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More anger at 'terrible parklets plan'

More anger at 'terrible parklets plan'

A residents' group has joined a chorus of criticism of controversial new street seating, which as already been described as "cardboard boxes".

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Covid deaths reach lowest level since November

Covid deaths reach lowest level since November

Covid cases in the most infected areas have dropped as death rates return to levels last seen when Kent was following Tier One restrictions.

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Human remains found in woodland

Human remains found in woodland

Human bones have been found in woodland in Kent, with a police investigation to identify the remains now underway.

Drop in poorer children getting into grammar schools

Drop in poorer children getting into grammar schools

The number of children from less well-off backgrounds taking the Kent Test dropped last year, according to recent figures.

Search teams dredge drains in Sarah probe

Search teams dredge drains in Sarah probe

Police in the Sarah Everard murder investigation have continued scouring parts of Kent for evidence, now searching drains in a historic town.

PC in court as Sarah post-mortem 'inconclusive'

PC in court as Sarah post-mortem 'inconclusive'

A serving police officer has appeared in court accused of the kidnap and murder of Sarah Everard as her post-mortem returns 'inconclusive' results.

Police cordon near river

Police cordon near river

A section of the River Medway was taped off by police after two men were found collapsed.

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Are these the most expensive used cars in Kent?

Are these the most expensive used cars in Kent?

Buying a second hand car is often the best way for a bargain, but not in the world of the upmarket used motor, as we find out.

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'Children have forgotten how to hold a pencil'

'Children have forgotten how to hold a pencil'

Some children are six months behind due to lockdown, it has emerged, as KCC announces an "ambitious" programme to get youngsters back on track.

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Micropub set to open in former second-hand shop

Micropub set to open in former second-hand shop

A seaside town’s newest micropub is set for a summer opening - after plans to run the tavern from a former shop were given the go-ahead.

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The 141 Shepherd Neame pubs reopening on April 12

The 141 Shepherd Neame pubs reopening on April 12

Kent's biggest pub owner has revealed which of its boozers will reopen when outdoor drinking returns next month.

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Town's second Jobcentre to open due to pandemic

Town's second Jobcentre to open due to pandemic

A second, temporary, Jobcentre is due to open in a town centre as part of the government's response to coronavirus.

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PC guarding site where Sarah's body was found 'sent vile WhatsApp about death'

PC guarding site where Sarah's body was found 'sent vile WhatsApp about death'

A PC has been taken off front-line duties after 'sending a WhatsApp about Sarah Everard's death' while guarding the site where her body was found.

'I've never seen demand for funerals like it'

'I've never seen demand for funerals like it'

A temporary morgue is to be stood down as a funeral director says deaths caused by Covid and funeral demand is the worst he's seen in his 50 years.

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Thorntons shuts Bluewater store

Thorntons shuts Bluewater store

Thorntons is to close all 63 of its stores, including its Bluewater outlet.

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Huge plume of smoke seen above town

Huge plume of smoke seen above town

Three fire engines are currently attending a large blaze along a main road after outbuildings caught alight.

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'Everyone in Kent should get tested twice a week'

'Everyone in Kent should get tested twice a week'

Everyone in Kent should get a Covid-19 test twice a week even if they have no symptoms, health chiefs have said.

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'I just don't need the aggravation over the path'

'I just don't need the aggravation over the path'

A homeowner has admitted defeat in a battle over a pathway he'd built on a 'grotspot' next to his property.

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Stalker threatened to kill himself after relationship ended

Stalker threatened to kill himself after relationship ended

A man has been jailed for stalking his ex-girlfriend after their 11 year relationship ended.

Police still searching woods where Sarah's body was found

Police still searching woods where Sarah's body was found

Officers are continuing to meticulously search woodland where the body of Sarah Everard was found inside a large builder’s bag.

County lines dealer locked up

County lines dealer locked up

A London dealer pushing cocaine and heroin in Kent has been jailed after being arrested by undercover cops.

'Lets await the outcome of Clapham inquiry' says MP

'Lets await the outcome of Clapham inquiry' says MP

A Kent MP says it is best to wait for the official report to find out the full circumstances of a vigil for a murder victim that plunged into chaos.

Man who threatened to set woman on fire jailed

Man who threatened to set woman on fire jailed

A man who threatened to set a woman on fire after punching and stamping on her has been jailed.

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Travellers descend on leisure centre

Travellers descend on leisure centre

Steps to remove an illegal encampment of caravans from a leisure centre car park have begun.

Square mile of town taped off in murder probe

Square mile of town taped off in murder probe

Specialist dive teams have been called in as the Met continues a search of an historic town as part of the investigation into Sarah Everard's death.

Fears over primary school staff departures

Fears over primary school staff departures

Concerns are growing among parents after several teaching staff left a primary school.

Former hospital gets new lease of life

Former hospital gets new lease of life

Historians feared the worst when Britain's oldest surviving hospital closed in 2016 but it's getting a new lease of life.

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Roofer fined £300 for picking up workmate from car park

Roofer fined £300 for picking up workmate from car park

A tradesman has vowed to fight the fines he has been handed for stopping for just minutes to pick up a colleague.

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Waterside path and recycling bin cordoned off in Sarah search

Waterside path and recycling bin cordoned off in Sarah search

A waterside path and large recycling bin has been cordoned off by police investigating the death of Sarah Everard as officers open a new search area.

Woman wakes to find burglar wielding weapon inside home

Woman wakes to find burglar wielding weapon inside home

A woman woke to find a burglar wielding a weapon inside her home demanding electronic items.

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