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More than 1,000 children with Covid in Kent as schools go back

More than 1,000 children with Covid in Kent as schools go back

With pupils heading back to class, coronavirus cases among youngsters in the county are 40 times higher than this time last year.

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Plans revealed for huge solar farm size of 86 football pitches

Plans revealed for huge solar farm size of 86 football pitches

A project to build a 114-acre solar farm across apple orchards in the Kent countryside has been unveiled.

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Toddlers and baby seen arriving at port after crossing 'dangerous' Channel

Toddlers and baby seen arriving at port after crossing 'dangerous' Channel

Five children were among those seen arriving at a Kent port today having made the journey from France in a small boat.

Kent set for official heatwave - but thunderstorms to follow

Kent set for official heatwave - but thunderstorms to follow

Temperatures are set to soar across the county this week as part of a 'mini-heatwave' before making way for a spell of thunderstorms.

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Heartbreak as Sarah Harding dies following cancer battle

Heartbreak as Sarah Harding dies following cancer battle

Girls Aloud star Sarah Harding has sadly died aged 39 following a battle with cancer.

Arrest following series of copper piping thefts

Arrest following series of copper piping thefts

A suspected burglar has been arrested in connection with a series of break-ins linked to thefts of copper piping.

Watch banned driver's police chase

Watch banned driver's police chase

A banned driver raced through a town at double the speed limit, hurtling past a mum and her children as they waited to use a zebra crossing.

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Police officer bitten twice

Police officer bitten twice

A suspect was sprayed by police after an officer was twice bitten on the arm.

Builder threatened to burn down ex's house and stab children

Builder threatened to burn down ex's house and stab children

An enraged builder threatened to burn down his ex's house and stab her children after becoming convinced she was cheating on him.

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Police called to lido after 'person in distress'

Police called to lido after 'person in distress'

Emergency service crews were spotted at a lido car park following reports of a person in distress.

Police scour coast in search for missing Wayne

Police scour coast in search for missing Wayne

Police have been combing the coastline near where a missing man was last seen.

Andy Fordham's widow says darts ace going teetotal bought them precious years

Andy Fordham's widow says darts ace going teetotal bought them precious years

The widow of Darts legend Andy Fordham has spoken of how his decision to kick the booze bought them another 14 years together.

Bellfield tears apart own alibi for Chillenden murders

Bellfield tears apart own alibi for Chillenden murders

Serial killer Levi Bellfield has torn apart his own alibi for the 1996 Chillenden murders.

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Bowlers fear Roman fort theme park will destroy club

Bowlers fear Roman fort theme park will destroy club

Members of a popular bowls club feel they have been ignored in the plans to create a new adventure play park and visitor destination.

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McDonald's boss 'couldn't remember' strangling partner

McDonald's boss 'couldn't remember' strangling partner

An abusive McDonald's boss who claimed he “blacked out” while strangling his girlfriend in a fit of rage has avoided jail.

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Saving an historic Thames sailing barge

Saving an historic Thames sailing barge

We spend a day aboard Thames sailing barge Edith May as part of a new patronage programme and learn how to save historic ships from the breakers.

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Shocking report reveals care home residents 'at risk of harm'

Shocking report reveals care home residents 'at risk of harm'

A care home has been plunged into special measures after a report highlighted infection control breaches and an assault which went unreported.

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The hidden treasure trail taking over the Kent countryside

The hidden treasure trail taking over the Kent countryside

In the woods, under a bench at the park, or even hidden right outside your front door, geocaching is the hidden treasure hunt sweeping the county.

Why transformation of derelict arcade could finally go ahead

Why transformation of derelict arcade could finally go ahead

A multi-million-pound project to flatten a derelict arcade and replace it with high-end flats could begin next year, developers have revealed.

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Slice of fun at World Custard Pie Championship

Slice of fun at World Custard Pie Championship

A messy time was had by all at the annual and much loved World Custard Pie Championship today.

'I am sorry to disturb you. I want to surrender, take my pistol please'

'I am sorry to disturb you. I want to surrender, take my pistol please'

A history enthusiast has learned the story behind a doomed German bomber's fateful last journey over Kent.

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Girls 'heartbroken and terrified' after toys stolen

Girls 'heartbroken and terrified' after toys stolen

Two youngsters have been left frightened after thieves broke into their garden and made off with their quad bikes.

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Do Kent parents support jabs for children aged 12-15?

Do Kent parents support jabs for children aged 12-15?

A poll of KentOnline readers has revealed where people in the county stand on Covid vaccinations for children.

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Robbers and thieves jailed for nearly 50 years

Robbers and thieves jailed for nearly 50 years

A police unit has revealed the latest number of criminals it has placed behind bars for burglary and robbery.

Hunt for driver following police chase

Hunt for driver following police chase

A driver made off on foot following a police pursuit this morning, which ended with the recovery of a stolen car.

Hundreds protest road plan for meadow

Hundreds protest road plan for meadow

Hundreds of people gathered at a popular green space described as a "lifeline in lockdown" to protest plans to build a road through it.

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Family locked up after brutal attack at caravan site

Family locked up after brutal attack at caravan site

Four men have been jailed after a brutal attack at a caravan site which saw a victim struck with a baseball bat and the public threatened with knives.

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Jeremy Kyle breaks silence on struggles since show axed

Jeremy Kyle breaks silence on struggles since show axed

A controversial daytime talk show host says he felt "hunted" and "scapegoated" after his programme was axed following the death of a guest.

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£1m plan to restore Dickens' ornate Swiss chalet

£1m plan to restore Dickens' ornate Swiss chalet

An author is to donate the proceeds of his latest Charles Dickens book towards a £1 million campaign to restore the writer's ornate Swiss Chalet.

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Bluewater art gang's £18k Marilyn Monroe swindle

Bluewater art gang's £18k Marilyn Monroe swindle

A gang of art fraudsters swindled a Bluewater gallery out of £18,000 in a scam involving a painting of Marilyn Monroe's lips.

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