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Veteran charities join forces to combat post lockdown loneliness

Veteran charities join forces to combat post lockdown loneliness

After more than a year of isolation, the Armed Forces community gathered for a drive-in concert and barbecue which was enjoyed by veterans.

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'Feeding your dog a slice of toast is like you eating two portions of fries'

'Feeding your dog a slice of toast is like you eating two portions of fries'

People's desire to 'treat' their pets is partly to blame for the numbers of animals piling on the pounds in lockdown, says a leading animal charity.

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Midwives' plea over rise in 'unacceptable' abuse of staff

Midwives' plea over rise in 'unacceptable' abuse of staff

A maternity team says there has been a rise in verbal abuse towards staff trying to provide care to patients.

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Winner of Kent Charity Awards announced!

Winner of Kent Charity Awards announced!

The winner of the sixth Kent Charity Awards has been crowned in recognition of the hard work their volunteers put in across the county.

Are these Kent's weirdest food habits?

Are these Kent's weirdest food habits?

We asked our readers to send in their weird and wonderful food combinations - sardines dipped in chocolate anyone?

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Can the UK push back boats in the Channel?

Can the UK push back boats in the Channel?

Any attempt to push back boats would endanger lives and be in breach of the law, say refugee groups, but the UK government disagrees.

MP and gay council leader clash in 'transphobia' row

MP and gay council leader clash in 'transphobia' row

An MP has hit back after an openly gay council leader criticised her for liking tweets described as "transphobic".

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Man dies in light aircraft crash

Man dies in light aircraft crash

A man has been pronounced dead at the scene of a light aircraft crash.

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Bus stop attacker tried to kidnap schoolgirl

Bus stop attacker tried to kidnap schoolgirl

A terrified 11-year-old girl escaped the clutches of her bus stop attacker and fled to a nearby house to raise the alarm, a court heard.

'I wish I'd been more patient, now she's gone'

'I wish I'd been more patient, now she's gone'

The sister of a bubbly young mum who suffered with mental health problems has spoken out about her loss on World Suicide Prevention Day.

Woman swims 1.5 miles to shore after falling off boat

Woman swims 1.5 miles to shore after falling off boat

A woman managed to get herself to safety by swimming 1.5 miles in the sea after falling from a boat.

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Schools trust sues former trustees over 'missing £2.8m'

Schools trust sues former trustees over 'missing £2.8m'

The government is helping to fund a legal case to recover 'lost public funds' from the bosses of a trust which once ran a school in the county.

Strictly's Shirley to star in panto in Kent

Strictly's Shirley to star in panto in Kent

Head judge of the BBC's Strictly, Shirley Ballas, is set to play the Wicked Queen in panto at a theatre in the county this Christmas.

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Bidding war as Elmer elephant sculptures auctioned

Bidding war as Elmer elephant sculptures auctioned

The sale of sculptures, which formed a town's much-loved art trail, has led to an emotional night as hospice teams heard the final total.

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Heartbroken family thanks search teams

Heartbroken family thanks search teams

The 'broken' family of a man whose body was found after he went missing have said a heartfelt thanks to all those who helped search for him.

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Raducanu reaches US Open final

Raducanu reaches US Open final

Emma Raducanu stands on the verge of completing one of the most extraordinary stories in British sporting history after reaching the US Open final.

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Dropping anchor in the pub that time forgot

Dropping anchor in the pub that time forgot

Old skool cool rules - Secret Drinker heads back to the 80s.

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Funeral firm fined after staff blew whistle on accidents

Funeral firm fined after staff blew whistle on accidents

A funeral parlour worker who blew the whistle on his employer was sacked after chucking a health and safety manual at his boss, a court has heard.

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'I can be a Conservative, gay, and leader at the same time'

'I can be a Conservative, gay, and leader at the same time'

Ahead of Kent's biggest Pride festival, a gay council leader tells how he once feared his sexuality would prevent him from ever entering politics.

Land Rover hearse becomes popular after royal funeral

Land Rover hearse becomes popular after royal funeral

An undertakers says it has seen an increase in interest for its special hearse since the Duke of Edinburgh's funeral.

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Outraged couple discover they are paying neighbour's water bill

Outraged couple discover they are paying neighbour's water bill

Tenants charged eye-watering yearly charges for water useage were left furious after discovering they were being billed for their neighbours as well.

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Pride returns to city in all its glory

Pride returns to city in all its glory

Pride returns to Canterbury in all its colourful glory on Saturday in what promises to be a joyous celebration of the LGBTQ+ community.

Why people in Kent are waiting an hour for taxis

Why people in Kent are waiting an hour for taxis

A shortage of taxi drivers in Kent due to the pandemic has led to an onslaught of abuse hurled at drivers and bosses face problems with recruitment.

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Here's how you can celebrate the Queen's platinum jubilee

Here's how you can celebrate the Queen's platinum jubilee

Buckingham Palace has asked residents to lend a hand in making the Queen's jubilee celebrations special.

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Man arrested after raid unearths cannabis hoard

Man arrested after raid unearths cannabis hoard

A man has been arrested after a police raid unearthed a cannabis plantation in a house.

Council will take in asylum seeker children again

Council will take in asylum seeker children again

Kent County Council has confirmed it will start taking in unaccompanied asylum seeker children again.

Heroes who saved girl's life praised by Prince William

Heroes who saved girl's life praised by Prince William

A little girl saved by three off-duty emergency workers has been reunited with them as their life-saving efforts were praised by Prince William.

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MPs suspended from Commons for one day

MPs suspended from Commons for one day

MPs have voted in favour of a one day suspension for two Kent MPs after they wrote to a judge after Charlie Elphicke's trial.

'Don't even bother reapplying, LOL'

'Don't even bother reapplying, LOL'

An apology has been issued to another applicant caught up in a planning blunder which has seen test decisions published and become legally binding.

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Caravan destroyed in crash on A road

Caravan destroyed in crash on A road

Traffic backed up for miles on a key route through Kent after a crash that destroyed a caravan.

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