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Boy, 7, walks laps of garden for month to save wildlife park

Boy, 7, walks laps of garden for month to save wildlife park

A seven-year-old boy is planning to do laps of his garden every day for a month to raise vital funds for a Kent wildlife park.

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'Solar farm explosion would be like nuclear bomb'

'Solar farm explosion would be like nuclear bomb'

As decision day looms for Britain's biggest solar farm campaigners are mounting a final push against the "dangerous" and "damaging" project.

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The most brilliant and bizarre lockdown baking in Kent

The most brilliant and bizarre lockdown baking in Kent

From a cake made with kidney beans to a tribute to the Tiger King, we look at some of the weird and wonderful lockdown baking across the county.

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What's in a name? The famous folk who left their mark on Kent

What's in a name? The famous folk who left their mark on Kent

Throughout history, many remarkable people have forged a special link to the county - we look at who they are and what they did.

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Kent charity founder exposes Instagram lion star

Kent charity founder exposes Instagram lion star

WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT - An Instagram star compared to Tiger King Joe Exotic has been exposed by a Kent welfare group after punching a lion cub.

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'Big cat' sighting was sculpture

'Big cat' sighting was sculpture

Armed police and a helicopter were called in after a big cat was spotted on the loose – but found a sculpture of a tiger.

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Christmas ice rink cancelled

Christmas ice rink cancelled

Plans for an annual ice rink have been scrapped by the council as uncertainty over when the coronavirus pandemic will end continues.

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Armed response to big cat sighting

Armed response to big cat sighting

Armed police and a helicopter were called in after a big cat was spotted on the loose.

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Amazon warehouse worker tests positive for Covid-19

Amazon warehouse worker tests positive for Covid-19

Amazon has said it is "supporting" a member of staff from one of its Kent warehouses who has contracted Covid-19.

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£20m of cocaine stopped from entering Kent

£20m of cocaine stopped from entering Kent

Border Force in France have seized 260 kilos of cocaine worth £20 million from a lorry destined for Kent.

Financial woes for tourist attractions

Financial woes for tourist attractions

Lockdown is taking a toll on National Trust sites in Kent, as the charity's boss revealed £200m is expected to be lost this year.

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Crossbow found and man arrested after armed siege

Crossbow found and man arrested after armed siege

A 44-year-old man is in custody following an armed siege in a residential street.

Unaccompanied child spotted in street

Unaccompanied child spotted in street

Police have been called out after a child was seen wandering alone.

Tributes to 'hero' school worker

Tributes to 'hero' school worker

A 'kind and caring' school exams officer who also mentored students has died from cancer.

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Can tradespeople work in your home?

Can tradespeople work in your home?

Here's everything you need to know about whether or not tradespeople can work in your house during the coronavirus lockdown.

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Cars torched in suspected arson attack

Cars torched in suspected arson attack

An 18-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of arson after four cars were set alight.

Lockdown rule breakers leave damage behind

Lockdown rule breakers leave damage behind

A table and benches have been left charred after someone had a barbecue on them despite lockdown restrictions.

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Parents must bring children for jabs to stop 'killer diseases'

Parents must bring children for jabs to stop 'killer diseases'

Doctors are appealing to families in Kent to still bring children for routine vaccinations to help prevent any resurgence in other deadly diseases.

Seven Kent music venues at risk of closure

Seven Kent music venues at risk of closure

A crowdfunding campaign has been launched to save seven Kent music venues which have played host to the likes of Oasis and Adele over the years.

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The twin towns and sister cities of Kent

The twin towns and sister cities of Kent

We take a look at some of the connections between our county's towns and communities around the world.

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Police search for missing Sarah

Police search for missing Sarah

Police officers have been seen scouring a rural location for murdered mum-of-five Sarah Wellgreen.

Armed siege on Island

Armed siege on Island

Police with firearms and dogs are surrounding a house in a residential road after a disturbance.

Man, 74, with 'odd stacked against him' wins Covid battle

Man, 74, with 'odd stacked against him' wins Covid battle

The family of a man with pre-existing health conditions say he is on the mend after catching Covid-19 and ending up in hospital.

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Bomb squad called to Kent beach

Bomb squad called to Kent beach

Part of a beach was cordoned off today when an object thought to be a bomb was discovered at low tide.

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Lightning strike starts roof fire

Lightning strike starts roof fire

Six fire engines were needed to put out a blaze at a house which firefighters believe was started by a bolt of lightning.

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Kent's topsy turvy weather

Kent's topsy turvy weather

Whatever the weather, you know you can't rely on it when in Britain. Kent witnessed bright sunshine today broken by torrential rain and even thunder.

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Sawn-off shot gun found in police raid

Sawn-off shot gun found in police raid

A sawn-off shotgun, drugs and cash have been seized by police during a raid in the early hours.

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A pub version of Just Eat?

A pub version of Just Eat?

A website allowing pub-lovers to browse through menus of local boozers offering home delivery and pick-up services has launched.

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Air ambulance called after person found collapsed

Air ambulance called after person found collapsed

The air ambulance was called out after a person was found collapsed and in a serious condition.

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Riders join cortège for motorcycle mad grandad

Riders join cortège for motorcycle mad grandad

Members of a motorcycle club paid a fond farewell to one of their members at his funeral after he died from coronavirus.

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