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Man in his 70s dies after crash

Man in his 70s dies after crash

A man has died after a serious crash which closed a rural road for several hours.

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Welcome to the Republic of Kent!

Welcome to the Republic of Kent!

After Michael Gove's announcement of a border in Kent we explore what an independent county could look like.

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Church forces nursery out of its home

Church forces nursery out of its home

A nursery which has used a building for 26 years is being forced out of its home by a church, which says the hall is no longer fit for purpose.

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'Dustmen took my bin - and said pick it up in Fiesta'

'Dustmen took my bin - and said pick it up in Fiesta'

Refuse collectors drove off with a pensioner's wheelie bin - before telling her to retrieve it in the back of her car.

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Lucy, 16, took life on tracks as friend watched helplessly

Lucy, 16, took life on tracks as friend watched helplessly

A “kind-hearted and beautiful” schoolgirl tragically took her own life at a railway station, an inquest has been told.

Sacked cop smoked cannabis every day

Sacked cop smoked cannabis every day

A long-serving police officer has been sacked after admitting to smoking cannabis every day following a search of his home.

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Test and trace app launches after long delays

Test and trace app launches after long delays

The new Test and Trace app has launched to help battle the spread of coronavirus following months of delays.

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'This is not a witch hunt'

'This is not a witch hunt'

From the MP owning Jamaican plantations to the architect who designed Delhi's capital, we delve into the county's colonialist past.

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'Ugly bungalows will ruin beauty spot'

'Ugly bungalows will ruin beauty spot'

Dozens of objections have been made to an ‘ugly’ bungalow development at a clifftop beauty spot - with demands it be refused.

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Bride re-arranges wedding with two days notice

Bride re-arranges wedding with two days notice

A bride-to-be has hit out at the latest Covid-19 restrictions, and rearranged her wedding in two days, so more than 15 people can attend.

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Kent infection rate 7 times lower than UK's

Kent infection rate 7 times lower than UK's

The coronavirus infection rate in Kent continues to fall and is now seven times lower than the UK average.

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Grammar school confirms Covid-19 case

Grammar school confirms Covid-19 case

A small number of pupils have been told to self-isolate after a school confirmed a positive test for coronavirus.

'Internal border' will see HGV's require permits to access Kent

'Internal border' will see HGV's require permits to access Kent

Lorries seeking to get into the county will need special permits in an attempt by the government to filter traffic and avoid post-Brexit gridlock.

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Man jailed after police find five illegal guns

Man jailed after police find five illegal guns

A man has been locked up after police discovered two shotguns, two revolvers and a handgun at his home address.

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Road closed after serious collision

Road closed after serious collision

Motorists are being advised to avoid an area following a serious collision this afternoon, which has left a road closed.

'Drugs den' closed down by police

'Drugs den' closed down by police

A flat that was a magnet for crime and blighted the lives of neighbours has been boarded up by police.

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Flying Squad grab nine suspected drugs dealers

Flying Squad grab nine suspected drugs dealers

Police raids at 12 properties across the region have netted a large haul of cocaine and cash.

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Huge amount of cocaine 'hidden within a load of fruit'

Huge amount of cocaine 'hidden within a load of fruit'

Up to £100m worth of cocaine has been seized at a port after it was discovered stuffed inside fruit pallets.

Farmhouse bought by 'notorious' family for £325k is sold for £1.5m

Farmhouse bought by 'notorious' family for £325k is sold for £1.5m

A sprawling Grade II-listed property controversially snapped up two years ago for a fraction of its true value has today been sold for £1.5m.

Meeting will 'address concerns' over barracks used for asylum seekers

Meeting will 'address concerns' over barracks used for asylum seekers

A council is organising a community meeting to address any questions residents have about military barracks being used to house asylum seekers.

Special needs school sends group home after Covid-19 case

Special needs school sends group home after Covid-19 case

Pupils have been told to self-isolate for two weeks after a staff member tested positive for coronavirus.

Controversial art thrown in river

Controversial art thrown in river

Artwork intended to "start a discussion and raise eyebrows" has been torn down and lobbed in the Medway.

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Holiday nightmare as hurricane hit Kefalonia

Holiday nightmare as hurricane hit Kefalonia

A Kent couple caught up in a Greek storm have described it as the most terrifying experience of their lives.

Juror 'pinged' court worker's bra strap

Juror 'pinged' court worker's bra strap

A bus driver on jury service sent home after groping a woman Crown Court worker has admitted sexual assault.

'Border' to be set up inside Kent

'Border' to be set up inside Kent

Truckers seeking to cross the Channel after Brexit will need a pass to get into Kent, with police enforcing the policy.

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Almost 400 people cross Channel in 26 boats

Almost 400 people cross Channel in 26 boats

Hundereds of asylum seekers in 26 boats made their way across the Channel to reach the UK.

'Unique' biker, 26, was killed in head-on crash

'Unique' biker, 26, was killed in head-on crash

A young motorcyclist was killed when his bike crossed into the path of oncoming traffic, an inquest has heard.

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Police called to large gathering find dead horse

Police called to large gathering find dead horse

Police were called following reports of a large gathering and discovered a dead horse in the road.

Ferry firm with no ships goes bust

Ferry firm with no ships goes bust

The ferry firm infamous for being handed a £14 million government contract despite having no boats has gone into voluntary liquidation.

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Uni students test positive for Covid-19 days after return

Uni students test positive for Covid-19 days after return

Two students at the University of Kent have tested positive for Covid-19 three days after the start of a new term.

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