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Are supermarkets doing enough?

Are supermarkets doing enough?

Stores have been slammed for not doing enough to fight Covid-19 while pubs and restaurants in Kent stay shut - but they say nothing has changed.

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Fall of the mighty: How 2020 brought down retail giants

Fall of the mighty: How 2020 brought down retail giants

It's been a tough year for retailers - and for many familiar names, 2020 could be the last time we see them on our high streets.

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Nine months as a pandemic vet

Nine months as a pandemic vet

A vet has described the impact Covid-19 has had on caring for our much-loved furry family members.

Thieves smash their way into rural home and steal £35k Rolex

Thieves smash their way into rural home and steal £35k Rolex

Dramatic photos show the damage caused by raiders who ransacked a home before fleeing with a £35,000 Rolex.

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Medway has UK's highest infection rate

Medway has UK's highest infection rate

The rising number of cases over the past week has seen the area gain the highest infection rate in the entire country.

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MP flips burgers at Kent's newest McDonald's

MP flips burgers at Kent's newest McDonald's

An MP swapped the heat of parliament for a McDonald's kitchen as he opened Kent's newest branch as he relished the chance to make his own Big Mac.

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Road blocked after woman hit by car

Road blocked after woman hit by car

Traffic is queuing and a rail replacement bus service experiencing delays as emergency services deal with a crash on a main road

Two arrests as police stop 30 cars

Two arrests as police stop 30 cars

Suspected drug drivers have been arrested after police stopped 30 cars for a variety of safety offences during an operation.

Icy roads expected as temperatures plummet

Icy roads expected as temperatures plummet

Gritters will be out and about on the roads as drivers are warned to expect ice and frost with temperatures plummeting below freezing.

'Dirty' hotel's owners rated UK worst chain for eighth year

'Dirty' hotel's owners rated UK worst chain for eighth year

The firm which runs a Kent hotel has been rated the UK’s worst chain for the eighth year running.

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Man in hospital after late night assault

Man in hospital after late night assault

A man was taken to hospital and another arrested following a late night incident between the occupants of two cars.

Weapons and drugs seized overnight

Weapons and drugs seized overnight

Three men were arrested overnight and weapons and drugs were seized as part of a police operation to target knife crime.

Emergency response after 'body found'

Emergency response after 'body found'

Police and ambulance crews were called to a street after a body is believed to have been discovered.

Golf's Peter Alliss dies at the age of 89

Golf's Peter Alliss dies at the age of 89

Tributes have been paid to the 'voice of golf' and a regular at Kent's biggest golf tournaments.

Air ambulance lands on playing field

Air ambulance lands on playing field

The land and air ambulances were called to a playing field this morning following an incident.

More trains to be added to timetable

More trains to be added to timetable

Southeastern is adding more services from Monday - and will unveil its Christmas timetable next week.

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Car thief disposes of registration plate down drain

Car thief disposes of registration plate down drain

CCTV has captured the moment a car thief - who has now been jailed - disposed of a registration plate down a drain.

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Just what is it like to have 'mild symptoms' of Covid-19?

Just what is it like to have 'mild symptoms' of Covid-19?

We all know how serious Covid-19 can be - but just what does it feel like to have so-called 'mild symptoms'? Our reporter found out first hand...

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Warning after faulty dehumidifier sparks blaze

Warning after faulty dehumidifier sparks blaze

Firefighters are urging people to turn off their electrical items before going to bed after a blaze started in a kitchen overnight.

Criticism of CO2 levels at Thames crossing

Criticism of CO2 levels at Thames crossing

Campaigners have raised concerns over CO2 levels at a new multi-billion pound Thames crossing.

Boy, 8, tried to save dying mum's life

Boy, 8, tried to save dying mum's life

A brave eight-year-old boy fought to save his mother’s life as she convulsed in a bathtub after accidentally overdosing on painkillers.

Did Animal Farm author get inspiration from Kent stay?

Did Animal Farm author get inspiration from Kent stay?

Could the author of Animal Farm have gained inspiration for his famous allegorical novel from a stay in Kent?

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The young boy who became Kent's answer to Captain Tom

The young boy who became Kent's answer to Captain Tom

While 2020 has been a year most of us would rather forget, for one little boy who became a symbol of hope, it will be a year he will always remember.

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Kent hospital to begin Covid-19 vaccinations

Kent hospital to begin Covid-19 vaccinations

A Kent hospital will be among the first in the UK to provide Covid-19 vaccines - as the NHS launches its biggest-ever vaccination programme this week.

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Photos show extent of flooding as roads remain shut

Photos show extent of flooding as roads remain shut

Photos show the extent of flooding in part of Kent today - where river levels remain high and some roads are shut following heavy rain.

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Arrests for man and woman suspected of managing brothel

Arrests for man and woman suspected of managing brothel

Police have taken two people into custody on suspicion of exploiting prostitution for gain and managing a brothel.

Cannabis farm uncovered after house fire

Cannabis farm uncovered after house fire

An investigation has been launched after a cannabis farm was uncovered following a fire at a house.

Woman pushed against wall during robbery

Woman pushed against wall during robbery

A woman was pushed against a wall and threatened into handing over her jewellery during a robbery.

Pothole shuts lane on A2

Pothole shuts lane on A2

A pothole caused traffic problems on the A2.

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Man in court charged with 1987 murders

Man in court charged with 1987 murders

A man accused of murdering two women more than 30 years ago has appeared in court.

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