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EXCLUSIVE: Chancellor vows to fight for Kent tourism jobs

EXCLUSIVE: Chancellor vows to fight for Kent tourism jobs

The chancellor has visited Kent after announcing an extension to the furlough scheme and vowed to fight for the county's £4bn tourism industry.

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More than half of P&O redundancies come from Dover

More than half of P&O redundancies come from Dover

A total 614 people will lose their jobs as P&O Ferries slims its Dover to Calais operation to just three ships.

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Bluewater preparing for reopening with one-way system

Bluewater preparing for reopening with one-way system

As lockdown restrictions are eased Bluewater has installed a one-way system as it prepares to welcome shoppers back.

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GPs invite patients to take part in Covid-19 trial

GPs invite patients to take part in Covid-19 trial

GP surgeries across Kent are inviting patients with Covid-19 symptoms to take part in a clinical trial to find an effective treatment for the illness.

Order limit imposed by McDonald's as drive-thrus to reopen

Order limit imposed by McDonald's as drive-thrus to reopen

As McDonald's prepares to open three of its restaurants in the county – here's everything you need to know.

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'My daughter spent 15 days on a ventilator - but now she's home'

'My daughter spent 15 days on a ventilator - but now she's home'

A mother had told how her 30-year-old daughter, who has down's syndrome, battled for her life in ICU after contracting Covid-19.

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Everything you need to know about furlough extension as Kent reacts

Everything you need to know about furlough extension as Kent reacts

Here's everything you need to know about the furlough extension as Kent reacts to the announcement.

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Wife devastated by death of childhood sweetheart

Wife devastated by death of childhood sweetheart

A widow has paid a moving tribute to her "amazing" husband and business partner following his death at the age of 32.

Garden centre chain reopening stores

Garden centre chain reopening stores

A popular garden centre will reopen all its branches across the country, including two in Kent.

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Search called off after body found

Search called off after body found

Officers are no longer looking for a missing 45-year-old man following the discovery of a body.

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Council to face scrutiny over Covid-19 response

Council to face scrutiny over Covid-19 response

The county council will be scrutinised for its handling of the coronavirus crisis next week.

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No fine for parents who keep children at home

No fine for parents who keep children at home

The government has confirmed families who wish to keep their children at home rather than send them back to reopening schools will face no penalty.

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How history has remoulded the blacksmith

How history has remoulded the blacksmith

Blacksmithing has gone from being a necessity to an art form according to the next generation of blacksmiths who are keeping the trade alive.

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'I want to bring a smile to this little princess'

'I want to bring a smile to this little princess'

A little girl suffering with incurable brain tumour has been given a shopping spree.

Pub turns into drive-thru takeaway

Pub turns into drive-thru takeaway

A Kent pub boss is opening up a drive-thru fast food takeaway in his car park in a desperate bid to stay in business.

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Scooter rider crashes into car in front of cops

Scooter rider crashes into car in front of cops

Police have captured footage of a scooter rider who became so distracted, he crashed into a parked car.

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Products recalled over safety fears

Products recalled over safety fears

Products stocked at supermarkets across Kent have been recalled over safety concerns.

Headteachers 'bemused' over school reopening plans

Headteachers 'bemused' over school reopening plans

The chair of the Kent Association of Headteachers has said schools will not reopen their gates in three weeks unless safety is guaranteed.

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Man taken to hospital after M25 crash

Man taken to hospital after M25 crash

All lanes have now reopened on the M25 after a man was taken to hospital following a crash.

What you need to know about new rules at recycling centres

What you need to know about new rules at recycling centres

Recycling centre are due to open across the county this week but users will have to negotiate strict new rules and security measures.

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School pays tribute to 'popular' student

School pays tribute to 'popular' student

The head teacher of a school boy who was found dead in a park describes the loss as a 'great sadness'.

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Teen jailed for stabbing man he chased through town

Teen jailed for stabbing man he chased through town

A teenage thug who "calmly" knifed his victim in the neck and back in a town centre attack has been locked up for attempted murder.

CCTV of woman issued after drugs stolen

CCTV of woman issued after drugs stolen

Officers have released CCTV of a woman they want to speak to after hundreds of pounds worth of painkillers were stolen from a shop.

P&O to make 1,100 redundant

P&O to make 1,100 redundant

P&O is to make 1,100 people redundant from across its business as the operator fights to stay afloat.

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Four teens in hospital after car crashes into tree

Four teens in hospital after car crashes into tree

Police are investigating and four people remain in hospital after a car crashed into a tree.

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Laundering charge after 'significant amount of cash' found

Laundering charge after 'significant amount of cash' found

A man has been charged after police officers discovered a large amount of cash in a car.

Man attacked in estate alley

Man attacked in estate alley

A man was left with cuts to his stomach after being assaulted in an alleyway on an estate last night.

RSPCA receiving 40 calls a day about abandoned animals

RSPCA receiving 40 calls a day about abandoned animals

The RSPCA is receiving 40 calls a day about abandoned animals, including 56 in Kent since lockdown began.

Figures show increase in domestic violence during lockdown

Figures show increase in domestic violence during lockdown

Statistics from the police have shown a year-on-year increase in the number of abuse cases being reported.

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What Kent made of PM's address

What Kent made of PM's address

We revisited a head teacher, a publican and a gym owner and asked what they made of Boris Johnson's lockdown address.

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