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The neighbourhoods where Covid cases are rising

The neighbourhoods where Covid cases are rising

Coronavirus infection rates have gone above the national average in nearly half of Kent's districts, but daily UK cases continue to fall.

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Eurovision: Can the UK avoid nil points in Turin?

Eurovision: Can the UK avoid nil points in Turin?

It's back...the Eurovision Song Contest grand final is tonight but what hope does the UK entry have this year?

School defends head amid 'n-word' controversy

School defends head amid 'n-word' controversy

A school has defended its head teacher after his use of the 'n-word' led to a complaint to police.

We tried going cash-only in Kent

We tried going cash-only in Kent

Could you get by without paying for things via card or smartphone for a week? KentOnline put it to the test...

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Will pub saved by villagers ever reopen again?

Will pub saved by villagers ever reopen again?

The future of a historic village pub saved from redevelopment through a community buy-out now hangs in the balance after the business failed.

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Drivers turn village into 'rat-run' to avoid M2 works

Drivers turn village into 'rat-run' to avoid M2 works

Village residents have slammed dangerous drivers for using their area as a rat-run following M2 junction improvements.

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Family of seven left living in one-bedroom flat

Family of seven left living in one-bedroom flat

A family of seven left living in a one-bedroom flat will be paid £6,000 by a council.

Mental health patient sent 240 miles amid 'crisis'

Mental health patient sent 240 miles amid 'crisis'

A mental health patient was sent 240 miles for treatment as the county is engulfed in an "unrelenting crisis".

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Medical emergency at entertainment complex

Medical emergency at entertainment complex

Three police cars and four ambulances were spotted outside a cinema, gym and bowling facility following a medical incident.

Rush-hour chaos on county's motorways

Rush-hour chaos on county's motorways

Commuters facing Friday rush-hour chaos on the county's motorways can expect traffic at the Dartford Crossing and tailbacks on the M2 and M20.

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Man found in car park with serious head injury

Man found in car park with serious head injury

An investigation and an appeal for witnesses have been launched after a man was allegedly assaulted in the street.

Demolition begins at listed town centre garage

Demolition begins at listed town centre garage

After two years of planning, demolition work as part of a multi-million pound revamp of a listed former town centre car garage is under way.

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Rat poison fears at country park

Rat poison fears at country park

A popular dog-walking spot has been inspected after pet owners reported their dogs becoming unwell.

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Moment PCSO's killer is arrested in bedroom

Moment PCSO's killer is arrested in bedroom

Footage shows the moment police burst into Callum Wheeler's bedroom and arrested him on suspicion of murdering PCSO Julia James.

Amazon van stolen in daylight robbery

Amazon van stolen in daylight robbery

Police investigating the theft of an Amazon delivery van have released a CCTV image of a man.

Body found near town centre hotel

Body found near town centre hotel

Police and paramedics were called after reports a man's body had been discovered in an alleyway.

Hopes 'perfectly healthy high street trees' could be saved from axe

Hopes 'perfectly healthy high street trees' could be saved from axe

There is hope a controversial tree-felling plan for a Kent high street could be axed during the next stages of the planning process.

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The bowel cancer signs to know as Deborah James receives Damehood

The bowel cancer signs to know as Deborah James receives Damehood

As cancer patient and campaigner Deborah James says she's stopping active treatment, what are the signs of bowel cancer to look out for?

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Huge 72-mile diversion for M2 weekend closure

Huge 72-mile diversion for M2 weekend closure

A mammoth diversion is to be in place for this weekend's full M2 closure... with drivers being sent through Operation Brock on the M20.

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Tesco becomes latest supermarket to pull chicken from shelves

Tesco becomes latest supermarket to pull chicken from shelves

Tesco is recalling cooked chicken products over salmonella fears, joining Waitrose, Aldi and Sainsbury's in asking customers to return items.

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Boy hit by car on busy road

Boy hit by car on busy road

A boy was treated by paramedics after being hit by a car during rush hour.

Police take action to stop boy racers

Police take action to stop boy racers

Dispersal zones have been set up across several towns to stop a planned car meet this weekend.

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Strong warning for asthma and hay fever sufferers as pollen levels rise

Strong warning for asthma and hay fever sufferers as pollen levels rise

Pollen levels are expected to be high this weekend as temperatures rise, prompting a warning for sufferers, while a shortage of medicines continues.

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'Rural delight' crowned Kent's top restaurant

'Rural delight' crowned Kent's top restaurant

The winners of a leading food and drink awards in the county were revealed last night - highlighting the county's cream of the crop.

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'Killer said Julia deserved to die'

'Killer said Julia deserved to die'

A court has heard how a 22-year-old on trial for murder told custody staff he would return to a woods 'to rape and kill women' if released.

Cold shoulders and stony glares in a real locals' local

Cold shoulders and stony glares in a real locals' local

Secret Drinker gets the silent treatment in one of Kent 's most remote pubs

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Family-run café forced to shut as council rival opens

Family-run café forced to shut as council rival opens

The owners of a family-run cafe have announced it will close after a council chose to build its own at a country park.

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'Give residents a high street parking discount'

'Give residents a high street parking discount'

A Kent high street would be given a much-needed boost if residents were offered a 20% discount on parking, say councillors.

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HGV driver led police on booze-fuelled chase after Euros

HGV driver led police on booze-fuelled chase after Euros

A lorry driver who watched England smash Germany in the Euros, celebrated by leading police on a booze-fuelled police chase.

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Strictly legend waltzes onto the stage

Strictly legend waltzes onto the stage

Join the king of the ballroom as he spills his showbiz secrets in An Audience with Anton Du Beke.

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