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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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Third man locked up after cash box robbery

Third man locked up after cash box robbery

The third man involved in a daring £25,000 robbery outside a high street bank has been convicted and sent to prison.

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Secret Drinker: River deep, prices high

Secret Drinker: River deep, prices high

Our undercover pub spy visits an historic waterfront boozer that's just had a gastro facelift

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Man dies in house fire

Man dies in house fire

A man has died and another person was taken to a London hospital after a late night house fire.

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'Face masks could suffocate babies'

'Face masks could suffocate babies'

Parents are being urged not to put face masks on children under the age of three due to a risk of choking or suffocation.

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ME sufferer wins award for book

ME sufferer wins award for book

A woman who suffered the most severe form of ME leaving her bedridden and fighting for her life says she's overwhelmed after her memoir won an award.

East Kent Covid-19 deaths rise to almost one in four

East Kent Covid-19 deaths rise to almost one in four

Health chiefs are seeking "definitive" answers over the worrying number of deaths at a Kent hospitals trust.

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Town centre development approved

Town centre development approved

Plans for new homes and businesses in an iconic listed building have been given the green light.

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Demolition begins at former railway works

Demolition begins at former railway works

Contractors have started to demolish a disused railway depot which has sat abandoned since 2014.

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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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