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'This increase is only the beginning'

'This increase is only the beginning'

Food banks across the county react to the 'dreadful' surge in demand since lockdown began.

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Paedophile jailed for 'calculated abuse' of vulnerable child

Paedophile jailed for 'calculated abuse' of vulnerable child

A paedophile has been jailed for the repeated and calculated abuse of a young and vulnerable child over a period of three years.

Secret Drinker's top Kent Wetherspoons

Secret Drinker's top Kent Wetherspoons

Our undercover reporter mulls over the swirly carpets and lukewarm breakfasts to come up with his favourite 'Spoons in the county

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Police chief warns public to stick to lockdown measures

Police chief warns public to stick to lockdown measures

A police boss has reminded people why it is important to stick to lockdown measures, as PM announces an end to the coronavirus peak.

Items stolen from 20-year-old's grave

Items stolen from 20-year-old's grave

A family is asking for the return of sentimental items stolen from their son's grave.

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Beach dog ban starts despite lockdown plea

Beach dog ban starts despite lockdown plea

Dogs will be banned from most beaches for the next four months despite owners urging councils to relax seasonal restrictions during lockdown.

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Having vivid dreams in lockdown? You're not the only one

Having vivid dreams in lockdown? You're not the only one

While working remotely and home schooling have become part of our 'new normal' so it seems have crazy dreams - here's why.

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New bedtime story shared on KentOnline

New bedtime story shared on KentOnline

An author working on a new children's TV show has allowed KentOnline to give you a sneak preview.

Police's safety fears over ground's bid for bigger concerts

Police's safety fears over ground's bid for bigger concerts

A bid to increase a stadium's concert capacity by 5,000 has sparked opposition from police on safety grounds.

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When Florence Nightingale's battle to save the sick came to Kent

When Florence Nightingale's battle to save the sick came to Kent

Florence Nightingale played a crucial role in setting up health and training facilities - we take a closer took at her strong ties to Kent.

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'Why I stayed in Nepal during lockdown'

'Why I stayed in Nepal during lockdown'

A grandfather has told why he stayed in Nepal during the coronavirus pandemic and how he is helping the community while there.

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Kent mum bakes cake for Colonel Tom's 100th birthday

Kent mum bakes cake for Colonel Tom's 100th birthday

A Kent baker has created a two-feet tall cake to mark the 100th birthday of Army veteran Colonel Tom Moore – but is now not sure what to do with it.

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'We've seen peak but we must still stay home'

'We've seen peak but we must still stay home'

A hospital boss says while the Covid-19 peak has passed the public must stay home to prevent a second wave of the virus spreading.

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Naked Carpenter wore see-through trousers after Spoons session

Naked Carpenter wore see-through trousers after Spoons session

A man dubbed the naked carpenter has been jailed after walking through a town in see-through trousers following a drinking session at Wetherspoon.

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Place your bets for the Wacky Goat Run

Place your bets for the Wacky Goat Run

An animal sanctuary is hosting a sponsored goat race to help raise funds during the pandemic.

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Perverted cyclist groped women

Perverted cyclist groped women

A perverted cyclist who indecently assaulted women while he rode past is being hunted.

Teacher escapes ban after drug arrests

Teacher escapes ban after drug arrests

A teacher has been allowed to continue teaching despite failing to inform her school she was the subject of criminal investigations.

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Air ambulance joins huge turn-out for paramedic's funeral

Air ambulance joins huge turn-out for paramedic's funeral

More than 100 colleagues paid tribute to a young paramedic who died before he had the chance to propose to his girlfriend.

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Thief racially abused shop worker and spat at police

Thief racially abused shop worker and spat at police

A thug who shouted racist abuse at a shop worker before spitting at a police officer and threatening to kill their family has admitted the offences.

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NHS staff sickness at lowest since pandemic began

NHS staff sickness at lowest since pandemic began

NHS staff sickness is at its lowest since the Covid-19 pandemic began and plans can now be drawn up on how Kent's hospitals will recover.

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Man charged after 23 bikes stolen

Man charged after 23 bikes stolen

A man has been charged with burglary after 23 mountain bikes were taken from a container near Tunbridge Wells.

More people fined for flouting lockdown rules

More people fined for flouting lockdown rules

Latest figures show more than 100 people have now been fined in Kent for ignoring government advice to stay home unless absolutely essential.

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Huge queues at KFC spark police call-out

Huge queues at KFC spark police call-out

Traffic came to a standstill as hungry motorists craving fast food chicken flocked to a KFC outlet after it reopened.

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Weeks left to claim £1m lottery win

Weeks left to claim £1m lottery win

A lottery player in Kent is sitting on a £1 million win - but has just four weeks left to claim the prize.

Man caught in drug deal is locked up

Man caught in drug deal is locked up

A man has been jailed after large quantities of cocaine and cash were found in his car.

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Emergency response after woman falls from building

Emergency response after woman falls from building

A huge emergency response is under way in a town centre amid reports a woman has fallen from a building.

Vehicle flips in motorway crash

Vehicle flips in motorway crash

Emergency services were called after a vehicle flipped up a bank next to the M2.

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Second arrest in stabbing investigation

Second arrest in stabbing investigation

Police have arrested a second man in connection with a stabbing at a village property.

New M20 junction 'still on the table'

New M20 junction 'still on the table'

Council leaders say plans to build a new motorway junction between Ashford and Maidstone are still being considered despite previous setbacks.

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Air ambulance called to second incident in hours

Air ambulance called to second incident in hours

The air ambulance has been seen landing on another playing field in the second incident in four hours.

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