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Public pool converted into prosecco bar

Public pool converted into prosecco bar

In an innovative move to help get businesses back up and running, a council has granted permission for a prosecco bar to take over a paddling pool.

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Man in critical condition after stabbing

Man in critical condition after stabbing

A man in his 20's, is fighting for his life in hospital after being found in a park with stab wounds.

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Beach reopened after asbestos discovery

Beach reopened after asbestos discovery

A beach has been reopened almost a month after asbestos was found on the sand.

Emergency services descend on street

Emergency services descend on street

A road was closed while police and ambulance services responded to a medical incident.

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Man airlifted to hospital after attack

Man airlifted to hospital after attack

A man has been airlifted to hospital after being found unresponsive after an alleged attack.

Man killed in M25 crash

Man killed in M25 crash

Police are appealing for information after a man was killed in a motorway crash.

Neighbours still can't return home weeks after cliff collapse

Neighbours still can't return home weeks after cliff collapse

It has been three weeks since the first part of a cliff fell away on Sheppey - and neighbours still have no idea when they can return home.

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Slaves guitarist pays tribute to girlfriend

Slaves guitarist pays tribute to girlfriend

Thousands of tributes have been left online in memory of a Kent musician's girlfriend who died of cancer.

Kent Test could be delayed

Kent Test could be delayed

Pupils may have to wait until October to take the Kent Test this year, after Kent County Council announced a proposed delay.

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Burglar recognised by cops after pulling up trousers

Burglar recognised by cops after pulling up trousers

Officers managed to catch a burglar after they recognised him for a particular habit of his.

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Council 'blocked from flying pride flag'

Council 'blocked from flying pride flag'

A councillor has hit out at an 'extraordinary' row over the council's pride flag.

Thieves strike at football club

Thieves strike at football club

A grassroots club has been left with a hefty bill after fencing was stolen and youths vandalised their dugouts.

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Pay rise turned down by councillor

Pay rise turned down by councillor

A councillor has turned down her 4.2% pay rise because accepting it makes her "uncomfortable" in the current economic climate.

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Thousands raised in memory of man hit by car

Thousands raised in memory of man hit by car

Friends of a man who died after being hit by a car have raised almost £3,000 towards his funeral.

Upset after town centre market is suspended

Upset after town centre market is suspended

Traders say their livelihoods have been put at risk after the council suspended a town centre market over social distancing fears.

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What's in store?

What's in store?

Shoppers could see a popular frozen food chain open inside another store.

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Burglar who rammed police car jailed

Burglar who rammed police car jailed

A 'prolific and violent' offender who left a bystander in hospital as he fled police is now behind bars.

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Covid-19 survivor battling to walk again

Covid-19 survivor battling to walk again

A woman with Down's syndrome who survived coronavirus against the odds is learning to walk again and fundraising to help others like her.

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Fire crews tackle huge blaze at industrial unit

Fire crews tackle huge blaze at industrial unit

Around 40 firefighters are working to bring the fire under control after reports of a 'loud explosion'.

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Restaurant to close down amid Brexit and Covid-19 woes

Restaurant to close down amid Brexit and Covid-19 woes

A Greek restaurant has announced it will permanently close down next month after five years of operating.

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John Lewis reopening date revealed

John Lewis reopening date revealed

A department store is beginning to welcome back customers at some of its shops as lockdown restrictions are eased.

Parents' plea to catch sisters' killer

Parents' plea to catch sisters' killer

The heartbroken family of two sisters found stabbed to death in a park have spoken of their devastation.

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Angry jet skiers hit back

Angry jet skiers hit back

Angry jet-skiers are urging a council to reopen a launching ramp and say sports enthusiasts are being punished for the actions of a minority.

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'It's crucial to our survival'

'It's crucial to our survival'

Arts organisations have reacted to receiving emergency funding as lockdown continues to cripple the creative industries.

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Mum's turmoil over son's life-support ordeal

Mum's turmoil over son's life-support ordeal

A mother has spoken of her family's emotional turmoil after her healthy son ended up on life support due to coronavirus.

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Work starts on seafront 'freshen up'

Work starts on seafront 'freshen up'

Work to improve the look of the coastline by tearing down old beach huts, adding new wooden ones and repairing walls is due to start.

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Firefighters tackle blaze in workshop

Firefighters tackle blaze in workshop

Around 30 firefighters spent more than four hours tackling a blaze in a workshop building.

Teenage boy, 16, reported missing

Teenage boy, 16, reported missing

A teenage boy has been reported missing and police are appealing for the public’s help in trying to locate him.

Dramatic scenes as protestors halt trucks

Dramatic scenes as protestors halt trucks

Dramatic scenes unfolded as animal right's protestors tried to stop two lorries carrying live exports reach a port.

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Celebrity couple announce baby joy

Celebrity couple announce baby joy

Ex-England player Rio Ferdinand and his wife Kate who live in Kent are expecting their first child together.

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