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Man arrested after catalytic converters seized

Man arrested after catalytic converters seized

A man has been arrested after police seized eight catalytic converters they suspect were stolen from vehicles in east Kent.

Former Olympian dies of Covid

Former Olympian dies of Covid

A Kent sporting hero has died in hospital after catching coronavirus.

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Man dies after being hit by truck near lorry park

Man dies after being hit by truck near lorry park

A man has died after being struck by a lorry while helping the driver manoeuvre the vehicle.

'If we celebrate, some of us might not see next Christmas'

'If we celebrate, some of us might not see next Christmas'

We speak to people in Kent about how they plan on spending Christmas as the Prime Minister calls for people to be safe despite easing of restrictions.

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Major backlog as hospital 'reaches capacity'

Major backlog as hospital 'reaches capacity'

Ambulances are battling to transfer patients into the county's biggest hospital as staff there battle to deal with the level of Covid cases.

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Pensioner died one day after testing positive for Covid-19

Pensioner died one day after testing positive for Covid-19

An inquest has heard how a pensioner died one day after testing positive for coronavirus after going into hospital for a routine operation.

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NHS leaders: 'We really need your help'

NHS leaders: 'We really need your help'

Lives depend on people following the rules to help ease extreme pressure facing GPs and hospitals as Kent NHS leaders say they need the public's help.

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Minister says 'nations of sanctuary' failing to help asylum-seeking children

Minister says 'nations of sanctuary' failing to help asylum-seeking children

Chris Philp name-checked the administrations in Scotland and Wales as ones which could do more.

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'Notorious' housing algorithm scrapped

'Notorious' housing algorithm scrapped

Politicians have welcomed news that a controversial algorithm used to devise the number of new homes to be built in each area has been scrapped.

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Plans for new McDonald's restaurant and drive-thru rejected

Plans for new McDonald's restaurant and drive-thru rejected

A proposal for a new McDonald's drive-thru and restaurant have been rejected following fears over highway safety and sustainability.

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Baby goat stolen from home

Baby goat stolen from home

A concerned owner is offering a reward for the safe return of her six-month-old white pygmy goat after it was taken from her home.

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Mass testing of secondary school pupils begins

Mass testing of secondary school pupils begins

All secondary school ages children will be tested for coronavirus over the next few weeks as the government tries to stop the spread.

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'Drug driver' arrested twice in same night

'Drug driver' arrested twice in same night

A suspected drug driver has been arrested by police twice on the same night.

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Flexible train fares set to launch

Flexible train fares set to launch

Commuters could be given the chance to pay affordable fares for their train journeys - but not until the end of next year.

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Delays again as lorries queue

Delays again as lorries queue

More delays are being experienced in Kent as lorries stack up due to freight delays.

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'Casino councils' gambling on retail revival

'Casino councils' gambling on retail revival

Kent councils are banking on a revival in the fortunes of the retail and leisure sectors after investing millions in commercial property.

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'Don't blame lorry drivers, blame the government'

'Don't blame lorry drivers, blame the government'

From late-night noise to parking in and using lay-bys as loos, residents are fed up with HGV drivers - but is it their fault?

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Double tragedy which sparked road safety campaign

Double tragedy which sparked road safety campaign

A little girl and her grandma were killed by a car on a busy dual carriageway but their safety legacy is still seen by thousands every day.

'Mum's Covid death was avoidable'

'Mum's Covid death was avoidable'

A family are calling for answers after a teaching assistant in one of the worst hit areas for coronavirus died following a positive test.

Officer 'exploited' vulnerable woman for sex after Tinder match

Officer 'exploited' vulnerable woman for sex after Tinder match

A voluntary police officer who incessantly messaged and offered to pay a vulnerable woman £300 for sex after meeting on Tinder has been struck off.

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New name approved for controversial car park

New name approved for controversial car park

A new name has been agreed for a car park formerly named after slave trader John Hawkins.

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'Stolen' dog reunited with owner

'Stolen' dog reunited with owner

A relieved dog owner has been reunited with his beloved hound who went missing from his bungalow last week.

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Outdoor cinema 'chaos' as cars towed from muddy field

Outdoor cinema 'chaos' as cars towed from muddy field

An outdoor cinema screening was cancelled and cars had to be towed to safety when a field became waterlogged.

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Man dies after vehicle crashes into tree

Man dies after vehicle crashes into tree

One man has died and another has been charged with causing death by driving, after a vehicle crashed into a tree.

Heroin and crack cocaine dealers locked up

Heroin and crack cocaine dealers locked up

Four men and one woman have been sent to prison for drug dealing in one Kent town following police raids at the start of this year.

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Police hunt 'beige cardigan burglar'

Police hunt 'beige cardigan burglar'

A woman stole jewellery and ornaments from a home after posing as a carer to gain entry.

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Dramatic moment police rammed fleeing thug's car

Dramatic moment police rammed fleeing thug's car

A 'violent thug' who was wanted for assaults against two women and a child was brought to a sudden stop by police as he raced along a major road.

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Judge visits brain-damaged girl at centre of life-support dispute

Judge visits brain-damaged girl at centre of life-support dispute

A High Court judge tasked with deciding if a brain-damaged five-year-old girl should be allowed to die has visited the youngster in hospital.

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Nine Kent areas among the most infected in the UK

Nine Kent areas among the most infected in the UK

Covid cases continue to rise by 30% weekly as GPs begin vaccine roll-outs and medical experts call for a rethink on easing restrictions at Christmas.

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Five-mile queues on M25 after crash

Five-mile queues on M25 after crash

There are severe delays after several vehicles were involved in a crash that forced the Dartford Tunnel to close.

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