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Letters reveal headmistress' attempts to meet Hitler

Letters reveal headmistress' attempts to meet Hitler

Remarkable documents going under the hammer detail a Kent headmistress' gratitude to Hitler following a school exchange visit to Berlin in 1937.

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Man caught in 'paedophile hunter' sting avoids jail

Man caught in 'paedophile hunter' sting avoids jail

A 67-year-old was caught by paedophile hunters after arranging to go swimming with a 13-year-old.

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Mutiny as elderly have bins removed

Mutiny as elderly have bins removed

Elderly first-floor residents are fuming after a housing association took away their dustbins following fire safety advice.

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'My six-month licence wait has doubled sleep seizures'

'My six-month licence wait has doubled sleep seizures'

A man with sleep-only epilepsy says he's extremely anxious over the wait for a medical check on his driving licence – causing his condition to worsen.

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The pubs we've lost to housing

The pubs we've lost to housing

We take a look at the pubs in Kent who have called last orders for the final time to make room for houses.

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Covid testing centres opening hours to be slashed

Covid testing centres opening hours to be slashed

Opening hours at the county's asymptomatic testing sites are being cut amid an increase in home testing.

Sports bar replaces notorious nightclub

Sports bar replaces notorious nightclub

A nightclub, which had its licence suspended after a murder nearby, has been transformed into a bar offering sports, games and brunch.

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No chance to save our Bacon Shop after almost a century

No chance to save our Bacon Shop after almost a century

A much loved family-run food shop is set to close after serving its community for almost 100 years.

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Testing ramped up at uni after suspected Covid outbreak

Testing ramped up at uni after suspected Covid outbreak

Authorities have ramped up testing at a university after a suspected coronavirus outbreak.

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At least two in hospital after junction crash

At least two in hospital after junction crash

Emergency services have been at the scene of a two-car crash at an A-road junction that saw multiple people taken to hospital.

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Queues build as TAP implemented

Queues build as TAP implemented

Queues are building as a large number of lorries head towards Dover, with the TAP scheme put in place.

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Kent towns rated top three cheapest seaside hotspots

Kent towns rated top three cheapest seaside hotspots

Three locations in the county have topped a list of the UK's most affordable seaside hotspots.

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Plans revealed to recreate life during war

Plans revealed to recreate life during war

More than 100,000 people are expected to flock to a historic site in Kent every year once a major new attraction is built.

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The Parkrun venues in Kent still waiting for green light

The Parkrun venues in Kent still waiting for green light

A number of Parkruns in the county are yet to be given permission to restart despite pressure from the government on landowners to allow them to.

Pupils tested as Indian strain found at Kent school

Pupils tested as Indian strain found at Kent school

Targeted Covid-19 testing is taking place at a Kent school after a case of the so-called 'Indian strain' was detected.

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Couple killed by driver who had been drinking and taking cannabis

Couple killed by driver who had been drinking and taking cannabis

An unqualified driver who got behind the wheel after drinking and taking drugs has been jailed following a crash which killed a couple.

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Driver hit in face with hammer in road rage attack

Driver hit in face with hammer in road rage attack

Police are seeking witnesses after a driver was hit with a hammer and punched in a traffic dispute.

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11 easy ways to cut the family food bill

11 easy ways to cut the family food bill

Is the cost of your food shop creeping up as we plan for guests and gatherings? Here's 11 tips for capping the cost of the family food bill.

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Vaccine walk-in clinic to open and hospital slots cancelled

Vaccine walk-in clinic to open and hospital slots cancelled

A walk-in Covid vaccine clinic will open this weekend for patients yet to have their first dose as those with slots at a hospital are told to rebook.

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'My cat swallowed my hairbands and almost died'

'My cat swallowed my hairbands and almost died'

A moggie is on the mend after PDSA vets managed to remove a pile of hairbands from his stomach.

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Mum's tribute to son who took his life aged 29

Mum's tribute to son who took his life aged 29

A much loved roofer took his life aged 29, an inquest has ruled.

TV designer quits Twitter amid 'racist comments' in show's return

TV designer quits Twitter amid 'racist comments' in show's return

A designer on hit show Your Home Made Perfect called out racist comments during the show's return to TV.

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Victim showed partner picture of murder suspect moments before death

Victim showed partner picture of murder suspect moments before death

The partner of a man found dead in a wheelie bin has told the jury in his murder trial of the final moments she shared with him.

Hey Baby! Animal sanctuary welcomes rare new arrival

Hey Baby! Animal sanctuary welcomes rare new arrival

Staff at a Kent animal sanctuary are celebrating the birth of a big cat cub, which is now the third generation of jaguars there.

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Is there still racial inequality in Kent?

Is there still racial inequality in Kent?

One year after George Floyd was murdered and the beginning of the Black Lives Matter protests, we find how much has really changed.

New push for 'Tony's Law'

New push for 'Tony's Law'

A Kent MP is set to introduce plans for a change in child cruelty laws inspired by Tony Hudgell in Parliament today.

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Trains delayed and cancelled due to electrical fault

Trains delayed and cancelled due to electrical fault

An electrical fault caused disruption on one of the county's busiest train lines this morning.

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Inside the 16th century house built from a captured Spanish warship

Inside the 16th century house built from a captured Spanish warship

A unique opportunity to purchase a stunning Grade-II listed family home, crafted from a Spanish galleon, has become available.

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Mums' tributes to tragic half brothers

Mums' tributes to tragic half brothers

Two heartbroken mums have paid tribute to their sons, who were half siblings, after they took their own lives within a year of each other.

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Number of speeding fines issued in Op Brock revealed

Number of speeding fines issued in Op Brock revealed

Kent Police has revealed the number of speeding tickets issued to drivers breaking the 50mph limit in Operation Brock this year.

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