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Funding plea as fourth day of chaos hits roads

Funding plea as fourth day of chaos hits roads

A ports boss has pleaded for millions more in funding as Kent's roads are thrown into chaos again.

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Aldi concerned over new shops' car park bid

Aldi concerned over new shops' car park bid

Bosses at discount supermarket chain Aldi, are extremely concerned about plans to allow customers of a proposed terrace of shops to use its car park.

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All in it together: KMTV documentary showcases University of Kent through Covid

All in it together: KMTV documentary showcases University of Kent through Covid

The first episode in a new series revealing how University of Kent staff and students have responded to the pandemic will soon be airing on KMTV.

Judge's fury as children wait four years for hearing

Judge's fury as children wait four years for hearing

A judge presiding over a case involving two children has said it's "entirely inexcusable" that they have had to wait for four years for justice.

Scrooge-like council orders removal of pubs’ Christmas trees

Scrooge-like council orders removal of pubs’ Christmas trees

A publican says nothing can dampen a village’s seasonal spirit, despite Scrooge-like council bosses ordering the removal of several Christmas trees.

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'So where ARE we supposed to put our planes?'

'So where ARE we supposed to put our planes?'

The owners of light aircraft are being ejected from an airfield they have called home for decades.

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'Shops to close again' if Covid rates cannot be controlled

'Shops to close again' if Covid rates cannot be controlled

Kent is facing even more drastic Covid restrictions if the infection rate in the county cannot be brought under control.

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Violent rapist locked up for life

Violent rapist locked up for life

A man who dragged a young woman into bushes and attacked her has been sentenced to life imprisonment.

Council tax hike on cards to fund more police

Council tax hike on cards to fund more police

The Home Office has granted Kent's Police and Crime Commissioner flexibility to rise council tax to help pay for more officers.

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NHS boss emails employee's 'suicide note' to entire workforce

NHS boss emails employee's 'suicide note' to entire workforce

The woman at the helm of a mental health trust has apologised after emailing a note from a staff member who took their own life to 3,500 employees.

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A2 shut after lorry and three cars collide

A2 shut after lorry and three cars collide

Drivers were warned to expect delays after a multi-vehicle crash shut a major road through Kent.

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Vaccine rollout is 'marathon not sprint'

Vaccine rollout is 'marathon not sprint'

Health bosses have said the vaccine roll out will take time to make it to all 1.8 million residents in Kent.

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Panto postponed until January as county stays in Tier 3

Panto postponed until January as county stays in Tier 3

Kent's biggest theatre has announced it is pushing its pantomime back until next month as Kent remains under stringent coronavirus restrictions.

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Rolex worth £8,500 stolen in envelope-switch con

Rolex worth £8,500 stolen in envelope-switch con

The victim of a professional con has warned others to be vigilant after the theft of his £8,500 Rolex watch.

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Doorstep cameras help capture burglar

Doorstep cameras help capture burglar

A thief who targeted three homes in one night has been jailed after doorbell security cameras found placed him at the scene trying to break in.

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Family's Christmas tribute to 'kind,clever and bright' son

Family's Christmas tribute to 'kind,clever and bright' son

A father preparing to spend his first Christmas without his son has created a festive tribute to his 'kind-hearted' boy.

'Behave as if you have the virus'

'Behave as if you have the virus'

In a stark warning for the county the Health Secretary has instructed Kent residents to act as if they have the virus so as not to infect others.

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Two parts of Kent reach grim Covid milestone

Two parts of Kent reach grim Covid milestone

Rates continue to rise across the county - with two areas among the highest nationally as they exceed 700 cases per 100,000 people.

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Festive panto cancelled

Festive panto cancelled

A performance of Jack and the Beanstalk has been cancelled at short notice as Kent remains in Tier 3.

'People fear "bigot" label for opposing traveller site expansion'

'People fear "bigot" label for opposing traveller site expansion'

People living near a traveller site fear being called a bigot if they speak out against its illegal expansion, a councillor believes.

Kent to stay in Tier 3

Kent to stay in Tier 3

These are the rules people in Kent must continue to follow as the county remains in Tier 3.

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'Are you having a laugh?' Backlash at council's Christmas advice

'Are you having a laugh?' Backlash at council's Christmas advice

Warnings about switching to video games instead of playing board games this Christmas by a council have been branded "nonsense" by angry residents.

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Pair jailed after dramatic raid on cannabis farm

Pair jailed after dramatic raid on cannabis farm

Watch the moment police raid a warehouse and arrest two men for cultivating cannabis.

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'I thought I was going blind - but I'd suffered a stroke'

'I thought I was going blind - but I'd suffered a stroke'

A radio presenter has told how he feared he was going blind - only to discover he had suffered a life-threatening stroke.

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David Walliams thanks school in video

David Walliams thanks school in video

A Britain's Got Talent judge has sent his thanks and best wishes to a Kent School.

Traffic chaos as ports face delays

Traffic chaos as ports face delays

Drivers attempting to cross the Channel are experiencing long delays once again.

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Family's heartache at death of 'caring, handsome and witty' schoolboy

Family's heartache at death of 'caring, handsome and witty' schoolboy

The heartbroken family of a "creative and talented" schoolboy have paid a touching tribute after he was found dead in woodland.

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'I hope my story inspires others to escape abuse’

'I hope my story inspires others to escape abuse’

A victim of domestic abuse has bravely spoken out about her experiences in the hope it will inspire others to flee their controlling partners.

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'I'm not a noisy neighbour, I play music to keep me sane'

'I'm not a noisy neighbour, I play music to keep me sane'

A 'noisy neighbour' has hit back at his local authority with the backing of his neighbours after being handed a hefty fine for playing music.

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'More beach huts will cause more rats and ruin our views'

'More beach huts will cause more rats and ruin our views'

Beach hut owners have hit out at a council's bid to 'cram in' 20 more shelters at a popular seafront spot.

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