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'It's an assault on public safety and democracy'

'It's an assault on public safety and democracy'

A councillor has slammed his own party for holding a contentious meeting despite virus advice.

Man admits bludgeoning pensioner to death

Man admits bludgeoning pensioner to death

A drug addict has confessed to killing a "gentle and lonely" disabled neighbour, after a dramatic change of plea in the middle of a murder trial.

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'No plan' to bring military in amid virus crisis

'No plan' to bring military in amid virus crisis

There is "no plan" to bring the military in to help with Kent's emergency response to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Bus pass limits lifted amid virus crisis

Bus pass limits lifted amid virus crisis

Restrictions on elderly people's bus passes have been lifted to allow them to travel to special early-morning shopping sessions for free.

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'Fingers crossed this will be her forever home'

'Fingers crossed this will be her forever home'

A dog who has lived at a rescue centre for 10 years has found a new home, after offers poured in from around the world.

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Company shopping for people in self-isolation

Company shopping for people in self-isolation

A furniture delivery company is offering to purchase and deliver shopping to people in isolation from Covid-19.

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Jewellery stolen in five-day burglary spree

Jewellery stolen in five-day burglary spree

Detectives investigating eight burglaries have released CCTV images of a pair they would like to speak to.

All Parkruns called off

All Parkruns called off

International running group Parkrun has announced all its events will be cancelled due to coronavirus. Here's where in Kent is impacted.

'We spent our 55th anniversary in isolation'

'We spent our 55th anniversary in isolation'

A couple both over 70 with underlying health conditions have told how their fear of catching coronavirus led them to start self-isolating weeks ago.

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Village restaurant taken over by coffee shop

Village restaurant taken over by coffee shop

A restaurant with a Michelin listing and AA Rosettes which had been on sale for a year for £850,000 is to become a coffee shop under its new owners.

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BLOG: Surge in virus cases

BLOG: Surge in virus cases

The government has announced drastic measures to stop the spread of the coronavirus as the death toll surpassed 100.

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Bus firm 'smirked at girl's injury'

Bus firm 'smirked at girl's injury'

A mum has hit out after her daughter ended up in hospital when a bus driver reportedly slammed on the brakes.

'My own husband doesn't believe in it'

'My own husband doesn't believe in it'

A woman trying to prove there is life after death says she has spent two decades communicating with the dead.

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Takeaway pizza 'made on top of fridge'

Takeaway pizza 'made on top of fridge'

A Pizza Hut branch has been slammed after pictures emerged showing a pizza being made on top of a fridge.

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Tributes to 'bubbly and caring' mum

Tributes to 'bubbly and caring' mum

An inquest heard a mum-of-two suffered with mental health issues before she took her own life.

Major events cancelled as attractions shut down

Major events cancelled as attractions shut down

Two of Kent's biggest tourist attractions and a host of big events planned for 2020 have been cancelled due to the coronavirus outbreak.

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Man seriously injured trying to run from police

Man seriously injured trying to run from police

A suspect ended up in hospital after trying to flee from police carrying out a drugs raid.

Events and venues keeping their doors open

Events and venues keeping their doors open

As many Kent venues are forced to shut their doors some are still able to stay open in the midst of the virus outbreak. We've found a few for you.

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Student died not knowing he was going to be a dad

Student died not knowing he was going to be a dad

The girlfriend of a 21-year-old murdered on a night out was about to break the news the couple were set to become parents.

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Loans worth £330bn to 'save economy'

Loans worth £330bn to 'save economy'

A support package on an "unimaginable scale" has been set up in a bid to save firms from collapse due to the coronavirus.

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Pair jailed for raid on lottery winners

Pair jailed for raid on lottery winners

Two masked men who posed as pizza delivery drivers during a raid at the home of millionaire lottery winners have been sentenced.

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Primary school closed amid Covid-19 scare

Primary school closed amid Covid-19 scare

A school has asked staff and pupils to go home following a possible case of coronavirus.

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Sharp rise in unemployment across the county

Sharp rise in unemployment across the county

For the 19th month in a row, benefits claims have increased across the county and some areas have seen an unusual spike.

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Mobile network problems across Kent

Mobile network problems across Kent

As millions of people attempt to work from home, two major mobile phone providers are experiencing "connectivity issues".

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Bargain furniture store embraces digital age

Bargain furniture store embraces digital age

A new furniture store is using the power of the internet to sell bargain items.

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Manic knifeman stabbed cabbie in chest

Manic knifeman stabbed cabbie in chest

A knifeman has been locked up after he told a cabbie “you’re going to be famous” then stabbed his chest through a car window.

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Teenager guilty of murder

Teenager guilty of murder

A teenager can be named for the first time after he was found guilty of murder and two attempted murders.

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Two teens charged in murder inquiry

Two teens charged in murder inquiry

Two 17-year-olds have been charged following the suspected murder of a man.

'Help us now' demands Visit Kent

'Help us now' demands Visit Kent

Tourism body Visit Kent says the Government must act now to help businesses in the county survive the coronavirus crisis.

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Kent's biggest theatre to shut for month

Kent's biggest theatre to shut for month

Shows have been cancelled at a theatre following the government's latest advice on the coronavirus outbreak.

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