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Former Kent student's body found in suitcases

Former Kent student's body found in suitcases

A woman whose body was found dismembered and charred inside suitcases had previously studied in Kent.

Struggling trader hit with parking ticket outside her closed café

Struggling trader hit with parking ticket outside her closed café

A café owner who is already struggling due to the coronavirus lockdown has now been slapped with a parking ticket outside her high street business.

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Here's what your MP thinks about the reopening of schools

Here's what your MP thinks about the reopening of schools

As the debate over whether it is safe to reopen schools in Kent continues we ask those in parliament what they think should happen.

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Police called over drive-thru gridlock

Police called over drive-thru gridlock

Residents are demanding action as streets leading to a newly reopened drive-thru have been brought to a standstill.

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'Driving from Essex to Kent beaches is madness'

'Driving from Essex to Kent beaches is madness'

An MP says it is "madness" for people from Essex to travel to Kent's beaches - as he again urges sunseekers to stay away.

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School reduced to rubble as bulldozers move in

School reduced to rubble as bulldozers move in

Pictures show the demolition work carried out at a former secondary school which is due to be replaced with a £20 million new-build.

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From truncheons to Tasers - a history of police in Kent

From truncheons to Tasers - a history of police in Kent

We take a look at how policing in Kent has changed over the last two centuries.

Sick killer's boasts of machete murder from cell

Sick killer's boasts of machete murder from cell

A teenager, today jailed for life for murder, recorded lyrics while on remand saying he 'should have killed more people'

Cat found 250 miles from home

Cat found 250 miles from home

A six-year-old tomcat who has been missing since February is stranded in Kent due to lockdown rules after being found.

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Schools refuse to let primary pupils back on June 1

Schools refuse to let primary pupils back on June 1

Three primary schools in Kent have told parents they will not be opening on June 1 to let Year 1 and 6 pupils back into class.

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Nine migrant boats intercepted

Nine migrant boats intercepted

About 65 migrants have been met by Border Force boats in the channel.

University to continue with virtual learning next year

University to continue with virtual learning next year

A Kent university is preparing to continue delivering online lectures at the start of the next academic year.

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Surgery after dog swallows corn-on-the-cob

Surgery after dog swallows corn-on-the-cob

A pet charity helped save French bulldog Krug after he helped himself to a corn on the cob at a barbecue.

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Exclusive: Police to sell off county headquarters

Exclusive: Police to sell off county headquarters

Kent Police is to sell off its headquarters and relocate all staff, KentOnline can reveal.

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Controversial 725-home development approved

Controversial 725-home development approved

In a highly charged meeting, plans to convert a 'Grade 1' arable field into homes were given the go ahead.

Another scorcher - but thunderstorms may follow

Another scorcher - but thunderstorms may follow

Kent is set for another day of sunny weather - but forecasters have warned thunderstorms may follow this afternoon.

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£5m pie factory and farmers' market plans revealed

£5m pie factory and farmers' market plans revealed

At least 30 jobs are expected to be created at a new pie factory in Kent, while plans have also been unveiled for a modernised farmers' market.

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'Lockdown has let me get to know my kids'

'Lockdown has let me get to know my kids'

More time with the kids, less time on the commute and a better work life balance are all reasons people might choose to continue working from home.

The stories behind Kent's huge chalk landmarks

The stories behind Kent's huge chalk landmarks

Looking out over the county, Kent's man-made chalk landmarks have caught the eye for generations, but not everyone knows the history behind them.

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Emergency services shut road after fight

Emergency services shut road after fight

Police and ambulance services closed a road after a fight involving men armed with baseball bats or crowbars.

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'Women must be given voice during Covid-19 crisis'

'Women must be given voice during Covid-19 crisis'

A Kent MP has called on the Prime Minister to ensure 'more female voices at the top of government' to bring about better representation for women.

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Detectives renew appeal after man found dead

Detectives renew appeal after man found dead

Detectives investigating after a body was found at a house have again appealed for witnesses to come forward.

'Is it safe for mum to live in a care home?'

'Is it safe for mum to live in a care home?'

A care helpline is offering advice to those worried about where it's best for elderly relatives to be during the pandemic.

Teaching assistant and pupil test positive for coronavirus

Teaching assistant and pupil test positive for coronavirus

Two cases of coronavirus have been confirmed at a special needs school which has been working with Public Health England to make the building safe

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Castle car park wall damaged after collision

Castle car park wall damaged after collision

Parts of a wall next to a castle were knocked down after a vehicle is reported to have driven into it.

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Speeding driver jailed after causing death of young father

Speeding driver jailed after causing death of young father

A driver speeding at 140mph on the M2 has been jailed for causing the death of a young father.

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Thousands flock to beaches as temperatures soar

Thousands flock to beaches as temperatures soar

Beaches in Kent filled up with people making the most of lockdown being eased on the hottest day of the year so far.

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'Kent could be frontline for virus if lorry drivers aren't tested'

'Kent could be frontline for virus if lorry drivers aren't tested'

A councillor has said not testing lorry drivers entering ports for Covid-19 could risk making Kent the "frontline" for the disease.

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Lockdown party broken up by police

Lockdown party broken up by police

A party, which flouted lockdown rules by having extra visitors from other households, was broken up by police who gave them social distancing advice

Hospital closed as ceiling collapse forces patients out

Hospital closed as ceiling collapse forces patients out

Patients have been relocated to other units after extensive damage was caused by a burst water pipe.

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