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'Busy bus' app comes to Kent

'Busy bus' app comes to Kent

A travel firm has announced an app which will indicate how busy buses are, to help maintain social distancing rules.

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Fears over location of new Covid-19 test centre

Fears over location of new Covid-19 test centre

Anxious residents have raised concerns about the location of a new Covid-19 testing centre which opens on the edge of a town centre next to a school.

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'Gangs dangle toddlers over water to get to UK'

'Gangs dangle toddlers over water to get to UK'

Calls for a crackdown to end migrant crossings have been made after reports toddlers are dangled overboard to try and prevent boats being stopped.

'He just loved people'

'He just loved people'

Tributes have been paid to a former photographer and landlord who has passed away.

'It's a potential Covid infection machine'

'It's a potential Covid infection machine'

A warning has been issued following a rise in vandalism and people ignoring social distancing measures at a Kent park.

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Plans for port and airport to form freeport zone

Plans for port and airport to form freeport zone

A proposal claims thousands of jobs could be created if freeport plans are pursued - but airport campaigners are unlikely to be happy.

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Man dies after cliff fall

Man dies after cliff fall

A man has died after falling from a cliff.

Kent ranks fifth in UK for drownings

Kent ranks fifth in UK for drownings

Kent has the fifth highest number of drownings in the UK – and a charity is warning more people than ever are at risk.

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Rupert Bear at 100 and the woman who created him

Rupert Bear at 100 and the woman who created him

As Rupert Bear celebrates his centenary, we look at the life of the Kent artist who gave birth to the iconic creation.

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Thousands complain about lockdown breaches

Thousands complain about lockdown breaches

Action is being taken against businesses following lockdown complaints – here's how many times trading standards were contacted.

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Uni defends £240k Amazon voucher 'stunt'

Uni defends £240k Amazon voucher 'stunt'

University bosses splashed almost a quarter-of-a-million pounds on vouchers in an effort to appease students affected by strikes, it has emerged.

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Sisters stabbed to death in park

Sisters stabbed to death in park

Church leaders have sent their condolences to a Kent couple whose daughters were discovered stabbed to death in a park.

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'Scruffy' thief poses as church helper to steal OAP's cash

'Scruffy' thief poses as church helper to steal OAP's cash

A man posing as a member of a church stole a bag containing cash, cards, a mobile phone and passport from an elderly woman.

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Three fox cubs found poisoned in beauty spot

Three fox cubs found poisoned in beauty spot

Dog walkers have been warned to take extra care of their pets after three fox cubs died after being poisoned at a country park.

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Huge emergency response to cliff fall

Huge emergency response to cliff fall

A huge rescue operation was underway after reports a person fell off a cliff.

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Man airlifted to hospital after stabbing

Man airlifted to hospital after stabbing

A man has been arrested and another airlifted to hospital after a stabbing in the street as police focus their inquiries on a town centre shop.

Why Phillip Schofield has Kent firm's teddy in dressing room

Why Phillip Schofield has Kent firm's teddy in dressing room

A TV presenter has shared a picture of a cuddly teddy bear - made by a Kent company - sitting in his dressing room.

Double-amputee strides towards halfway mark of challenge

Double-amputee strides towards halfway mark of challenge

A five-year-old boy who has raised £422k for charity by walking 10km on his crutches says he's as strong as 'The Hulk'.

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Anger over calls to rename white cliffs

Anger over calls to rename white cliffs

A call to rename Kent's iconic white cliffs after the Black Lives Matter movement has been lambasted as a prank that damages the campaign.

Coronavirus scams surge

Coronavirus scams surge

Hundreds of people in Kent have fallen victim to coronavirus scammers since the pandemic started.

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Schools 'letting down' black pupils

Schools 'letting down' black pupils

Former pupils of two grammar schools have called for curriculum changes in light of the Black Lives Matter campaign.

Outdoor seating fees waived for cafés and pubs

Outdoor seating fees waived for cafés and pubs

Fees for outdoor furniture have been temporarily waived by a council, in a bid to support struggling businesses.

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New £5m car dealership to open

New £5m car dealership to open

A year-long and challenging construction project to deliver a new car dealership has come to an end - paving the way for an official opening.

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Another gang attack in 'lawless' park

Another gang attack in 'lawless' park

A second attack by thugs on young people at a park within days has led to a councillor admitting he would not walk through it at night.

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'The government should scrap the two metre rule'

'The government should scrap the two metre rule'

Calls have been made to scrap the 2m social distancing rule to help businesses recover from lockdown.

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School to have opaque windows to stop spying

School to have opaque windows to stop spying

Concerns that a secondary school expansion would allow students to spy on neighbouring houses have been addressed with plans for opaque windows.

Decision 'soon' on delaying 11-plus exam

Decision 'soon' on delaying 11-plus exam

A decision will soon be announced on a date for this year's Kent Test amid growing calls to delay it because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Kent's biggest animal parks set to re-open

Kent's biggest animal parks set to re-open

Bosses at Howletts and Port Lympne have announced they will welcome visitors back from Monday, but with some restrictions being put in place.

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Are you a Man of Kent or Kentish Man?

Are you a Man of Kent or Kentish Man?

We examine this historic divide between two sides of the county, look at how you can tell which side you are on and ask which is best?

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Inside the 'murder plot' home on sale for £1m

Inside the 'murder plot' home on sale for £1m

It may be plainly advertised as a two-bed terrace, but a medieval house up for sale is known for its grisly role in one history's most famous murders.

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