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'Everyone is glad to be back'

'Everyone is glad to be back'

Gyms and sports centres have reopened for the first time since lockdown.

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Five lifeboat shouts in a day

Five lifeboat shouts in a day

Volunteer lifeboat crews had a busy 24 hours including rescuing two people stuck on a deflated kayak.

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Fly-tipping spotted in country lane

Fly-tipping spotted in country lane

Officers have reported fly-tipped household waste after it was spotted on a remote road.

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Cheetah put to sleep at Big Cat Sanctuary

Cheetah put to sleep at Big Cat Sanctuary

A cat sanctuary has paid tribute to one of its cheetahs with a video montage after it was put to sleep.

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Three arrested in murder probe

Three arrested in murder probe

Police have arrested three men after violence outside a pub last night was followed by a hit-and-run which left a man dead.

Emotional plea to find missing pup

Emotional plea to find missing pup

A dog owner fears her 12-week-old labradoodle might have been stolen after it ran away when spooked on a country walk.

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KMTV films tackle pig vaccines, IVF and leukaemia treatment

KMTV films tackle pig vaccines, IVF and leukaemia treatment

New documentaries produced by the TV channel are taking audiences inside the labs where cutting edge research is being done to save and improve lives.

New sites earmarked for Brexit lorry parks

New sites earmarked for Brexit lorry parks

Four sites in the county are being considered by the government to become customs check areas.

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Woman charged with graveyard damage

Woman charged with graveyard damage

A 46-year-old is to appear before magistrates in connection with vandalism at a cemetery.

Police found £300k heroin hidden under stairs

Police found £300k heroin hidden under stairs

A dealer has been sent to prison after officers uncovered a massive drugs haul at his home.

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Pedestrian killed by fleeing vehicle

Pedestrian killed by fleeing vehicle

Police are hunting a driver who left a man in his 30s for dead last night.

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Classic photos of Maidstone River Festival

Classic photos of Maidstone River Festival

Photos from our archive show fun-loving activities on the water at Maidstone River Festival over the years.

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Disgust at rubbish and human waste left in field

Disgust at rubbish and human waste left in field

A farmer has been unable to use hay mown from a riverside field after finding litter and human excrement among the cuttings.

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First look inside town's new distillery

First look inside town's new distillery

From today gin fans can head down to a new distillery to try its first product.

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'No showers, no shouting and don't change clothes'

'No showers, no shouting and don't change clothes'

Gyms, swimming pools and indoor sport centres will enforce a number of rules when they reopen from today.

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Shocking footage captures youths hitching lift on truck

Shocking footage captures youths hitching lift on truck

Dashcam footage has captured the outrageous moment youths hitch a ride on the back of a truck.

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Armed forces veteran found dead after search

Armed forces veteran found dead after search

A support service for servicemen and veterans which reported a man missing on social media says his body has been found.

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Travellers pitch up near supermarket

Travellers pitch up near supermarket

Travellers have set up camp on private land near a supermarket.

Bomb disposal team called in as man arrested

Bomb disposal team called in as man arrested

A man was arrested after police and an explosive ordnance disposal expert were called to an address where chemicals were found.

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Rape investigation as woman attacked after leaving pub

Rape investigation as woman attacked after leaving pub

A woman in her 40s was reportedly raped after she had left a town pub.

Mum calls on PM to back maternity campaign

Mum calls on PM to back maternity campaign

Bethany Power has called on Boris Johnson to help her and thousands of others who have been robbed of maternity leave by Covid-19.

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Pubs and cafes can now apply for outdoor seating on paths

Pubs and cafes can now apply for outdoor seating on paths

Bosses at pubs and restaurants can apply for outdoor seating on neighbouring paths to help them recover from the impact of Covid-19.

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Trust called back to scrutiny committee over baby deaths

Trust called back to scrutiny committee over baby deaths

East Kent Hospital Trusts has been asked to return to a scrutiny committee by councillors.

Man caught with over £300k in car

Man caught with over £300k in car

A man has been jailed after police caught him with over £300,000 in two carrier bags in the boot of his car.

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Trains given face mask makeover

Trains given face mask makeover

Two of Britains fastest trains have been given a makeover to remind passengers of new government coronavirus guidelines.

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Arrest after graves damaged

Arrest after graves damaged

A 46-year-old woman has been arrested after a number of graves were destroyed at a cemetery.

Litter lout caught on camera lands car owner with fines

Litter lout caught on camera lands car owner with fines

A car passenger was caught red-handed on camera hurling rubbish out of a window twice in one day - earning the vehicle's owner hefty fines.

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Heartache of girl, 10, after mum's shock death

Heartache of girl, 10, after mum's shock death

A young girl has been left devastated after her mum was found dead in bed.

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Police search for man with 'weapon'

Police search for man with 'weapon'

Police descended on a village following reports of a man behaving erratically.

Big discounts in closing down sale

Big discounts in closing down sale

A popular chain has announced huge price drops as it clears stores ahead of shutting up shop for good.

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