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New Covid variant 'discovered in Kent'

New Covid variant 'discovered in Kent'

Health Secretary Matt Hancock says a new variant of Covid has been found which could explain soaring rates across Kent and the South East.

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Brexit lorry park won't be complete until February

Brexit lorry park won't be complete until February

Heavy rain means a huge post-Brexit lorry park won't be fully ready until February, forcing the government to use another site for customs checks.

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Delivery driver foils rogue traders

Delivery driver foils rogue traders

Police have praised a vigilant delivery driver who helped prevent a pensioner being conned by a rogue trader.

Will MPs demand Boris Johnson's resignation in wake of no-deal?

Will MPs demand Boris Johnson's resignation in wake of no-deal?

After a Kent MP said the Prime Minister should resign if he cannot secure a deal with the EU, will more follow in his footsteps?

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Yet another sinkhole appears

Yet another sinkhole appears

There are calls for a halt to housebuilding as the latest in a series of holes opens up on land close to residential developments.

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How and when to see the ‘Christmas Star’

How and when to see the ‘Christmas Star’

The 'Christmas star' will be seen for the first time in 800 years this winter.

'NHS needs to break silence'

'NHS needs to break silence'

A council leader has called for hospital staff to be able to speak out about the strain on the NHS caused by the second wave of Covid-19.

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Google outage hits thousands

Google outage hits thousands

Thousands of Google users, including teachers using learning software, were left unable to access emails or watch YouTube videos.

Revised Lower Thames Crossing bid expected around Easter

Revised Lower Thames Crossing bid expected around Easter

Councillors have been told a revised bid for a multi-billion pound tunnel linking Kent to Essex is expected around April next year.

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Asylum seekers 'disappear' from barracks

Asylum seekers 'disappear' from barracks

Concerns have been raised by an MP over claims that eight asylum seekers being housed at military barracks have disappeared.

Covid-hit Towns won't shut schools early

Covid-hit Towns won't shut schools early

The council in charge of one of the country's Covid hotspots has rejected renewed calls to shut schools early for Christmas.

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'Boris should step down if he can't get Brexit deal'

'Boris should step down if he can't get Brexit deal'

The Prime Minister should resign if he is unable to secure a trade agreement with the European Union, says a Kent Tory MP.

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'High-risk' trees to be felled in park

 'High-risk' trees to be felled in park

More than 20 trees are being chopped down to make way for new ones in a popular park.

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Van smashes into front room

Van smashes into front room

A structural engineer was called in after a van crashed into a home.

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Mini-market £400k launderer must pay back £1

Mini-market £400k launderer must pay back £1

A shop keeper who laundered £400,000 from online scams through an unassuming mini-market must pay back just £1.

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Person cut free from van after crash

Person cut free from van after crash

Fire crews have cut a person from the wreckage of a van after a crash.

Passenger fights for life as crash driver flees scene

Passenger fights for life as crash driver flees scene

Police are hunting a driver who fled the scene of a crash - leaving their passenger fighting for their life.

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Kent's VC heroes and their extraordinary actions

Kent's VC heroes and their extraordinary actions

We take a look back at those who were awarded one of the highest wartime accolades for their acts of bravery and courage in the face of danger.

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Pubs lodge plans for al fresco dining in age of Covid

Pubs lodge plans for al fresco dining in age of Covid

Kent pubs are preparing for an al fresco future as landlords expect the public's desire for social distancing to continue well beyond the pandemic.

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'Queue-skipping lorries creating noise nightmare are keeping my kids up'

'Queue-skipping lorries creating noise nightmare are keeping my kids up'

Night-time beeping and 104 bottles of urine - life next to the A20 lorry queue is not all that pleasant for a young family.

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Strictly final line-up confirmed

Strictly final line-up confirmed

The line-up for this year's Strictly Come Dancing final has been revealed. But did a Kent Youtube star make it through?

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Kent areas dominate coronavirus rate top ten

Kent areas dominate coronavirus rate top ten

A district in Kent once more has the highest coronavirus infection rate in England, with six other areas in the county also in the top ten.

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The negotiations go on...and on

The negotiations go on...and on

Deal or no-deal? As it's confirmed Brexit trade talks will continue, our political editor Paul Francis details what is at stake.

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'Happy and friendly' dog stolen from pen

'Happy and friendly' dog stolen from pen

The owner of a dog that is worth thousands of pounds believes he was snatched from his pen.

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Kitchen horror as grenade explodes in sink

Kitchen horror as grenade explodes in sink

A mum has told how a grenade she and her daughter found on a beach turned into a fireball as she checked with a hot pin to see if it was whale vomit.

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Body found in search for missing Lucas

Body found in search for missing Lucas

A desperate search for a missing teenager has ended in tragedy.

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Congestion around ports for months at a time

Congestion around ports for months at a time

A 'no-deal' Brexit could lead to traffic mayhem.

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Grisly true crime drama being filmed in Kent

Grisly true crime drama being filmed in Kent

A Channel 4 film crew has been shooting scenes for My Name is Lizzie, the true story about the 1992 murder of Rachel Nickell.

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Care home's tear-jerker film sends message of hope

Care home's tear-jerker film sends message of hope

Staff and residents at a care home have joined forces to make an emotional yet uplifting Christmas film to reflect 2020.

'Closing any school will reduce children’s safety'

'Closing any school will reduce children’s safety'

A quarter of all children in Kent schools have been told to stay at home but one head teacher says school is a safer place.

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