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Motorcyclist died after crash with recovery truck

Motorcyclist died after crash with recovery truck

A 25-year-old man died when his motorcycle was in collision with a truck.

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Covid halts attempted murder trial

Covid halts attempted murder trial

The trial of a man accused of trying to murder his ex-wife has been halted after an outbreak of coronavirus in the prison where he was being held.

Vigil for Poundland worker who was 'always helpful and cheerful'

Vigil for Poundland worker who was 'always helpful and cheerful'

A popular Poundland worker described as "always helpful and cheerful" will be remembered at a socially distanced candlelit vigil.

Hospital visiting restrictions tightened

Hospital visiting restrictions tightened

A hospital is introducing stricter visiting rules because of a rise in Covid-19 cases in the community.

Could the PM who stole Christmas be Boris' legacy?

Could the PM who stole Christmas be Boris' legacy?

Our political editor looks at this week in politics which has been focused on Christmas, coronavirus testing and defence funds.

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Emergency meeting called as Covid-19 cases soar

Emergency meeting called as Covid-19 cases soar

Swale council has called an emergency meeting to address the high number of coronavirus cases across the borough.

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Urine trouble: 60 litres of pee dumped by roadside

Urine trouble: 60 litres of pee dumped by roadside

Residents are desperate for answers after 60 litres of urine were found dumped by the roadside.

Long delays on M25 cleared after lorry crash

Long delays on M25 cleared after lorry crash

Drivers faced long queues following a collision on the motorway.

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Kent has worst air pollution in country

Kent has worst air pollution in country

Satellite technology and AI is enabling scientists to measure air quality with pinpoint accuracy and say the county's is the worst in the UK.

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Should I'm A Celeb have been filmed in Kent?

Should I'm A Celeb have been filmed in Kent?

Twelve celebrities have set up camp in a Welsh castle for this year's I'm a Celeb, but should they have picked one of ours in Kent?

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Should we accept muted celebrations this Christmas?

Should we accept muted celebrations this Christmas?

With the debate raging over whether lockdown will be eased for the festive season we find out what experts think.

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Sneak peek at £20m school site as opening approaches

Sneak peek at £20m school site as opening approaches

Photographs show how work is progressing at a grammar school's state-of-the-art new teaching block and sports centre which is set to open in January.

Teaching assistant, 20, was 'the sweetest soul'

Teaching assistant, 20, was 'the sweetest soul'

The family of a 20-year-old woman found dead at home have paid tribute to her and vowed to raise awareness of the hidden nature of mental illness.

Man caught with £115k of steroids avoids jail

Man caught with £115k of steroids avoids jail

A man who was found with £115,000 worth of anabolic steroids after being stopped by police has avoided jail.

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Car driver urged to come forward after bike crash

Car driver urged to come forward after bike crash

Police are trying to trace the driver of an SUV car which was travelling in front of a motorbike that was involved in crash with a recovery truck.

Kent ward records highest Covid cases in England

Kent ward records highest Covid cases in England

An area in the county has had the highest amount of Covid-19 cases in the county, government figures have revealed.

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'Covid hit towns are most deprived'

'Covid hit towns are most deprived'

A Kent MP has said the county's most hard hit areas by Covid-19 are also some of its most depraved areas.

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Two taken to hospital after car crashes into pub

Two taken to hospital after car crashes into pub

Two people were taken to hospital after a car crashed into the front of a pub.

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'Don't worry, we won't let The Grinch steal our fun!'

'Don't worry, we won't let The Grinch steal our fun!'

There's a special Christmas lights switch on show being broadcast for everyone tonight at 7.30pm.

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Air ambulance lands after biker crash

Air ambulance lands after biker crash

The emergency services, including the air ambulance, were called to the scene of a crash involving a motorcyclist.

Flooding closes town centre roads

Flooding closes town centre roads

Part of the coastline has seen its highest tide in seven years - while a river has burst its banks leaving town centre roads flooded.

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Flooding hits shopping centre and park

Flooding hits shopping centre and park

A shopping centre and country park were affected by rising water levels this afternoon.

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Council workers drive off after smashing into wall

Council workers drive off after smashing into wall

Watch as three workmen re-build a wall they knocked over with their van before driving away.

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Mass vaccination sites to be set up in Kent

Mass vaccination sites to be set up in Kent

The organisation in charge of healthcare in the county has met to discuss setting up three sites where coronavirus vaccine jabs can be given en masse.

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'You couldn’t make it up but here I am'

'You couldn’t make it up but here I am'

A mum who has battled through lung cancer, shingles, a burst appendix and broken ankle - before shielding from Covid - has vowed to never give in.

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Immediate action required after flood warning

Immediate action required after flood warning

The Environment Agency has issued a warning due to potential flooding that could affect roads and properties.

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Backlog of care plans for special needs children

Backlog of care plans for special needs children

A delay in psychological assessments meant just 29% of child referrals for education, health and care plans were completed on time.

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Person dies after being hit by train

Person dies after being hit by train

Police have confirmed a person struck by a train this morning has sadly been pronounced dead at the scene.

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Person hit by train

Person hit by train

Rail services have been suspended after a person was struck by a train.

'She was a beautiful person inside and out'

'She was a beautiful person inside and out'

Tributes have been paid to a mum and council worker who has died following a short battle with brain cancer.

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