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London Landmarks Half Marathon cancelled amid coronavirus fears

London Landmarks Half Marathon cancelled amid coronavirus fears

A baby-loss charity will no longer be represented at a half marathon after the event was called off due to growing concern over the coronavirus.

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Police raid car as part of murder investigation

Police raid car as part of murder investigation

Police, thought to be carrying guns, were seen beckoning a man out of a car near a busy city centre roundabout

Man 'stabbed' in daylight attack

Man 'stabbed' in daylight attack

A shocking image of a man covered in blood has emerged following a suspected stabbing.

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Missing boy found

Missing boy found

Police have thanked people who helped them in a search for a missing boy.

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Supermarket shut after man collapses

Supermarket shut after man collapses

A man has been taken to hospital after collapsing in a supermarket.

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Cars erupt into fireball

Cars erupt into fireball

Two cars burst into flames after being set on fire deliberately in a late-night arson attack.

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Kent cricketers return early

Kent cricketers return early

Kent Cricket has cut short their pre-season tour of South Africa.

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Doctors' surgery screens patients at door

Doctors' surgery screens patients at door

A surgery is battling coronavirus by screening patients at the door and offering video-link appointments.

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Shoppers queue early over virus fears

Shoppers queue early over virus fears

Long queues have been spotted at a supermarket following country-wide panic buying in the wake of a sharp increase in confirmed Covid-19 cases.

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High street shop's 'new chapter'

High street shop's 'new chapter'

Shoppers have spoken of their delight after a branch previously at risk of closure was saved following a takeover bid.

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LIVE: Over 70s will be asked to self-isolate as death toll rises

LIVE: Over 70s will be asked to self-isolate as death toll rises

An emergency bill will be published giving the government more powers to help tackle the coronavirus outbreak.

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Evans: One million percent the correct decision

Evans: One million percent the correct decision

Gillingham boss Steve Evans has given his full backing to the Football League's decision to suspend play.

Plaza trial could see 18-month road closure

Plaza trial could see 18-month road closure

A seafront stretch could be closed off to traffic for up to 18 months as council bosses prepare to a launch a trial of the scheme this summer.

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Hand gel manufacturer receives abuse for hike in prices

Hand gel manufacturer receives abuse for hike in prices

A business is offering free sanitiser to those in need, insisting it is not trying to profit from the coronavirus outbreak.

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Hit-and-run victim calls on driver to come forward

Hit-and-run victim calls on driver to come forward

A woman seriously injured after being mown down on a pedestrian crossing says it's disgusting the driver "hasn't got the guts" to come forward.

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Gallery to shut for five months for £1.8m upgrade

Gallery to shut for five months for £1.8m upgrade

A gallery will close its doors for five months while upgrade works costing £1.8m are carried out.

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Football cancelled after council's coronavirus gaffe

Football cancelled after council's coronavirus gaffe

A council which has suspended use of its football pitches after a news headline was misread admits it "jumped the gun".

Former electrician died in car fire

Former electrician died in car fire

An inquest has heard how a retired electrician died in a fire in a supermarket car park.

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May local elections postponed until 2021

May local elections postponed until 2021

Coronavirus fears have led to local elections being postponed for a year.

Two arrests as armed police storm road

Two arrests as armed police storm road

Officers armed with guns have arrested two men after storming a residential road.

Victim listened live as burglar smashed way into her home

Victim listened live as burglar smashed way into her home

A 'prolific thief' has been sentenced to almost four years in prison after his break-in was captured on live footage.

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Hospital restricts visitors to maternity ward

Hospital restricts visitors to maternity ward

Hospital chiefs are only allowing one person to visit new mums and mums-to-be on a maternity ward.

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Man jumps on to train tracks

Man jumps on to train tracks

A man jumped onto live train tracks following an argument.

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Martial arts expert floors hammer-wielding burglars

Martial arts expert floors hammer-wielding burglars

A Thai-style fighting expert floored two hammer-wielding burglars who have now been jailed for almost 20 years.

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School shuts after suspected coronavirus case

School shuts after suspected coronavirus case

A primary school has closed for two days for a deep clean, after a suspected case of COVID-19.

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Attempted murder charge after nail bar stabbing

Attempted murder charge after nail bar stabbing

A man has been remanded in custody after a woman was stabbed at a beauty salon in Tonbridge High Street.

New £4m extension of special school

New £4m extension of special school

A closed school building will now house a new £4million extension of a special school to meet demand in the area

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Gills without football as league shuts down

Gills without football as league shuts down

The Football League has suspended all matches until at least April 3.

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All cruises suspended amid coronavirus outbreak

All cruises suspended amid coronavirus outbreak

Over 50s travel firm Saga announced it has temporarily suspended all cruise operations due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Attempted murder charges following shooting

Attempted murder charges following shooting

Two men have been charged by the Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate.

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