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Revealed: How much unemployment is up by in your town

Revealed: How much unemployment is up by in your town

More than 15,000 more people are signed on last month than in April as the economic impact of lockdown on Kent continues to be felt.

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Here's where Greggs is reopening in Kent

Here's where Greggs is reopening in Kent

The much-loved high street baker is to fire up the ovens at 17 stores across the county this week.

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BAFTA winner joins anti-bullying film

BAFTA winner joins anti-bullying film

An award-winning actress is co-producing a film highlighting the damaging effects of bullying.

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Furniture store and mansion on market for £1.9m

Furniture store and mansion on market for £1.9m

A Grade II-listed mansion and former furniture store due to be transformed into a gated mews and flats are on the market for £1.9 million.

The areas of Kent with no Covid deaths

The areas of Kent with no Covid deaths

Several parts of the county have not seen any coronavirus deaths so far, official data has revealed.

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World's biggest container ship sails back home

World's biggest container ship sails back home

Hundreds lined the coast to watch the world's biggest container ship HMM Algeciras sail away.

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Person treated for smoke inhalation after flats fire

Person treated for smoke inhalation after flats fire

A person was treated for the effects of breathing in smoke following a fire at a block of flats.

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"Expect some differences when you come to Bluewater"

"Expect some differences when you come to Bluewater"

Shoppers returning to Bluewater have been advised to expect a different experience as managers look to ensure "robust social distancing" is enforced.

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Thousands of births unregistered during crisis

Thousands of births unregistered during crisis

A huge backlog of birth registrations has left thousands of parents unable to register their newborn during the coronavirus crisis.

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Border Force 'should return young migrants'

 Border Force 'should return young migrants'

Calls have been made for the Border Force to 'do their job' in returning migrants.

Driver arrested after six-car crash

Driver arrested after six-car crash

A driver is being questioned by police after a six-car crash along a residential street.

Touching tribute to man found dead in woods

Touching tribute to man found dead in woods

A plane has paid a funeral-day tribute to a man whose body was found near woodland.

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Hundreds of homes lose power

Hundreds of homes lose power

A power cut caused a blackout for hundreds of homes which also saw traffic lights fail.

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Young boy found in boot of car after police search

Young boy found in boot of car after police search

A four-year-old boy was found in the boot of his parents' car after a large scale police search.

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Hospital to lose stroke unit in emergency shake-up

Hospital to lose stroke unit in emergency shake-up

Emergency stroke services will be lost from one of the county's largest hospitals in a shake-up over a shortage of specialist nurses.

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'Gentle soul' died after heart stopped on beach

'Gentle soul' died after heart stopped on beach

A popular 20-year-old died after his heart stopped on a beach while he was on holiday with his parents, an inquest has heard.

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In pictures: shops reopen across Kent

In pictures: shops reopen across Kent

Town criers, queues and 'keep left' welcomed shoppers as stores reopened across the county.

High streets reawaken after lockdown

High streets reawaken after lockdown

Shoppers were in high spirits as non essential businesses opened their doors today, but this was no normal Monday morning.

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Another chance to see the world's biggest container ship

Another chance to see the world's biggest container ship

Maritime fans are in for a treat when the world's biggest cargo ship sails down the Thames Estuary. HMM Algeciras can carry 24,000 containers.

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Warning over Snapchat blackmail spree

Warning over Snapchat blackmail spree

Police have warned families after reports of Snpachat users being targeted for blackmail.

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Overhaul for youth probation service amid rise in violent crimes

Overhaul for youth probation service amid rise in violent crimes

The service which oversees young offenders is having to "rebuild" after an upsurge in violence, drug gangs and weapons after a damning inspection.

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KFC opens at retail park

KFC opens at retail park

A long-awaited KFC has finally opened its doors to the public on the same day non-essential shops across the county welcome back customers.

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Plane spotted circling over county

Plane spotted circling over county

The Bombardier private jet is cruising at a steady altitude to burn off fuel after a technical fault was discovered.

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'If council won't remove minstrel plaque, I'll do it myself'

'If council won't remove minstrel plaque, I'll do it myself'

An activist who sprayed graffiti over a box covering a plaque commemorating a blackface minstrel says "it's an affront to all right-thinking people".

Controversial orchard plan kicked out

Controversial orchard plan kicked out

A proposal to build on orchards has been turned down.

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Life after lockdown for Kent's pubs

Life after lockdown for Kent's pubs

Table service, contactless payments and an end to menus - just how will our pubs look when they finally reopen next month?

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Why you should wear a face mask to shops

Why you should wear a face mask to shops

Evidence suggests wearing face coverings can help limit the spread of Covid-19 as shops begin to reopen their doors.

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Where in Kent have people with coronavirus died?

Where in Kent have people with coronavirus died?

A map showing where victims of Covid-19 lived has revealed where the virus is at its worst in the county.

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Face mask sales outstrip bread and milk to become best-seller

Face mask sales outstrip bread and milk to become best-seller

Demand for £3 face masks at the Co-op has overtaken everyday essentials such as bread, milk and eggs to become the firm's best-selling product.

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'Don't let freemasons build new temple'

'Don't let freemasons build new temple'

Fed-up neighbours have voiced concerns at plans to redevelop a masonic hall – including a new temple and larger changing room for the Grand Master.

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