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'Plan B' could see return of masks and vaccine passports

'Plan B' could see return of masks and vaccine passports

The Health Secretary has set out a 'plan b' if his blueprint to life with Covid does not work.

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Heavy rain warning for Kent as downpours predicted

Heavy rain warning for Kent as downpours predicted

A yellow weather warning has been put in place for heavy rain across the county.

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Dozens fined for illegal parking outside schools

Dozens fined for illegal parking outside schools

Newly installed CCTV cameras outside schools saw more than 70 parents slapped with fines.

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Forties festival is back

Forties festival is back

A two-day vintage festival celebrating the fabulous '40s is back this weekend after a year's absence, with live music and displays.

Councils to be paid £20k per Afghan refugee they take in

Councils to be paid £20k per Afghan refugee they take in

The Home Office has set out its funding package for councils which take in refugees from Afghanistan and says more offers of accommodation are needed.

Universal Credit cut explained - as charities warn working families will be hit hardest

Universal Credit cut explained - as charities warn working families will be hit hardest

Working families may be left struggling to pay for food and heating when Universal Credit is cut. But what is the reduction and why is it happening?

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Rare wildcats to stalk the countryside

Rare wildcats to stalk the countryside

A wildcat breeding programme is being planned with the aim of releasing the rare creatures into the countryside.

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Jobless figures tumble across the county

Jobless figures tumble across the county

There has been another drop in those claiming Universal Credit - but will the end of furlough bring back-to-back falls to an end?

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Queuing for nine miles on M25 after accident

Queuing for nine miles on M25 after accident

Drivers are facing delays on the M25 after an accident involving a lorry and a crane.

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'I'm a 12-year-old drag queen'

'I'm a 12-year-old drag queen'

A schoolboy performed for the first time in front of thousands of people at Canterbury Pride as his drag persona 'Miss Oatie T'.

Police officer recorded goodbye message to family after attack

Police officer recorded goodbye message to family after attack

A thug left a police officer unconscious and requiring surgery after he repeatedly punched them in the face during a horrifying attack.

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Used needles dumped near children's play area

Used needles dumped near children's play area

Litter-pickers make a grim discovery amid the usual discarded cans and mattresses during a clean-up.

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Buy a piece of history that's a cut above the rest

Buy a piece of history that's a cut above the rest

This home in a grand Georgian building comes with three reception rooms, views of the Channel...and the country's oldest surviving operating theatre.

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Three former churches set for auction

Three former churches set for auction

Could this be an answer to a property developer's prayers? Three former places of worship are up for auction later this month.

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Thug flung chemicals into man's face

Thug flung chemicals into man's face

A man squirted dangerous chemicals into the face of another who tried to stop him beating a woman in the street.

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Yobs hurl beans, sausages and eggs at homes and cars

Yobs hurl beans, sausages and eggs at homes and cars

The contents of a 40p tin of baked beans and sausages were among breakfast items thrown at numerous homes and cars during bizarre attacks by vandals.

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Casualty rescued from house fire

Casualty rescued from house fire

Firefighters called to a blaze at a property had to rescue a woman before putting out the fire.

Crossing reopened after person brought down off bridge

Crossing reopened after person brought down off bridge

The Sheppey Crossing has now reopened following a police incident involving a person on the bridge.

Minister makes no promises on Christmas supplies

Minister makes no promises on Christmas supplies

The government says there are no guarantees there will not be empty shelves at Christmas as shortage of lorry drivers continues to hit supply chains.

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'If I worked in Tesco, I wouldn’t have a glass of wine in the canteen'

'If I worked in Tesco, I wouldn’t have a glass of wine in the canteen'

A Kent MP has called into question a Westminster drinking culture that she says sees colleagues 'reeking of booze' when voting.

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Man bottled in town centre fight

Man bottled in town centre fight

A man was taken to hospital after being bottled during a fight in a town centre.

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'We're almost certain it's pushback practise'

'We're almost certain it's pushback practise'

Questions have been raised over whether Border Force are performing training in the Channel on how to make small boats turn back to France.

Oh deer! Panicked roe gets stuck in fence three times

Oh deer! Panicked roe gets stuck in fence three times

A little deer has been rescued by the RSPCA after getting her head stuck in metal railings three times in a row.

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Work begins on game-changing park for towns' economy

Work begins on game-changing park for towns' economy

Building is finally under way on a £15 million investment for a world-class business park aiming to attract leading technology and science firms.

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Cannabis farm found during police raid

Cannabis farm found during police raid

A cannabis farm has been unearthed by police during a raid - a day after another one was discovered in the same Kent district.

'I'm taking Priti Patel to court, but I need your help'

'I'm taking Priti Patel to court, but I need your help'

A woman is taking the Home Office to court over its plans to keep housing asylum seekers at Napier Barracks for five more years.

Dangerous driver was over the limit when he killed girl, 17

Dangerous driver was over the limit when he killed girl, 17

A man killed a teenage friend and left four pals badly injured after losing control of his car while trying to flee from police.

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Homes planned near new rail station

Homes planned near new rail station

A developer is hoping to build new homes near the site of a a proposed multi-million pound railway station.

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Sainsbury's and Argos to shut on Boxing Day

Sainsbury's and Argos to shut on Boxing Day

Supermarket Sainsbury's has confirmed it will keep closed all stores on Boxing Day, including its Argos branches, to give staff a festive break.

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6 easy ways to keep spiders out the house in mating season

6 easy ways to keep spiders out the house in mating season

It's spider mating season and thousands of arachnids are on the move. Here's six ways to keep them at bay using things you've got at home:

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