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What does Kent and Nicole Scherzinger have in common?

What does Kent and Nicole Scherzinger have in common?

What does a former Pussy Cat Doll have in common with Kent? How many pints does Shepherd Neame produce? All these questions are answered here.

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Man in life-threatening condition after van overturned on M20

Man in life-threatening condition after van overturned on M20

A man is in hospital with life-threatening injuries after a van overturned, sending a large diesel spillage across the road.

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Hundreds of shop staff abused as customers lash out

Hundreds of shop staff abused as customers lash out

Shocking statistics show incidents of abuse, threats and assaults on shop staff have doubled since the start of the coronavirus crisis.

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Will council ditch £3.6m car park after virus crisis?

Will council ditch £3.6m car park after virus crisis?

There are hopes a council, which has put all of its "ambitious" projects on hold, will reassess its plans for a car park on water meadows.

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Kent swing singer wows Britain's Got Talent judges

Kent swing singer wows Britain's Got Talent judges

A 21-year-old garden centre worker got a standing ovation on a national talent show for his smooth, jazzy vocals.

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Crime falls but drugs and weapon offences rise

Crime falls but drugs and weapon offences rise

Crimes in Kent fell last year but there was a steep rise in the number of certain offences including drugs and illegal possession of weapons.

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How bold film studios plan was approved

How bold film studios plan was approved

It took more than 3.5 hours to decide on a bold film studio plan. Here's why.

Five more B&Q stores reopen in Kent

Five more B&Q stores reopen in Kent

DIY retailer B&Q has decided to reopen about half of its nationwide network - including five more Kent stores.

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The area of Kent with twice as many Covid-19 deaths

The area of Kent with twice as many Covid-19 deaths

New figures reveal for the first time the areas of Kent with the highest number of people who have died from Covid-19.

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Fourth resident dies at virus-hit care home

Fourth resident dies at virus-hit care home

More PPE has been bought in and staff are being 'prioritised' for testing after four residents died at a care home.

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Thieves steal milk from 88-year-old's doorstep

Thieves steal milk from 88-year-old's doorstep

Heartless thieves have left a vulnerable woman without breakfast after stealing milk from her doorstep.

London teens appear in court after 'stolen' car crashes with police

London teens appear in court after 'stolen' car crashes with police

Two young men have appeared in court charged with burglary and aggravated vehicle taking after a reportedly stolen car crashed with police.

Man in hospital after falling in river

Man in hospital after falling in river

A man is recovering in hospital after police rescued him from the River Medway.

Let your grandparents know how much you're missing them

Let your grandparents know how much you're missing them

We're collecting children's lockdown messages to their grandparents for a special pull-out being published next month. Here's how to send yours.

Plane spotted zig-zagging above Kent

Plane spotted zig-zagging above Kent

A plane has been spotted zig-zagging in the sky above Kent - here's why.

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Victim begged attacker to stop as blood ran down her face

Victim begged attacker to stop as blood ran down her face

A domestic abuser has been put behind bars after hitting his girlfriend with a phone so hard it smashed.

P&O to furlough 300 more staff

P&O to furlough 300 more staff

A further 300 employees are to be furloughed by P&O Ferries as the company continues its battle to stay afloat during the Coronavirus crisis

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Man charged after police officers 'coughed at' and 'kicked'

Man charged after police officers 'coughed at' and 'kicked'

A man has appeared in court accused of coughing at a police officer and repeatedly saying he had coronavirus symptoms.

How we can learn from Ramadan in post-lockdown world

How we can learn from Ramadan in post-lockdown world

A Muslim leader has explained how we can the lessons of the holy month of Ramadan could help us in a post-lockdown world.

Record boss charged after penthouse balcony shooting

Record boss charged after penthouse balcony shooting

A record company boss has been charged after multiple shots were fired off a penthouse balcony near a shopping complex.

Online darts competition for NHS

Online darts competition for NHS

A countywide online darts competition has raised money to assist NHS workers - paying for 180 tubes of handcream.

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Trains across Kent to 'toot for carers' tonight

Trains across Kent to 'toot for carers' tonight

Trains across the county will be tooting for carers at 8pm tonight - to coincide with the weekly Clap for Carers.

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16 uplifting photos of the spring nobody is seeing

16 uplifting photos of the spring nobody is seeing

Feeling a bit down? Enjoy photos of Kent in bloom as we continue in the fifth week of life in lockdown.

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Bar chain launches bid for long-empty city centre site

Bar chain launches bid for long-empty city centre site

An eye-catching bid has been launched to transform a run-down former Currys store into a branch of a popular bar chain.

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How children have coped with lockdown

How children have coped with lockdown

As we mark a month of lockdown we've been finding out how young people in Kent are coping.

Meet the people marking St George's day in lockdown England

Meet the people marking St George's day in lockdown England

While all mass gatherings are off people are still determined to commemorate the life of St George from the safety of their own homes - here's how.

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One month in lockdown - how have things changed?

One month in lockdown - how have things changed?

We take a look back at some of the key moments in the last month, from the PM going into intensive care to the building of a hospital in nine days.

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'We do like having variety in our lives'

'We do like having variety in our lives'

An expert in social and economic trends has been looking into the impact of the lockdown on families and people stuck in their homes.

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£250m film studios plan approved

£250m film studios plan approved

A council has approved a bold £250 million film studios scheme that could be used by the likes of Netflix and Amazon.

Millions of pounds worth of cocaine found in two lorries

Millions of pounds worth of cocaine found in two lorries

Two unconnected hauls of cocaine with a combined street value of almost £20m have been discovered at a port.

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