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New mass vaccine centre to open in call centre

New mass vaccine centre to open in call centre

A fourth mass vaccination site is opening at a former call centre - with the capacity to vaccinate thousands of people against Covid-19 each week.

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Bodycam footage shows man spit at parking warden

Bodycam footage shows man spit at parking warden

A man spat at a parking warden while claiming he had coronavirus, a court has heard.

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Bins litter streets as collection catch-ups stall

Bins litter streets as collection catch-ups stall

Wheelie bins remain on many of the county's streets after collections were missed during the snow - and some won't be emptied for another week.

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Cash and phones seized after car searched

Cash and phones seized after car searched

Two suspected drug dealers have been charged after police discovered three mobile phones and thousands of pounds in cash during the search of a car.

Mum shocked to find 45kg dog in her living room

Mum shocked to find 45kg dog in her living room

The RSPCA has urged people to use reputable charities when rehoming a pet after a teenager adopted a Tibetan mastiff online without her mum knowing.

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Petition blasts timing of business hub shutdown

Petition blasts timing of business hub shutdown

A campaigner says a centre for start-up enterprises should not be closed while there is a pandemic as traders are already facing tough situations.

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Town's emotional send off for Vlad

Town's emotional send off for Vlad

The funeral for a 'true gentleman' who was previously homeless will be held this week, and include a procession through town.

Thousands spent on removing Covid cycle lanes

Thousands spent on removing Covid cycle lanes

An FOI has revealed Kent County Council's costs for removing unpopular pop-up cycle lanes installed during the coronavirus crisis.

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Variant testing fiasco slammed as only 1 in 4 screened

Variant testing fiasco slammed as only 1 in 4 screened

Hundreds of positive Covid tests taken during a major operation have yet to be analysed for the South African variant, more than 10 days on.

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Man, 79, killed and woman seriously hurt in M2 crash

Man, 79, killed and woman seriously hurt in M2 crash

A 79-year-old man has died and a woman has been seriously injured following a two-car crash on the M2.

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'Work from home' to continue in 'cautious' lockdown roadmap

'Work from home' to continue in 'cautious' lockdown roadmap

Lockdown is unlikely to be eased significantly until Covid cases drop to hundreds a day - and even then the 'work from home' message will continue.

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Child 'kidnapped, blindfolded' and taken to woods

Child 'kidnapped, blindfolded' and taken to woods

A young boy was 'kidnapped' by two men, blindfolded and taken to woodland in a van.

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'Employers won't let staff off work to get Covid jabs'

'Employers won't let staff off work to get Covid jabs'

A number of employers are refusing to let staff leave work to get Covid vaccines - prompting concern from a leading GP.

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Fortress Kent: A decaying history

Fortress Kent: A decaying history

Once on the frontline of Britain's defences many of Kent's forts have been left to ruin, we've explored the history of a decaying part of our history.

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Grade II-listed pub set for £650k makeover

Grade II-listed pub set for £650k makeover

An ambitious transformation of an 18th century pub from a tired drinker’s local to a modern and quirky inn will take place after lockdown.

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'I beat Covid at 96 - and now I'd love a pub lunch with my kids'

'I beat Covid at 96 - and now I'd love a pub lunch with my kids'

A 96-year-old widower who beat Covid has shared his experience of life in a care home during the pandemic.

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Mother of teen who died in river found dead at home

Mother of teen who died in river found dead at home

An inquest into the death of a mother whose son died after falling into the River Medway has been opened.

Young trees cut down for seven bungalows

Young trees cut down for seven bungalows

A woman has hit back after workers cut down 30-year-old trees to make way for seven bungalows for the elderly and disabled on a village green.

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'Camp conditions arguably human rights breach'

'Camp conditions arguably human rights breach'

A trial will go ahead after the Home Office admitted conditions at a camp for asylum seekers could breach human rights.

Sex predator arrested in his bedroom

Sex predator arrested in his bedroom

A paedophile who preyed on young girls and later jailed was arrested in his bedroom and filmed as part of a shocking TV programme.

Police with Tasers arrest half-naked man

Police with Tasers arrest half-naked man

Officers with Tasers arrested a man armed with a hammer in the middle of a housing estate.

Family has just months to raise nearly £100k for cancer vaccine

Family has just months to raise nearly £100k for cancer vaccine

A family is desperately hoping to raise enough funds to send their little girl to New York for a potentially life-saving vaccine.

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Group who had 'blowout' party fined for Covid breaches

Group who had 'blowout' party fined for Covid breaches

A group who rented an apartment to have a party and friends from separate households in a car together are the latest fined for breaking Covid rules.

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MP celebrates end of radiotherapy treatment

MP celebrates end of radiotherapy treatment

A Kent MP says she intends to 'max out on life' after celebrating the end of radiotherapy treatment after her breast cancer diagnosis.

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'Worrying' rise in LGBT hate crime in 2020

'Worrying' rise in LGBT hate crime in 2020

Kent Police data shows the county saw a rise in hate crimes against LGBT people last year, as figures climb nationwide.

M2 reopens after two-car collision

M2 reopens after two-car collision

Both carriageways of the M2 have reopened several hours after a crash.

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Man jailed after attempted robbery

Man jailed after attempted robbery

A would-be robber who threatened a young man in an attempt to steal his bag, has been locked up for more than two years.

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The four Kent beaches in the UK's top 50

The four Kent beaches in the UK's top 50

A survey of hundreds of Brits has ranked four Kent beaches in the UK's top 50.

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Kent's Covid-19 cases dip to tier one levels

Kent's Covid-19 cases dip to tier one levels

Every area of the county continues to see a drop in the rate of Covid cases as restrictions are set to be loosened over the coming weeks.

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Kent road named most dangerous for speeding in UK

Kent road named most dangerous for speeding in UK

One of our busiest routes has been named the UK's most dangerous for speeding with more drivers being caught breaking the limit than anywhere else.

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