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Can pantos survive the pandemic?

Can pantos survive the pandemic?

Pantomime season could be under threat this year, as social distancing rules on and off stage prove difficult to follow.

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Kent's links to the slave trade

Kent's links to the slave trade

In 1652 a Kent slaver blew himself up, but it would be more than 100 years before a vicar from the county helped sink the trade altogether.

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Kent's newest hotel set for 2021 opening

Kent's newest hotel set for 2021 opening

A hotel run by a global chain remains on course for its official opening next year despite hold-ups due to lockdown.

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Police forced to withdraw lockdown fines

Police forced to withdraw lockdown fines

Kent Police has withdrawn a number of lockdown fines wrongly issued by its officers.

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The weird and wonderful stories from Kent's past

The weird and wonderful stories from Kent's past

From Oxo to FA Cup oddities and spying to sea forts, here are some weird and wonderful tales from Kent's past which may be news to you.

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Major park search for missing man

Major park search for missing man

A helicopter, the fire service and police are searching for a high-risk missing man in a town's park.

Person hit by train

Person hit by train

Emergency services were called to a station this evening following the incident.

Plaque to minstrel performer under review after campaign

Plaque to minstrel performer under review after campaign

A seaside plaque commemorating the life of a well-known blackface minstrel is under review after campaigners called for it to be removed.

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Woman dies after 'medical incident'

Woman dies after 'medical incident'

Officers were on guard outside an address for more than six hours after a woman died following a 'medical incident'.

Criminal cash courier smuggled £12m in 45 trips

Criminal cash courier smuggled £12m in 45 trips

A Turkish lorry driver has been jailed For smuggling more than £12 million of criminal cash out of the country over a five-month period.

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Man in 60s in serious condition after Tesco attack

Man in 60s in serious condition after Tesco attack

A man in his 60s is in a serious condition in hospital after being brutally attacked outside a Tesco Express.

Two arrested on suspicion of child abduction

Two arrested on suspicion of child abduction

Two people have been arrested on suspicion of child abduction during a police swoop.

'Absence of post-mortems on virus victims is a failure'

'Absence of post-mortems on virus victims is a failure'

A councillor believes post-mortem examinations should have been carried out on people who have died from coronavirus to help understand the disease.

Cyclist dies after coming off bike

Cyclist dies after coming off bike

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man died after coming off his bike on a hill.

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Thug stamped on pensioner's face during burglary

Thug stamped on pensioner's face during burglary

A man has been jailed after stamping on his victim's face during the second burglary in a week.

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Person found dead on rail tracks

Person found dead on rail tracks

A station has been closed after a person was pronounced dead on the tracks.

Road collapses from burst water main

Road collapses from burst water main

Police are at the scene of the flooding which has caused part of the carriageway to sink.

More than 200,000 people furloughed in Kent

More than 200,000 people furloughed in Kent

Statistics show about 29% of the county's workforce are having their wages paid by the taxpayer.

Calls to remove ducking stool branded 'ridiculous'

Calls to remove ducking stool branded 'ridiculous'

Opponents called for one of Kent's most photographed sights to be destroyed with a chainsaw amid claims it is an "object of hate".

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MP blasted for 'absurd' statue cemetery plans

MP blasted for 'absurd' statue cemetery plans

An MP has been criticised for plans to create a 'statue cemetery' for controversial sculptures.

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Flea infested dog found in 'very poor condition'

Flea infested dog found in 'very poor condition'

An elderly dog was found abandoned with "significant" hair loss due to a long-standing flea infestation and other ailments.

Electrical retailer reveals which stores will open

Electrical retailer reveals which stores will open

Shoppers will be able to get tech advice for the first three days as a major retailer returns as lockdown restrictions begin to ease.

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Air ambulance called to serious incident

Air ambulance called to serious incident

The air ambulance has been called to a busy road alongside police and other ambulance crews.

Four in custody after teen stabbed in town centre

Four in custody after teen stabbed in town centre

Police are quizzing four people in connection with a stabbing which led to a teenager being taken to hospital by air ambulance.

Where are today's Black Lives Matter marches being held?

Where are today's Black Lives Matter marches being held?

Marches in support of the Black Lives Matter movement have been organised in Kent this weekend.

'Busy bus' app comes to Kent

'Busy bus' app comes to Kent

A travel firm has announced an app which will indicate how busy buses are, to help maintain social distancing rules.

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Fears over location of new Covid-19 test centre

Fears over location of new Covid-19 test centre

Anxious residents have raised concerns about the location of a new Covid-19 testing centre which opens on the edge of a town centre next to a school.

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'Gangs dangle toddlers over water to get to UK'

'Gangs dangle toddlers over water to get to UK'

Calls for a crackdown to end migrant crossings have been made after reports toddlers are dangled overboard to try and prevent boats being stopped.

'He just loved people'

'He just loved people'

Tributes have been paid to a former photographer and landlord who has passed away.

'It's a potential Covid infection machine'

'It's a potential Covid infection machine'

A warning has been issued following a rise in vandalism and people ignoring social distancing measures at a Kent park.

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