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Date set for takeover of scandal-hit housing firm

Date set for takeover of scandal-hit housing firm

The staff and the services of a scandal-hit social housing firm are set to transfer to the four councils that own it later this year.

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Two charged after cocaine worth millions was seized

Two charged after cocaine worth millions was seized

Two men have been charged with conspiracy to import class A drugs.

Duo's mini break foiled by police

Duo's mini break foiled by police

Two people from Kent had their mini break foiled after they were caught sleeping in a car by police.

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Every home in Kent seen on Grand Designs

Every home in Kent seen on Grand Designs

Take a trip down memory lane and visit some of the most mad and marvellous homes built in the county.

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Porpoise found dead on beach

Porpoise found dead on beach

A dead marine mammal has been discovered on a beach.

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Record boss appears in court over penthouse shooting

Record boss appears in court over penthouse shooting

A record company owner has made his first appearance in court following a penthouse balcony gun drama.

Staff and emergency workers assaulted at railway stations

Staff and emergency workers assaulted at railway stations

One man has been arrested, and another charged, for separate attacks at railway stations.

'He has everything Premier League teams have'

'He has everything Premier League teams have'

A dad spent thousands on turning his garden into a football training ground for his talented son.

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Lockdown house parties spark rise in noisy neighbour complaints

Lockdown house parties spark rise in noisy neighbour complaints

A loud parrot and 3am driveway works are among issues raised with councils as residents across Kent are forced to stay indoors due to Covid-19.

The man who wanted to feel what it was like to kill

The man who wanted to feel what it was like to kill

Three years ago today, two homeless men stumbled across a body that had lain undiscovered for months - after one of Kent's most cold-blooded murders.

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Shock as wolves 'howl for NHS workers'

Shock as wolves 'howl for NHS workers'

A pack of wolves got very vocal on Thursday night when they began to howl while Kent clapped for the NHS.

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Three arrests as cocaine worth millions seized

Three arrests as cocaine worth millions seized

Police have made three arrests after cocaine worth millions was seized as part of a drugs operation.

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Concerns for man on Dartford Crossing

Concerns for man on Dartford Crossing

The Dartford Crossing was closed for several hours to help talk a man off the bridge.

Asylum seekers housed at council-owned hotel

Asylum seekers housed at council-owned hotel

Unaccompanied asylum seeking children are being looked after at a council-owned manor house, as the usual accommodation fills up due to the pandemic.

Rule-breaking jet skiers ordered off water

Rule-breaking jet skiers ordered off water

Two red-faced jet skiers were forced to bring their machines ashore after they were reported to police for flouting lockdown rules.

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McDonald's could reopen within weeks

McDonald's could reopen within weeks

Global fast food chain McDonald's is reportedly planning to reopen some of its restaurants in mid-May.

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76 migrants intercepted in six hours

76 migrants intercepted in six hours

Border Force officers intercepted 76 migrants attempting to cross the Channel in five boats.

Thousands allowed to put out extra bin bags

Thousands allowed to put out extra bin bags

Residents living in one of Kent's largest district's will be allowed to put two extra bin bags out for collection each week.

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Nine men jailed for brawl which led to Andre Bent murder

Nine men jailed for brawl which led to Andre Bent murder

Nine men have been give custodial sentences for their part in a fight which saw a 21-year-old student stabbed to death.

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What's been the cheapest supermarket in lockdown?

What's been the cheapest supermarket in lockdown?

Supermarkets have been ranked in order of cheapness for the month of March - for which half was spent in lockdown.

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Record boss' penthouse shooting hearing adjourned

Record boss' penthouse shooting hearing adjourned

A record company owner's appearance in court following a penthouse balcony gun drama has been adjourned.

Church suffers £16.5k damage as man 'tries to steal lead'

Church suffers £16.5k damage as man 'tries to steal lead'

A man is due to appear in court accused of trying to steal lead from a church roof and causing £16,500 worth of criminal damage.

Zoo receives £24,000 after online appeal

Zoo receives £24,000 after online appeal

A zoo owner who feared having to euthanise his animals due to the coronavirus lockdown has thanked the public after receiving thousands of pounds.

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Key workers urge people to stay home

Key workers urge people to stay home

Frontline staff across the county have urged people to stay at home in a video.

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County's first charge over social distance rules

County's first charge over social distance rules

A man has become the first to be charged in Kent for allegedly breaching Government social distance guidelines.

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Donations pour in for ex-Gurkha

Donations pour in for ex-Gurkha

The community has rallied round a retired soldier whose family car was destroyed in a fire police are treating as a hate crime.

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Man jailed after seven hour rooftop standoff

Man jailed after seven hour rooftop standoff

A man has been sentenced for dangerous driving and possession of an offensive weapon following a confrontation with police

Mercury-nominated band offer lifeline to struggling venue

Mercury-nominated band offer lifeline to struggling venue

A cult music venue is releasing a live recording by an award-winning band to help it survive the ongoing pandemic.

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Travellers pitch up at Dreamland

Travellers pitch up at Dreamland

Six caravans have pitched up in the car park of a popular seaside attraction.

Nothing compares to brew! Secret Drinker reviews virtual pubs

Nothing compares to brew! Secret Drinker reviews virtual pubs

How does a session in a virtual pub compare to one in your local? Secret Drinker went online to find out.

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