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Fourth ward affected as Covid cases rise

Fourth ward affected as Covid cases rise

Hospital bosses have stopped visitors attending a fourth ward as the number of coronavirus admissions continues to rise.

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Air ambulance called after cyclist injured in crash

Air ambulance called after cyclist injured in crash

A bike rider has been injured after colliding with a van prompting the air ambulance to be called.

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MP's bid to overturn sex crimes

MP's bid to overturn sex crimes

The Court of Appeal has confirmed receipt of an application by former Dover MP Charlie Elphicke to overturn his sexual assault convictions.

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Teen arrested in rape investigation

Teen arrested in rape investigation

A 17-year-old boy has been arrested after a teenage girl was allegedly raped in a park and churchyard.

Woman spat on in street

Woman spat on in street

A woman has been spat on and doused with beer after asking a man to move out of her personal space.

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'I can't even start to think of how my life is going to be without him'

'I can't even start to think of how my life is going to be without him'

Loved ones of a young man who died in a motorway crash have spoken of their grief and shared their treasured memories.

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Classmates pay tribute to tragic train teen

Classmates pay tribute to tragic train teen

Former school chums of Ellis Murphy-Richards, who was killed after being hit by a train, took over a field to leave tributes to the tragic teenager.

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Man arrested after early morning assault on woman

Man arrested after early morning assault on woman

An 18-year-old man has been arrested after an alleged assault on a woman.

Make your own gin at distillery

Make your own gin at distillery

Ever taken a sip of a gin and tonic after a hard day and thought 'this could be better'? Well now is your chance to make your own beverage.

'They did not seem to want to listen'

'They did not seem to want to listen'

A care home manager has criticised the NHS for putting patients and staff at risk during the first wave of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Man taken to hospital with head injuries after attack

Man taken to hospital with head injuries after attack

A 25-year-old has been arrested after a man in his 40s received head injuries in an attack following a row.

Police stinger left in road after pursuit

Police stinger left in road after pursuit

A couple had all four of their Land Rover's tyres destroyed by a stinger left in the road by police who had used it to stop another vehicle.

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Heartbreak at sudden death of much-loved magician

Heartbreak at sudden death of much-loved magician

A popular and well-known entertainer who has brought smiles and laughter to thousands has died suddenly - prompting an outpouring of tributes.

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Crews called after body of a man found

Crews called after body of a man found

Police and ambulance crews were called to a residential street after the body of a man was discovered.

Mother's appeal for specialist buggy for disabled daughter

Mother's appeal for specialist buggy for disabled daughter

A family unable to leave the house for days out because of their daughter's disabilities are hoping to raise money to buy her a specialist pushchair.

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Dozens of needles found along busy school route

Dozens of needles found along busy school route

A man made a horrifying discovery when he found discarded syringes dumped along a public footpath which schoolchildren walk along every day.

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Storm Barbara deluge hits Kent

Storm Barbara deluge hits Kent

Two weather warnings are in place for winds of up to 65mph and heavy rain across the county thanks to a Spanish storm.

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'It would be wrong to lock down Kent'

'It would be wrong to lock down Kent'

A "fire-break" lockdown in Kent would do unnecessary economic damage to the county, according to the UK's deputy chief medical officer.

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'Job at Sainsbury's is keeping me going at 90'

'Job at Sainsbury's is keeping me going at 90'

A great-grandad who has been working at Sainsbury's for 25 years celebrated his 90th birthday at the store - and says the job is keeping him going.

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Tip of the iceberg

Tip of the iceberg

In Kent's most socially deprived district, we speak to the people who live there to find the stories hiding behind the statistics.

Town's water tower is an 'accident waiting to happen'

Town's water tower is an 'accident waiting to happen'

A boy narrowly avoided being seriously hurt, or worse, after crashing through a rotten floor inside a derelict building.

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Youngster calls for schools to serve less meat

Youngster calls for schools to serve less meat

A boy inspired by David Attenborough's new documentary, A Life on Our Planet is urging schools to cut down on the amount of meat they serve.

Deer spotted roaming streets is rescued

Deer spotted roaming streets is rescued

A friendly young deer found roaming streets and gardens leading to concerns for its safety has been rescued.

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Council cash to bail out trading arm

Council cash to bail out trading arm

Public funds have been pumped into a council's commercial trading arm amid a dire financial year.

First look at village masterplan

First look at village masterplan

Details of a proposal for a new village of potentially 2,800 homes have been revealed.

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Armed police called to town centre

Armed police called to town centre

Reports a man was seen holding a weapon led to armed police being called to a town centre where four people were arrested.

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Woman found in field died in hospital

Woman found in field died in hospital

A Kent woman died after being found unconscious in a cold field, an inquest has heard.

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Dartford Tunnel closed after crash

Dartford Tunnel closed after crash

Traffic was tailing back on the M25 into Kent after a crash closed one of the tunnels.

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Staff made redundant at sports centre

Staff made redundant at sports centre

Employees at a council-run leisure centre have been made redundant after it was closed to make way for a multi-million pound makeover.

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Online festival screening encouraging men to speak about mental health

Online festival screening encouraging men to speak about mental health

An arts and science festival is screening a documentary made by a man after the loss of his best friend to suicide.

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