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Thousands allowed to put out extra bin bags

Thousands allowed to put out extra bin bags

Residents living in one of Kent's largest district's will be allowed to put two extra bin bags out for collection each week.

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Nine men jailed for brawl which led to Andre Bent murder

Nine men jailed for brawl which led to Andre Bent murder

Nine men have been give custodial sentences for their part in a fight which saw a 21-year-old student stabbed to death.

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What's been the cheapest supermarket in lockdown?

What's been the cheapest supermarket in lockdown?

Supermarkets have been ranked in order of cheapness for the month of March - for which half was spent in lockdown.

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Record boss' penthouse shooting hearing adjourned

Record boss' penthouse shooting hearing adjourned

A record company owner's appearance in court following a penthouse balcony gun drama has been adjourned.

Church suffers £16.5k damage as man 'tries to steal lead'

Church suffers £16.5k damage as man 'tries to steal lead'

A man is due to appear in court accused of trying to steal lead from a church roof and causing £16,500 worth of criminal damage.

Zoo receives £24,000 after online appeal

Zoo receives £24,000 after online appeal

A zoo owner who feared having to euthanise his animals due to the coronavirus lockdown has thanked the public after receiving thousands of pounds.

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Key workers urge people to stay home

Key workers urge people to stay home

Frontline staff across the county have urged people to stay at home in a video.

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County's first charge over social distance rules

County's first charge over social distance rules

A man has become the first to be charged in Kent for allegedly breaching Government social distance guidelines.

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Donations pour in for ex-Gurkha

Donations pour in for ex-Gurkha

The community has rallied round a retired soldier whose family car was destroyed in a fire police are treating as a hate crime.

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Man jailed after seven hour rooftop standoff

Man jailed after seven hour rooftop standoff

A man has been sentenced for dangerous driving and possession of an offensive weapon following a confrontation with police

Mercury-nominated band offer lifeline to struggling venue

Mercury-nominated band offer lifeline to struggling venue

A cult music venue is releasing a live recording by an award-winning band to help it survive the ongoing pandemic.

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Travellers pitch up at Dreamland

Travellers pitch up at Dreamland

Six caravans have pitched up in the car park of a popular seaside attraction.

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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