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Delivery riders on lookout for hidden abuse

Delivery riders on lookout for hidden abuse

Deliveroo riders across Kent will be on the lookout for signs of child abuse as they deliver hot dishes to customers’ doors.

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Kent reacts to 'star signs changing'

Kent reacts to 'star signs changing'

Astrology fans across Kent are in uproar after hearing their star sign might have changed - but there's more to the news than meets the eye.

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Data breach at ambulance service

Data breach at ambulance service

A server containing employees' medical details was accessible to other staff members during a data breach.

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More than 100 sent home from illegal raves

More than 100 sent home from illegal raves

More than 100 people have been dispersed after police attended two separate unlicenced music events - despite lockdown rules still being in place.

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Girl floored by punch in park from care home resident

Girl floored by punch in park from care home resident

A care home for people with disabilities has been spoken to by police after a resident on a day out punched a teenager in a park.

'It's difficult for autistic people to shop wearing masks'

'It's difficult for autistic people to shop wearing masks'

It will be almost impossible for some on the autistic spectrum to go shopping if they are made to wear face masks, a disability campaigner has warned.

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'I won £50k in competition prizes in three years'

'I won £50k in competition prizes in three years'

A mum who has won holidays and prizes through 'comping' has told of the highs and lows of the hobby - which at one point became an addiction.

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The history behind Kent's lavender fields

The history behind Kent's lavender fields

As July marks the harvesting season for lavender farmers in Kent, we take a look at why the plant grown here is in such high demand across the world.

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Watch: Plant pot thieves target homes

Watch: Plant pot thieves target homes

Doorbell camera footage shows the moment brazen thieves steal plant pots from a driveway as it emerges several homes have been targeted.

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NHS call centre closes after confirmed Covid-19 case

NHS call centre closes after confirmed Covid-19 case

An NHS 111 call centre had to close for a deep clean after a member of staff tested positive for coronavirus.

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Crucial 'R' infection rate revealed

Crucial 'R' infection rate revealed

The crucial 'R number' infection rate for Kent has been revealed.

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Covid-19 could create 'lost generation of teens'

Covid-19 could create 'lost generation of teens'

Thousands of vulnerable teens who have fallen through the gaps in the education and care system could be more at risk due to Covid-19 restrictions.

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'I'm a triple threat, me'

'I'm a triple threat, me'

Meet the seven-year-old boy from Kent who wears Doc Martens, covers Madness and has made it through the first round of the Voice Kids.

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Man airlifted to hospital after quad bike fall on busy road

Man airlifted to hospital after quad bike fall on busy road

A man is in a serious condition and has been airlifted to hospital after he fell from his quad bike while travelling along a major road.

Trio jailed after attacking man in McDonald's toilet

Trio jailed after attacking man in McDonald's toilet

Three thugs attacked a man in a McDonald's toilet before falsely calling him a paedophile and demanding cash from him in harrowing ordeal.

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Car thefts rise by almost 50% in four years

Car thefts rise by almost 50% in four years

An insurance expert has urged drivers in Kent to make sure their car is less of an easy target for thieves after a sharp rise in thefts.

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Work begins on school's £2.3m extension

Work begins on school's £2.3m extension

A new teaching block with eight classrooms and reception area will be completed later this year after ground was broken on the development.

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Which face mask is best for you?

Which face mask is best for you?

Following the government's announcement that face masks will be mandatory in shops - here are the options people can choose from.

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Popular centre cafe closes down

Popular centre cafe closes down

It's believed pressures from the lockdown are behind the decision to close a long-standing eatery.

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Granite memorials planned for coronavirus victims

Granite memorials planned for coronavirus victims

Monuments are to be installed at two Kent crematoria to honour those lost to Covid-19 and pay tribute to NHS and care workers.

'If they went to Brands Hatch it would be ideal'

'If they went to Brands Hatch it would be ideal'

Councillors have called for action at a business park plagued by "boy racers".

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Eviction for man who had visitors 'day and night' through lockdown

Eviction for man who had visitors 'day and night' through lockdown

A man has been ordered to leave his home after neighbours complained about illegal drug use and being threatened with violence.

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Police called after reports of raves

Police called after reports of raves

Police say they are investigating reports of regular loud music and mass gatherings.

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One month left to raise funds for four-year-old's cancer treatment

One month left to raise funds for four-year-old's cancer treatment

A family still need to raise £11,000 of £232,000 for a vaccine which could save a little boy's life.

Man charged after 'attempt to run over' officer

Man charged after 'attempt to run over' officer

A man will appear in court today after he allegedly tried to run over an officer.

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'Voodoo hallucination told me to stab man in 'Spoons'

'Voodoo hallucination told me to stab man in 'Spoons'

A man on trial for attempted murder told a doctor he heard voices telling him his life would be in danger if he did not stab his victim.

Dad 'murdered with broken Sambuca bottle'

Dad 'murdered with broken Sambuca bottle'

A father-of-five was stabbed with a broken bottle after defending women during a drunken gathering at a flat, a jury has been told.

Leisure centre closure petition gains 1k signatures

Leisure centre closure petition gains 1k signatures

More than 1,000 people have opposed a year-long closure of a popular leisure centre for renovation works.

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Man shot in back of head named

Man shot in back of head named

The victim of a fatal shooting has been named as detectives reveal he was shot in the back of the head as he left a park.

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'Just stop moaning and go with it'

'Just stop moaning and go with it'

News that face coverings will be mandatory in shops has sparked a huge debate - with many backing the move but others vowing to shop online.

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