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'Our wonderful Kent pubs' can bounce straight back from lockdown

'Our wonderful Kent pubs' can bounce straight back from lockdown

Secret Drinker: For our centuries-old bars, Covid-19 is nothing compared to a plague which killed millions

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Heartache over shock death of 'truly special' dad

Heartache over shock death of 'truly special' dad

The heartbroken sons of an inspirational dad-of-two have described his death as 'completely heart-wrenching'.

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Water use plea as supplies dwindle

Water use plea as supplies dwindle

Households are being urged to use water sparingly after a burst main left many without a supply in boiling weather yesterday.

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Two stabbed at beach rave

Two stabbed at beach rave

Two people stabbed at a beach rave are recovering in hospital while one man is in custody over the attack.

Lockdown litter louts

Lockdown litter louts

Major clean up operations are taking place across the coast after litter was left strewn along beaches following a day of revelry in the sun.

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Fire after house struck by lightning

Fire after house struck by lightning

Firefighters have put out a roof fire after a house was struck by lightning.

Man performs sex act in woods

Man performs sex act in woods

A search was mounted after a man was seen indecently exposing himself and performing a sex act in shrubbery.

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Kent hit by thunderstorms

Kent hit by thunderstorms

Early risers awoke to thunder, lightning and heavy rain, and more storms could be seen later today.

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Second murder charge after young dad shot in street

Second murder charge after young dad shot in street

A second man has been charged with murder after a 25-year-old man was shot in the street.

'I got banned from Glasto after row with Michael Eavis'

'I got banned from Glasto after row with Michael Eavis'

A musician living in Kent recalls the outburst that got him banned from Glastonbury, as the festival reaches its landmark 50th anniversary.

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'It'll be the same as soon as they're back'

'It'll be the same as soon as they're back'

This house has been closed down by police after years of anti-social behaviour - but neighbours fear it won't be long before trouble is back.

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'I woke up from coma and didn't know who I was'

'I woke up from coma and didn't know who I was'

A woman has spoken of her battle with a sudden, life-changing illness that has 'completely wiped' her memory of the last five years.

Seafront could become one-way 'for social distancing'

Seafront could become one-way 'for social distancing'

A seafront stretch could be converted into a one-way road equipped with cycle lanes and widened pavements.

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Police called to beach 'party'

Police called to beach 'party'

More than 200 people descended on a beach for an open-air party last night.

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Van fire closes Dartford Crossing

Van fire closes Dartford Crossing

Firefighters were called to the clockwise M25 after a van caught fire on the crossing.

Homes left without water on hottest day of year

Homes left without water on hottest day of year

Burst pipe leads to large parts of a town having no running water as temperatures soar.

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Disgust as beachgoers use RNLI station as toilet

Disgust as beachgoers use RNLI station as toilet

Crews at a lifeboat station have hit out after beachgoers used their building as a toilet, leaving the volunteers to clear up human waste.

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Water demand hits 10-year high

Water demand hits 10-year high

As temperatures soar in Kent, a water company is urging people to use the resource wisely as demand reaches a 10-year high.

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Security firm hired after cars trapped in beach car park

Security firm hired after cars trapped in beach car park

A security firm has been hired to manage a car park where visitors overstayed their welcome and had their vehicles locked in.

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M25 closed after car flips

M25 closed after car flips

The M25 was closed after a crash that saw a car flip onto its roof in the fast lane.

Trio in court over '£260,000 money laundering network'

Trio in court over '£260,000 money laundering network'

A trio of suspected money launderers have been in court after police found £260,000 in cash – including £60,000 found in a car in Kent.

Chimney collapse sparks high street closure

Chimney collapse sparks high street closure

Emergency crews have closed off a major road after bricks and rubble fell from the roof of a building.

Knives and weapons seized at tower block

Knives and weapons seized at tower block

Police seized multiple knives and potential weapons after a search at a block of flats.

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'Save our big cat sanctuary' plea after open days cancelled

'Save our big cat sanctuary' plea after open days cancelled

A big cat sanctuary which cares for more than 50 animals has been forced to cancel its biggest annual fundraiser due to Covid-19.

Sun brings in crowds and boosts seaside business

Sun brings in crowds and boosts seaside business

People in Kent are enjoying the heatwave - and some business owners are reporting trading is back to usual thanks to seaside crowds.

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Cocaine worth £3.7m found under bunk bed

Cocaine worth £3.7m found under bunk bed

A lorry driver has appeared in court following the discovery of 37 kilos of cocaine under his mattress.

Two more councillors reject pay increase

Two more councillors reject pay increase

Two more councillors have written to the council to turn down the 4.2% rise in their allowance.

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Extinction Rebellion hit the beach

Extinction Rebellion hit the beach

Extinction Rebellion have marched across a seafront today to deliver a letter to an MP - which demands action over climate change.

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School closed as staff member tests positive for Covid-19

School closed as staff member tests positive for Covid-19

A primary school has closed until further notice after a member of staff tested positive for coronavirus.

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Arrests in 'rock-throwing' castle death

Arrests in 'rock-throwing' castle death

Two teenagers have been arrested in connection with the death of a fisherman who was pelted with rocks at a castle.

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