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'We knew about testing on Friday and confusing message caused panic'

'We knew about testing on Friday and confusing message caused panic'

A council leader has blasted health secretary Matt Hancock over a confusing testing announcement which he says caused unnecessary panic.

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Testing blitz begins but could take days

Testing blitz begins but could take days

Testing 10,000 households in one part of Kent for a variant of Covid-19 could take days, it has been suggested.

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Woman blew £90K stolen from dad on luxuries

Woman blew £90K stolen from dad on luxuries

A daughter swiped £90k from her sick father to spend on lingerie, luxurious hotels and jewellery, including thousands in Pandora.

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Heartbreak as nurse dies after Covid battle

Heartbreak as nurse dies after Covid battle

A much-loved theatre nurse with a 'heart of gold' has died after contracting Covid-19.

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Man due at crown court following barracks fire

Man due at crown court following barracks fire

A man who was charged following the suspected arson attack at barracks housing asylum seekers will now appear at crown court.

Man found dead on beach

Man found dead on beach

A man in his 50s was found dead near a beach after emergency services were called.

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January becomes deadliest month since pandemic began

January becomes deadliest month since pandemic began

Despite case numbers dropping to their lowest point since November, the aftermath of surging cases has made January Kent's deadliest month.

Cat rescuer backed by Paul O'Grady

Cat rescuer backed by Paul O'Grady

An Aldi manager who founded a cat rescue charity has been swamped with goodwill messages, including one from TV's biggest animal lover.

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The postcodes to be tested for South African variant

The postcodes to be tested for South African variant

Check here to see if you will be one of the approximately 10,000 households asked to be tested for the South African Covid strain.

Police 'utterly devastated' by death of sergeant

Police 'utterly devastated' by death of sergeant

Tributes have been paid to a long-serving police officer who worked in the east of the county for years.

Fears homes could be flooded as more heavy rain forecast

Fears homes could be flooded as more heavy rain forecast

A flooding watchdog group is "very anxious" after three times more rain fell during January than in the same month last year.

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Inside the tech used by new border command cell

Inside the tech used by new border command cell

A James Bond-style unmanned speed boat is among the new technology being deployed by Border Force in its fight against people smuggling gangs.

Delivery driver praised for quick actions assisting 100-year-old

Delivery driver praised for quick actions assisting 100-year-old

A supermarket delivery driver who came to the rescue of an elderly woman on his evening rounds has been praised by paramedics for his quick response.

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Money launderers caught on camera

Money launderers caught on camera

A covert operation by an elite police unit has seen two men locked up for their part in a £5.5m money-laundering scheme.

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Remembering the Radio 1 Roadshow

Remembering the Radio 1 Roadshow

The Radio 1 Roadshow was synonymous with the summer and regularly visited Kent. We take a look back at its hey-day.

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Six ways to boost your family's mental health

Six ways to boost your family's mental health

Encouraging better mental health is a big part of Children's Mental Health Week but how best can this be achieved?

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'Stay at home' confusion cleared up as testing to start

'Stay at home' confusion cleared up as testing to start

Teams of workers testing for a new coronavirus variant are due to go door-to-door in parts of Maidstone today.

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Primary school teacher wins £125,000

Primary school teacher wins £125,000

A man who appeared on ITV's 'Who Wants to be a Millionaire?' stunned fans with his impressive knowledge as he walked away with £125,000.

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Emergency crews called to cliffs

Emergency crews called to cliffs

An incident at a beach near cliffs prompted a huge emergency services response this afternoon.

'Get well soon Captain Tom'

'Get well soon Captain Tom'

A six-year-old double amputee has sent his hero Captain Tom Moore a get well soon video message after it was announced the veteran has Covid-19.

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Student anger sparks u-turn on virtual graduation plans

Student anger sparks u-turn on virtual graduation plans

Angry students have forced university bosses to rethink plans to replace its traditional graduation ceremony with a virtual event.

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Covid vaccination site opens in Bluewater

Covid vaccination site opens in Bluewater

Boots has opened a coronavirus vaccination hub at one of its pharmacies in the Greenhithe shopping centre.

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Two people hunted following 'fake blood' protest at barracks

Two people hunted following 'fake blood' protest at barracks

Police are trying to locate two people after fake blood was thrown during a protest at barracks housing asylum seekers.

Man in court accused of murdering woman

Man in court accused of murdering woman

A man has appeared in court accused of murdering a woman after forensics were seen going into a property last week.

Warning after landslips at beauty spot

Warning after landslips at beauty spot

A council is urging people to stay away from a fenced-off area of a popular walking spot after multiple landslips.

Cancer faker also faced charity fraud claims

Cancer faker also faced charity fraud claims

A mum who faked cancer to get thousands of pounds from well-wishers also faced allegations of fraud over a charity boxing gala.

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Baby seriously injured after motorbike crashes into pram

Baby seriously injured after motorbike crashes into pram

A young child is in hospital with serious injuries after a motorbike crashed into a pram.

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Door-to-door testing for South African variant: How it will work

Door-to-door testing for South African variant: How it will work

Details have been released on how a large scale operation to test people in a part of Kent for the South African strain of Covid-19, will work.

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Town centre vehicle ban extended

Town centre vehicle ban extended

Vehicles look set to be banned from three of Kent's town centres until 2022 in a continued effort to protect shoppers.

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Covid oxygen readers saving lives

Covid oxygen readers saving lives

Oxygen pulse readers which have been rolled out across the county amid fears of a hidden symptom of Covid are helping save hundreds of lives.

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