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'There's no staff': The post-lockdown hospitality problem

'There's no staff': The post-lockdown hospitality problem

Hospitality bosses have told of the problems they are facing recruiting staff for bars and restaurants as the nation lurches out of lockdown.

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Swimming allowed despite second sewage discharge

Swimming allowed despite second sewage discharge

There has been a second sewage discharge within a month into the sea off a popular Kent beach.

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Cancelled! Dreamland axes England screening

Cancelled! Dreamland axes England screening

Dreamland has cancelled its screening of England's hotly anticipated Euros quarter-final - following chaotic scenes during the Three Lions' game.

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Big screen at shopping centre for Wimbledon matches

Big screen at shopping centre for Wimbledon matches

A seating area offering alcohol and a big screen for punters to watch the tennis has popped up in a shopping centre.

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CCTV image released after bike is stolen

CCTV image released after bike is stolen

An investigation has been launched and a photo of a man released by police following the theft of an off-road motorbike.

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Young couple injured in catapult attack

Young couple injured in catapult attack

A young couple needed hospital treatment after being attacked by three youths armed with weapons.

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Extra jail time for prisoner over serious assault

Extra jail time for prisoner over serious assault

A convict who used an improvised weapon to seriously injure an inmate will now spend even more time behind bars.

Troublemakers barred from screenings after Euros chaos

Troublemakers barred from screenings after Euros chaos

Bags will be searched and 'trouble causers' barred entry at Dreamland's Euros screenings after chaos erupted during England's win against Germany.

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Meet the six brown bears now living in Kent

Meet the six brown bears now living in Kent

A family of six European brown bears have travelled 800 miles to Kent after being rescued from a zoo in Andorra.

Porsche owner lets man smash his car up

Porsche owner lets man smash his car up

A video has emerged showing a man smashing up a Porsche Carrera with a wrench in broad daylight - and apparently with the owners permission!

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Theatre burglar caught napping after break-in

Theatre burglar caught napping after break-in

A man who broke into a theatre and stole several was snared after he was found sleeping in the venue after having helped himself to a cup of tea.

Fears over horse crematorium near homes

Fears over horse crematorium near homes

A council has come to a decision over a new horse crematorium in Kent which saw 89 people send in their objections.

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Big queues after A2 crash

Big queues after A2 crash

A crash caused delays after two lanes were closed which led to long tailbacks on the major route through Kent.

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Sniffed out! Drugs found on public as dogs take to busy streets

Sniffed out! Drugs found on public as dogs take to busy streets

A stop-and-search operation has seen police dogs sniff out drugs on passers-by.

Bully threatened to kill girlfriend

Bully threatened to kill girlfriend

An abusive partner who threatened to kill a woman if she ever left him, and forced her to wear make up to hide her injuries has been jailed.

Everything you need to know about The Open

Everything you need to know about The Open

As thousands prepare to descend on Sandwich for The Open golf, here's what you need to know if you're going along or living nearby.

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Strange electoral arithmetic as Labour win by-election

Strange electoral arithmetic as Labour win by-election

Our political editor Paul Francis takes a look at all the big news from national and local politics this week.

Thunderstorms and torrential rain warning

Thunderstorms and torrential rain warning

The Met Office has warned of heavy rain and thunderstorms across the county.

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Council warns of Covid football surge

Council warns of Covid football surge

A Kent council has appealed to fans to get tested for Covid before watching football games in public.

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Staff threatened with syringe by prolific shoplifter

Staff threatened with syringe by prolific shoplifter

A prolific shoplifter who went on a thieving spree at several shops across one town and threatened staff with a syringe has appeared in court.

'Kent's Banksy' sprays new work on seaside loo block

'Kent's Banksy' sprays new work on seaside loo block

A hugely popular street artist has sprayed a new work of art on a block of toilets in a seaside town.

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Air ambulance lands in playing field

Air ambulance lands in playing field

An air ambulance has landed in a popular playing field where it is believed to be responding to a medical incident.

Biggins back for Covid delayed panto

Biggins back for Covid delayed panto

Pantomime legend Christopher Biggins will be back on the stage for the return of a Kent town's panto delayed due to the pandemic.

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Seagulls feast as town strewn with rubbish

Seagulls feast as town strewn with rubbish

Shocking pictures have emerged of litter strewn across a Kent town, with seagulls gorging on the scraps.

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Family of swans cause rail delays

Family of swans cause rail delays

Railway workers struggled to move a family of swans blocking the line, which led to delays to train services.

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End school bubbles now, MP argues

End school bubbles now, MP argues

A Kent MP is among dozens pressing the government to lift Covid restrictions on schools, saying they are too disruptive.

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Ed Sheeran on kmfm

Ed Sheeran on kmfm

Ed Sheeran has been speaking with Garry and Laura on kmfm about his new single, Elton John and parenthood.

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Kaiser Chiefs tickets on sale

Kaiser Chiefs tickets on sale

Tickets for the indie band's surprise date in the county this autumn are now on sale.

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Brutal rapist escapes jail despite fourth order breach

Brutal rapist escapes jail despite fourth order breach

A brutal rapist, who was jailed in 2005 after eight years on the run, has escaped returning to prison despite breaching a court order four times.

Inch perfect: Kent's smallest pub reopens after a 10 year wait

Inch perfect: Kent's smallest pub reopens after a 10 year wait

It all goes a bit wonky for Secret Drinker on his latest pub mission - and this time he can't blame the booze!

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