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Pink supermoon dazzles stargazers

Pink supermoon dazzles stargazers

Look at pictures after a stunning supermoon lit up the Kent sky last night.

Call The Midwife tour up for grabs in NHS auction

Call The Midwife tour up for grabs in NHS auction

A chance to have a walk on role in the hit series is among a lot of experiences pledged by celebrities to raise money for the NHS.

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Police called to disperse group after balcony rave

Police called to disperse group after balcony rave

A firefighter hosted a party from his balcony to cheer up his neighbours but police were called after people began gathering in the street.

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31 photos capture Ashford from above

31 photos capture Ashford from above

A series of aerial photographs have captured one Kent town's ever-changing look.

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5G expert rubbishes 'ridiculous and impossible' conspiracy theories

5G expert rubbishes 'ridiculous and impossible' conspiracy theories

A university professor has spoken out against 'fake news' claims that 5G causes serious harm.

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Bloodrunners working round the clock in Covid-19 fight

Bloodrunners working round the clock in Covid-19 fight

A charity is working 24/7 to support the NHS by transporting blood and coronavirus samples.

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Covid-19 deaths pass 7,000

Covid-19 deaths pass 7,000

Nhs England have announced a further 828 people have died in hospital, with 108 from Kent.

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How to be on the lookout for wildlife without leaving home

How to be on the lookout for wildlife without leaving home

Nature experts from the Kent Wildlife Trust give their top tips on encouraging wildlife into what outside space we have - no matter how small.

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Kent towns' house price rises ranked

Kent towns' house price rises ranked

House prices in one Kent town have soared by the eighth greatest amount of anywhere in the UK - here's how all areas of the county performed.

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Revealed: The Airbnbs flouting virus advice

Revealed: The Airbnbs flouting virus advice

Airbnb hosts are being urged to reject bookings for holiday getaways - we went undercover to find out if they are following that advice.

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Two doctors among hospital's Covid-19 patients

Two doctors among hospital's Covid-19 patients

Almost 100 coronavirus patients are being treated in one of the county's hospitals with an expected peak next week set to more than double the number.

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Five to appear in court over lorry deaths

Five to appear in court over lorry deaths

Five men will appear virtually in court charged over the deaths of 39 Vietnamese migrants

kmfm reports 'boom' in listening figures

kmfm reports 'boom' in listening figures

kmfm says its listener figures have significantly increased as many people rise to the challenge of working more remotely.

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Watch drugs raid on house

Watch drugs raid on house

Officers stormed a number of homes as part of an investigation into County Lines drug dealing.

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Arson investigator spat at

Arson investigator spat at

A man has been charged after a police officer was spat at as they investigated an arson attack on a flat.

Fruit stall founder dies of virus

Fruit stall founder dies of virus

A family has paid tribute to a husband, father and grandfather who died after contracting coronavirus.

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Large disturbance leaves BMW damaged

Large disturbance leaves BMW damaged

A probe has been launched after a BMW was damaged during a disturbance involving 10 people.

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New hospice plans unveiled for £40m housing estate

New hospice plans unveiled for £40m housing estate

Proposals to build a state-of-the-art hospice on a 750-home development have been officially unveiled.

Coronavirus death at village for veterans

Coronavirus death at village for veterans

Covid-19 has spread to a village for ex-servicemen and women, after a resident passed away and a worker tested positive for the disease.

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Police fine people ignoring social distancing rules

Police fine people ignoring social distancing rules

Officers have issued fines to people flouting social distancing guidelines in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Migrants defy extra patrols and drones

Migrants defy extra patrols and drones

More than 60 migrants have crossed the Channel in the past three days despite French police doubling their beach patrols and deploying drones.

'This evil virus has broken our hearts'

'This evil virus has broken our hearts'

A man who dedicated his life to helping others has died after contracting coronavirus.

Cathedral to 'shoulder financial risk' as it freezes rent

Cathedral to 'shoulder financial risk' as it freezes rent

Canterbury Cathedral has waived rent for its dozens of commercial tenants - two weeks after stating such action would "risk bankruptcy".

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Family's heartache over coronavirus death of 'loving grandad'

Family's heartache over coronavirus death of 'loving grandad'

A family has paid tribute to a 68-year-old set to become a grandfather for the second time after he lost his life to Covid-19.

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Festival announces virtual Easter event

Festival announces virtual Easter event

A family festival, which was due to throw an Easter party at Dreamland, is bringing together DJs, comedy and live acts for a virtual event instead.

Admired photographer dies of suspected coronavirus

Admired photographer dies of suspected coronavirus

Tributes have been pouring in for a man who passed away after reportedly contracting coronavirus.

Abusive drunk headbutted his mother

Abusive drunk headbutted his mother

An abusive drunk who attacked police after headbutting his mother has been jailed, but is set to be freed within days due to the coronavirus crisis.

Couple's anger over £1k bill to move wedding

Couple's anger over £1k bill to move wedding

A couple forced to cancel their wedding amid the Covid-19 outbreak were told to pay £1,000 to postpone their big day until next year.

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Number of Clarks stores 'will not reopen' after lockdown

Number of Clarks stores 'will not reopen' after lockdown

Long-standing footwear retailer Clarks has confirmed a number of its stores have permanently ceased trading and will not reopen.

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Widow's plea to make people stay at home

Widow's plea to make people stay at home

A widow who lost her husband to coronavirus is begging people to stay indoors and save lives.

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