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Police car set ablaze

Police car set ablaze

A police car was set alight while officers were on duty.

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Closed by outbreak just 11 days after launch

Closed by outbreak just 11 days after launch

A couple forced to close their cafe by coronavirus restrictions just 11 days after opening say they are now facing an uncertain future.

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House fire sparked by overloaded plug

House fire sparked by overloaded plug

Five people fled a house and one man was treated by paramedics, after a blaze started in a bedroom.

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Huge queues as new Home Bargains store opens

Huge queues as new Home Bargains store opens

Crowds of people swarmed a new discount store as it launched today despite the coronavirus outbreak.

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Primary school trust insists BOTH parents must be key workers

Primary school trust insists BOTH parents must be key workers

A trust running eight primary schools in Kent is defying government advice on who can continue to attend class next week.

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New £20m Kent school a step closer

New £20m Kent school a step closer

Council chiefs have moved quickly to award a contract to a construction firm set to build a new secondary school in the county.

'Our pubs are country's best and we'll protect them'

'Our pubs are country's best and we'll protect them'

The boss of Kent brewery Shepherd Neame says he'll do all he can to protect his landlords and their livelihoods.

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The best open spaces for a walk

The best open spaces for a walk

We look at some of the best open spaces in Kent where you can enjoy the outside and take a walk during the coronavirus outbreak.

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A look back at Kent Festivals

A look back at Kent Festivals

Festivals and events have been postponed or cancelled across the county due to the coronavirus crisis, so here are some highlighted in pictures.

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BLOG: Mother's Day warning

BLOG: Mother's Day warning

The Prime Minister issued an impassioned plea for people to help keep their mum safe amid the coronavirus outbreak.

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Dad died after doctors failed to carry out vital scan

Dad died after doctors failed to carry out vital scan

An inquest heard how a dad-of-two could have survived if a scan to identify his life threatening condition was carried out.

Seven of the best Netflix shows to stream

Seven of the best Netflix shows to stream

Looking for something to watch? We've picked some of the most interesting Netflix shows to stream right now - and there's something for everyone.

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'Why I still believe in pubs'

'Why I still believe in pubs'

A businessman who has just bought his fifth pub has revealed what made him take the plunge.

Four teens arrested after boy shot

Four teens arrested after boy shot

Four teenagers have been arrested after a 15-year-old boy was reportedly shot with an air weapon.

'Leave enough for everyone'

'Leave enough for everyone'

The Archbishop of Canterbury has issued a desperate plea to stop shoppers from panic buying.

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Dealer threatened to 'cut up' victim's family

Dealer threatened to 'cut up' victim's family

A drug dealer who attempted to kidnap a man and threatened to 'cut-up' his family has been jailed for five years.

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Pubs and restaurants must close for a month

Pubs and restaurants must close for a month

Bars, restaurants, and leisure centres have been urged to close by the government to help with "social distancing".

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Dozy burglar falls asleep during burger restaurant break-in

Dozy burglar falls asleep during burger restaurant break-in

A 26-year-old has been jailed after taking a nap after breaking into a popular burger joint.

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Half tonne of cocaine hidden in tyres

Half tonne of cocaine hidden in tyres

A lorry driver has been charged by the National Crime Agency after Class A drugs were found inside tyres on a truck as he entered the country.

Arsonists target beauty spot again

Arsonists target beauty spot again

A picturesque wetland viewing platform has been devastated by a fire for a second time in five weeks and will cost thousands of pounds to put right.

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First coronavirus death in Kent confirmed

First coronavirus death in Kent confirmed

A 64-year-old with underlying health conditions is the first person to die in Kent after getting coronavirus.

21 arrested and drugs seized in police raids

21 arrested and drugs seized in police raids

Dramatic footage shows police raiding properties and seizing cocaine, heroin and cash.

'It's been an emotional last day'

'It's been an emotional last day'

Head teachers have been trying to reassure pupils - even though they're in the dark over the Government's thinking on exams.

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Man charged after 300 nuisance calls made to 999 operators

Man charged after 300 nuisance calls made to 999 operators

A man has been charged after the ambulance service and police received hundreds of necessary calls.

Rape investigation launched after woman attacked

Rape investigation launched after woman attacked

A woman in her late teens, told officers she had been dragged into some bushes by a stranger and raped.

Man charged after hit-and-run

Man charged after hit-and-run

A man is due in court accused of dangerous driving and failing to stop and other offences, after three women were injured at a pedestrian crossing.

Parents to get refunds on school bus passes

Parents to get refunds on school bus passes

Parents are set to receive refunds on their children's bus passes as the coronavirus outbreak forces schools to close today.

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Pervert snared by undercover cop

Pervert snared by undercover cop

A pervert targeted a police officer posing as a vulnerable child online and then blamed his sordid antics on the loss of his beloved pet.

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Fuzz called after bee mural makes a buzz

Fuzz called after bee mural makes a buzz

Police were called to an artist drawing a giant bee on the seawall when a member of the public mistook it for graffiti vandalism.

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Supermarkets opening for NHS staff

Supermarkets opening for NHS staff

Two big stores are offering tireless healthcare workers dedicated shopping hours amid the coronavirus outbreak.

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