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'Floating ship' appears in the sky

'Floating ship' appears in the sky

A photograph has captured the moment the sky and sea blended into one, resulting in a ship looking like it is floating in the air.

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Thieves caught nabbing plants from restaurant

Thieves caught nabbing plants from restaurant

CCTV has captured the bizarre moment two green-fingered thieves snatched plants from a town centre restaurant's display.

Les Mis family release new lockdown song

Les Mis family release new lockdown song

The family who became an online sensation following the release of a music video have posted a new song with lockdown-inspired lyrics.

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Summer carnival cancelled

Summer carnival cancelled

Yet another event planned for the summer has been called off amid growing concerns surrounding the coronavirus pandemic.

B&M to close some stores amid coronavirus outbreak

B&M to close some stores amid coronavirus outbreak

B&M Bargains has announced it will temporarily close some of its 656 stores across the country.

You can now alert police to lockdown breaches

You can now alert police to lockdown breaches

Kent Police has introduced a new tool for reporting breaches of lockdown measures.

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Frontline nurse shares cover of emotional hit

Frontline nurse shares cover of emotional hit

A critical care nurse has shared a cover of Andrea Day’s hit song Rise Up to lift the spirits of heroic colleagues.

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LIVE: Kent's death toll rises to 70

LIVE: Kent's death toll rises to 70

At least 70 people have died due to coronavirus in Kent, while known cases of Covid-19 in the UK passed 40,000.

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Truckers unable to buy supplies or shower during lockdown

Truckers unable to buy supplies or shower during lockdown

Truckers have expressed anger at petrol stations and motorway services across the country after being denied refreshments and washing facilities.

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What does the future hold for our favourite pubs and restaurants?

What does the future hold for our favourite pubs and restaurants?

How are Kent's most popular pubs and restaurants coping with the cornavirus shutdown? We spoke to their owners to find out.

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Kent MPs support for hospitalised PM

Kent MPs support for hospitalised PM

Kent MPs have sent best wishes to Boris Johnson after the PM was hospitalised tonight suffering from coronavirus.

Heartache over tot's sudden death

Heartache over tot's sudden death

Tributes have been paid to a 'beautiful, funny, unique' little girl who passed away this morning.

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Friends reunited as covid patient's dream comes true

Friends reunited as covid patient's dream comes true

An elderly Spanish man battling coronavirus has been put back in touch with a long lost friend thanks to the kindness of several strangers.

Ice cream parlour opens despite criticism

Ice cream parlour opens despite criticism

An ice cream parlour which claimed its opening announcement was a technical error has admitted selling the frozen treats today.

Former mayor dies after illness

Former mayor dies after illness

A former mayor, town and borough councillor has died after a short illness, it has been revealed.

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Burglary suspect suffered stab wound

Burglary suspect suffered stab wound

A man arrested after reports of an attempted break in was taken to hospital with an injury.

Four figure reward for information on pavilion 'arsonist'

Four figure reward for information on pavilion 'arsonist'

A four-figure reward is being offered for information which leads to the conviction of a suspected arsonist who targeted a village pavilion.

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No further Covid-19 deaths in Kent's hospitals

No further Covid-19 deaths in Kent's hospitals

No one has died in hospitals in Kent with coronavirus in the last 24-hour reporting period, daily government figures show.

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Woman thanks NHS for saving her life by sewing scrubs

Woman thanks NHS for saving her life by sewing scrubs

A woman's whose life has been saved not once, but twice, by the NHS has joined the volunteer army working to fix the NHS scrub shortage.

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'Stay at home if you want to sunbathe'

'Stay at home if you want to sunbathe'

Police have had to stop one group getting together for birthday celebrations despite several warnings for people to stay at home.

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Permanent memorial to nurse as £33k raised for her family

Permanent memorial to nurse as £33k raised for her family

A permanent memorial will be sited at a hospital in honour of a nurse who died after contracting coronavirus, it has been confirmed.

Bonfire spreads to shed and fence

Bonfire spreads to shed and fence

Fire crews were called to put out a bonfire which had spread to a garden shed, fence and hedge.

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Surprise visit for police-mad youngster

Surprise visit for police-mad youngster

A lad studying the role of police during home lessons was treated to more than just a few answers to his questions.

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75 years on: The dramatic sea rescue I'll never forget

75 years on: The dramatic sea rescue I'll never forget

A pensioner has finally been able to thank the family of the fisherman who saved his life on the 75th anniversary of the rescue.

Inside Maidstone's huge abandoned car showroom

Inside Maidstone's huge abandoned car showroom

Built in the 1930s, this grade II listed car showroom is oozing in history - here's your chance to explore the workshops before they're converted.

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Family travels 122 miles on beach trip

Family travels 122 miles on beach trip

A family has been criticised for taking a 122-mile round trip to the beach - as many others followed social distancing guidelines.

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First pictures of pop-up virus site

First pictures of pop-up virus site

The first pictures have emerged of a pop-up care facility for patients experiencing Covid-19 symptoms.

Cath Kidston lines up administrators

Cath Kidston lines up administrators

A high-end designer retailer, with stores in Kent, is in talks to appoint administrators.

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People heed advice to stay home as Kent basks in sunshine

People heed advice to stay home as Kent basks in sunshine

Empty car parks and clear roads were the scenes around Kent today as people followed government advice and stayed at home.

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Club stalwart dies after contracting coronavirus

Club stalwart dies after contracting coronavirus

A football club has paid tribute to one of its stalwart members who has died after contracting coronavirus.

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