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Boy, 13, who died in cliff fall had 'inadequate' care

Boy, 13, who died in cliff fall had 'inadequate' care

A coroner has found a disabled boy received inadequate support from authorities before he died from a cliff fall.

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Covid jab 'hell' as elderly forced to wait three hours in supermarket car park

Covid jab 'hell' as elderly forced to wait three hours in supermarket car park

Hundreds of elderly and vulnerable people forced to wait outside for than three house in almost sub-zero temperatures for their Covid booster jabs.

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'We're at risk of new Covid pingdemic'

'We're at risk of new Covid pingdemic'

Tougher Covid rules set to be enforced in response to the Omicron variant could spark a new “pingdemic”, a Kent MP has warned.

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Armed men fight in town centre

Armed men fight in town centre

A fight saw batons brandished and shouting fill a town centre street, before one man barricaded himself inside a building.

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Omicron: Everything we know about the new Covid-19 variant so far

Omicron: Everything we know about the new Covid-19 variant so far

It's the Covid variant causing concern worldwide, with the WHO describing it as a very high global risk, but what do we know about Omicron so far?

The unique cliffside property which could be yours for just £20k

The unique cliffside property which could be yours for just £20k

A historic seafront structure which has been empty for many years "certainly makes a statement", say auctioneers.

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'Watch this space': Could borough's huge housing target be lowered?

'Watch this space': Could borough's huge housing target be lowered?

Residents hoping that mammoth housebuilding targets imposed on a Kent borough will be lowered have been given a glimmer of hope.

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'I don't talk about trans rights because it's not my place'

'I don't talk about trans rights because it's not my place'

A Kent MP says it is not her place to speak on trans issues since it is not her “lived experience”.

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Man in hospital after M20 break down crash

Man in hospital after M20 break down crash

A man has been taken to hospital after a van crashed into a recovery vehicle on the M20.

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Missing mum murder suspect in court

Missing mum murder suspect in court

A man has appeared in court, after he was charged with the murder of missing Sissinghurst woman Alexandra Morgan.

Area's last strip of green space could be lost for homes

Area's last strip of green space could be lost for homes

Two areas could merge into one as the last remaining green field separating them becomes the subject of a bid to build 435 homes.

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Birds go into lockdown by law as avian flu outbreaks continue

Birds go into lockdown by law as avian flu outbreaks continue

Strict new rules for captive birds and poultry come into force from today as officials try to clamp down on outbreaks of avian flu.

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Hawk to be hired for £5k to scare away Bandstand pigeons

Hawk to be hired for £5k to scare away Bandstand pigeons

Council bosses hope the stationing of a hawk at a Bandstand along the coast will finally put an end to a long-running pigeon problem.

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How to spot and protect Kent's seals

How to spot and protect Kent's seals

Our coastline is home to a vast array of stunning wildlife, but sadly our actions may be causing many of the county's animals to disappear.

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Marvel and DC-themed comic-con coming to Kent

Marvel and DC-themed comic-con coming to Kent

A huge Marvel and DC-themed comic-con is set to take place in Kent next year attracting crowds of up to 10,000 people.

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Nike and Adidas to get bigger Outlet stores

Nike and Adidas to get bigger Outlet stores

Sportswear giants Nike and Adidas are both set to get bigger units at the Ashford Designer Outlet as part of a store reshuffle.

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Masks to be worn in communal areas of secondary schools

Masks to be worn in communal areas of secondary schools

The Department for Education has 'strongly advised' schools to encourage pupils and staff to wear masks in communal areas.

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27 die as dinghy sinks in freezing Channel

27 die as dinghy sinks in freezing Channel

Two mothers and each of their four children were among 27 people who died while crossing Channel to Kent.

Police given extra time to quiz man over missing mum's 'murder'

Police given extra time to quiz man over missing mum's 'murder'

Detectives investigating the possible murder of a mother-of-two from Kent have been granted more time to question a suspect.

Second serious crash on main road in two days

Second serious crash on main road in two days

A three-car crash has blocked a busy residential road - marking the second serious collision at the same spot in just two days.

Teen found in house with balaclava arrested

Teen found in house with balaclava arrested

A 17-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of burglary and harassment after being found inside a house with a balaclava and torch.

Mystery of huge police convoy solved

Mystery of huge police convoy solved

The mystery surrounding a huge night-time police convoy that was spotted escorting a large, covered object along a motorway has been solved.

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Number of Covid patients in hospitals falls again

Number of Covid patients in hospitals falls again

The number of people with Covid being treated in Kent's hospitals has fallen for the third week in a row.

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Seaside cafe slashes prices to avoid laying off staff

Seaside cafe slashes prices to avoid laying off staff

A popular seaside café still feeling the pinch after Covid lockdowns and a slow summer has been forced to slash its prices to avoid laying off staff.

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Micropub bid ditched but old village inn could become home

Micropub bid ditched but old village inn could become home

Plans to build a swanky micropub next to a closed-down boozer at the entrance to a village are “dead in the water”, developers say.

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Pensioner targeted in burglary

Pensioner targeted in burglary

A man has been arrested on suspicion of burglary after cash was stolen from a pensioner's home when he agreed to have repairs to his roof.

Border Force officer charged with supplying ecstasy

Border Force officer charged with supplying ecstasy

A Border Force officer arrested by anti-corruption police has appeared in court charged with supplying and offering to supply class A drugs.

Mass protests against housebuilding across Kent

Mass protests against housebuilding across Kent

Protests against "relentless" housebuilding are took place across Kent today as residents groups join a day of action.

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Casualty actor’s real-life hospital horror

Casualty actor’s real-life hospital horror

Actor Phil Goldacre lost both his legs from sepsis and diabetes but is in demand more than ever as TV companies seek him out for disabled roles.

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'He pulled a knife out his pocket and started sprinting at me'

'He pulled a knife out his pocket and started sprinting at me'

A cyclist who managed to swerve away from thugs who tried to attack him with bottles and a knife is warning others to be vigilant.

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