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'Does a cat cafe leave you feline good?'

'Does a cat cafe leave you feline good?'

For cat lovers, numerous feline friends frolicking beside your tea and cake are a perfect combination - or aren't they?

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Doorway singer at risk of being silenced

Doorway singer at risk of being silenced

A crooner who has entertained neighbours by singing in his doorway during the pandemic, says he is shocked after someone complained to the council.

Emotional funeral service held for Julia James

Emotional funeral service held for Julia James

Hundreds of people lined the streets for PCSO Julia James' funeral procession ahead of a moving service at Canterbury Cathedral.

'Stop rescuing dying fish'

'Stop rescuing dying fish'

People have been told to stop saving fish from ponds on a housing estate after several died in the contaminated water.

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World's first multi-storey skate park nears completion

World's first multi-storey skate park nears completion

Work has begun to complete the final floor at a new multi-million pound urban sports park being built in Kent.

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Smokers urged to 'step outside' by firefighters

Smokers urged to 'step outside' by firefighters

Kent firefighters are launching a 30-day safety campaign to cut down on house fires and are offering shopping vouchers for the first to sign up.

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Woman, 19, suffers 'slash wounds' in high street attack

Woman, 19, suffers 'slash wounds' in high street attack

Police and paramedics have descended on a high street after a young woman was stabbed in broad daylight.

'Only the gangsters are winning'

'Only the gangsters are winning'

As the number of asylum seekers to cross the Channel reached record highs, our reporter watched the latest arrivals and gives his take on the crisis.

Popular restaurant shuts after Covid case

Popular restaurant shuts after Covid case

A positive Covid test for a member of staff at a popular Kent restaurant has resulted in its closure until further notice.

Covid outbreak at Wetherspoon pub sees hours cut

Covid outbreak at Wetherspoon pub sees hours cut

Numerous positive cases among staff at a high street pub has resulted in shorter trading times as much of the workforce is isolating at home.

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Teachers use snow shovels and rugs to stem flooding

Teachers use snow shovels and rugs to stem flooding

A school was hit by a flood the day before breaking up for summer but it did not stop it marking the special occasion, the head teacher said.

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Police called as man stages lamppost protest

Police called as man stages lamppost protest

An angry resident has been spoken to by police as he staged a one-man protest outside his house over the installation of a lamppost.

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Anti-Amazon protest at Bluewater

Anti-Amazon protest at Bluewater

Protestors have stepped up their campaign against the retail giant after reporting Amazon to the regulator for 'price hikes during the pandemic'.

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Joy as second stolen spaniel found 140 miles away

Joy as second stolen spaniel found 140 miles away

A family have shared their delight after their stolen dog was tracked down 140 miles away in Oxford - months after she disappeared.

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'Pointless M20 barrier should be removed this week'

'Pointless M20 barrier should be removed this week'

An MP says the hated Operation Brock system on the M20 should be removed this week as changes to France quarantine rules mean it is now unnecessary.

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Police hit back after schools tell pupils to 'avoid town'

Police hit back after schools tell pupils to 'avoid town'

A police chief says people can continue to enjoy a town centre after head teachers warned pupils to avoid the area amid recent violent incidents.

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Prolific shoplifter strikes again - despite ban on entering stores

Prolific shoplifter strikes again - despite ban on entering stores

A woman who stole meat, make-up and toys from a number of stores during a three-week crime spree has been sentenced to 16 months in prison.

Heroic officer rescues arsonist from blaze in dramatic footage

Heroic officer rescues arsonist from blaze in dramatic footage

Dramatic footage from a bodyworn camera shows a heroic police officer risking his life to save an arsonist.

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More storms to batter county

More storms to batter county

The Met Office has issued a weather warning for rain in the county over the weekend.

Birthday bash held for 70 pupils at school

Birthday bash held for 70 pupils at school

Having missed out on so much due to the pandemic pupils at one school were given an end-of-term treat.

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'Ghost rave' inside 'Spoons

'Ghost rave' inside 'Spoons

Eerie video shows a night time "ghost rave" kicking off inside a town centre Wetherspoons.

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MPs facing one-day suspension for judge letter

MPs facing one-day suspension for judge letter

Two Kent MPs are facing a one-day suspension for writing to a judge after Charlie Elphicke's trial.

Victim, 16, named after e scooter hit-and-run

Victim, 16, named after e scooter hit-and-run

A boy who died after his e scooter was involved in a hit-and-run - and was then stolen as he lay seriously injured in the street - has been named.

£30k raised already as celebs back bid to save restaurant

£30k raised already as celebs back bid to save restaurant

Chef Tom Kerridge and food critic Jay Rayner are among those fighting to save a Kent restaurant - with £30,000 raised in less than 24 hours.

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More hot weather as thunderstorm warning lifted

More hot weather as thunderstorm warning lifted

The county is set to bask in more sunshine as temperatures remain high but heavy thunderstorms that battered the county are set to subside.

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Channel crossing numbers surpass 2020 figure

Channel crossing numbers surpass 2020 figure

More people have crossed the Channel so far this year than in the whole of 2020 as the government struggles to get a grip on the crisis.

Lightning strike sets roof on fire

Lightning strike sets roof on fire

Fire crews were called to douse the flames of a roof blaze which is believed to have caught fire after being struck by lightning.

'Alcoholic water? I think I'll stick to wine'

'Alcoholic water? I think I'll stick to wine'

Hard seltzers - alcoholic flavoured sparkling water - is the latest big craze...so we put it to the test.

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'Don't move the badgers!'

'Don't move the badgers!'

Strong concerns have been raised over plans to relocate the homes of badgers who live on land destined for a new divisive seafront development.

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Man who bit and punched toddler jailed

Man who bit and punched toddler jailed

A man who left bite marks and knuckle shaped bruises on a toddler's cheek has been jailed.

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