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'People just need to get used to them'

'People just need to get used to them'

As new rules on wearing a face covering come into force, we've been speaking to shoppers and shop owners across Kent on how it's being observed.

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Cancer screening backlog of 8,000 people for trust

Cancer screening backlog of 8,000 people for trust

There are fears cancer screeenings have been "forgotten" as the NHS faces a huge backlog as services get back to normal after lockdown.

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New waste service will allow residents to call back bin lorries

New waste service will allow residents to call back bin lorries

Householders angry at missed bin collections will soon be able to call back refuse trucks to collect their rubbish via new technology.

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The heyday of the carnival in Kent

The heyday of the carnival in Kent

We celebrate the county's carnival events which have been loved and lost and those still going strong.

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'We won't challenge customers who don't wear masks'

'We won't challenge customers who don't wear masks'

Chains including Costa Coffee and Sainsbury’s will not penalise customers who do not wear face coverings in their stores as new laws come into force.

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Appeal after teenage girl raped in park

Appeal after teenage girl raped in park

Police want to speak to two people who may have seen something after a teenager was attacked near a play park last year.

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Appeal after biker in his 40s died in bypass crash

Appeal after biker in his 40s died in bypass crash

Police would like to trace a van driver who pulled out of a layby at a similar time to fatal collision in Sandwich.

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Leisure centre to reopen but no under 16s for now

Leisure centre to reopen but no under 16s for now

A leisure centre is welcoming visitors back, but no children will be allowed for now and some facilities will remain closed.

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More patrols at heathland after spate of fires

More patrols at heathland after spate of fires

Police are appealing for information after a number of fires broke out on the same piece of heathland in just a few days.

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Kennels boss caught using hydrant illegally

Kennels boss caught using hydrant illegally

A man had been handed a heavy fine after he was caught illegally tapping into a street hydrant to supply water to his business.

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Gang jailed over brutal town centre attack

Gang jailed over brutal town centre attack

A group of thugs who left a man seriously injured after a vicious attack have been jailed for a total of more than 30 years.

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Baby seal rescued by volunteers

Baby seal rescued by volunteers

Animal rescue volunteers have recovered a week-old baby seal after he was found washed up on a beach.

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Tributes after teenager's death

Tributes after teenager's death

Tributes have been paid to a much-loved teenage girl after she died at a station.

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Man continues to be questioned after armed police raid

Man continues to be questioned after armed police raid

A man remains in custody for questioning some 24 hours after armed police were called to reports somebody had a weapon.

Virtual GP appointments could be here to stay

Virtual GP appointments could be here to stay

Health bosses have been unable to confirm if and when face-to-face GP appointments will resume as lockdown measures are eased.

'Inspirational' long-serving head teacher dies

'Inspirational' long-serving head teacher dies

A former primary school head teacher described by loved ones as an inspirational role model has died.

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'Donate abandoned migrant dinghies to charities' says MP

'Donate abandoned migrant dinghies to charities' says MP

An MP is calling for abandoned migrant dinghies to be donated to seafaring good causes after hundreds were pictured being stored at a warehouse.

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Three arrests after armed police storm street

Three arrests after armed police storm street

Three arrests have been made and a BB gun seized after armed police stormed a street last night.

Driver fell asleep at wheel and killed his wife

Driver fell asleep at wheel and killed his wife

A "stubborn" driver has been jailed after he fell asleep behind the wheel, killing his wife and fracturing another woman's spine.

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'It cannot become a lorry rat run'

'It cannot become a lorry rat run'

A Kent MP is calling for robust plans to ensure a key A-road does not become a rat run for HGVs when a huge post-Brexit lorry park opens.

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Cash-strapped council faces 'bankruptcy'

Cash-strapped council faces 'bankruptcy'

A council admits it may have to effectively declare itself bankrupt as it faces a £3 million black hole due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Police search after man 'approaches parents at school'

Police search after man 'approaches parents at school'

Police are conducting inquires after a man reportedly approached parents outside a primary school.

'Selfless' councillor, 31, loses battle with disease

'Selfless' councillor, 31, loses battle with disease

A "brave, diligent and selfless" councillor has died from a debilitating disease aged 31 just weeks after getting married.

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Castle death investigation continues

Castle death investigation continues

Two teenagers arrested on suspicion of manslaughter after a man died have had their bail extended.

Lorry overturns on roundabout

Lorry overturns on roundabout

Part of the road was closed this morning while the HGV which had tipped over was recovered.

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Woman 'accidentally stabbed by Viking re-enactor'

Woman 'accidentally stabbed by Viking re-enactor'

A woman is still recovering after reportedly being accidentally stabbed by a man pretending to be a Viking.

Railway worker was unfairly sacked

Railway worker was unfairly sacked

A former Southeastern employee has been awarded £25k by an employment tribunal.

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KCC responds to calls for 'more empathy' for migrant children

KCC responds to calls for 'more empathy' for migrant children

A council leader has responded to comments made by a local charity on the need for more empathy for unaccompanied asylum seeker children.

Hunt for man after teen grabbed in street

Hunt for man after teen grabbed in street

A terrified teenage girl was grabbed from behind by a stranger as police launch an investigation to find the would-be kidnapper.

'Work from home' boom for town centre

'Work from home' boom for town centre

A Kent town has been named one of the top three places in the UK to benefit from the country's new work-from-home culture.

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