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Mum's plea after theft of purse packed with memories of daughter

Mum's plea after theft of purse packed with memories of daughter

A mother has made an emotional plea for the return of a purse containing memories of her deceased daughter after it was stolen in a shop.

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No new Covid cases in Kent's over-80s

No new Covid cases in Kent's over-80s

Not a single person over the age of 80 has tested positive for Covid in Kent in the last week as almost 80% of new cases are in the under-50s.

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'Our only investment is tied up with a flat that's unsellable'

'Our only investment is tied up with a flat that's unsellable'

Flat owners at a high rise are living in limbo as they wait to hear whether fire safety repairs urgently needed will be paid by the government.

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Paddling pool 'is not the place' for boozed-up parents

Paddling pool 'is not the place' for boozed-up parents

Plans to sell alcohol at an outdoor paddling pool have been defended by the boss after fears over water safety were raised.

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Weekend of upheaval as rail work scheduled for bank holiday

Weekend of upheaval as rail work scheduled for bank holiday

People planning to travel by train over the bank holiday are warned to check timetables before doing so - as rail replacement buses are scheduled.

Two sudden deaths one after another just yards apart

Two sudden deaths one after another just yards apart

A man collapsed and died in the street just yards away from a GP surgery where a second patient died suddenly just moments later.

'He was the kindest bloke you'd ever meet'

'He was the kindest bloke you'd ever meet'

The survivor of a fatal crash which killed his friend has paid tribute to his pal.

Nigel Farage hits back at false speaking tour flop claims

Nigel Farage hits back at false speaking tour flop claims

Claims that just a handful of people attended an event on the ex-MEP's speaking tour of the US have been rubbished.

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GP faked records to cover up cancer miss

GP faked records to cover up cancer miss

A doctor who falsified a patient's records after learning they had been diagnosed with cancer after failing to refer them has been struck off.

'I'm so lucky to be her daughter'

'I'm so lucky to be her daughter'

The daughter of murdered PCSO Julia James says she is 'so proud' of the work her mum did to help victims of domestic violence.

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Documentary to focus on murder of Sarah Wellgreen

Documentary to focus on murder of Sarah Wellgreen

Family and friends of Sarah Wellgreen are due to appear in a new documentary focussing on her murder.

Mental health worker, 23, took own life at level crossing

Mental health worker, 23, took own life at level crossing

A "funny and outgoing" mental health assistant took her own life by stepping in front of a train, an inquest has been told.

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Landlady bans under 21s after opening night problems

Landlady bans under 21s after opening night problems

A landlady has taken the decision to ban under 21s from her pub after having to throw a crowd of youngsters out.

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Boxing champion spotted in high street

Boxing champion spotted in high street

A British boxing champion posed for photos with residents when he visited a Kent town.

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The place in Kent with UK's second priciest pints

The place in Kent with UK's second priciest pints

New research has revealed that a place in Kent is the second most expensive place in the UK to buy a pint - just 20p shy of London.

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Car and lorry in motorway crash

Car and lorry in motorway crash

Traffic has been brought to standstill on the M25 following a crash involving a car and a lorry.

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Unemployment drops for 2nd month in row

Unemployment drops for 2nd month in row

Unemployment dropped across the county in April as businesses prepared for customers to return in full force this week.

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Man arrested after assault

Man arrested after assault

A man has been arrested after police were called to a disturbance in a town centre.

Anyone for tennis? Check out this very sporting £1.75m home!

Anyone for tennis? Check out this very sporting £1.75m home!

With it's tennis court, snooker room and table football - you could have your own mini Olympics at this country pad.

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Cigarette butt found in takeaway meal

Cigarette butt found in takeaway meal

A dismayed diner claims she discovered a discarded cigarette end when she tucked in to a dish from a Turkish restaurant.

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Could cryptocurrency still make you a fortune?

Could cryptocurrency still make you a fortune?

Find out what happens when we invest in cryptocurrency and why it may not be too late to win big...or lose it all.

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How can UK Friends fans get their reunion fix?

How can UK Friends fans get their reunion fix?

With the Friends reunion edging ever closer fans could not be any more excited. But how can we join this longed-for get together?

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How do we fix our justice system?

How do we fix our justice system?

With some of the county's court cases delayed until 2023, we look at the issue at the heart of the justice system - and what can be done to change it.

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Revealed: The fly tipping capital of Kent

Revealed: The fly tipping capital of Kent

Only three areas in the county issue more fly-tipping fines than the national average, with two councils issuing no fines at all.

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'We will not give up fight to save our shops'

'We will not give up fight to save our shops'

Fed-up shopkeepers say they will not give up after staging a peaceful protest against a town's pedestrianisation scheme.

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Music room bar and restaurant could Covid test punters

Music room bar and restaurant could Covid test punters

The team behind a transformation of a town's Pizza Express into a music event venue revealed their plan to re-introduce 'the nightclub experience'.

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Town cinema's staff working for free

Town cinema's staff working for free

An historic Kent cinema which relied on the goodwill of friends and family to survive through the pandemic has reopened its doors.

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People aged 36 and 37 to be invited for vaccine

People aged 36 and 37 to be invited for vaccine

As the NHS continues the roll-out of its Covid vaccination programme, people aged 36 and 37 are to be invited to book their jabs this week.

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Tornado-type funnel cloud spotted over Kent

Tornado-type funnel cloud spotted over Kent

A dramatic funnel cloud has been filmed twisting over Kent.

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Woman and child injured in crash

Woman and child injured in crash

A woman and a child were treated for injuries after a crash involving four cars this afternoon.

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