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MPs to meet health sec over Tier restrictions

MPs to meet health sec over Tier restrictions

Countywide restrictions have sparked anger across Kent and now MPs are calling on Matt Hancock for evidence to support the decision.

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A21 closed after serious crash

A21 closed after serious crash

Police have closed the A21 London-bound carriageway following a serious collision.

Badger rescued after getting bum stuck in fence

Badger rescued after getting bum stuck in fence

A badger had to be rescued by the RSPCA after getting his bum stuck in a fence.

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Local test and trace system set to launch

Local test and trace system set to launch

A Kent test and trace scheme is being launched tomorrow to help locate people who have tested positive for Covid-19.

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16 school closures reported to council

16 school closures reported to council

More than a dozen schools in the county have closed after reporting 225 cases of coronavirus to the council.

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Unexploded bomb discovered at 'Shard' site

Unexploded bomb discovered at 'Shard' site

An unexploded bomb was found on the site of a controversial development likened to The Shard in London.

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Eight mile queues after crash at tunnel

Eight mile queues after crash at tunnel

One of the tunnels at the Dartford Crossing has been closed after multiple vehicles were involved in a crash.

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Violent barber spared spell at Covid-hit jail

Violent barber spared spell at Covid-hit jail

A judge has avoided sending a violent barber to a Covid-hit prison after hearing 100 inmates have been struck down by the virus.

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New Aldi opens on edge of town

New Aldi opens on edge of town

A long-awaited Aldi supermarket has opened its doors to customers for the first time.

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Pictures reveal landmark building's future

Pictures reveal landmark building's future

New images have been released showing how a major town centre building could look when it is revamped as apartments with a rooftop bar.

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'People will skip Kent border to go to pub'

'People will skip Kent border to go to pub'

An MP believes people will jump Kent’s border to enjoy a pint or restaurant meal when the county is plunged into Tier 3.

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Man in court over robbery that left pensioner black and blue

Man in court over robbery that left pensioner black and blue

A 28-year-old man is to go on trial next year accused of taking part in a robbery on a pensioner.

Tier 3: Your questions answered

Tier 3: Your questions answered

We have answered some of the questions you may have about Kent's new Tier 3 status.

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Why is Kent in Tier 3 and what got us here?

Why is Kent in Tier 3 and what got us here?

Kent has the dubious title of having the first and second worst boroughs for Covid in England - here's why the county is in Tier 3.

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Cathedral’s treatment of zero-hours staff ‘not very Christian’

Cathedral’s treatment of zero-hours staff ‘not very Christian’

Canterbury Cathedral has been accused of acting in an un-Christian way by showing the door to several workers on zero-hours contracts.

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Cash secured for new business centre

Cash secured for new business centre

The final go-ahead has been given for a new multi-million pound business 'hub' which is expected to create hundreds of jobs.

Kent will be in Tier 3

Kent will be in Tier 3

Kent will exit Lockdown 2 next week in Tier 3, as infection rates in parts of the county are among the worst in England.

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Hunt to find stolen endangered tortoises

Hunt to find stolen endangered tortoises

Police investigating the theft of several tortoises, which are classed as endangered, have issued a plea for help.

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Rapid tests for students heading home for Christmas

Rapid tests for students heading home for Christmas

Students showing no signs of coronavirus will be able to get tested at Kent universities from next week in an effort to get them home for Christmas.

Kent town 15th happiest place in Britain

Kent town 15th happiest place in Britain

An historical town in the west of the county has been named the happiest place to live in the south east, according to a new survey.

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Man filmed hurling abuse at mother and child

Man filmed hurling abuse at mother and child

Police have released an image of a man they would like to talk to after a mother and daughter were told to "go back to Saudi Arabia" at a bus stop.

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Kent Test results out today

Kent Test results out today

Thousands of children in the county will find out today whether or not they passed the Kent Test.

School leader hits back at ‘offensive’ letter on Covid closure decision

School leader hits back at ‘offensive’ letter on Covid closure decision

A school has taken the unusual step of publicly hitting back at a parent who complained about it closing because of a coronavirus outbreak.

Socially distanced shelter opens to stop 'homeless situation getting worse'

Socially distanced shelter opens to stop 'homeless situation getting worse'

A shelter for the homeless has reopened its doors but with new restrictions in place it fears some people may be left out in the cold.

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Teen station heroes 'an inspiration'

Teen station heroes 'an inspiration'

Six teens who saved a suicidal young man's life at a station have been thanked by the government's Rail Minister for their "bravery and compassion".

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Kent tier restrictions 'on a knife edge'

Kent tier restrictions 'on a knife edge'

The government remains undecided about which tier of coronavirus restrictions the county will be placed into today, KentOnline can reveal.

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'King of the jungle' comment led to unfair dismissal

'King of the jungle' comment led to unfair dismissal

A Border Force Officer has received a pay out for unfair dismissal after he was reported for making racist comments.

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Businesses given notices for breaching lockdown rules

Businesses given notices for breaching lockdown rules

Council officers have visited 48 businesses accused of being open during lockdown.

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Man aimed loaded shotgun at police

Man aimed loaded shotgun at police

A 27-year-old has been jailed after pointing a sawn-off shotgun at unsuspecting officers, before fleeing and disposing of the firearm in a bin.

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Historic spending to help recovery - analysis

Historic spending to help recovery - analysis

Our political editor looks at what the latest budget announcement means for Kent.

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