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'I hold patients' hands so they don't die alone'

'I hold patients' hands so they don't die alone'

A 22-year-old who helped comfort patients as they died is among frontline workers who have gone above and beyond to help others during the pandemic.

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'Killer mum should give evidence at inquest of drowned twins'

'Killer mum should give evidence at inquest of drowned twins'

The dad of twins who died at the hands of their mum says she should provide evidence at the inquest into their deaths.

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Snake on the loose

Snake on the loose

A reptile lover is fearful after his python escaped.

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Park and ride buses to restart

Park and ride buses to restart

A council is set to restart its popular park and ride service as it looks to boost footfall and spending on the high street.

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Fatal hit and run suspect released on bail

Fatal hit and run suspect released on bail

A woman arrested after a fatal hit and run which killed a man in his 70s, has been released on bail.

Father tragically killed was due to get married

Father tragically killed was due to get married

A man who was killed outside his home was due to get married this month.

Appeal launched after 200 flats plan rejected

Appeal launched after 200 flats plan rejected

Developers behind plans for more than 200 riverside flats have launched an appeal after the project was thrown out.

Emergency services called to home

Emergency services called to home

Police, fire and ambulance crews were called to a house in a residential street this morning.

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Class of 2020 get A-level results after 'confusing' year

Class of 2020 get A-level results after 'confusing' year

Socially distanced celebrations take place as teenagers find out their A-level results.

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Security guards patrol beaches

Security guards patrol beaches

Security guards have been deployed to two of Kent's beaches to help visitors and keep an eye on those in the water in absence of lifeguards.

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Migrants arrive for 10th day in a row

Migrants arrive for 10th day in a row

Pictures have emerged of a group of migrants being brought to safety in Kent this morning.

Trains delayed after fighting on tracks

Trains delayed after fighting on tracks

Officers were called to a railway station and teenagers were arrested following reports of a fight.

Teen jailed after fatal stabbing

Teen jailed after fatal stabbing

A 17-year-old has been jailed after a man died following an argument over cannabis.

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£30 million development to revive High Street

£30 million development to revive High Street

Official plans have been submitted to redevelop the huge site of a former department store.

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An exam year like no other

An exam year like no other

A-level results are out today, but they're not based on exams - here's what to do if you don't get the grades you were hoping for.

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Arts festival set to go ahead despite pandemic

Arts festival set to go ahead despite pandemic

Organisers behind Kent's international arts festival say the event will still be going ahead this autumn despite the coronavirus crisis.

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'He told me he was dying, so I stayed with him'

'He told me he was dying, so I stayed with him'

A woman has told how her partner faked a terminal cancer diagnosis to stop her leaving him.

Teen sisters touted for supermodel stardom

Teen sisters touted for supermodel stardom

Two school girls have found themselves thrust into the limelight of the modelling world, after being compared to the famous Hadid sisters.

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Migrant child centres 'almost full' says KCC leader

Migrant child centres 'almost full' says KCC leader

Council leader Roger Gough has said the authority's child reception centres are filling up 'very, very fast'.

Campaign launched against 'UK's Disneyland'

Campaign launched against 'UK's Disneyland'

Enviromental and wildlife concerns have sparked a campaign against £5 billion theme park billed as Britain's answer to Disneyland.

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Fears over traffic chaos when schools return

Fears over traffic chaos when schools return

Demand for bus passes for school pupils has dropped by around 75% this year amid the Covid-19 crisis which has sparked concerns over traffic chaos.

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Police seize drugs, cash and a £100k car in dawn raids

Police seize drugs, cash and a £100k car in dawn raids

A £100k sports car, around £40k in cash and hundreds of cannabis plants were seized during police raids.

Storm warnings extended as heatwave continues

Storm warnings extended as heatwave continues

Kent is braced for more storms after a yellow warning was extended until Monday.

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Plans unveiled for town's fourth KFC

Plans unveiled for town's fourth KFC

A new KFC outlet will open on an industrial estate if fresh plans are given the green light.

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Fundraising page set up for step-dad who died in bypass crash

Fundraising page set up for step-dad who died in bypass crash

The heartbroken wife and family of a motorcyclist who died in a crash have launched a Justgiving page to help pay for his funeral.

Man mugged by gang who rifled through his pockets

Man mugged by gang who rifled through his pockets

A 20-year-old man was punched to the ground and had his pockets searched in a late night attack.

Gun found in cannabis factory

Gun found in cannabis factory

Police discovered a gun during a raid on a cannabis farm in an unoccupied flat.

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Increased police presence on beaches amid rumours of 'planned gathering'

Increased police presence on beaches amid rumours of 'planned gathering'

There has been an increased police presence on two of Kent's beaches amid rumours of a large gathering.

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Channel wall 'fundraiser' goes viral

Channel wall 'fundraiser' goes viral

A fundraising campaign to build a wall in the English Channel has gone viral - but all is not as it seems.

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Drug-fuelled learner in 80mph car chase

Drug-fuelled learner in 80mph car chase

A learner driver high on cannabis deliberately rammed a police vehicle during a pursuit involving a dog and helicopter.

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