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Party in driveway as lockdown measures eased

Party in driveway as lockdown measures eased

An 18th birthday was celebrated in a driveway as police chiefs say the new lockdown measures are difficult to enforce.

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How our roads could dramatically change

How our roads could dramatically change

The Government is asking councils to rethink traffic systems to encourage more cycling and walking when the lockdown eases.

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Man who survived suicide attempt warns of Covid-19 impact

Man who survived suicide attempt warns of Covid-19 impact

A YouTuber who tried to take his own life has warned of the detrimental impact the pandemic is having on mental health.

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The nine Kent criminals caught out by their stupidity

The nine Kent criminals caught out by their stupidity

We take a look at the Kent criminals whose foolish acts landed themselves in the dock.

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The Range drops plans for huge store

The Range drops plans for huge store

Bosses at homeware giant The Range have pulled the plug on a huge new store - but discount retailer Home Bargains has now set its sights on the spot.

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Thousands more tune in to kmfm

Thousands more tune in to kmfm

More people are tuning in to Kent's radio station each week according to new industry figures.

The place in Kent with one of England's worst infection rates

The place in Kent with one of England's worst infection rates

A district in Kent has the third highest rate of coronavirus cases per 100,000 people in England, it has been revealed.

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Vet assistant to appear on new Channel 4 show

Vet assistant to appear on new Channel 4 show

A veterinary nurse assistant from Kent, who moved to South Africa to care for endangered animals, features in a new wildlife series.

Company with unlimited holiday named best place to work in Kent

Company with unlimited holiday named best place to work in Kent

A marketing agency which lets staff pick their hours and take unlimited annual leave has been named the fourth best place to work in the UK.

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Woman spat at in racially aggravated assault

Woman spat at in racially aggravated assault

A woman has been spat at in a racially aggravated assault after being approached by a couple with a lurcher.

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Midwife's Greatest Showman parody goes viral

Midwife's Greatest Showman parody goes viral

A midwife who recorded a Covid-19 parody version of a hit song says she is delighted after it received 10,000 views.

Body found near motorway bridge

Body found near motorway bridge

Police and ambulance crews were called after a man was found dead at a leisure complex.

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Estate agent 'shocked' as government says they can reopen

Estate agent 'shocked' as government says they can reopen

An estate agent planning to reopen in three weeks says he was shocked the property market is open again but is hopeful it will withstand the crisis.

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Huge KFC queue blocks bus route

Huge KFC queue blocks bus route

Bus operator Stagecoach has had to stop serving an estate due to huge queues for a KFC drive-thru.

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Incident near motorway bridge

Incident near motorway bridge

Police and paramedics have been scrambled to an incident near a motorway bridge this afternoon.

Holiday park extends closure

Holiday park extends closure

A holiday park company has announced it will be extending its closure for a further month in light of the coronavirus pandemic.

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All Poundland stores set to reopen

All Poundland stores set to reopen

A discount retailer plans to gradually open outlets closed during lockdown over the coming weeks.

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Former Gurkha dies of Covid-19

Former Gurkha dies of Covid-19

A retired Nepalese soldier has died in hospital after contracting coronavirus.

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Family find isolated neighbour new budgie

Family find isolated neighbour new budgie

An elderly man, whose budgie died in lockdown, has been given a new feathered friend for company thanks to the kindness of the family next door.

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Police stop men from burgling cannabis farm

Police stop men from burgling cannabis farm

Two men have been charged with burglary after police were called to suspicious activity at a house where almost 500 cannabis plants were found.

Couple reunite with picnic as lockdown measures eased

Couple reunite with picnic as lockdown measures eased

A couple who stayed apart for eight weeks finally reunited for a picnic in the park today as lockdown was eased.

Virus hot-site targeted by 'mindless vandals'

Virus hot-site targeted by 'mindless vandals'

Vandals have cut through a power cable at a drive-thru hot site - affecting vulnerable patients who came through to get treatment.

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'Stay away from mass gatherings' warns MP

'Stay away from mass gatherings' warns MP

Police and an MP have spoken out about the dangers of two supposed mass gathering being organised in Kent this weekend.

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Can I just have a tip booking slot please?

Can I just have a tip booking slot please?

Major events in the county have been cancelled, but there is a new contender for the hottest ticket in town, getting a slot at a rubbish tip.

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PC breached standards after injuring driver during collision

PC breached standards after injuring driver during collision

A misconduct panel heard an officer lost control of his car in icy conditions while driving to the scene of a burglary.

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Long queues online for tip bookings

Long queues online for tip bookings

People are already facing queues online as booking slots for tips in the county open.

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Kent's first smart motorway is complete

Kent's first smart motorway is complete

Work to transform a stretch of the M20 into a smart motorway and increase capacity has now been completed.

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Pain in eight-year-old's chin was rare cancer

Pain in eight-year-old's chin was rare cancer

A popular schoolgirl diagnosed with a rare cancer just weeks after complaining of a sore chin now faces six months of life-saving treatment.

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'Someone's getting their kicks out of killing animals'

'Someone's getting their kicks out of killing animals'

Concerns are growing after a cat was poisoned with antifreeze, and bread was found laced with rat killer on a popular seafront.

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The best Kent based TV series to watch at home

The best Kent based TV series to watch at home

From violent gang warfare to crime solving aunties here's the latest TV series filmed in the county you can watch right now

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