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Dad battles lockdown gloom by dressing up as Stormtrooper

Dad battles lockdown gloom by dressing up as Stormtrooper

A dad hopes he can force a smile during the coronavirus lockdown by marching through the streets dressed as an iconic Star Wars character.

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Travellers pitch up near superstores

Travellers pitch up near superstores

Five caravans have parked up near two major stores.

Police called to Post Office raid

Police called to Post Office raid

A burglar smashed through a door and stole cigarettes during a raid of a town centre Post Office.

Mum distraught as son stuck on ship for five weeks

Mum distraught as son stuck on ship for five weeks

The family of a performer stranded on a cruise liner for five weeks fears it could be months before he can return home.

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Occupational therapist dies with coronavirus

Occupational therapist dies with coronavirus

Tributes have been pouring in for an occupational therapist described as a "truly caring dedicated gentle man" who has died with Covid-19.

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Friends pay tribute to 33-year-old after sudden death

Friends pay tribute to 33-year-old after sudden death

A talented musician described as a loving dad to two young children has died at the age of 33.

Covid-19 having 'disturbing effect' on doctors

Covid-19 having 'disturbing effect' on doctors

The British Medical Association says doctors are suffering as a result of dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and the lack of PPE.

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Could schools reopen before May half-term?

Could schools reopen before May half-term?

Government ministers are looking at phasing school re-openings which would see some students return before the May half-term.

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Keeping fit and active during lockdown

Keeping fit and active during lockdown

Businesses, groups and schools have gone digital to help each other stay active in isolation.

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Kents across the world

Kents across the world

How is Kent connected to ghost towns, Buddhism and even the Moon?

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Pub closures leave landlord with £115k debt

Pub closures leave landlord with £115k debt

A publican with five establishments has told many suppliers 'you’re not getting any money until I get some in' after racking up a huge debt bill.

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Air ambulance seen landing at school

Air ambulance seen landing at school

An air ambulance has been photographed landing at a school

Young orangutan dies after illness battle

Young orangutan dies after illness battle

An orangutan that recently moved to an enclosure in Kent has "died well before his time" from a digestive infection.

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Family's heartbreak over coronavirus death of loving dad

Family's heartbreak over coronavirus death of loving dad

A devoted dad-of-two described as an “inspiration” by loved ones has died after contracting coronavirus.

Fundraiser to help heartbroken dad of twins

Fundraiser to help heartbroken dad of twins

A fundraiser has been set up to help a dad at risk of losing his home due to a bitter divorce bid by his estranged wife who killed their children.

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Armed police descend on home after weapon fears

Armed police descend on home after weapon fears

Police and paramedics were called to a home following reports of a weapon at the scene.

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Tributes to teenager after funeral crash

Tributes to teenager after funeral crash

A young dad hit by a motorbike while attending a funeral has lost his fight for life, according to social media tributes.

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Lanes closed after fire on motorway

Lanes closed after fire on motorway

Two London-bound lanes of the M20 were sealed off after a trailer caught fire.

Man suffers head injuries in quad bike crash

Man suffers head injuries in quad bike crash

A man has suffered head injuries after the quad bike he was riding was involved in a collision.

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'Don't let lockdown be an excuse to drink'

'Don't let lockdown be an excuse to drink'

An ex-alcoholic who almost died at the age of 22 is warning other addicts not to use isolation as an excuse to fall off the wagon.

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Farmers' markets go digital

Farmers' markets go digital

Stall holders who rely on farmers' markets to sell their produce are using new ways to get their produce to customers.

Gastropub plans for housing estate at risk

Gastropub plans for housing estate at risk

Quinn Estates' plan to build a £4m gastropub at a former golf course could be in jeopardy as the industry continues to be squeezed by coronavirus.

The show must go on

The show must go on

The plug's been pulled on live music with venues closed during lockdown, but bands and artists are determined to play on through Covid 19.

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Kent banker wins MasterChef final

Kent banker wins MasterChef final

An amateur cook who went to a Kent grammar school has been named 2020 MasterChef champion on TV tonight.

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Luxury hotel to offer NHS staff free stays

Luxury hotel to offer NHS staff free stays

A hotel named the best in the south east is offering NHS workers free stays in its luxury rooms once it reopens following the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Killer mum's divorce bid could cost grieving dad his home

Killer mum's divorce bid could cost grieving dad his home

A mum who killed her own children has launched a divorce battle against their grieving father which could see him lose his home.

Major tourist attraction 'decimated' by pandemic

Major tourist attraction 'decimated' by pandemic

Bosses at a historic attraction have been forced to furlough the majority of staff to secure the hub's future during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Platform manager stamped on worker's foot

Platform manager stamped on worker's foot

An employee at a busy station was dismissed after he stamped on his colleague's foot to 'test' his safety boots

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Three teens arrested in county lines drugs raid

Three teens arrested in county lines drugs raid

Police carrying out a drugs raid have seized a quantity of heroin and arrested three teens on suspicion of drug dealing.

Five charged after £2m cocaine seizure

Five charged after £2m cocaine seizure

Police investigating a drugs and money laundering operation have charged five people after officers found £2m of cocaine and £300k in cash.

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