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Riders join cortège for motorcycle mad grandad

Riders join cortège for motorcycle mad grandad

Members of a motorcycle club paid a fond farewell to one of their members at his funeral after he died from coronavirus.

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Fears over £130m coronavirus bill

Fears over £130m coronavirus bill

Councillors' warning that the county council cannot take another financial hit as the bill for dealing with the Covid-19 outbreak soars.

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'I support this with a heavy heart'

'I support this with a heavy heart'

Hundreds of homes have been approved in one part of Medway to meet housing targets.

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McDonald's confirms 15 branches to reopen

McDonald's confirms 15 branches to reopen

Fast food giant reveals phased reopening will begin soon - but there will be restrictions in place and only a limited menu available.

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Guests to enjoy 180 degree views over countryside

Guests to enjoy 180 degree views over countryside

A Kent animal park is planning to add to its hotel offering by creating a Bubble accommodation, offering180 degree views over the countryside.

Where in Kent have people with coronavirus died?

Where in Kent have people with coronavirus died?

A map showing where victims of coronavirus lived has revealed where the virus is at it's worst in the county.

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Forensics teams called to police incident

Forensics teams called to police incident

As many as six police vehicles and teams of forensics officers are at an incident in a residential street.

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Sea rescue as speedboat duo flout lockdown rules

Sea rescue as speedboat duo flout lockdown rules

Police were called after lifeboat crews were forced into action to rescue two people on board a stranded speedboat.

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'This increase is only the beginning'

'This increase is only the beginning'

Food banks across the county react to the 'dreadful' surge in demand since lockdown began.

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Paedophile jailed for 'calculated abuse' of vulnerable child

Paedophile jailed for 'calculated abuse' of vulnerable child

A paedophile has been jailed for the repeated and calculated abuse of a young and vulnerable child over a period of three years.

Secret Drinker's top Kent Wetherspoons

Secret Drinker's top Kent Wetherspoons

Our undercover reporter mulls over the swirly carpets and lukewarm breakfasts to come up with his favourite 'Spoons in the county

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Police chief warns public to stick to lockdown measures

Police chief warns public to stick to lockdown measures

A police boss has reminded people why it is important to stick to lockdown measures, as PM announces an end to the coronavirus peak.

Items stolen from 20-year-old's grave

Items stolen from 20-year-old's grave

A family is asking for the return of sentimental items stolen from their son's grave.

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Beach dog ban starts despite lockdown plea

Beach dog ban starts despite lockdown plea

Dogs will be banned from most beaches for the next four months despite owners urging councils to relax seasonal restrictions during lockdown.

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Having vivid dreams in lockdown? You're not the only one

Having vivid dreams in lockdown? You're not the only one

While working remotely and home schooling have become part of our 'new normal' so it seems have crazy dreams - here's why.

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New bedtime story shared on KentOnline

New bedtime story shared on KentOnline

An author working on a new children's TV show has allowed KentOnline to give you a sneak preview.

Police's safety fears over ground's bid for bigger concerts

Police's safety fears over ground's bid for bigger concerts

A bid to increase a stadium's concert capacity by 5,000 has sparked opposition from police on safety grounds.

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When Florence Nightingale's battle to save the sick came to Kent

When Florence Nightingale's battle to save the sick came to Kent

Florence Nightingale played a crucial role in setting up health and training facilities - we take a closer took at her strong ties to Kent.

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'Why I stayed in Nepal during lockdown'

'Why I stayed in Nepal during lockdown'

A grandfather has told why he stayed in Nepal during the coronavirus pandemic and how he is helping the community while there.

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Kent mum bakes cake for Colonel Tom's 100th birthday

Kent mum bakes cake for Colonel Tom's 100th birthday

A Kent baker has created a two-feet tall cake to mark the 100th birthday of Army veteran Colonel Tom Moore – but is now not sure what to do with it.

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'We've seen peak but we must still stay home'

'We've seen peak but we must still stay home'

A hospital boss says while the Covid-19 peak has passed the public must stay home to prevent a second wave of the virus spreading.

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Naked Carpenter wore see-through trousers after Spoons session

Naked Carpenter wore see-through trousers after Spoons session

A man dubbed the naked carpenter has been jailed after walking through a town in see-through trousers following a drinking session at Wetherspoon.

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Place your bets for the Wacky Goat Run

Place your bets for the Wacky Goat Run

An animal sanctuary is hosting a sponsored goat race to help raise funds during the pandemic.

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Perverted cyclist groped women

Perverted cyclist groped women

A perverted cyclist who indecently assaulted women while he rode past is being hunted.

Teacher escapes ban after drug arrests

Teacher escapes ban after drug arrests

A teacher has been allowed to continue teaching despite failing to inform her school she was the subject of criminal investigations.

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Air ambulance joins huge turn-out for paramedic's funeral

Air ambulance joins huge turn-out for paramedic's funeral

More than 100 colleagues paid tribute to a young paramedic who died before he had the chance to propose to his girlfriend.

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Thief racially abused shop worker and spat at police

Thief racially abused shop worker and spat at police

A thug who shouted racist abuse at a shop worker before spitting at a police officer and threatening to kill their family has admitted the offences.

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NHS staff sickness at lowest since pandemic began

NHS staff sickness at lowest since pandemic began

NHS staff sickness is at its lowest since the Covid-19 pandemic began and plans can now be drawn up on how Kent's hospitals will recover.

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Man charged after 23 bikes stolen

Man charged after 23 bikes stolen

A man has been charged with burglary after 23 mountain bikes were taken from a container near Tunbridge Wells.

More people fined for flouting lockdown rules

More people fined for flouting lockdown rules

Latest figures show more than 100 people have now been fined in Kent for ignoring government advice to stay home unless absolutely essential.

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