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Man jailed for coughing in police officer's face

Man jailed for coughing in police officer's face

An aggressive yob who suggested he might have coronavirus before coughing in a police officer's face has been put behind bars just two days later.

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Mile-long queues for drive-thrus

Mile-long queues for drive-thrus

Customers turned up en-masse to brave lengthy queues at newly-reopened McDonald's drive-thru outlets.

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Coffee and burger joint to open

Coffee and burger joint to open

The shop will be shared by two separate businesses as it welcomes customers back to order deliveries and takeaway.

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Was loud bang a sonic boom?

Was loud bang a sonic boom?

A loud bang that sounded like an explosion was heard across the east Kent coast and the reason for it has still not been comfirmed

Highly controversial development debate tonight

Highly controversial development debate tonight

A 725-home development with 1,100 objections is to be discussed tonight at a planning meeting and is set for approval.

Designer breaks bed sheet world record

Designer breaks bed sheet world record

An inventor from Kent has beaten the world record for the time it takes to change bed sheets with his new re-designed version.

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Date confirmed for new airport decision

Date confirmed for new airport decision

It was revealed yesterday a decision expected on a key airport was delayed, the government has now confirmed when it will finally learn its fate.

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Speed camera van in crash with speedboat

Speed camera van in crash with speedboat

A police camera van was badly damaged when a trailer carrying a speedboat came loose on the A228.

Which McDonald's drive-thrus have reopened in Kent?

Which McDonald's drive-thrus have reopened in Kent?

Seven of the county's Mcdonald's branches have reopened their drive-thrus today.

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Sinking boat rescued in River Medway

Sinking boat rescued in River Medway

Lifeboat crews have issued safety advice following a number of incidents, including a boat reported sinking in the Medway with six people on board.

What working will be like after lockdown

What working will be like after lockdown

Government advice posters have been published, hoping to keep workplaces safe when they reopen.

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Castle welcomes first bird of prey

Castle welcomes first bird of prey

A visitor attraction is celebrating a big milestone in its new breeding programme.

13 recover after virus outbreak hits centre for learning disabilities

13 recover after virus outbreak hits centre for learning disabilities

Thirteen people with learning disabilities have made a full recovery after Covid-19 spread through a specialist care facility.

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How 1,000 county soldiers were 'sacrificed'

How 1,000 county soldiers were 'sacrificed'

Today marks the 80th anniversary of the Battle of France which left huge numbers of Kent servicemen dead or captured.

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'It's going to give so many more people the opportunity to live'

'It's going to give so many more people the opportunity to live'

As organ donation laws change, a paramedic has revealed how she can only do her dream job thanks to a life-saving liver transplant.

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Kent set to feel the heat today

Kent set to feel the heat today

Mini heatwave could result in the warmest day of the year so far in Kent as temperatures set to soar.

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'Stay away' plead traders as temperatures soar

'Stay away' plead traders as temperatures soar

Despite temperatures set to soar, this is why we're being told to stay away from the Kent seaside.

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New device 'will stop you touching your face'

New device 'will stop you touching your face'

A wristband which alerts people wearing it when they touch their face has been launched by a firm from Kent in a bid to counter Covid-19.

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'Families need quick answers over 11-plus exams'

'Families need quick answers over 11-plus exams'

A council committee was asked to take urgent action as lobbying to suspend the 11-plus exams in light of the coronavirus pandemic continues.

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Heartbroken dad's plea after teenage son's park tragedy

Heartbroken dad's plea after teenage son's park tragedy

The father of a schoolboy who died in a Kent park is encouraging people to seek help this Mental Health Awareness Week.

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17 coronavirus deaths at one care home

17 coronavirus deaths at one care home

A Kent care home in one of the county's worst hit areas for Covid-19 has recorded 17 coronavirus-related deaths.

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Men jailed after firing at security guards in Tesco cash raid

Men jailed after firing at security guards in Tesco cash raid

Two men who shot at security guards depositing money into cash machines at a supermarket while trying to rob them have been jailed.

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Warning letters as drivers park dangerously at cliffs

Warning letters as drivers park dangerously at cliffs

Drivers whose parking obstructed a road near cliffs in Kent have been sent warning letters by police

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Man 'acting suspiciously' around children

Man 'acting suspiciously' around children

Police have launched an appeal for information as they investigate reports a man was 'acting suspiciously' around youngsters in a shop.

‘Virus testing could be reason for high infection rate’

‘Virus testing could be reason for high infection rate’

Testing has been cited as the cause of an area having one of the highest coronavirus infection rates in England.

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Postie mimics KISS singer and goes viral

Postie mimics KISS singer and goes viral

A Kent postman has been bringing some cheer to customers cooped up at home during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Son's tribute to martial arts instructor

Son's tribute to martial arts instructor

A martial arts instructor who had a life-saving liver transplant 10 years ago has died after testing positive for Covid-19.

M2 brought to standstill after fire

 M2 brought to standstill after fire

Drivers were getting out of their cars as firefighters tended to a vehicle fire on the motorway.

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Police tape off lane after man's body found

Police tape off lane after man's body found

A lane close to a motorway junction has been sealed off by police after a man's body was found.

Naked man outside seafront Wetherspoon

Naked man outside seafront Wetherspoon

A man has been taken to hospital after he was seen acting erratically on a Kent seafront.

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