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Frantic search to reunite baby bat with mum

Frantic search to reunite baby bat with mum

A search has been launched for the mother of a tiny bat amid fears the pup is unable to feed itself.

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800-year-old tomb brought back to life

800-year-old tomb brought back to life

The shrine of Saint Thomas Becket has been digitally reconstructed 800 years to the day since his body was moved to Canterbury Cathedral.

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Bike-fanatic left unable to communicate

Bike-fanatic left unable to communicate

A community has rallied to help buy equipment for a 38-year-old stroke patient left with locked in syndrome.

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Biker left with catastrophic injuries after 'horror' crash

Biker left with catastrophic injuries after 'horror' crash

A retired florist has narrowly avoided jail after admitting causing a crash which left a former police sergeant with catastrophic injuries.

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Strange nature: Kent's most bizarre natural events

Strange nature: Kent's most bizarre natural events

From glowing waves to demon shrimp, here are some of the weird and wonderful natural events in Kent.

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'The worst part is we weren't with him when he died'

'The worst part is we weren't with him when he died'

The father of a man killed in the 7/7 London bombings has shared his thoughts on the tragedy.

Death at prison as inmates locked in cell 23 hours a day

Death at prison as inmates locked in cell 23 hours a day

An inspection of a Kent prison has revealed the concerning effects of lockdown restrictions on inmates, including one 'self-inflicted' death.

Bin men hit pub’s tree and blamed lightning

Bin men hit pub’s tree and blamed lightning

A landlady says the character of her pub has been ruined after a tree that stood outside the building for decades was knocked down by a refuse truck.

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Refunds confirmed for bus pass payments

Refunds confirmed for bus pass payments

Kent County Council has confirmed arrangements for refunding school bus pass payments made before the coronavirus outbreak.

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Abortions increase by 21% in less than 10 years

Abortions increase by 21% in less than 10 years

More women in the county are having abortions than ever before, with the biggest rise coming among those aged 25 to 29, new figures show.

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Former rugby pro's epic 465-mile run

Former rugby pro's epic 465-mile run

The challenge saw the personal trainer completing daily marathons by the end of a month-long series of runs.

Fewer pupils got their first-choice school this year

Fewer pupils got their first-choice school this year

The percentage of children getting a place at their first-choice school is decreasing, with Kent behind the national average.

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Calls for beach lifts to be re-opened

Calls for beach lifts to be re-opened

Campaigners are calling for beach lifts to be re-opened to provide better access for disabled and elderly people, and parents with small children.

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Around 1,000 skincare patients need seeing urgently

Around 1,000 skincare patients need seeing urgently

A healthcare provider's contract has been suspended after it was found long waiting times placed skin cancer patients at risk.

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Dog abandoned with note saying he hadn't 'learnt to be good'

Dog abandoned with note saying he hadn't 'learnt to be good'

A stray dog service is appealing for information after an elderly Labrador was found with a note saying he had not 'learnt to be good'.

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'Sheer relief' as arts sector receives huge lifeline

'Sheer relief' as arts sector receives huge lifeline

Arts organisations are celebrating after the government announced a financial boost to save the industry.

Officer and two police staff investigated after teen's death

Officer and two police staff investigated after teen's death

A police officer and two members of police staff are being investigated following the death of a teenage boy.

One in four parents say schools fail to tackle bullies

One in four parents say schools fail to tackle bullies

Almost 25% of parents whose child has been bullied in the county say their school did not deal with the situation quickly or effectively enough.

Driver and passenger hurt in row with cyclists

Driver and passenger hurt in row with cyclists

Police are appealing for anyone who saw a row between a passenger and driver of a car and a group of cyclists to get in touch.

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Pupil's tribute to 'favourite teacher' killed in crash

Pupil's tribute to 'favourite teacher' killed in crash

A former pupil has paid tribute to her "most favourite teacher' who died in a road accident.

Huge blaze as out-of-control bonfire spreads to garage

Huge blaze as out-of-control bonfire spreads to garage

A person was injured after an out-of-control bonfire spread to a garage.

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'I arrived as pandemic was peaking and volunteers fled'

'I arrived as pandemic was peaking and volunteers fled'

As Covid-19 cases soared and volunteers left Calais “en masse”, a 21-year-old woman from Kent was just on her way to the migrant camps...

Lord Kitchener's cottage set for swanky holiday home transformation

Lord Kitchener's cottage set for swanky holiday home transformation

Hotel bosses want to transform a rundown cottage - formerly owned by Lord Kitchener - into a holiday home for wedding guests and families.

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TV historian reveals secrets of Roman Kent

TV historian reveals secrets of Roman Kent

A leading historian is set to start conducting three-day tours of the county, unearthing the secrets of what life was like under the Romans.

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Person 'falls from bridge' on A249

Person 'falls from bridge' on A249

A major emergency response is underway after a person is thought to have fallen from a bridge on the A249.

Venues 'delighted' at £1.5bn arts funding

Venues 'delighted' at £1.5bn arts funding

The Government is to pump £1.5bn into emergency measures to save the arts scene from catastrophe - to the delight of Kent's venues and artists.

Family's appeal for information after teenager dies in crash

Family's appeal for information after teenager dies in crash

The family of a teenage girl killed in a car crash are asking anyone with information about the incident to come forward.

Worshippers happy to be back at Cathedral

Worshippers happy to be back at Cathedral

Worshippers returned to Canterbury Cathedral following months of closure for a special service led by the Archbishop of Canterbury.

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School closed after teacher dies in crash

School closed after teacher dies in crash

An academy is to be closed for a day of mourning for a teacher who was killed in a road accident.

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Teenage girl dies in car crash

Teenage girl dies in car crash

A teenager girl was killed and four others seriously hurt after a car left the road and collided with a tree.

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