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Kent infection rate hits highest level since June

Kent infection rate hits highest level since June

The county's infection rate reached its highest point in three months as more than 10 areas record an increase in weekly cases.

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The day 16,000 refugees arrived in Kent

The day 16,000 refugees arrived in Kent

More than a century ago the county welcomed thousands of people in a single day, as they fled from their war-torn country.

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Three child sex crimes reported every day

Three child sex crimes reported every day

The NSPCC has revealed how many online sex crimes against children are reported in the county.

RSPCA warns of 'horse welfare catastrophe'

RSPCA warns of 'horse welfare catastrophe'

There has been a drastic rise in the number of horses abandoned or neglected since the start of lockdown.

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'Super hospital plan is waste of public money'

'Super hospital plan is waste of public money'

Developer's plans for a new hospital in east Kent have been called a "big waste of public money" during a health committee meeting.

Multi-car crash causes M20 lane closures

Multi-car crash causes M20 lane closures

A busy section of motorway was partially closed following a crash.

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'We were told he was improving, then he was gone'

'We were told he was improving, then he was gone'

A six-year-old boy who died from sepsis had seemed perfectly normal in the moments before he fell ill, an inquest has heard.

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Backlash over school's sock policy

Backlash over school's sock policy

A ban on knee-high socks at a secondary school has prompted a deluge of protests.

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Tragedy as man dies at sports centre

Tragedy as man dies at sports centre

A man has died after falling ill while playing badminton at a sports centre.

Eight isolating after Wetherspoon worker catches Covid-19

Eight isolating after Wetherspoon worker catches Covid-19

A member of staff at a popular pub has tested positive for Covid-19 - and is now in isolation along with seven colleagues.

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'Demanding' parents putting 'drain' on teachers

'Demanding' parents putting 'drain' on teachers

A principal says a minority of parents are 'overwhelming' staff with calls and emails, and it is stopping them from running the school.

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Man attacked in town centre

Man attacked in town centre

A man is being questioned by police after an attack in a town centre.

Coronavirus case at grammar school

Coronavirus case at grammar school

A Year 9 group has been told to self isolate after a confirmed case of Covid-19 at a school.

Clumsy dog named 'nation's most destructive pet'

Clumsy dog named 'nation's most destructive pet'

A calamitous cocker spaniel has come out top in a poll of the UK's most mischievous pets.

'Hospital staff gave their all to save my life'

'Hospital staff gave their all to save my life'

A grandfather has praised hospital staff who saved his life during his coronavirus ordeal.

Primary schools to close early to beat virus

Primary schools to close early to beat virus

An academies trust has made the drastic decision to close its primary schools early one afternoon every week.

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Closure threat for post office branches

Closure threat for post office branches

There are fears post office branches could be forced to close unless future Government subsidy for the network is agreed.

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'Crazy' council allows funfair to visit town

'Crazy' council allows funfair to visit town

There are concerns a popular funfair will put a town 'under huge risk' and lead to a spike in coronavirus cases when it pitches up later this week.

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Kent's former MPs: Where are they now?

Kent's former MPs: Where are they now?

Just what happened to some of the county's most high profile politicians when they stepped down from the House of Commons? We find out...

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Man 'used as battering ram in robbery'

Man 'used as battering ram in robbery'

A man was used as a battering ram and knocked over a one-year-old in a buggy during a robbery, a court has heard.

Producer to the stars' song for tragic nurse's daughters

Producer to the stars' song for tragic nurse's daughters

A producer who has worked with Usher and Mary J Blige has helped create a song to raise money for the family of a nurse who died from Covid-19.

DMC control was 'total failure'

DMC control was 'total failure'

Health bosses are investigating 18 serious incidents that happened while DMC ran several health centres.

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Neighbours worried by latest sinkholes

Neighbours worried by latest sinkholes

People living close to the latest sinkholes to appear in their neighbourhood have told of the frightening moment police came to the door.

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Thug ploughed car into bar after biting doorman's face

Thug ploughed car into bar after biting doorman's face

A man has been jailed after crashing his car into a late-night bar moments after biting a doorman on the eyebrow as he was being thrown out.

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Animal lovers wanted for fostering scheme

Animal lovers wanted for fostering scheme

The UK's largest shelter is offering free food and vets bills to temporary owners of some of their furry friends.

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Class sent home after coronavirus case

Class sent home after coronavirus case

A primary school has sent home a class of pupils after a person tested positive for covid at the site.

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Can you solve this parachuting mystery?

Can you solve this parachuting mystery?

A teenager has captured a mysterious object parachuting into the sea off Kent.

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Sea drama as sailor rescued from buoy

Sea drama as sailor rescued from buoy

A sailor used the light from his mobile phone to guide rescuers to the mooring buoy he was clinging to after his dinghy sank in heavy winds.

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Pair charged after £3k store thefts

Pair charged after £3k store thefts

Two men have appeared at court after more than £3,000 worth of food and alcohol was stolen from a supermarket.

Sixth form sent home after Covid-19 case

Sixth form sent home after Covid-19 case

An entire form group at a school will be working from home following a positive coronavirus test.

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