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Not again: 'Idiots' pack Whitstable Harbour

Not again: 'Idiots' pack Whitstable Harbour

There is mounting fury after visitors flocked to Whitstable for a second day in defiance of social distancing advice.

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Family couldn't hold dying gran's hand

Family couldn't hold dying gran's hand

A gran, who is the second person in Kent to die after catching coronavirus, had so much to live for, her daughter said.

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Gran dies after catching coronavirus

Gran dies after catching coronavirus

A woman in her 80s has become the second person in Kent to die due to COVID-19.

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Holes drilled in tyres as six ambulances attacked

Holes drilled in tyres as six ambulances attacked

Under-pressure paramedics on the frontline of the fight against coronavirus discovered a fleet of ambulances damaged this morning.

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Primark closing stores

Primark closing stores

A popular retailer has become the latest high street giant to announce the temporary closure of its stores amid the coronavirus outbreak.

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Owner's delight as stolen dogs are found

Owner's delight as stolen dogs are found

A stolen van containing five pets has been found after being hot-wired and dumped in a car park.

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Trains are not running due to a mattress on the line

Trains are not running due to a mattress on the line

Trains have been halted after someone through a mattress on the track.

Sainsbury's offers NHS workers dedicated shopping slot six days a week

Sainsbury's offers NHS workers dedicated shopping slot six days a week

Sainsbury's has revealed NHS staff and social care workers will have dedicated shopping hours six days a week.

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Pub says sorry for large gathering

Pub says sorry for large gathering

A company has apologised after images of large crowds gathering outside their takeaway prompted furious responses from public and officials.

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'It's my worst nightmare, I'm devastated, broken'

'It's my worst nightmare, I'm devastated, broken'

A woman is begging thieves to bring back her dogs after her locked van was stolen from her driveway.

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'Don't make Mother's Day visits'

'Don't make Mother's Day visits'

People across the county are being reminded to socially distance and not visit their mums today.

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Girl's bid to help 'kids with no toys'

Girl's bid to help 'kids with no toys'

A primary school girl surprised her family with an unusual birthday request.

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Kent's greatest slimmers

Kent's greatest slimmers

From a man who shed half his body weight to a woman who lost weight to save her husband here's some inspiring tales.

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'Totally inappropriate' student flats plan snubbed

'Totally inappropriate' student flats plan snubbed

A bid to build new homes for 80 students has been rejected amid concerns about "intolerable" noise.

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Council 'deplore' businesses encouraging large gatherings

Council 'deplore' businesses encouraging large gatherings

Pictures of people gathered on a seafront drinking in the sunshine have been slammed by a council.

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John Lewis and Waitrose announce closures

John Lewis and Waitrose announce closures

Retail giant John Lewis is to close its Kent stores - including Waitrose at Bluewater.

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Police car set ablaze

Police car set ablaze

A police car was set alight while officers were on duty.

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Closed by outbreak just 11 days after launch

Closed by outbreak just 11 days after launch

A couple forced to close their cafe by coronavirus restrictions just 11 days after opening say they are now facing an uncertain future.

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House fire sparked by overloaded plug

House fire sparked by overloaded plug

Five people fled a house and one man was treated by paramedics, after a blaze started in a bedroom.

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Huge queues as new Home Bargains store opens

Huge queues as new Home Bargains store opens

Crowds of people swarmed a new discount store as it launched today despite the coronavirus outbreak.

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Primary school trust insists BOTH parents must be key workers

Primary school trust insists BOTH parents must be key workers

A trust running eight primary schools in Kent is defying government advice on who can continue to attend class next week.

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New £20m Kent school a step closer

New £20m Kent school a step closer

Council chiefs have moved quickly to award a contract to a construction firm set to build a new secondary school in the county.

'Our pubs are country's best and we'll protect them'

'Our pubs are country's best and we'll protect them'

The boss of Kent brewery Shepherd Neame says he'll do all he can to protect his landlords and their livelihoods.

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The best open spaces for a walk

The best open spaces for a walk

We look at some of the best open spaces in Kent where you can enjoy the outside and take a walk during the coronavirus outbreak.

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A look back at Kent Festivals

A look back at Kent Festivals

Festivals and events have been postponed or cancelled across the county due to the coronavirus crisis, so here are some highlighted in pictures.

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BLOG: Mother's Day warning

BLOG: Mother's Day warning

The Prime Minister issued an impassioned plea for people to help keep their mum safe amid the coronavirus outbreak.

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Dad died after doctors failed to carry out vital scan

Dad died after doctors failed to carry out vital scan

An inquest heard how a dad-of-two could have survived if a scan to identify his life threatening condition was carried out.

Seven of the best Netflix shows to stream

Seven of the best Netflix shows to stream

Looking for something to watch? We've picked some of the most interesting Netflix shows to stream right now - and there's something for everyone.

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'Why I still believe in pubs'

'Why I still believe in pubs'

A businessman who has just bought his fifth pub has revealed what made him take the plunge.

Four teens arrested after boy shot

Four teens arrested after boy shot

Four teenagers have been arrested after a 15-year-old boy was reportedly shot with an air weapon.

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