatter tea parties, here are the county's quirkiest cafes.

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Uproar over housing estate parking fine threat

Uproar over housing estate parking fine threat

There has been fury as residents on a housing estate have been told they will no longer get away with parking on double-yellow lines.

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Mick Jagger mural sheds light on building's future use

Mick Jagger mural sheds light on building's future use

Artwork depicting a Rolling Stone and a civil rights leader has appeared on the site of one of a town's new development projects.

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Student who took his life over exam stress got top marks

Student who took his life over exam stress got top marks

The father of a teenager so worried about his exams he took his own life is urging students getting their grades to seek help if they are unhappy.

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M20 closures loom as work starts on return of dreaded barrier

M20 closures loom as work starts on return of dreaded barrier

Highways chiefs are introducing overnight closures, lane restrictions and a 50mph limit on the M20 as they prepare for the return of Operation Brock.

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Councillor with £1m of property accused of being a 'hypocrite'

Councillor with £1m of property accused of being a 'hypocrite'

A councillor who has THREE homes and an acre of land is accused of being a 'hypocrite' because he has voted against new houses. He says he isn't.

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Migrant who drowned in Channel is named

Migrant who drowned in Channel is named

The migrant who was found dead on a French beach after trying to cross the English Channel has today been named.

Dog walker died 'after vehicle left the road and collided with him'

Dog walker died 'after vehicle left the road and collided with him'

An inquest into the death of a retail worker killed in a suspected hit and run has been opened.

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