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Is lockdown collapsing into chaos?

Is lockdown collapsing into chaos?

The government will review the lockdown plans today - but are people still willing to obey the rules?

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'Last chance' to save Charlie from advanced skin cancer

'Last chance' to save Charlie from advanced skin cancer

The family of a 28-year-old told he will likely die from an aggressive skin cancer are pinning their final hopes on a miracle medical trial.

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Should tonight be the last Clap for Carers?

Should tonight be the last Clap for Carers?

Tonight will be the 10th week we have taken to our doorsteps to share a round of applause for key workers - but should it be the last?

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The chimpanzee saviour dubbed 'Carole Baskin' by trolls

The chimpanzee saviour dubbed 'Carole Baskin' by trolls

Meet the former actress turned conservationist who is determined to save chimpanzees from poachers but has been dubbed Carole Baskin by online trolls.

No standing and mask rules as Arriva ups services

No standing and mask rules as Arriva ups services

A bus operator running services across the county has revealed new guidelines as it prepares to increase its timetables from next week.

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Woman arrested for kidnap and dangerous driving after fatal crash

Woman arrested for kidnap and dangerous driving after fatal crash

A Kent woman is in a serious condition in hospital and has been arrested for two charges following a crash which killed a 44-year-old dad.

Cannabis plea for girl in intensive care

Cannabis plea for girl in intensive care

The mother of a little girl who suffers up to 300 seizures a day has made a plea for medicinal cannabis after she was rushed into intensive care.

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Shop worker's eyes gouged in terrifying Londis raid

Shop worker's eyes gouged in terrifying Londis raid

A brave shop worker had his eyes gouged and was attacked with a glass bottle as he fought off a racist thug attempting to raid a Londis store.

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House fire spread to roof

House fire spread to roof

Four fire engines were at the scene of a blaze at a residential property this afternoon.

Injured man found unconscious in school field

Injured man found unconscious in school field

Three men have been arrested after a man was found lying in a field with a serious head injury.

Work set to start on re-design of key junction

Work set to start on re-design of key junction

A busy Kent junction will have a new layout in a bid to improve traffic flow and prevent vehicles queuing back onto a dual carriageway.

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Husband's last message to wife before he set himself on fire

Husband's last message to wife before he set himself on fire

A father who suffered with chronic pain set his car on fire with himself inside in a supermarket car park.

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Shop staff harassed by yobs claiming to have Covid-19

Shop staff harassed by yobs claiming to have Covid-19

The store was closed for a precautionary deep clean after a group of yobs claiming to have coronavirus harassed supermarket staff.

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Body found at block of flats

Body found at block of flats

A man has been found dead by police after concerned neighbours raised the alarm.

Armed police called to disturbance at home

Armed police called to disturbance at home

A 19-year-old man was arrested after armed police were called to a home.

How school buses will look when pupils go back

How school buses will look when pupils go back

A bus company has been forced to make sweeping changes to its fleet to ensure pupils remain safe when they go back to school.

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'Rod Stewart helped me find my voice after coronavirus coma'

'Rod Stewart helped me find my voice after coronavirus coma'

A grandfather who was in an induced coma with Covid-19 refound his voice by singing Rod Stewart songs.

Bluewater tunnel plans given green light

Bluewater tunnel plans given green light

Plans to connect Bluewater and a 6,000 home development have been approved.

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Man in court over travel agent armed robbery

Man in court over travel agent armed robbery

A man accused of armed robbery at a town centre travel agents is due to appear in court.

Classic car stolen from supermarket car park

Classic car stolen from supermarket car park

The MGB GT was parked at a Tesco when it was taken and police are keen to reunite it with its owner.

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SpaceX rocket ready for blast off

SpaceX rocket ready for blast off

Here's when you'll be able to see the launch of SpaceX' Falcon 9 and Crew Dragon, the first privately-owned spacecraft to carry astronauts.

Photographer earns exhibition spot with lockdown snaps

Photographer earns exhibition spot with lockdown snaps

A Kent photographer's lockdown photos will feature in a Vogue Italia exhibition

Judgement day on plans for UK's biggest solar park

Judgement day on plans for UK's biggest solar park

The anxiously-awaited decision on whether the UK's biggest solar park can be built in Kent is due tomorrow.

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McLitter: Drive-thru opening blamed for takeaway waste

McLitter: Drive-thru opening blamed for takeaway waste

Fast food wrappers have reappeared on roads across the county after McDonald's reopened some of its drive-thrus.

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Maidstone Market to reopen next month

Maidstone Market to reopen next month

Local producers are being offered free pitches at a market which is set to reopen in a few weeks time.

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'Attractive' beach hut scheme approved

'Attractive' beach hut scheme approved

Plans to regenerate a popular seaside town by installing 80 new beach huts have been approved by council members.

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'Stark and shocking' classrooms await primary school pupils

'Stark and shocking' classrooms await primary school pupils

The boss of three primary schools has shown what will greet children when they return to class after the coronavirus lockdown.

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Man found dead in flat

Man found dead in flat

Emergency crews were called to a residential street when they found a man dead in a property.

Blaze breaks out on industrial estate

Blaze breaks out on industrial estate

Ten fire engines were at the scene of a serious fire on an industrial estate, which has since been put out.

A billionaire at 16 - the Kent aristocrat who inspired Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

A billionaire at 16 - the Kent aristocrat who inspired Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

He built and raced his own cars which inspired a famous children's story and musical - here's the fascinating and tragic story of the boy billionaire.

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