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Nothing compares to brew! Secret Drinker reviews virtual pubs

Nothing compares to brew! Secret Drinker reviews virtual pubs

How does a session in a virtual pub compare to one in your local? Secret Drinker went online to find out.

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Theme park boss recovers from coronavirus

Theme park boss recovers from coronavirus

The developer behind Kent's multi-billion pound them park say it's forging ahead with the project after its CEO made a full recovery from coronavirus.

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Cadet's special #ClapForOurCarers goes viral

Cadet's special #ClapForOurCarers goes viral

A 12-year-old has been praised for his special salute and #ClapforOurCarers after a video of him performing a drill was shared online.

Urgent dental hubs set up across Kent

Urgent dental hubs set up across Kent

Seven urgent dental hubs have been set up across Kent and Medway after all routine appointments were scrapped amid lockdown.

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Police condemn 'scumbags' spitting and coughing on 70 officers

Police condemn 'scumbags' spitting and coughing on 70 officers

A police chief has revealed the number of officers who have been abused by members of the public during the lockdown.

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Board games to obsess over during lockdown

Board games to obsess over during lockdown

A board game shop delivering to customers during lockdown reveals the best games to play right now.

Hotel's stunning rooftop restaurant plans revealed

Hotel's stunning rooftop restaurant plans revealed

Striking images of a rooftop restaurant planned for a six-storey hotel have emerged - but critics of the scheme fear it may become a "white elephant".

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'I don't want to euthanise our animals, but I don't see an alternative'

'I don't want to euthanise our animals, but I don't see an alternative'

A zoo is desperate for donations following the fear its animals may starve or have to be put to sleep as a result of the coronavirus lockdown.

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'Lockdown proves we can end rough sleeping'

'Lockdown proves we can end rough sleeping'

A homeless charity has said support for rough sleepers must continue once lockdown ends.

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Watch science experiment turning poo into power

Watch science experiment turning poo into power

Thames Water has released a series of educational videos to teach children about clean water and waste

What does Kent and Nicole Scherzinger have in common?

What does Kent and Nicole Scherzinger have in common?

What does a former Pussy Cat Doll have in common with Kent? How many pints does Shepherd Neame produce? All these questions are answered here.

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Man in life-threatening condition after van overturned on M20

Man in life-threatening condition after van overturned on M20

A man is in hospital with life-threatening injuries after a van overturned, sending a large diesel spillage across the road.

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Hundreds of shop staff abused as customers lash out

Hundreds of shop staff abused as customers lash out

Shocking statistics show incidents of abuse, threats and assaults on shop staff have doubled since the start of the coronavirus crisis.

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Will council ditch £3.6m car park after virus crisis?

Will council ditch £3.6m car park after virus crisis?

There are hopes a council, which has put all of its "ambitious" projects on hold, will reassess its plans for a car park on water meadows.

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Kent swing singer wows Britain's Got Talent judges

Kent swing singer wows Britain's Got Talent judges

A 21-year-old garden centre worker got a standing ovation on a national talent show for his smooth, jazzy vocals.

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Crime falls but drugs and weapon offences rise

Crime falls but drugs and weapon offences rise

Crimes in Kent fell last year but there was a steep rise in the number of certain offences including drugs and illegal possession of weapons.

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How bold film studios plan was approved

How bold film studios plan was approved

It took more than 3.5 hours to decide on a bold film studio plan. Here's why.

Five more B&Q stores reopen in Kent

Five more B&Q stores reopen in Kent

DIY retailer B&Q has decided to reopen about half of its nationwide network - including five more Kent stores.

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The area of Kent with twice as many Covid-19 deaths

The area of Kent with twice as many Covid-19 deaths

New figures reveal for the first time the areas of Kent with the highest number of people who have died from Covid-19.

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Fourth resident dies at virus-hit care home

Fourth resident dies at virus-hit care home

More PPE has been bought in and staff are being 'prioritised' for testing after four residents died at a care home.

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Thieves steal milk from 88-year-old's doorstep

Thieves steal milk from 88-year-old's doorstep

Heartless thieves have left a vulnerable woman without breakfast after stealing milk from her doorstep.

London teens appear in court after 'stolen' car crashes with police

London teens appear in court after 'stolen' car crashes with police

Two young men have appeared in court charged with burglary and aggravated vehicle taking after a reportedly stolen car crashed with police.

Man in hospital after falling in river

Man in hospital after falling in river

A man is recovering in hospital after police rescued him from the River Medway.

Let your grandparents know how much you're missing them

Let your grandparents know how much you're missing them

We're collecting children's lockdown messages to their grandparents for a special pull-out being published next month. Here's how to send yours.

Plane spotted zig-zagging above Kent

Plane spotted zig-zagging above Kent

A plane has been spotted zig-zagging in the sky above Kent - here's why.

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Victim begged attacker to stop as blood ran down her face

Victim begged attacker to stop as blood ran down her face

A domestic abuser has been put behind bars after hitting his girlfriend with a phone so hard it smashed.

P&O to furlough 300 more staff

P&O to furlough 300 more staff

A further 300 employees are to be furloughed by P&O Ferries as the company continues its battle to stay afloat during the Coronavirus crisis

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Man charged after police officers 'coughed at' and 'kicked'

Man charged after police officers 'coughed at' and 'kicked'

A man has appeared in court accused of coughing at a police officer and repeatedly saying he had coronavirus symptoms.

How we can learn from Ramadan in post-lockdown world

How we can learn from Ramadan in post-lockdown world

A Muslim leader has explained how we can the lessons of the holy month of Ramadan could help us in a post-lockdown world.

Record boss charged after penthouse balcony shooting

Record boss charged after penthouse balcony shooting

A record company boss has been charged after multiple shots were fired off a penthouse balcony near a shopping complex.

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