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Covid measures 'could return this winter'

Covid measures 'could return this winter'

Social distancing and working from home could be reintroduced if coronavirus and winter flu rates surge, a health boss has warned.

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Former Kent pupil praised for carrying Queen's coffin

Former Kent pupil praised for carrying Queen's coffin

A soldier from the county who was pallbearer for the Queen has been praised for his "impeccable" job.

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Man hit by train identified after appeal

Man hit by train identified after appeal

The family of a man who died after being hit by a train but could not be identified have been tracked down following a police appeal.

Man left petrol bomb on victim's car

Man left petrol bomb on victim's car

A man has been jailed after he harassed his victim for more than five months.

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Is chocolate about to disappear from the checkout?

Is chocolate about to disappear from the checkout?

Fat and sugar-laden food and drink may have to be removed from prominent locations in supermarkets next month and here's why.

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Carer laughed at and filmed dying patient

Carer laughed at and filmed dying patient

A care worker took a video of a dying patient “robbing him of his dignity”.

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'What on earth is happening on our roads?'

'What on earth is happening on our roads?'

Motorists are being held up in "complete gridlock" due to a flurry of roadworks.

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Film crews pictured in town

Film crews pictured in town

A large number of production staff believed to be working on a Netflix series have been spotted this morning.

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Man in court after pub attack victim's death

Man in court after pub attack victim's death

A teenager will face trial next year after a father died following an incident outside a town centre pub.

Team-mates and friends pay tribute to footballer

Team-mates and friends pay tribute to footballer

Friends and football club members have paid tribute to Jay Carr who was found dead after being reported missing.

Heartbreak as puppy dumped by A249 dies

Heartbreak as puppy dumped by A249 dies

One of seven puppies that were rescued after being found abandoned in a crate next to the dual carriageway has died.

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£10 bath dinosaur among top toys for Christmas

£10 bath dinosaur among top toys for Christmas

Argos has named the top 15 toys it thinks will dominate Christmas wish lists this year and among them is a £10 dinosaur bath toy.

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'It's great news - but what happens after six months?'

'It's great news - but what happens after six months?'

Business owners across Kent have been reacting to the government's announcement of a cap on energy costs for firms.

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Motorcyclist seriously injured after collision with car

Motorcyclist seriously injured after collision with car

Emergency services are at the scene of a head-on crash between a motorcyclist and a car.

Burst water main causing traffic hell

Burst water main causing traffic hell

Delays are likely to continue for two days as Southern Water work to fix a burst water main.

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'A meal out for two could cost an extra £30'

'A meal out for two could cost an extra £30'

Worried Indian restaurant owners fear they could close or have to raise their prices by 25% as costs continue to rise.

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Case surrounding Fergus Wilson sex abuse claims dropped

Case surrounding Fergus Wilson sex abuse claims dropped

A case involving a woman who made allegations against property mogul Fergus Wilson has been dropped.

'Monstrous' plan for new homes rejected

'Monstrous' plan for new homes rejected

Plans for 28 flats in two blocks have been thrown out by councillors despite an officers' recommendation to approve.

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'My gran died on the floor in agony after five-hour ambulance wait'

'My gran died on the floor in agony after five-hour ambulance wait'

The family of a 91-year-old who died on the floor in agony after waiting hours for an ambulance have described her ordeal as "heartbreaking".

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Shock as 200-year-old village pub suddenly boarded up

Shock as 200-year-old village pub suddenly boarded up

A historic pub which previously hit headlines for serving fried squirrel and ants has suddenly closed, leaving villagers shocked.

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Wheelchair user fell from ramp after cars blocked bus stop

Wheelchair user fell from ramp after cars blocked bus stop

A wheelchair user was flung from his chair as he got off a bus because cars were blocking the pavement.

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'We don't want this to happen to other families'

'We don't want this to happen to other families'

A devastated family who lost a son to leukaemia have opened up about their grief, as they raise money in his memory.

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Labrador puppy found beside A249 suffering from mystery illness

Labrador puppy found beside A249 suffering from mystery illness

One of seven Labrador puppies left beside a main road in a crate has been rushed to a vets with a mystery illness.

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Long queues as burst main and crash cause traffic chaos

Long queues as burst main and crash cause traffic chaos

Drivers were trapped in long queues following a crash and emergency roadworks to a burst water main, on a route already busy with diverted traffic.

Family desperate to find missing pup

Family desperate to find missing pup

A nine-year-old and her mum are appealing for help to find their dachshund after he went missing during a walk three days ago.

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Car overturns in crash on busy route

Car overturns in crash on busy route

Drivers faced long delays after a car overturned in a crash on a busy road.

Woman hit by car dies in hospital

Woman hit by car dies in hospital

A woman who was airlifted to hospital after being hit by a car on the A2 has died.

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Body found in search for missing man

Body found in search for missing man

Police have discovered a body during a search for a man who went missing from his home.

Parents who filmed baby being given vodka released by police

Parents who filmed baby being given vodka released by police

Two people arrested after footage emerged of a baby being given a cap of vodka have been released by police.

Hit book puts county at heart of murder

Hit book puts county at heart of murder

The latest book in Richard Osman's Thursday Murder Club series is out - and Kent has another starring role.

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