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Man charged over serious station stabbing

Man charged over serious station stabbing

A man is due in court charged over a serious stabbing at a major Kent train station.

Bid to block barracks becoming 1,300 houses

Bid to block barracks becoming 1,300 houses

Historic England could save a barracks from becoming a huge housing estate if it gives the site parkland listings protection.

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Ideal running spots in Kent

Ideal running spots in Kent

If your New Year's resolution was to lose a few pounds and get healthier, here are a few ideal running spots to get you on your way.

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Ironman triathlete paralysed in crash on 'crystal clear' day

Ironman triathlete paralysed in crash on 'crystal clear' day

A driver has been jailed after knocking an ironman triathlete off his motorbike leaving him paralysed.

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'It's killing my dog' - woman's terror as pet attacked in park

'It's killing my dog' - woman's terror as pet attacked in park

A woman's pet was almost mauled to death and she was injured in a "horrific" dog attack.

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'We can't tell you what happened to £54m sent to France'

'We can't tell you what happened to £54m sent to France'

The Home Office has claimed releasing details of how £54m sent to the French has been spent would 'jeopardise diplomatic relations'.

Covid isolations force train services to be cut

Covid isolations force train services to be cut

Trains will be running under a reduced timetable due to high numbers of railway staff being forced to isolate due to Covid.

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Woman seriously hurt after crash with car

Woman seriously hurt after crash with car

A woman has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a car on a busy dual carriageway.

Kent author wins Costa Children's Book Award

Kent author wins Costa Children's Book Award

An author who used her home town and its central role in the Channel crossings crisis as inspiration has won an award for her latest novel.

What are the self-isolation rules after a positive lateral flow test?

What are the self-isolation rules after a positive lateral flow test?

Thousands of people are discovering they've got Covid as Omicron sweeps the country - here's what you should do if you get a positive test at home.

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NHS to be moved to 'war footing' in battle against Covid, says PM

NHS to be moved to 'war footing' in battle against Covid, says PM

The Prime Minster says the military is preparing to step in to help NHS trusts cope with the impact of soaring Covid cases.

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Three rescued as town centre floods

Three rescued as town centre floods

Three people have been rescued by fire crews after their cars got stranded on a flooded road.

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Hospital's Covid 'surge hub' will be ready next week

Hospital's Covid 'surge hub' will be ready next week

A temporary Nightingale ward capable of holding up to 100 patients will be completed next week in readiness for increased admissions.

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Creek bursts banks after tidal surge

Creek bursts banks after tidal surge

Floodgates have been closed and a creek has burst its banks due to an unusually high tide.

'We're in semi-lockdown and need to cut isolation period'

'We're in semi-lockdown and need to cut isolation period'

A Tory MP has urged the Prime Minister to cut the quarantine period to five days as he claimed the country was in a "semi-lockdown".

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Major business awards put on ice for 2022

Major business awards put on ice for 2022

The Kent Excellence in Business Awards - better known as KEiBA - is to take a year off in 2022, organisers have confirmed.

Tiny girl among first people to cross Channel this year

Tiny girl among first people to cross Channel this year

A little girl in a pink onesie was one of the first people to cross the Channel in 2022 after a record year.

Pubs to stay open longer under plans for Queen's Jubilee

Pubs to stay open longer under plans for Queen's Jubilee

Pubs, bars and clubs could be allowed to stay open longer to celebrate The Queen's Platinum Jubilee under new Home Office plans.

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Beer glass tribute to motorcyclist who died in collision

Beer glass tribute to motorcyclist who died in collision

A beer glass scribed with heartfelt messages is among the tributes left at the scene of a crash.

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2022 celebrated on new coins

2022 celebrated on new coins

The Queen's Platinum Jubilee, Commonwealth Games and Dame Vera Lynn feature on new coins on sale from today.

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Police arrest pair on suspicion of murder after man's death

Police arrest pair on suspicion of murder after man's death

A man and woman have been arrested as part of a murder investigation after a man died.

Inquest opens into death of 'much-loved' teacher

Inquest opens into death of 'much-loved' teacher

An inquest has been opened after a young teacher died in a suspected hit-and-run.

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Aldi wants Kent suppliers

Aldi wants Kent suppliers

Food and drink firms in the county are among those being urged to sign up to supply a major supermarket.

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Flood alerts in place across Kent

Flood alerts in place across Kent

Several flood alerts have been issued across the county as a result of high spring tides and strong winds.

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Record year sees almost 30,000 cross Channel in small boats

Record year sees almost 30,000 cross Channel in small boats

Almost 30,000 asylum seekers crossed the Channel to the UK on board small boats over the last 12 months, figures reveal.

Refugee charity praised amid one of 2022's first Twitter storms

Refugee charity praised amid one of 2022's first Twitter storms

Kent has emerged from one of the first Twitter storms of 2022 relatively unscathed – with several organisations praised by comedian Stewart Lee.

Lorry fire blocks major route

Lorry fire blocks major route

Drivers are being warned of delays after a lorry fire on a major road.

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Live fire training site planned for police centre

Live fire training site planned for police centre

The Met police are planning a new firearms site at their Kent-based training centre.

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Estate's residents living in fear after spate of car thefts

Estate's residents living in fear after spate of car thefts

One woman says car thefts are so common where she lives the first thing she does when she wakes up is check her vehicle is still on the drive.

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Kent among worst for pupil absence

Kent among worst for pupil absence

More than 150 parents have been prosecuted in Kent for not sending their children to school.

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