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Robber jailed over botched raid

Robber jailed over botched raid

A gambler decided to threaten a shopkeeper with a knife when his scratchcard luck ran out, but things didn't go well that for him.

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Councils demand clarity on 'Covid marshals'

Councils demand clarity on 'Covid marshals'

Local authorities appear in the dark about what powers Boris Johnson's 'Covid marshals' will have and how they will be funded.

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'Disproportionate housing target placed on communities'

'Disproportionate housing target placed on communities'

A group of Kent MPs has written to the government, expressing concern over a potential rise in housing targets across the county.

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Train delays caused by mass water leak in tunnel

Train delays caused by mass water leak in tunnel

Network Rail has released footage of the deluge of water that came pouring through the cracks of a tunnel in Kent.

'It took me right back to the Blitz'

'It took me right back to the Blitz'

Frightened residents have spoken of the moment their homes shook after a car burst into flames.

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Calm conditions see more people seeking asylum arrive

Calm conditions see more people seeking asylum arrive

The calm weather and conditions in the Channel appear to have promoted a recurrence in people seeking asylum as dozens are spotted.

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'U-turn' on councillor's allowance

'U-turn' on councillor's allowance

An "awkward" rise in the basic allowance from councillors will no longer go ahead as work to cover the cost of Covid continues.

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Changes to crowded bus school service after Covid fears

Changes to crowded bus school service after Covid fears

Improvements have been made to a "packed" school bus service after KentOnline revealed pictures showing pupils crowding into aisles.

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Police to ramp up patrols this weekend

Police to ramp up patrols this weekend

With the rule of six coming into force on Monday, police will increase their presence in key locations this weekend.

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Train disruption as tunnel closed for safety reasons

Train disruption as tunnel closed for safety reasons

Bus replacement services are running between two towns as a railway tunnel has been closed for safety reasons.

Class sent home, despite no Covid-19 confirmation

Class sent home, despite no Covid-19 confirmation

A head teacher says she was 'not happy' at seeing 10 pupils showing potential Covid-19 symptoms and explains why a whole class was sent home.

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Secret Drinker's spicy night out

Secret Drinker's spicy night out

Better than Bangkok? Secret Drinker's Thai night delight

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Two Pizza Hut restaurants in Kent to close for good

Two Pizza Hut restaurants in Kent to close for good

A restaurant chain has announced two of its sites in Kent are among 29 set to close across the UK as part of a major restructure.

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'Home sweet home? Are they taking the mick?'

'Home sweet home? Are they taking the mick?'

A water firm’s card congratulating a man for moving house has sparked anger - as he was forced to relocate after his home was flooded by a burst main.

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Tall tails: Kent's most adventurous runaway animals

Tall tails: Kent's most adventurous runaway animals

From Bolton to Calais, here are the tales behind some of the county's most illusive creatures and where they've ended up.

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'Tony's Law' to be debated in parliament

'Tony's Law' to be debated in parliament

An MP calling for tougher child cruelty sentences will lead debate based on the story of a six year old double amputee from Kent.

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Working from home could save High Street

Working from home could save High Street

As thousands are urged to go back to the office, local stores have been among a select group to profit from lockdown - but will how long will it last?

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Three hurt in crash fire ball

Three hurt in crash fire ball

Three people are in hospital after a car exploded following a crash, with the blast shaking homes.

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How you can help stolen dogs find their way home

How you can help stolen dogs find their way home

Sixteen stolen dogs recovered during a raid at a traveller site still need to be reunited with their owners - and now police want your help.

'I thought I was going to die - but armed raid won't change me'

'I thought I was going to die - but armed raid won't change me'

An 80-year-old struck with a gun in her home by a masked burglar has vowed that the ordeal will not stop her enjoying life.

'The birds showed me'

'The birds showed me'

A homeless bird watcher helped save an elderly woman from a burning flat block, and has been described by a resident as a 'guardian angel.'

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Stolen dogs and weapons arsenal found in huge traveller site raid

Stolen dogs and weapons arsenal found in huge traveller site raid

A loaded shotgun, stolen dogs and homemade ammunition have all been uncovered by police following a huge raid involving dozens of officers.

Council backtracks over painter's 'ASBO'

Council backtracks over painter's 'ASBO'

A pensioner who was served with a warning for painting a fountain will face no further action.

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Pupil tests positive for Covid-19

Pupil tests positive for Covid-19

A secondary school pupil has tested positive for coronavirus - but teaching is unaffected as they had not been into the school.

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High street closed by two-car crash

High street closed by two-car crash

A road accident involving two cars which saw a casualty taken to hospital forced the closure of a high street.

Blaze rips through block of flats

Blaze rips through block of flats

Fire crews are currently at the scene of an incident where a five-story building has gone up in flames.

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Labourer rescued after building site fall

Labourer rescued after building site fall

Firefighters had to come to the aid of a worker on a building site who was involved in an incident.

Historic pub to become children's nursery

Historic pub to become children's nursery

A former 14th century hostelry is being brought back to life by a childcare company.

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Road closed due to overturned lorry

Road closed due to overturned lorry

Two men have been taken to hospital after an incident which saw a lorry overturn.

Police called to concerns for person at harbour

Police called to concerns for person at harbour

Concerns for a person along a seaside stretch have sparked a police response.

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