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Where in Kent Covid-19 rates are still rising

Where in Kent Covid-19 rates are still rising

The vast majority of England has seen a decrease in the rate of coronavirus infections - but it is still going up in six parts of Kent.

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Egg farm plan sparks contamination fears

Egg farm plan sparks contamination fears

Villagers fear manure from 192,000 chickens will be washed into the River Beult, but applicants say the pollution will be less than current levels.

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Bus services restored after yobs shoot windows

Bus services restored after yobs shoot windows

Part of a popular Stagecoach route has been restored after it was declared a no-go zone.

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Hospital shuts down children and adolescent wards after damning inspection

Hospital shuts down children and adolescent wards after damning inspection

A hospital has stopped running mental health services for children and adolescents following an unannounced inspection.

The week in Kent politics: what's in store

The week in Kent politics: what's in store

Our political editor looks ahead at another crunch week for Boris, Brexit and the fallout over coronavirus restrictions.

Emergency crews called to railway bridge

 Emergency crews called to railway bridge

A critical care ambulance joined paramedics and police at the scene of a 'medical incident'.

Historic school tells seven year groups to stay home

Historic school tells seven year groups to stay home

The world's second oldest school is the latest to feel the pressure of the pandemic after a teacher and pupil tested positive for Covid.

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Woman dies after cliff fall

Woman dies after cliff fall

A woman has died after falling from a cliff - her death is not being treated as suspicious.

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MPs to meet with health secretary over Tier 3 rule

MPs to meet with health secretary over Tier 3 rule

A group of Kent MPs will meet with health secretary Matt Hancock over concerns about the county having the most severe coronavirus tier restrictions.

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'We are running out of staff'

'We are running out of staff'

A head teacher has revealed between 25 to 30 staff members have been absent on any given day due to Covid isolation.

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Feeling bored? Go and dig for a hoard!

Feeling bored? Go and dig for a hoard!

It's the perfect socially distanced hobby, but metal detectorists are on a never ending quest to reach out and touch the past.

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'Going back to school in lockdown was too much for him'

'Going back to school in lockdown was too much for him'

The number of children being registered as home-schooled in September skyrocketed just as children were allowed to return to school.

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Great British Bake Off Laura's next challenge

Great British Bake Off Laura's next challenge

The Kent finalist in the Great British Bake Off is launching another challenge today, for a cause close to her heart.

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'I don't think he realised just how much he was loved'

'I don't think he realised just how much he was loved'

Tributes have been paid to a prison teacher who has been described as 'the kindest, most lovely person' - after he tragically took his own life.

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Loan sharks target vulnerable on social media

Loan sharks target vulnerable on social media

A campaign has been launched encouraging people to report 'suspicious' looking loan opportunities on social media in the build up to Christmas.

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Junior school asks two year groups to isolate

Junior school asks two year groups to isolate

An academy is the latest to tell pupils to stay at home after three people tested positive for Covid-19.

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HRVY's Strictly dream

HRVY's Strictly dream

The results are in – find out how Kent singer HRVY got on in Strictly this week.

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'How dare you single out Thanet'

'How dare you single out Thanet'

A councillor has hit back at a national newspaper columnist for describing some residents as "virus-addled plebs".

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Giant grenade spotted floating above homes

Giant grenade spotted floating above homes

Many people have been left puzzled after spotting a 100ft grenade-shaped hot air balloon high in the skies.

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Man arrested after woman injured in crash

Man arrested after woman injured in crash

A man has been arrested after a white Audi ended up underneath another car in a crash.

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Postman pushed to the ground during mail robbery

Postman pushed to the ground during mail robbery

Witnesses are being asked to come forward after a postman was attacked on his daily round.

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Ground collapses on housing estate

Ground collapses on housing estate

An area blighted with sinkholes has seen another case of the ground caving in.

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Police search for missing teen

Police search for missing teen

Police are looking for a missing teenager who may be in Kent.

Safety warning after gas cooker deaths

Safety warning after gas cooker deaths

Public protection officers in Kent have issued a warning over potentially fatal carbon monoxide risks from certain gas cookers.

'Tram system could solve city's traffic woes'

'Tram system could solve city's traffic woes'

A council leader says 'no idea is off the table' as he bids to come up with solutions to solve traffic gridlock - including a possible tram system.

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In pictures: Darth Vader actor's visits to Kent

In pictures: Darth Vader actor's visits to Kent

Tributes have been paid to Dave Prowse, who played Darth Vader in the original Star Wars trilogy and made regular appearances at events in the county.

Kent MPs divided on blanket ban

Kent MPs divided on blanket ban

Two MPs in high coronavirus infection areas have distanced themselves from calls for the government to look again at blanket restrictions.

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CCTV appeal after pensioner's bag stolen

CCTV appeal after pensioner's bag stolen

Police say they would like to speak to two women after a pensioner had her bag stolen while shopping in a supermarket.

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Teenager arrested after 110mph police chase on motorway

Teenager arrested after 110mph police chase on motorway

A 16-year-old boy has been arrested over driving offences after a police chase reached speeds of more than 110mph.

Rally good show: When the Gumball came to Kent

Rally good show: When the Gumball came to Kent

The Gumball Rally, a 3,000-mile drive for wealthy car enthusiasts, has sparked excitement in Kent for years - and could return to the county soon.

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