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Tragedy of 58 migrants found dead in lorry

Tragedy of 58 migrants found dead in lorry

The bodies of 58 Chinese would-be migrants were found in a lorry-load of tomatoes in Kent more than 20 years ago - this is their tragic story.

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What life on ferries will be like after lockdown

What life on ferries will be like after lockdown

Travellers can get a glimpse of what life on ferries will be like now lockdown has eased as companies reveal their new coronavirus safety measures.

Tortoise spotted strolling across bridge on busy highway

Tortoise spotted strolling across bridge on busy highway

An eagle-eyed motorist spotted a lost tortoise walking over a bridge that runs over a busy road.

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Council members get 4.2% pay increase

Council members get 4.2% pay increase

A controversial pay increase of more than 4% for councillors has been approved.

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Castle in ticket row amid 'financial black hole'

Castle in ticket row amid 'financial black hole'

Regular visitors to Leeds Castle have vented their frustration after the tourist attraction said it would not extend annual tickets.

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Massive P&O protest suspended

Massive P&O protest suspended

Plans to protest the loss of 614 seafaring jobs have been suspended following progress in talks.

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Shock death of ex-Lord Mayor

Shock death of ex-Lord Mayor

A long-serving city and county councillor and former Lord Mayor has died.

Armed police descend on village

Armed police descend on village

Armed police descended on a village in connection with an ongoing investigation linked to suspected firearms offences.

Car smashes through seafront barrier

Car smashes through seafront barrier

A pedestrian has been injured after a car smashed through a seafront barrier.

Baby becomes first to be registered since lockdown

Baby becomes first to be registered since lockdown

An eight-week old boy has become the first baby to be registered in one area since the beginning of lockdown.

Council to pay thousands over homes plans

Council to pay thousands over homes plans

A Kent council has been told to hand over thousands to cover court costs after being denied a judicial review into approval for up to 700 homes.

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Three town centres to ban traffic

Three town centres to ban traffic

Vehicles to be banned from three town centres from next week to help shoppers self-distance as businesses reopen after coronavirus lockdown.

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Motorist accused of causing deaths of two pensioners

Motorist accused of causing deaths of two pensioners

A 27-year-old motorist has appeared in the dock, accused of causing the deaths of two pensioners who died after a crash.

Drug-dealing teens jailed

Drug-dealing teens jailed

A pair of teenage drug dealers described as persistent offenders by police have been jailed.

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Abandoned building could be knocked down for flats

Abandoned building could be knocked down for flats

A new scheme headed up by a council's property company could see a prominent town centre building knocked down for modern flats.

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'We don't want Kent on lockdown'

'We don't want Kent on lockdown'

Fears of a second coronavirus wave have sparked calls to make sure any further lockdowns will not be countywide.

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Teen stabbed in gang attack outside leisure centre

Teen stabbed in gang attack outside leisure centre

A teenager was stabbed in the arm during an attack by a group of people and police are appealing for witnesses.

New plans to convert hospital site into flats

New plans to convert hospital site into flats

Proposals for the former Gravesend and North Kent Hospital site also include an 11-storey tower extension.

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Confirmed case of Covid-19 at primary school

Confirmed case of Covid-19 at primary school

Members of staff and children at a primary school have been told to self isolate after a pupil tested positive for coronavirus.

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Landmark's new striking appearance revealed

Landmark's new striking appearance revealed

A huge figure popular with tourists and residents has been given a makeover fitting of the current crisis - as we review some of his memorable looks.

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Travel disruption as storm hits

Travel disruption as storm hits

The Met Office has urged people to be alert as thunderstorms and rain strike the county.

Sick puppies 'for sale at services'

Sick puppies 'for sale at services'

Animal welfare charities are investigating reports that dogs are being traded at a motorway service station.

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Queues on A2 after car overturns

Queues on A2 after car overturns

Motorists are being delayed by two-mile tailbacks while work takes place to recover the vehicle.

Blitz on yobs and litter in beaches battle plan

Blitz on yobs and litter in beaches battle plan

A battle plan to tackle antisocial behaviour, bad parking and litter at beaches has been launched.

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Internet down for hundreds

Internet down for hundreds

Sky has been working overnight to restore internet for hundreds of households – but many still can't log on.

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Rubbish cleared from car park after travellers pitch up

Rubbish cleared from car park after travellers pitch up

A group of travellers set up camp at a car park and left a rubbish scattered across the site.

Medway Test delayed due to Covid-19

Medway Test delayed due to Covid-19

The Medway Test has been put back because of coronavirus disruption to schools.

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Revealed: Number back in school

Revealed: Number back in school

The number of children who have returned to school in the county has been revealed.

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First McDonald's reopens for walk-in customers today

First McDonald's reopens for walk-in customers today

A McDonald's in the south-east is one of 11 across the country to reopen to customers for the first time in three months.

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Family tribute to 'generous and funny' grandfather

Family tribute to 'generous and funny' grandfather

The family of a father-of-three whose body was found at the weekend remember their 'hero' who held them together.

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