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£250m film studio plan to be discussed tonight

£250m film studio plan to be discussed tonight

A bold film and TV-making scheme planned for an abandoned railway works site could be approved tonight.

Fundraiser launched after death of driving instructor

Fundraiser launched after death of driving instructor

Friends are rallying to support the family of a driving instructor following his death from coronavirus.

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Gun charges after stolen Land Rover search

Gun charges after stolen Land Rover search

Officers investigating the theft of a Land Rover have charged a man with a number of gun offences.

Lord-Lieutenant of Kent retires from role

Lord-Lieutenant of Kent retires from role

The Lord-Lieutenant of Kent, who represents the Queen in the county, has stood down with a farewell message of hope.

Three charged over cocaine supply after vehicle stop

Three charged over cocaine supply after vehicle stop

Three men have been charged over cocaine supply after police swooped on a suspect car.

Gunman live streams penthouse balcony terror

Gunman live streams penthouse balcony terror

A heavily armed gunman live streamed himself opening fire from a penthouse balcony – before police stormed the apartment and arrested him.

Recruitment drive: Your community needs you

Recruitment drive: Your community needs you

Sponsored editorial: KCC needs social care professionals to help the fight against coronavirus

Boy found near cliff taken to hospital

Boy found near cliff taken to hospital

A child has been taken to hospital after he was found injured near a cliff.

Video shows multiple shots fired from penthouse balcony

Video shows multiple shots fired from penthouse balcony

Shocking video has emerged of shots being fired from the balcony of a penthouse near a shopping centre.

Warnings for 28 businesses flouting lockdown rules

Warnings for 28 businesses flouting lockdown rules

A council has issued 28 warnings to businesses flouting the lockdown rules.

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Road chief's plan to 'banish rush hour forever'

Road chief's plan to 'banish rush hour forever'

The councillor in charge of roads and transport for Kent has said he would like to see rush hour disappear following the coronavirus pandemic.

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'I make £1,500 a month at 15'

'I make £1,500 a month at 15'

With the number of teen entrepreneurs rising, we spoke to a 15-year-old marketing boss and 19-year-old salon owner about proving the naysayers wrong.

'I'm feeling better at last... but fear I could catch it again'

'I'm feeling better at last... but fear I could catch it again'

A pregnant mum who battled a severe case of Covid-19 fears she could catch the deadly virus again.

Kent's most haunted roads, pubs and castles

Kent's most haunted roads, pubs and castles

Ever think you've laid eyes on a ghost? Discover the locations in Kent believed to be home to spooky spirits and friendly phantoms.

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NHS workers abused by scared neighbours

NHS workers abused by scared neighbours

As the country prepares to clap for carers again tomorrow night, some NHS workers are reporting a frightening backlash from the public.

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Teen blackmailed by strangers after sending intimate photos

Teen blackmailed by strangers after sending intimate photos

A girl has spoken out after sending intimate pictures to her boyfriend almost ruined her life.

Trains halted due to 'emergency incident'

Trains halted due to 'emergency incident'

Services were stopped between two stations as emergency responders dealt with an 'incident'.

Burglar used manhole covers to break into businesses

Burglar used manhole covers to break into businesses

A man has been jailed after stealing cash, food and a charity box from shops and restaurants, using manhole covers and breaking windows to gain entry.

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Dead pet rabbit and ferret found dumped

Dead pet rabbit and ferret found dumped

A runner discovered the bodies of a pet rabbit and ferret on a grass verge sparking an RSPCA investigation. Warning pictures may be distressing.

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Thief used hedge trimmer to rob taxi driver

Thief used hedge trimmer to rob taxi driver

A thief who robbed a taxi driver while armed with a hedge trimmer has been jailed.

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Demand for action after ex-Gurkha's car torched

Demand for action after ex-Gurkha's car torched

A campaign group has called on police and politicians to do more to root out prejudice against the Nepalese community following two arson attacks.

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Peacocks disobey stay at home rules and invade office

Peacocks disobey stay at home rules and invade office

In a blatant breach of the 'stay at home' rules, four peacocks have invaded a car workshop.

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B&Q to reopen one Kent store during lockdown

B&Q to reopen one Kent store during lockdown

A Kent branch of B&Q deemed an "essential retailer" is among 14 branches of the DIY retailer to have reopened.

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MPs pledge to solve 'shambolic' PPE issues

MPs pledge to solve 'shambolic' PPE issues

A group of MPs have responded to calls for them to step in and resolve the "shambolic" lack of coronavirus protective kit for GPs in Kent.

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Your pictures of meteor shower and Elon Musk's project

Your pictures of meteor shower and Elon Musk's project

Images have captured the Lyrid meteor shower and Elon Musk's new space programme shooting across the sky in Kent last night.

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'Unemployment will likely rise after furlough'

'Unemployment will likely rise after furlough'

While the county's rise in unemployment has slowed this month one expert has warned it will likely shoot up after the furlough scheme ends.

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The volunteers saving tonnes of fruit and veg

The volunteers saving tonnes of fruit and veg

A charity is working hard to save farmers' fruit and veg and deliver it to those in need, despite social distancing challenges.

Rise in unemployment slows

Rise in unemployment slows

Though the number of people claiming unemployment benefits has risen for the 20th month in a row, the rise is less drastic than in previous months.

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The artwork left behind

The artwork left behind

Following news the Folkestone Triennial has been postponed by a year, we look back at the artwork that has been left behind from previous festivals.

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Stabbing victims arrested

Stabbing victims arrested

Two men were treated for stab wounds and later arrested following reports of a fight in a high street.

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