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Club demolished after 'suspected arson'

Club demolished after 'suspected arson'

Pictures show a gutted former Royal British Legion Club forced to be demolished in a fire which police say could have been started deliberately.

Firefighters' union slams Covid-19 'testing fiasco'

Firefighters' union slams Covid-19 'testing fiasco'

Thousands of fire and rescue staff are in self-isolation due to coronavirus precautions, prompting calls to ramp up testing.

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House prices set to tumble amid pandemic

House prices set to tumble amid pandemic

Houses are expected to lose an eighth of their value by the end of the year, experts predict.

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Firearm found after police stop car

Firearm found after police stop car

A man is in custody after police found this weapon when they stopped a car in Rochester.

Fire crews tackling pub blaze

Fire crews tackling pub blaze

These are the dramatic images as firefighters tackle a blaze at a derelict pub.

Hospital's £190,000 expansion plans revealed

Hospital's £190,000 expansion plans revealed

An ambitious scheme to expand an infirmary will be completed next month as health bosses hope to lessen the strain on A&E departments.

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How long can you see Venus in the sky?

How long can you see Venus in the sky?

The clear air and good weather has made it easier to see Venus in the sky - here's how to get the best view.

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The creative ways Kent is beating the lockdown boredom

The creative ways Kent is beating the lockdown boredom

From virtual pub quizzes to online sing alongs here are the creative ways Kent has beaten the lockdown boredom.

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The journey behind the rhinestone jumpsuits and leather jackets

The journey behind the rhinestone jumpsuits and leather jackets

From former police inspectors to ex reality TV stars, there are plenty of tribute acts in Kent. We peeped under the wigs to see what makes them sing.

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Coast on flood alert

Coast on flood alert

Some seaside spots and riverside areas have put been on standby for possible flooding.

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Watch as bomb squad detonates wartime device

Watch as bomb squad detonates wartime device

A Ministry of Defence ordnance team was called out to blow up a Second World War smoke grenade.

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Dozens of migrants detained off coast

Dozens of migrants detained off coast

Some 72 migrants have been intercepted while trying to cross the Channel to enter the UK.

Police helicopter searches for driver 'with weapon'

Police helicopter searches for driver 'with weapon'

Officers are searching for a driver who fled from the scene of a crash, reported to be in the possession of a weapon.

Suspect on the run after 'ramming into firearms unit'

Suspect on the run after 'ramming into firearms unit'

Police are searching for a man after a marked firearms unit was rammed into and the three suspects ran off.

Motorcyclist dies after van crash

Motorcyclist dies after van crash

A man has died after a collision between a motorcycle and a van.

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Suspected arsonist arrested after 12 cars torched

Suspected arsonist arrested after 12 cars torched

A man has been arrested on suspicion of arson after 12 vehicles were burnt in four days.

Boris Johnson discharged from hospital

Boris Johnson discharged from hospital

Kent MPs have sent messages of support after Boris Johnson was allowed home from hospital following his battle with coronavirus.

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Ice cream vans: should they still be on the streets?

Ice cream vans: should they still be on the streets?

Ice cream vans have been seen working around Kent this Easter. But should they be allowed out? Here's your chance to vote.

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The Queen: 'Coronavirus will not overcome us'

The Queen: 'Coronavirus will not overcome us'

The Queen has emphasised the importance of social distancing in her first ever Easter message.

Free bus travel for NHS workers

Free bus travel for NHS workers

A bus company is supporting the NHS by allowing employees travelling to and from work to ride for free.

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Seven more vehicles torched as arsonists strike again

Seven more vehicles torched as arsonists strike again

Fire crews were called into action following another series of overnight arson attacks on cars.

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'Emotional' journey for hospital's first Covid-19 patient

'Emotional' journey for hospital's first Covid-19 patient

The family of a patient cheered off a hospital ward following a month-long battle with coronavirus had initially been told to 'prepare for the worst'.

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Couple abused for challenging group in skate park

Couple abused for challenging group in skate park

A couple say they were subjected to vile abuse as they confronted four bikers for flouting safe-distancing rules.

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'NHS and key workers are heroes'

'NHS and key workers are heroes'

The Archbishop of Canterbury has told of the "heroism" of frontline staff in a stirring Easter message delivered from his kitchen.

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Drama of three-hour effort to save sinking houseboat

Drama of three-hour effort to save sinking houseboat

Fire crews acted fast to pump water from a stricken houseboat as it started to sink at a dock in Kent.

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Campaign to reopen Kent's churches

Campaign to reopen Kent's churches

Clergy are asking the Archbishop of Canterbury to reopen churches so they can film their Easter services there.

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'Shoppers have rediscovered what's available on their doorstep'

'Shoppers have rediscovered what's available on their doorstep'

With more people enjoying the benefits of shopping locally, will shopping habits change back after lock down is over?

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The lockdown garden footballers dream of

The lockdown garden footballers dream of

Striker Zak Ansah has a back garden that may just be the envy of footballers everywhere.

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The people making face shields for frontline workers

The people making face shields for frontline workers

People across Kent are turning to technology in the fight to ensure NHS personnel have the protective equipment to keep them safe - here's how.

Beaches deserted, supermarket car parks packed

Beaches deserted, supermarket car parks packed

A sunny Easter weekend would normally see our parks and beaches packed - our latest set of pictures show how lockdown is being observed

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