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Flooding action welcomed

Flooding action welcomed

A Kent MP has praised government measures for a law aimed at reducing harm from storm overflows, which includes new legal duties on water companies.

'Easter? I'm one of Kent's 2,881 pagans and I'm celebrating Ostara'

'Easter? I'm one of Kent's 2,881 pagans and I'm celebrating Ostara'

Easter isn't just celebrated with chocolate and Sunday mass, the holiday's origins of Ostara are still celebrated today by Kent's 2,881 pagans.

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Kent from the skies in the 1950s and 60s

Kent from the skies in the 1950s and 60s

Just how much has the county changed in the last 70 years? Take a trip down memory lane with dozens of aerial pictures of Kent's towns.

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'Let me entertain you!'

'Let me entertain you!'

Following a year without live music, the touring accountant for Robbie Williams, Radiohead and Nick Cave can't wait to get back on the road.

'Vandalism is up 10-fold'

'Vandalism is up 10-fold'

There are concerns about a rise in vandalism across the county, despite police reports actually showing a drop in offences.

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Animal park to finally reopen doors

Animal park to finally reopen doors

A popular animal reserve is now taking bookings for when lockdown relaxes.

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Garage fire drama caught on camera

Garage fire drama caught on camera

A dramatic video has emerged of a blaze, believed by locals to have been started deliberately.

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ITV drama filmed in Kent set to air

ITV drama filmed in Kent set to air

A thriller which caused a drama of its own when it shut a Kent bridge is about to be shown on the small-screen.

Shopping centre evacuated after fire

Shopping centre evacuated after fire

Shoppers were told to leave a town centre mall after a blaze broke out in the car park.

Police warning ahead of Kill the Bill protest in Kent

Police warning ahead of Kill the Bill protest in Kent

Police insist they are 'well resourced' to deal with 'spontaneous disruption' ahead of a demo tomorrow.

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Seal spotted swimming in river

Seal spotted swimming in river

People walking along a Kent river grabbed their camera and started filming after spying a seal in the water.

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M20 delays after slip-road crash

M20 delays after slip-road crash

One lane of the M20 was closed after a crash on the slip-road saw all traffic held by police.

New 11-acre park opens to public

New 11-acre park opens to public

A new Kent beauty spot offering stunning views and nature trails is now open and will be blooming by summer.

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'Unsafe' care home in special measures after alarming inspection

'Unsafe' care home in special measures after alarming inspection

A care home has been plunged into special measures after a damning inspection found residents were at risk of abuse and physical harm.

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The Kent neighbourhood where almost 70% not vaccinated

The Kent neighbourhood where almost 70% not vaccinated

Fewer than a third of adults have been vaccinated in one Kent neighbourhood - while in others more than 75% have been jabbed.

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Holiday hotspots ranked under Covid traffic light system

Holiday hotspots ranked under Covid traffic light system

Holiday destinations will be graded using a traffic light system allowing quarantine-free travel to the safest countries, it has been reported.

Arts sector to receive £5m

Arts sector to receive £5m

Dozens of arts groups, theatres and historic venues will receive a share of £5m in government funding to help them recover from the pandemic.

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Can you crack our Easter Quiz?

Can you crack our Easter Quiz?

Test your knowledge of Easter with these 25 questions...

Historic hotel's 'chocolate' paint job criticised

Historic hotel's 'chocolate' paint job criticised

Conservationists have called for a rethink over the 'horrible' colour being applied to the frontage of one of Kent's most historic hostelries.

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Is this the best fish and chip shop in Kent?

Is this the best fish and chip shop in Kent?

We asked readers for recommendations for chippies that batter the opposition. Here are the most popular in Kent - but which one gets your vote?

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Monopoly-inspired pub crawl celebrates town's best boozers

Monopoly-inspired pub crawl celebrates town's best boozers

The County Town's inns and alehouses are being celebrated by a new website influenced by the iconic board game Monopoly.

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Murder accused joined gang to fund drug habit

Murder accused joined gang to fund drug habit

A man on trial for murder has said he joined a drug dealing gang to fund his own habit.

Thousands of new homes coming your way

Thousands of new homes coming your way

Thousands of new homes are planned for across the county as developers pick up the pace - we take a look at some of the biggest.

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Car bursts into flames on motorway

Car bursts into flames on motorway

Fire crews were called to a blaze on a motorway after a car went up in flames.

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Appeal after man kidnapped by gang

Appeal after man kidnapped by gang

A man was forced into a car and questioned by a gang of men in what is thought to be a case of mistaken identity.

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Popular folk festival will go ahead this summer

Popular folk festival will go ahead this summer

Organisers of a folk festival which attracts thousands of visitors each year have confirmed it will go ahead this summer.

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Man jailed for screwdriver attack

Man jailed for screwdriver attack

A thug described as 'exceptionally violent' has been jailed after a screwdriver attack which left a man with facial injuries.

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Long M25 delays after tunnel crash

Long M25 delays after tunnel crash

A crash at the Dartford Tunnel resulted in long queues of traffic back to Junction 4 of the M25.

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Dramatic sea rescue of dog and man who tried to save him

Dramatic sea rescue of dog and man who tried to save him

Footage shows the moment firefighters rescued a dog that became stuck after falling into the sea - along with a man who tried to save him.

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Lion cub under care of specialist team

Lion cub under care of specialist team

A lion cub born at a Kent wildlife park is now being cared for by staff after being abandoned by its mother.

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