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Maintenance worker wins dream truck and £70k

Maintenance worker wins dream truck and £70k

A 21-year-old man was left speechless when told he'd won a major online competition which he entered for just £2.

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Secret spot checks on supermarkets

Secret spot checks on supermarkets

Unannounced spot checks of national supermarket and store chains have been carried out after concerns were raised.

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Free parking for electric vehicles

Free parking for electric vehicles

A Kent council has unanimously approved plans to make parking free for electric vehicles.

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Kent variant to 'sweep the world'

Kent variant to 'sweep the world'

A leading scientist says the variant of Covid-19 that originated in the county could be the dominant strain across the world.

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Big freeze continues to cause havoc on roads

Big freeze continues to cause havoc on roads

Freezing temperatures and icy conditions are continuing to wreak havoc on Kent's roads - after a new weather warning was issued for the county.

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'Don't jail woman who hit me, I'll teach her to drive'

'Don't jail woman who hit me, I'll teach her to drive'

A driving instructor left with serious injuries after a woman performed a U-turn in front of him has forgiven her and offered to give her lessons.

New burger joint forced to remove illegal signs

New burger joint forced to remove illegal signs

A council has taken action after the owner of a soon-to-open US diner erected signs at the front of the property without permission.

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Pub boss eyes Easter opening as cases plummet

Pub boss eyes Easter opening as cases plummet

Falling Covid cases have sparked calls for more restrictions to be lifted after schools reopen - including getting punters back in pubs by Easter.

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The Kent pub where a king hid and D-Day troops drank pints

The Kent pub where a king hid and D-Day troops drank pints

A village pub which is set to reopen later this year has several links to key moments in British history.

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Magical icicle hedges caught on camera

Magical icicle hedges caught on camera

Spectacular icicle hedges caused by cars going over puddles have been spotted across the county and have been caught on camera.

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Bonnie Tyler 'absolutely loves' family rendition of her song

Bonnie Tyler 'absolutely loves' family rendition of her song

A family have reached 1.7 million views on Youtube with their latest musical performance, which has now been praised by the original artist herself.

Group of free-runners fined for Covid breaches

Group of free-runners fined for Covid breaches

A group of free-runners from Brighton were among more than 200 people fined for breaking lockdown restrictions since last Friday.

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Cinema converted into Covid vaccination centre

Cinema converted into Covid vaccination centre

An Odeon cinema has swapped popcorn and movies for coronavirus vaccine and needles as it becomes a Covid injection centre.

Officer accused of failing to help woman during row at snooker club

Officer accused of failing to help woman during row at snooker club

An off-duty policeman is accused of failing to properly intervene in a confrontation between a couple that lead to a serious assault.

Multi-million pound surgery opens

Multi-million pound surgery opens

A surgery has moved into its new multi-million pound building.

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Arrest after 'sexual assault' at pub

Arrest after 'sexual assault' at pub

An investigation is under way after a reported sexual assault prompted forensic teams and dogs to search a popular pub.

M20 closed for hours after three-lorry crash

M20 closed for hours after three-lorry crash

The London-bound carriageway of the motorway was shut for hours after a crash involving three lorries.

Woman, 20, arrested after two policemen attacked

Woman, 20, arrested after two policemen attacked

A 20-year-old woman has been arrested after two policemen were attacked, while a man is due to appear at court charged with assault.

How cancer fraudster's web of lies finally unravelled

How cancer fraudster's web of lies finally unravelled

The sentencing of a fraudster Kent mum brings a four-year saga of jaw-dropping deceit to an end.

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Fantasist cancer faker jailed

Fantasist cancer faker jailed

A fantasist cancer faker who pocketed £45,000 of donations to fund a gambling addiction has been jailed.

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£20k found in car's engine block

£20k found in car's engine block

Two people have been arrested after more than £20,000 was found in the engine block of a car.

Police dog nabs suspect after dockside chase

Police dog nabs suspect after dockside chase

A man is being quizzed on suspicion of supplying drugs and possession of a weapon after a police chase across a shopping centre and university campus.

Shop staff threatened with knife in robbery

Shop staff threatened with knife in robbery

Police are appealing for information after a knife-point robbery at a shop when cash, tobacco and alcohol was stolen.

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Lion cub death sparks social media row

Lion cub death sparks social media row

A Kent wildlife park is at the centre of a row with animal lovers following the death of one of its lion cubs.

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Kent set for coldest night in years as freeze continues

Kent set for coldest night in years as freeze continues

Temperatures will fall as low as -7C as snow and ice continue during this week and Kent is today under a Met Office yellow weather warning.

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Could esports become the next Olympic event?

Could esports become the next Olympic event?

The pandemic's changed the shape of gaming in Kent, we explore if the professional side of the digital world could become the next big sporting event.

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Going viral: Kent counts the cost of 'strain fame'

Going viral: Kent counts the cost of 'strain fame'

It's become the dominant strain of the virus in the UK and spreading around the world - taking our county's proud name with it.

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'I've lost five friends to suicide - we need to prevent more tragedies'

'I've lost five friends to suicide - we need to prevent more tragedies'

A Sunday League manager says more needs to be done about mental health after five of his friends took their own lives.

Thug's vile threats to 'put baby in ground'

Thug's vile threats to 'put baby in ground'

A scaffolder threatened to "put the baby in the ground" after brutally attacking his ex.

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Cases rise in areas where door to door tests delivered

Cases rise in areas where door to door tests delivered

Coronavirus cases in an area of Kent where door step testing was carried out have increased by 244%.

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