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Mental health needs of one in six go 'unrecognised' by GP's

Mental health needs of one in six go 'unrecognised' by GP's

Short appointments with GP's are leaving one in six patients feeling their mental health needs are going unrecognised.

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County lines kingpin had bullets in his suit

County lines kingpin had bullets in his suit

A county lines gang leader was caught flushing £5,000 of drugs down the toilet and had a gun and bullets in his suit.

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Struggling to keep up with lockdown rules?

Struggling to keep up with lockdown rules?

With many people finding it hard to keep up with the shifting lockdown rules, here's a handy update on the current guidelines.

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Rapist messaged friend about crime

Rapist messaged friend about crime

A man has been jailed after messaging a friend to admit that he raped a woman.

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Armed police swoop on town centre high street

Armed police swoop on town centre high street

A man has been arrested in connection with a London murder after armed officers sealed off a seaside town centre.

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'She had the biggest smile that would light up any room'

'She had the biggest smile that would light up any room'

A heartbroken family have paid tribute to their 11-month-old who died after being found unresponsive at her home.

Bingo hall's number is up

Bingo hall's number is up

Bingo goers will have to find somewhere else for their fix of lucky numbers after a national chain announced it was closing a Kent branch.

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Spoons' alley used as 'public toilet' in lockdown

Spoons' alley used as 'public toilet' in lockdown

During lockdown a Wetherspoon's bin area was used a "public toilet", a councillor has said.

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'Someone was sick on our drive and there was rubbish everywhere'

'Someone was sick on our drive and there was rubbish everywhere'

Neighbours have spoken out after police shut down an illegal party in a residential street, sending 100 people home and seizing DJ equipment.

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Two men accused of using boy to deal drugs

Two men accused of using boy to deal drugs

Two men are due in court charged with modern slavery offences after allegedly using a 16-year-old to deal drugs.

Actress completes four hour sea swim thanks to jelly beans

Actress completes four hour sea swim thanks to jelly beans

Film star Jessica Hynes successfully completed a 4.6 mile charity swim along the Kent coast, with the help of a steady supply of sweets.

Police patrols stepped up in parks

Police patrols stepped up in parks

Extra patrols are being put in place across parks and popular beauty spots following a spate of anti-social behaviour.

Delivery riders on lookout for hidden abuse

Delivery riders on lookout for hidden abuse

Deliveroo riders across Kent will be on the lookout for signs of child abuse as they deliver hot dishes to customers’ doors.

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Kent reacts to 'star signs changing'

Kent reacts to 'star signs changing'

Astrology fans across Kent are in uproar after hearing their star sign might have changed - but there's more to the news than meets the eye.

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Data breach at ambulance service

Data breach at ambulance service

A server containing employees' medical details was accessible to other staff members during a data breach.

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More than 100 sent home from illegal raves

More than 100 sent home from illegal raves

More than 100 people have been dispersed after police attended two separate unlicenced music events - despite lockdown rules still being in place.

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Girl floored by punch in park from care home resident

Girl floored by punch in park from care home resident

A care home for people with disabilities has been spoken to by police after a resident on a day out punched a teenager in a park.

'It's difficult for autistic people to shop wearing masks'

'It's difficult for autistic people to shop wearing masks'

It will be almost impossible for some on the autistic spectrum to go shopping if they are made to wear face masks, a disability campaigner has warned.

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'I won £50k in competition prizes in three years'

'I won £50k in competition prizes in three years'

A mum who has won holidays and prizes through 'comping' has told of the highs and lows of the hobby - which at one point became an addiction.

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The history behind Kent's lavender fields

The history behind Kent's lavender fields

As July marks the harvesting season for lavender farmers in Kent, we take a look at why the plant grown here is in such high demand across the world.

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Watch: Plant pot thieves target homes

Watch: Plant pot thieves target homes

Doorbell camera footage shows the moment brazen thieves steal plant pots from a driveway as it emerges several homes have been targeted.

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NHS call centre closes after confirmed Covid-19 case

NHS call centre closes after confirmed Covid-19 case

An NHS 111 call centre had to close for a deep clean after a member of staff tested positive for coronavirus.

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Crucial 'R' infection rate revealed

Crucial 'R' infection rate revealed

The crucial 'R number' infection rate for Kent has been revealed.

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Covid-19 could create 'lost generation of teens'

Covid-19 could create 'lost generation of teens'

Thousands of vulnerable teens who have fallen through the gaps in the education and care system could be more at risk due to Covid-19 restrictions.

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'I'm a triple threat, me'

'I'm a triple threat, me'

Meet the seven-year-old boy from Kent who wears Doc Martens, covers Madness and has made it through the first round of the Voice Kids.

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Man airlifted to hospital after quad bike fall on busy road

Man airlifted to hospital after quad bike fall on busy road

A man is in a serious condition and has been airlifted to hospital after he fell from his quad bike while travelling along a major road.

Trio jailed after attacking man in McDonald's toilet

Trio jailed after attacking man in McDonald's toilet

Three thugs attacked a man in a McDonald's toilet before falsely calling him a paedophile and demanding cash from him in harrowing ordeal.

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Car thefts rise by almost 50% in four years

Car thefts rise by almost 50% in four years

An insurance expert has urged drivers in Kent to make sure their car is less of an easy target for thieves after a sharp rise in thefts.

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Work begins on school's £2.3m extension

Work begins on school's £2.3m extension

A new teaching block with eight classrooms and reception area will be completed later this year after ground was broken on the development.

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Which face mask is best for you?

Which face mask is best for you?

Following the government's announcement that face masks will be mandatory in shops - here are the options people can choose from.

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