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From the first settlers to the first president: Kent's historical links with America

From the first settlers to the first president: Kent's historical links with America

As Americans celebrate Independence Day, we look Kent's historical links with the country.

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Pubs open again on 'Super Saturday'

Pubs open again on 'Super Saturday'

The first thirsty customers have been welcomed back for a cold drink – here's what you can (and can't) expect as restrictions are lifted.

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The cathedral statues with links to slavery that could be toppled

The cathedral statues with links to slavery that could be toppled

A history lecturer has identified statues at a Cathedral that could be at risk after the archbishop said “some will have to come down”.

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The first ever pub in your town - and what's there now

The first ever pub in your town - and what's there now

While some have become Italian restaurants or bargain stores, many of Kent's oldest pubs are still going.

Why Kent is well-placed to beat Covid-19 recession

Why Kent is well-placed to beat Covid-19 recession

Amid predictions of high unemployment, business expert Professor Richard Scase explains why Kent is better placed to weather the pandemic storm...

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Man falls from height near station

Man falls from height near station

A man has fallen from a height near a railway station.

River patrols on the Medway on 'super Saturday'

River patrols on the Medway on 'super Saturday'

Search and rescue teams will be patrolling tomorrow as police and the Prime Minister urge people to be safe as the pubs reopen.

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Missing man is found after search

Missing man is found after search

A 73-year-old man was reported missing from his home and police have issued an update.

Court 'Queen Bee' retires after 20 years

Court 'Queen Bee' retires after 20 years

More than 150 people logged on to a virtual send off for a crown court judge after 20 years.

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Maskless men booted from train

Maskless men booted from train

Four men were removed from a train after failing to wear masks.

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Roads shut for social distancing and queuing

Roads shut for social distancing and queuing

Highways chiefs are shutting roads in tourist hotspots to allow for easier social distancing and queuing.

Tiny pub gears up for reopening

Tiny pub gears up for reopening

A pub believed to be the smallest in the UK is getting ready to reopen its doors to punters.

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Quarantine-free holiday destinations revealed

Quarantine-free holiday destinations revealed

The government has announced the full list of countries from which tourists will not have to quarantine for 14 days.

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Troublemakers to be ordered off beaches

Troublemakers to be ordered off beaches

Dispersal orders are being put in place over the weekend after shocking scenes of violence and trouble on the beaches in recent weeks.

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Petition launched to keep 'racist' plaque

Petition launched to keep 'racist' plaque

A petition to keep a plaque commemorating the life of a well-known blackface minstrel has been launched a day after its removal was announced.

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Thug left random victim with serious face injuries

Thug left random victim with serious face injuries

A thug left a random victim with several fractures in his face during an unprovoked alley attack before assaulting four police officers.

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Bailiffs send council tax demand to wrong people

Bailiffs send council tax demand to wrong people

A council has launched an investigation after bailiffs sent an email by mistake to 330 households.

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Body found in the sea

Body found in the sea

A man's body has been pulled from the sea and police say a report is to be prepared for a coroner.

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Why have Covid-19 cases jumped by 2,000 in a day?

Why have Covid-19 cases jumped by 2,000 in a day?

Cases of coronavirus in Kent have jumped by 2,000 in a day - a rise of almost a third - here's why.

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Joy as lost ring found on beach

Joy as lost ring found on beach

The owner of a hugely sentimental gold ring says he is overjoyed after a metal detectorist came to his aid when he lost it on the beach.

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New education guide launches for Kent and Medway

New education guide launches for Kent and Medway

As schools plan for a full return to class in September, we've added a new section to our website to bring you the latest news and information.

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Cathedral to reopen - but no singing allowed

Cathedral to reopen - but no singing allowed

Archbishop Justin Welby will be leading the first service at Canterbury Cathedral as it reopens with stringent social distancing measures in place.

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Family awarded £20m over oxygen-starved child

Family awarded £20m over oxygen-starved child

Parents of a severely disabled girl have been handed a multi-million pound compensation package, nine years after she was starved of oxygen at birth.

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Historian axed from uni role amid 'racism' storm

Historian axed from uni role amid 'racism' storm

A historian has been axed from his role at a university after claiming slavery was not genocide due to the survival of "so many damn blacks".

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Traffic ban in new 'school street'

Traffic ban in new 'school street'

The county's first 'school street' is being launched which will ban traffic during pick-up and drop-off to keep pupils safe.

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Number who became British in Kent last year revealed

Number who became British in Kent last year revealed

With the number of people gaining British citizenship slowly growing, many applicants this year feel left in limbo due to lockdown.

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How online lessons have been a blessing in disguise for music teachers

How online lessons have been a blessing in disguise for music teachers

Music teachers feared the lockdown would destroy their trade, but online teaching has made it better than ever - here's why.

Emergency services called to 'explosion' at docks

Emergency services called to 'explosion' at docks

Fire crews, including four engines, have been sent to an incident after reports of a loud explosion.

Clap for Carers returns for NHS' birthday

Clap for Carers returns for NHS' birthday

Clap for Carers is set to return this week to celebrate the 72nd birthday of the NHS - but will you be taking part?

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Football club launch giant beer garden

Football club launch giant beer garden

A football club hit with financial losses during the Covid19 pandemic have transformed their home ground into Kent's 'biggest beer garden'.

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