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Stranded UK residents facing appalling conditions in India

Stranded UK residents facing appalling conditions in India

A councillor visiting family in India says he and other stranded tourists are being treated like pariahs as the country goes into lockdown.

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'Confusing' advice threat to construction projects

'Confusing' advice threat to construction projects

Some of Kent's key construction projects are being put at risk by "confusing" government advice, say officials.

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Prisoners set to be released early

Prisoners set to be released early

Inmates locked up in the county's prisons could be handed an early release as efforts step up to halt the spread of coronavirus.

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Air ambulance lands in field

Air ambulance lands in field

An air ambulance and paramedics were scrambled to a village this afternoon.

School supplies available to families

School supplies available to families

A Kent firm which supplies schools with everything from sports equipment and outdoor toys to stationary is opening its order books to families.

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Search for driver after car found submerged in river

Search for driver after car found submerged in river

Police are searching for a person believed to have left on foot after a car was found submerged a river.

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'Listen to the community and think again'

'Listen to the community and think again'

Council bosses have slammed revised plans for the multi-billion pound Lower Thames Crossing.

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Officers called to protect food banks

Officers called to protect food banks

Police community support officers will monitor food bank locations to ensure the protection of staff and stock.

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Coronavirus could bankrupt Cathedral

Coronavirus could bankrupt Cathedral

Bosses at one of the world's most famous landmarks say it faces the risk of bankruptcy if rent payments from its dozens of tenants dry up.

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Holiday park stand-off resolved - for now

Holiday park stand-off resolved - for now

Protesters who staged a 'sit-in' at a Kent holiday park against Boris Johnson's coronavirus lockdown have left. But they say they'll be back.

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Family-run dairy burgled of food

Family-run dairy burgled of food

A farm which delivers supplies to customers has experienced its first burglary in 30 years.

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Seaside plaza plans branded 'ludicrous' by pensioners

Seaside plaza plans branded 'ludicrous' by pensioners

Worried pensioners fear proposals to transform a seafront stretch into a pedestrian plaza would cause a "racket" outside their homes.

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Will you score? Here's Wednesday's Big Kent Quiz

Will you score? Here's Wednesday's Big Kent Quiz

It's Day 3 of our Kent Big Quiz. And today's questions are all about Sport & Leisure. Limber up that grey matter here:

Kent County Show cancelled for 2020

Kent County Show cancelled for 2020

One of the biggest events in Kent' has been cancelled this year as a result of the coronavirus outbreak.

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Warning after police 'interrupt beach BBQ'

Warning after police 'interrupt beach BBQ'

Officers have issued a warning about the importance of staying home, after having to disperse people on the beach including one group enjoying a BBQ.

Signallers needed to keep railway running for key workers

Signallers needed to keep railway running for key workers

Network Rail is appealing to its old staff to help keep trains moving for key workers throughout the coronavirus pandemic.

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This is how you can volunteer to help the NHS

This is how you can volunteer to help the NHS

Troops are needed for the war on coronavirus which is why the NHS is rallying volunteers to help vulnerable people stay safe and well at home.

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Boy 'sexually bullied' by fellow pupil

Boy 'sexually bullied' by fellow pupil

A mum has revealed how her son was humiliated during swimming lessons and says the school failed to heed warnings.

Drug smuggling dad of showjumper ordered to pay back £200k

Drug smuggling dad of showjumper ordered to pay back £200k

The father of an international showjumper will have to repay £200k or serve two more years inside after being caught smuggling a £3m haul of cocaine.

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Drug supply fears during lockdown

Drug supply fears during lockdown

A mum who fought to get life-changing medication on the NHS is concerned about its supply during the coronavirus pandemic.

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LIVE: Home testing kits available soon

LIVE: Home testing kits available soon

People will soon be able to conduct coronavirus tests at home with a finger prick kit which will be available from Amazon and Boots.

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Take a look inside this century old neglected theatre

Take a look inside this century old neglected theatre

We take a closer look at a run-down former theatre and tearoom as it stands today and throughout its 100 year history.

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How to shop online amid coronavirus

How to shop online amid coronavirus

Here is some helpful advice for if you are new to online shopping amid the coronavirus.

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Courts thrown into disarray as pandemic intensifies

Courts thrown into disarray as pandemic intensifies

The virus scare has thrown courts into disarray with one locking its doors moments before cases were to be heard.

Bluewater to close with only 'essential shops' remaining open

Bluewater to close with only 'essential shops' remaining open

The county's biggest shopping centre has taken the decision to "largely close", with only essential shops remaining open.

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MP seeks assurances over emergency powers

MP seeks assurances over emergency powers

A Kent MP has urged the government to ensure emergency legislation to tackle the coronavirus pandemic is not used for other purposes.

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Police say lockdown 'tough to enforce'

Police say lockdown 'tough to enforce'

A top official says officers will be "very reliant" on people taking the government's advice to stay indoors.

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Temporary hospital announced to combat virus

Temporary hospital announced to combat virus

The health secretary has announced plans for a temporary hospital to treat coronavirus patients.

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Neighbours win £1k on Postcode Lottery

Neighbours win £1k on Postcode Lottery

A group of eight lucky neighbours have struck gold after winning cash prizes thanks to their postcode.

Parking wardens taken off the streets to answer helpline

Parking wardens taken off the streets to answer helpline

A council is re-training its parking wardens to support vulnerable residents - and it follows a ticketing row

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