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'Toddlers have become anxious and withdrawn'

'Toddlers have become anxious and withdrawn'

Parents are concerned social distancing is affecting their toddler's development and mental health.

Kent's biggest theatre needs emergency funds

Kent's biggest theatre needs emergency funds

Kent’s largest theatre is calling for emergency government funding after suffering significant losses during lockdown.

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Horses could be abandoned in Covid-19 recession

Horses could be abandoned in Covid-19 recession

The RSPCA has warned of a 'second wave' in equine crisis if the financial impact of coronavirus hits owners and charities.

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Council tax could shoot up to cover Covid-19 cost

Council tax could shoot up to cover Covid-19 cost

Kent County Council has said it could call a council tax referendum to up the rate residents pay by 6% or more.

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£32k seized and 27 arrested in Crossing camera trap

£32k seized and 27 arrested in Crossing camera trap

Cameras set up around the Dartford Crossing in a drug dealing sting resulted in police making 27 arrests and seizing more than £30,000.

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Week-on-week rise in Covid-19 cases

Week-on-week rise in Covid-19 cases

The increase is the second time in the space of a month that the number of reported cases has grown week-on-week.

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Man denies murdering father-of-three

Man denies murdering father-of-three

A 29-year-old man will face a murder trial later this year after a father-of-three was stabbed in the heart.

£12 million fund to help rebuild empty homes

£12 million fund to help rebuild empty homes

People who own an empty property or derelict house can now apply for funding to bring it back to life.

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Women who helped murderer flee are denied appeals

Women who helped murderer flee are denied appeals

A family have expressed their thanks after learning two women who tried to cover up a brutal killing will not be allowed to appeal their sentences.

Police appeal after supermarket staff attacked

Police appeal after supermarket staff attacked

Police are investigating an assault on a shop worker.

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More than 150 Kent care homes hit by virus

More than 150 Kent care homes hit by virus

More than a quarter of the county's 547 care facilities have reported cases of coronavirus.

'It was never going to happen'

'It was never going to happen'

The plan to bring back all primary school pupils for at least four weeks before summer was 'never going to work', says senior head teacher.

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MP blames scientists for care home crisis

MP blames scientists for care home crisis

A Kent MP has been accused of having 'no idea about anything' after she endured yet another difficult TV interview.

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Glasses 'save officer from life-changing injuries'

Glasses 'save officer from life-changing injuries'

An officer who was allegedly attacked with bleach was saved from serious injury by her glasses, according to the Chief Constable.

'Did Madeleine suspect abduct my daughter?'

'Did Madeleine suspect abduct my daughter?'

A man whose daughter went missing in Germany has called for police to investigate links between Christian B and his own daughter's disappearance.

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All Race for Life events cancelled

All Race for Life events cancelled

Hundreds of races to raise funds for Cancer Research UK will not go ahead, with participants instead urged to create their own version at home.

Shark found on beach

Shark found on beach

A inquisitive dog got a surprise during its morning walk when it discovered a shark on the beach.

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Police back chief constable who 'took the knee'

Police back chief constable who 'took the knee'

Kent Police has backed its chief constable who came under fire for doing the gesture at a Black Lives Matter event.

'Feral gangs are taking over our beaches'

'Feral gangs are taking over our beaches'

Residents say their lives are being made a misery by hordes of people drinking, fighting and openly defecating on their beloved beaches.

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On the trail of a literary legend whose words live on

On the trail of a literary legend whose words live on

It is 150 years since author Charles Dickens died and to mark the anniversary we take a look at his local links and how he was inspired by Kent.

Roman landmark to feature in stamp collection

Roman landmark to feature in stamp collection

A Roman building in Kent is among eight from across the country to feature in a new collection of stamps.

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Welcome to life after lockdown

Welcome to life after lockdown

Booking in advance to go for a pint and red stickers if you've used the loo - just some of the steps Kent firms are taking to emerge from lockdown.

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Superstore gets make-over

Superstore gets make-over

A redeveloped supermarket at a shopping centre will include a branch of Argos within the store.

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Daughter's emotional plea for missing dad to come home

Daughter's emotional plea for missing dad to come home

Paul Perkins has been missing for more than a week - do you know where he might be?'

6 'staycation' locations for this summer

6 'staycation' locations for this summer

Travel abroad is becoming increasingly unlikely this summer, but here are some alternatives to popular tourist locations right on your doorstep.

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Head who delayed return welcomes first pupils back

Head who delayed return welcomes first pupils back

The head teacher who went against government advice by delaying the return of pupils allowed our reporter into school on the first day back.

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Serial burglar locked up

Serial burglar locked up

A prolific thief who broke into four homes, stealing numerous items and two cars, has been jailed.

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This is what Bluewater will look like when it reopens

This is what Bluewater will look like when it reopens

Bosses at Bluewater have revealed a full range of details to ensure shoppers stay safe when the centre reopens.

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NHS worker homeless after fire horror

NHS worker homeless after fire horror

A couple have been left homeless after their flat was severely damaged by water during a huge fire which engulfed the property above.

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Daily hospital report on coronavirus deaths

Daily hospital report on coronavirus deaths

Hospitals in Kent have reported one more Covid-19 death to NHS England in the last 24 hours.

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