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Mobile network problems across Kent

Mobile network problems across Kent

As millions of people attempt to work from home, two major mobile phone providers are experiencing "connectivity issues".

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Bargain furniture store embraces digital age

Bargain furniture store embraces digital age

A new furniture store is using the power of the internet to sell bargain items.

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Manic knifeman stabbed cabbie in chest

Manic knifeman stabbed cabbie in chest

A knifeman has been locked up after he told a cabbie “you’re going to be famous” then stabbed his chest through a car window.

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Teenager guilty of murder

Teenager guilty of murder

A teenager can be named for the first time after he was found guilty of murder and two attempted murders.

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Two teens charged in murder inquiry

Two teens charged in murder inquiry

Two 17-year-olds have been charged following the suspected murder of a man.

'Help us now' demands Visit Kent

'Help us now' demands Visit Kent

Tourism body Visit Kent says the Government must act now to help businesses in the county survive the coronavirus crisis.

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Kent's biggest theatre to shut for month

Kent's biggest theatre to shut for month

Shows have been cancelled at a theatre following the government's latest advice on the coronavirus outbreak.

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Latest results from magistrates courts

Latest results from magistrates courts

In recent court cases, people have been convicted of drink-driving, possession of cannabis, thefts, assaults, and attacks on emergency workers.

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Thousands of students to be taught remotely

Thousands of students to be taught remotely

The University of Kent has brought forward plans to suspend lectures amid the coronavirus outbreak.

Carphone Warehouse announces closures and mass job cuts

Carphone Warehouse announces closures and mass job cuts

Carphone Warehouse is to close all its standalone stores - many in Kent - with the loss of 2,900 jobs.

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Theatre shuts amid coronavirus outbreak

Theatre shuts amid coronavirus outbreak

One of Kent's main theatres has said it will close tonight while another is making a statement this morning about future shows.

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Kent's film star pioneers

Kent's film star pioneers

You may be surprised to learn which black and white film stars lived in the county.

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Kent stays home - show us your 'office'

Kent stays home - show us your 'office'

People across Kent are waking up to the prospect of working from impromptu home offices today - we'll show you ours if you show us yours.

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Pervert's 'vile' sex attack

Pervert's 'vile' sex attack

A 23-year-old sex pest who attacked three emergency workers at a hospital been sentenced.

'Thank god I didn't get stabbed'

'Thank god I didn't get stabbed'

A mum refused to back down when she was surrounded by three men after she took a picture of them littering.

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Theatres and cinemas closed amid coronavirus crisis

Theatres and cinemas closed amid coronavirus crisis

Some of Kent's biggest attractions have shut as the government steps up plans to stop the spread of coronavirus.

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England cricket star offers to shop for those isolated

England cricket star offers to shop for those isolated

England wicketkeeper and Kent captain Sam Billings has stepped in to help during the coronavirus outbreak.

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Virus causes partial closure of school

Virus causes partial closure of school

A school is to partially close for two days due to staff shortages caused by teachers self-isolating against Covid-19.

Three more Designer Outlet stores shut

Three more Designer Outlet stores shut

A total of four major retailers have closed stores in Kent following the coronavirus outbreak.

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Teen's death could have been a 'joke gone wrong’

Teen's death could have been a 'joke gone wrong’

The death of boxing-mad teenager could have been a practical joke gone wrong, an inquest heard.

Fourth arrest and knives seized in 'murder' probe

Fourth arrest and knives seized in 'murder' probe

Police have detained another suspect and seized knives in an ongoing investigation into the 'murder' of a young man.

Huge queues after two-car crash

Huge queues after two-car crash

Traffic was queuing for miles on the A249 after a crash between two cars.

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PM: 'Stay away from pubs and restaurants'

PM: 'Stay away from pubs and restaurants'

People are being urged to work at home and limit social contact amid fears coronavirus cases "could double every five or six days".

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Hospital visits limited amid virus pandemic

Hospital visits limited amid virus pandemic

Bosses have announced hospital visits are being restricted in the fight against the coronavirus.

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Shops respond to product shortages

Shops respond to product shortages

Smaller stores are trying to support their communities after shoppers were met by empty shelves at big supermarket chains.

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Cannabis farm unearthed

Cannabis farm unearthed

Police called to a suspected burglary found almost 250 cannabis plans inside a home which had not actually been broken into.

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Brewery suspends tours amid virus outbreak

Brewery suspends tours amid virus outbreak

Shepherd Neame has cancelled all brewery tours and a theatre has closed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Displays of kindness in coronavirus crisis

Displays of kindness in coronavirus crisis

Offers of shopping and friendly phone calls on postcards that could prove a life-saver

Man with knife approaches shop worker

Man with knife approaches shop worker

Police are hunting a man who approached a shop worker with a knife before trying to get into a shop.

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Jump In trampoline park narrows down potential new sites

Jump In trampoline park narrows down potential new sites

A trampoline park, which is desperately trying to find a new home, has three sites it is considering.

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