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Housing slump or a quick bounce back?

Housing slump or a quick bounce back?

As debate continues over the impact of Covid-19 on house sales and prices, business expert Richard Scase says forecasters fall into one of two camps.

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Pre-school's final desperate plea for help

Pre-school's final desperate plea for help

A nursery fears it may be forced to close when its tenancy at its temporary home runs out as it has nowhere else to go.

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The heyday of the booze cruise to France

The heyday of the booze cruise to France

When Brits realised the money-saving benefits of buying wine in France they flocked to Kent's port towns heralding the beginning of the booze cruise.

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Anti-social bikers have vehicles seized

Anti-social bikers have vehicles seized

Anti-social motorbike riders had their vehicles seized and warnings have been issued by police after several incidents across towns.

Officials working to deport migrants after crossings thwarted

Officials working to deport migrants after crossings thwarted

Border officials are working to deport dozens of migrants after another three boats were stopped crossing the Channel en route to Britain.

Man in hospital after being 'injured' in town centre

Man in hospital after being 'injured' in town centre

Police and paramedics were called to a town centre following reports a man had been injured.

Animal charity steps in to stop 'shocking' rise in poaching

Animal charity steps in to stop 'shocking' rise in poaching

An animal charity is part of a project to dehorn hundreds of wild rhinos following an 'alarming' rise in poaching since the Covid-19 outbreak.

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Driver fined after van load held down by 'thin cords'

Driver fined after van load held down by 'thin cords'

A driver has been slapped with a fine after he was caught in an overloaded van which had been spotted leaving debris scattered across the road.

Deer trapped in water rescued

Deer trapped in water rescued

A deer had to be rescued by firefighters after getting itself stranded in a stream.

Motorcyclist dies after crash with car

Motorcyclist dies after crash with car

An investigation has been launched after a man died following a crash involving a car and a motorbike.

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Man dies after medical incident in park

Man dies after medical incident in park

Police and paramedics were called to a report of a medical incident in a park where a man in his 50s was pronounced dead at the scene.

Bid to expand controversial housing estate by 20%

Bid to expand controversial housing estate by 20%

Developers have submitted plans to increase the sprawling site of an approved 300-home development in the countryside.

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Six boats carrying 90 migrants stopped in Channel

Six boats carrying 90 migrants stopped in Channel

Border Force patrols intercepted six boats carrying 90 migrants in the Channel before they could reach Kent.

Man arrested and knife found after disturbance

Man arrested and knife found after disturbance

A man has been arrested and a knife has been recovered after a reported disturbance.

'Covid-19 has attacked those who are most vulnerable'

'Covid-19 has attacked those who are most vulnerable'

An academy boss has spoken about how keeping schools closed during the coronavirus pandemic would harm disadvantaged children.

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Video shows just how slow new traffic lights are

Video shows just how slow new traffic lights are

Footage caught on a dashcam shows drivers having to wait at new traffic lights for more than a minute, sparking complaints to highways bosses.

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Poems for our strange times

Poems for our strange times

The coronavirus outbreak and lockdown have inspired works of poetry from people across Kent - read them here.

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Ray of light for hospice charity after government refused cash

Ray of light for hospice charity after government refused cash

A charity which supports one of Kent's largest hospices that was refused government funding may have a way to continue helping vulnerable patients.

'They have turned our meadow into a desert'

'They have turned our meadow into a desert'

An MP has joined environmentalists in condemning a council for ruining a picturesque meadow which some say now resembles a desert.

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What is Kent's oldest pub?

What is Kent's oldest pub?

A "haunted" tavern where one of Britain's most notorious criminals once took shelter is among those claiming to be the county's most ancient.

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Motorcyclist rushed to hospital after smash

Motorcyclist rushed to hospital after smash

Police remained at the scene of a serious road smash this afternoon which saw one person rushed to a London hospital.

Police and crime commissioner enters row over Tasers

Police and crime commissioner enters row over Tasers

Matthew Scott has says he does "not agree" with the position of the Association of Police and Crime Commissioners over Taser fears.

Man taken to hospital after emergency response

Man taken to hospital after emergency response

One man has been taken to hospital and another has been arrested after an emergency response.

Crunch decision day looms for airport

Crunch decision day looms for airport

The Department of Transport has said it will make a final decision on the long-running saga this coming week.

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Bucks Fizz miss out in vote to be named Eurovision's best

Bucks Fizz miss out in vote to be named Eurovision's best

The Eurovision Song Contest may be off, but a vote tonight for the nation's all-time favourite brought disappointment for the 1981 winners.

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Victim left injured after teens swipe electric bike

Victim left injured after teens swipe electric bike

Police have launched an investigation after a man was left with scratches from an altercation when two teenagers reportedly stole his electric bike.

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Beaches 'empty' as day-trippers heed warnings

Beaches 'empty' as day-trippers heed warnings

Some of the county's top beaches saw few crowds today - despite concerns of a flood of visitors as lockdown conditions were eased this week.

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Lifeguards not on duty prompts water warning

Lifeguards not on duty prompts water warning

Safety advice is going out to anyone in Kent who is looking to visit the coast, following the government's easing of lockdown measures.

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Armed police and helicopter descend on town

Armed police and helicopter descend on town

Armed police and the police helicopter were called to reports people were inside a house with a weapon.

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Anglers return in big numbers after restrictions lifted

Anglers return in big numbers after restrictions lifted

Fears have been raised over social distancing after anglers gathered on the beach this morning after government guidelines changed to allow fishing.

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