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Beyond a spoke: Third of green schemes scrapped

Beyond a spoke: Third of green schemes scrapped

A third of Kent's green transport schemes have been scrapped, with residents slamming KCC for being "out of touch" and failing to consult with them.

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GP staff abused by patients over Covid rules

GP staff abused by patients over Covid rules

Bosses at a surgery have said there has been a spike in patients abusing staff over coronavirus rules - and it won't be tolerated.

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'Gunpowder plot would wreck wharf's history'

'Gunpowder plot would wreck wharf's history'

Plans to transform an historic gunpowder site into a residential complex, creekside cafe and sailing club are continuing to prove unpopular.

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Hang on to your hamsters, they're in short supply

Hang on to your hamsters, they're in short supply

There is a county-wide shortage of small, furry pets following lockdown - while a puppy boom has sparked welfare concerns.

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Covid cases at 51 schools as head calls for better testing

Covid cases at 51 schools as head calls for better testing

There have been coronavirus cases at 51 schools in Kent so far this term - with one head calling for better testing for staff.

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Circus of Horrors cancelled

Circus of Horrors cancelled

The likes of Hannibal Hellmurto and Gary Stretch will not be visiting Kent after the plug was pulled on the Circus of Horrors.

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International marathon could be held in Kent

International marathon could be held in Kent

The idea of hosting a marathon in the county that would attract runners from across the globe is among suggestions for rescuing the visitor economy.

Laptops and cash stolen during raid on business

Laptops and cash stolen during raid on business

Detectives are appealing for information after computer equipment, cash and prescription pads were taken during an overnight burglary.

Pub vandalised after boss found with child abuse videos

Pub vandalised after boss found with child abuse videos

Villagers have condemned the "small-minded idiots" who vandalised a pub after its boss was convicted for having child abuse videos on his iPhone.

1,800 patients may have been harmed by failed provider

1,800 patients may have been harmed by failed provider

Around 1,800 patients of a failed dermatology provider may have come to harm during their chaotic tenure in Kent.

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Man with knife in supermarket spat on police

Man with knife in supermarket spat on police

A man has been jailed after carrying a knife and spitting in an officer's face.

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Pupils threatened by girl who took knife to school

Pupils threatened by girl who took knife to school

A school says police have been informed after two pupils were threatened by a girl who took a knife to school.

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Man in 60s pronounced dead at holiday park

Man in 60s pronounced dead at holiday park

Police and ambulance crews were called to a holiday park where a man in his 60s was pronounced dead.

Teenager rescues baby from canal

Teenager rescues baby from canal

A selfless teenager has been praised after jumping into a canal to save a baby.

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Pensioners scammed out of £5,490

Pensioners scammed out of £5,490

A teen has been charged after three women were tricked into giving out their bank details.

'I was right about masks'

'I was right about masks'

The boss of a bus firm that insists children wear face coverings to and from school says it is justified after a pupil's positive coronavirus test.

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Plans for town's fourth McDonald's revealed

Plans for town's fourth McDonald's revealed

A town will get its fourth McDonald's if plans for a new 24-hour restaurant catering for more than 130 people are approved.

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'Welcome' meeting will show support for asylum seekers

'Welcome' meeting will show support for asylum seekers

A welcome event has been organised to show support for the 400 asylum seekers who have moved into military barracks.

Kitchen staff tests positive for virus at primary school

Kitchen staff tests positive for virus at primary school

A primary school's kitchen has had to shut after a member of staff tested positive for coronavirus.

Queen celebrates trusted journalism during pandemic

Queen celebrates trusted journalism during pandemic

Quality reporting during the ongoing pandemic has been championed by The Queen, in a letter released during Journalism Matters week.

Toilets closed after yobs set fire to loo roll

Toilets closed after yobs set fire to loo roll

Vandals have forced week-long repair works on a public toilet facility after setting fire to loo roll.

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Four men face trial over Essex lorry deaths

Four men face trial over Essex lorry deaths

Eamonn Harrison, along with three others, will go to trail at the Old Bailey over the death of 39 people found inside a lorry.

Police oppose plans to extend bail hostel

Police oppose plans to extend bail hostel

Kent Police says it cannot support plans to house a greater number of ex-offenders in a town centre hostel.

Cineworld confirms cinema closures

Cineworld confirms cinema closures

Cineworld has confirmed it will close cinemas putting 45,000 jobs at risk worldwide.

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82-year-old facing jail for child sex offences

82-year-old facing jail for child sex offences

A pensioner is facing an immediate jail term for historic child sex offences.

'Everyone can manage to wear a mask for a little while'

'Everyone can manage to wear a mask for a little while'

A charity has come under fire for its controversial policy asking all customers without a face covering not to come in, even if they are exempt.

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Meet the 400,000-year-old resident of Kent

Meet the 400,000-year-old resident of Kent

A speculative dig on the county's gravel pits once led to an amazing discovery about the early history of mankind and the company they kept.

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Should exams go ahead next year?

Should exams go ahead next year?

Education experts have called on authorities to think carefully about running exams this academic year, as Covid-19 continues to hinder learning.

Pupils who travelled on same bus told to self isolate

Pupils who travelled on same bus told to self isolate

A confirmed case of coronavirus has resulted in all pupils who travelled to school on the same bus being ordered to stay at home.

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Stinger stops car in police chase

Stinger stops car in police chase

Officers stopped the car just off a motorway after pursuing it through a town.

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