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The Kent district where 1 in 10 claim jobless benefits

The Kent district where 1 in 10 claim jobless benefits

New figures show the proportion of working-age people in a Kent district claiming out-of-work benefits has risen to 10% during lockdown.

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The truth behind Channel crossings

The truth behind Channel crossings

As the world's media descend on the coast, we investigate the facts behind people seeking asylum by boat.

Man seriously injured after 'fall from height'

Man seriously injured after 'fall from height'

A man has been taken to a London hospital with serious injuries after falling "from a height".

Pupils march through high street in A-levels protest

Pupils march through high street in A-levels protest

Pictures show how dozens of pupils took to the streets this afternoon in protest over how their A-levels have been graded.

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Man in hospital after bar brawl 'during family party'

Man in hospital after bar brawl 'during family party'

A man has been taken to hospital after a fight broke out in a harbour.

Ceiling collapses in busy supermarket

Ceiling collapses in busy supermarket

Shocking footage has emerged of ceiling tiles collapsing and water pouring into a busy supermarket this afternoon.

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Coastguard called to reports of 'oil spill' at beach

Coastguard called to reports of 'oil spill' at beach

People were warned to stay out of the sea amid fears of an oil spill - but it turned out to be "natural algae".

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MP's fury as migrant boats wash up on beach

MP's fury as migrant boats wash up on beach

Two dinghies carrying more than a dozen migrants have washed up on a Kent beach.

Man charged after 230 cannabis plants seized

Man charged after 230 cannabis plants seized

A 39-year-old has appeared before magistrates after police raided a property.

Police called to 'distressed' man on bridge

Police called to 'distressed' man on bridge

Officers were called to reports of a distressed man on a motorway bridge.

'How could police think I'm a drug dealer?'

'How could police think I'm a drug dealer?'

An elderly shop owner says he feels like he has been attacked after police stormed his antique furniture store by mistake.

Old factory site now 105-home housing estate

Old factory site now 105-home housing estate

A housing complex built on the site of a redundant industrial estate which used to manufacture garden furniture is now complete.

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Asda forced to close as heavy rain damages roof

Asda forced to close as heavy rain damages roof

A supermarket has had to close its doors to customers after heavy downpours damaged its roof.

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Cyclist airlifted after being hit by car

Cyclist airlifted after being hit by car

Emergency services, including an air ambulance and five police cars, were called after a cyclist was hit by a car.

Tornado-type funnel cloud spotted over Kent

Tornado-type funnel cloud spotted over Kent

A dog walker has captured the moment a tornado-type cloud began to form over Kent.

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Harbour closed to swimmers as E-coli found in water

Harbour closed to swimmers as E-coli found in water

A harbour has been closed to swimmers after "above normal" levels of E-coli were discovered in the water.

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History of notorious slave owner revealed

History of notorious slave owner revealed

Why were so many things in a part of Kent named after a man who traded slaves? We look at the history of Sir John Hawkins.

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'I'm off to Harvard to become a roller coaster designer'

'I'm off to Harvard to become a roller coaster designer'

After a results day marked by extreme highs and lows, one student is off to Harvard to fulfil her dream of becoming a roller coaster designer.

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'Injected through their car windows'

'Injected through their car windows'

A drive-thru flu jab centre is set to open in Kent as GPs prepare to vaccinate thousands more people amid fears of a second Covid-19 wave.

'It was lost at Silverstone... World Rallycross belongs in Kent'

'It was lost at Silverstone... World Rallycross belongs in Kent'

The man in charge of British motorsport's governing body says Lydden Hill deserves to host the World Rallycross Championship again.

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M20 reopens after car overturned

M20 reopens after car overturned

Motorway traffic queued for almost two hours after a car turned on its side

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Street baled out after flash flooding

Street baled out after flash flooding

A pumping operation is underway after flash flooding led to a lake forming in a street and some homes are flooded

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Dozens of students take to streets for A-level protest

Dozens of students take to streets for A-level protest

Angry students marched through London demanding the government scraps the moderation of A-level results in a protest organised by a Kent student.

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A-level results fiasco 'unavoidable' says MP

A-level results fiasco 'unavoidable' says MP

Tory MP admits the A-level results have been a 'mess' and says he has urged constituents whose grades have been downgraded to use the appeal system.

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Dance floor 'removed' as club reopens as bar

Dance floor 'removed' as club reopens as bar

A nightclub's dance floor has been temporarily removed as bosses prepare to reopen the town centre venue as a bar.

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Cement leak closes road for four hours

Cement leak closes road for four hours

Police taped off a major route for four hours after cement from a lorry leaked onto the road.

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Man found dead after police called to bridge

Man found dead after police called to bridge

A man in his 20s has been found dead after emergency services were called to a police incident on the QE II bridge.

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'Lorry park shows unfortunate consequences of Brexit'

'Lorry park shows unfortunate consequences of Brexit'

Campaigners say a 2,000-truck lorry park highlights the "unfortunate consequences of Brexit" - as dozens of protesters demonstrated against the site.

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Seafront disturbance sparks bid to stop unruly behaviour

Seafront disturbance sparks bid to stop unruly behaviour

Rowdy beachgoers will be moved on or arrested as part of a bid to combat anti-social behaviour along a seafront stretch.

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Water main bursts for third time in three days

Water main bursts for third time in three days

Residents have been dealt a blow as a water main near the homes develops a third leak in the same number of days.

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