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Councillor's apology for video call gaffe

Councillor's apology for video call gaffe

The frustration of a councillor troubled by technical difficulties got the better of him during a meeting streamed live to the public on YouTube.

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Drama as cliff collapse leaves 20 homes in danger

Drama as cliff collapse leaves 20 homes in danger

Families have been evacuated as a 'significant cliff collapse' leaves as many at 20 homes at risk.

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Dramatic new look for town centre revealed

Dramatic new look for town centre revealed

Early concept designs have been unveiled, showing what a Kent town's high street might look like.

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Global vision for hangover cure juice

Global vision for hangover cure juice

A young entrepreneur has hopes to break into the global market with a hangover cure pear juice.

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'It makes them feel more at home'

'It makes them feel more at home'

Members of the African and Caribbean community who are isolating are receiving culturally specific food thanks to the work of a charity.

Quirky championship which put village on the world map

Quirky championship which put village on the world map

In a sleepy village in 1967 people began hurling custard pies at each other - we take a look at the history of a uniquely Kentish event.

SpaceX rocket spotted over Kent

SpaceX rocket spotted over Kent

Sky-gazers were rewarded with a view of the first privately-funded manned space flight tonight.

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The lockdown loos still open for business

The lockdown loos still open for business

Following the easing of some lockdown restrictions, more and more people have been enjoying the fresh air - and needing a bathroom break.

Through the ages: Kent's historic and lost sports grounds

Through the ages: Kent's historic and lost sports grounds

Using photos in the KM Media Group's newspaper archives, we look back at the sports grounds we know and love through the ages.

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Heartbreaking tributes to man killed 'by rocks' at castle

Heartbreaking tributes to man killed 'by rocks' at castle

Friends and family have paid tribute to a loving dad who was killed at a medieval castle.

How dental appointments will work from next month

How dental appointments will work from next month

A dental boss has outlined how people will book appointments and how trips to practices will pan out when surgeries reopen next month.

Police shooting inquest could be delayed because of pandemic

Police shooting inquest could be delayed because of pandemic

Four years after a man linked to the murder of a pensioner was shot by police, the inquest is yet to take place.

'We can’t protect every job and business... but we'll stand behind everyone'

'We can’t protect every job and business... but we'll stand behind everyone'

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has revealed how the government's furlough scheme will be phased out by this autumn.

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Council chief executive dies of coronavirus

Council chief executive dies of coronavirus

Tributes have been paid to Mark Radford who had been battling cancer but was finally beaten by Covid-19.

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'The litter is worse than ever'

'The litter is worse than ever'

Angry residents are calling for registration numbers to be printed on fast food packaging following a spike in roadside litter.

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Boy, 16, fights for life after car catches fire

Boy, 16, fights for life after car catches fire

A boy was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after the car he was travelling in crashed into the central reservation and caught fire.

'Infamy, infamy, someone's got it in for me'

'Infamy, infamy, someone's got it in for me'

Could time soon be up for the famous four wandering peacocks of Deal as a villager calls for them to be confiscated on safety grounds?

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Father quizzed over son's stabbing death

Father quizzed over son's stabbing death

A 63-year-old man has been questioned by detectives over the death of his son.

Woman treated for facial injuries after disturbance

Woman treated for facial injuries after disturbance

A man has been charged after a woman and four police officers were assaulted during a Bank Holiday Monday disturbance.

Number of Kent lockdown fines revealed

Number of Kent lockdown fines revealed

The number of fines imposed in Kent for lockdown breaches has been revealed as it emerges when the greatest number nationally were issued.

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Arrest after A2 lorry crash death

Arrest after A2 lorry crash death

A man in his 20s has been arrested and released pending further inquiries after a man in his 30s died on the A2 following a crash.

Men injured as 'liquid' thrown during robbery

Men injured as 'liquid' thrown during robbery

Two men were treated for injuries after an "unknown liquid" was thrown at them during a robbery.

P&O to replace 60 UK workers with Filipino agency staff

P&O to replace 60 UK workers with Filipino agency staff

P&O Ferries has been accused of abusing the Covid-19 crisis by replacing UK crew with Filipino crew instead of keeping them furloughed

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Crossbow seized after armed police siege

Crossbow seized after armed police siege

Eyewitnesses have described how police laid siege to a house for more than ten hours before arresting a man and a seizing a crossbow.

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Appeal after man dies at castle

Appeal after man dies at castle

A man in his 60s died following an incident where rocks were thrown and police are appealing for witnesses.

Man on knife and drug charges after harbour assault

Man on knife and drug charges after harbour assault

A man has been charged with three offences following an assault that left a man in hospital.

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Outdoor pool won't open this year

Outdoor pool won't open this year

A popular open-air pool will not open this year due to difficulties complying with social distancing guidelines.

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Council blasts Extinction Rebellion's car park graffiti stunt

Council blasts Extinction Rebellion's car park graffiti stunt

Environmental protesters have spray-painted bikes on a council's parking spaces as it as it demands its workers cycle more.

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Abandoned kitten has leg amputated

Abandoned kitten has leg amputated

The RSPCA has launched an appeal after Cabbage the kitten was found abandoned.

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Driver killed in A2 crash

Driver killed in A2 crash

A lorry driver involved in a serious crash with another HGV on the A2 died at the scene.

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