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The Kent people in Queen's Birthday Honours

The Kent people in Queen's Birthday Honours

A host of local heroes have been named as part of this years Queen's Birthday Honours list.

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Extinction Rebellion protest against Manston

Extinction Rebellion protest against Manston

Extinction Rebellion (XR) has continued its campaign against the reopening of Manston airport with a socially-distanced protest near the airstrip.

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Kent towns which have a 'high risk' of local lockdown

Kent towns which have a 'high risk' of local lockdown

A coronavirus "postcode-checker" says a number of towns in Kent could now be at risk of going into lockdown following an increase in Covid-19 cases.

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Inside people smuggler's lorry

Inside people smuggler's lorry

Two lorry drivers caught smuggling men into the UK, one of which admitted he'd have been paid £1,000 each for their arrival, have been jailed.

No more £3.6m car park on beauty spot

No more £3.6m car park on beauty spot

Unpopular plans to build a £3.6 million car park on water meadows have been binned.

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11 mile Crossing queues on M25

11 mile Crossing queues on M25

The weekend has got off to a slow start on the M25 at least, with queues of 11 miles on the approach to the Dartford Crossing.

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New walk-through testing site opens

New walk-through testing site opens

A walk-through coronavirus testing facility has opened today for people displaying symptoms.

Car park honouring slaver 'will be renamed'

Car park honouring slaver 'will be renamed'

A car park named after a slave trader and vandalised with graffiti referring to a council leader's 'lynch mob' comments is to be renamed.

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Singer HRVY is Covid free

Singer HRVY is Covid free

Singer HRVY is back on track to join the Strictly Come Dancing line-up after he was confirmed free of Covid.

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Seven miles of queues after M20 accident

Seven miles of queues after M20 accident

Huge tailbacks built up after an accident on the London-bound carriageway.

Empty Debenhams shop gets new name

Empty Debenhams shop gets new name

A former Debenhans department store, which now lies empty, has been graced with a new name following a competition to re-brand it.

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Bakery chain closes two Kent stores

Bakery chain closes two Kent stores

The firm which claims to be the oldest Cornish pasty-maker in the world has shut two of its Kent bakeries - less than 24 months after opening.

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Boys arrested after man bottled at bus stop

Boys arrested after man bottled at bus stop

A man at a bus stop and a boy in a park were both hit with a bottle after being approached by a group of teenagers.

Woman 'sexually assaulted' near theatre

Woman 'sexually assaulted' near theatre

A man has been arrested after a woman was reportedly sexually assaulted near a popular attraction.

The story of the historic pub turned strip club

The story of the historic pub turned strip club

From starting life as the Lilypot in the 17th Century to its final fling as a strip club - this Kent pub certainly had a lively history.

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Hospital at fault in young boy's death

Hospital at fault in young boy's death

A coroner has found that a failure to increase a desperately ill child's potassium levels led to his death.

MP Tracey Crouch tells of cancer battle

MP Tracey Crouch tells of cancer battle

One of Kent's most prominent politicians has lifted the lid on living with breast cancer while keeping a sense of humour.

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Hospitals trust faces criminal charge over baby death

Hospitals trust faces criminal charge over baby death

A Kent hospitals trust is being criminally prosecuted over the death of a baby boy in what is believed to be the first case of its kind.

'It's just a matter of time before someone gets killed'

'It's just a matter of time before someone gets killed'

Worried residents say a village road is "like an open rally course" with reckless drivers hurtling along at 60mph.

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School staff isolating after positive Covid test

School staff isolating after positive Covid test

Two members of staff at a secondary school are self-isolating for 14 days after one of them tested positive for the coronavirus.

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Lads holiday ended in tragedy

Lads holiday ended in tragedy

Friends who were with a teenager when he died after a quad bike crash on holiday in Greece have criticised the level of medical care he received.

Cash boost for Kent attractions running out of steam

Cash boost for Kent attractions running out of steam

Two railways and a grotto made of shells are among the attractions to receive much-needed funding.

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'Every time the phone rings I wonder if this is the call'

'Every time the phone rings I wonder if this is the call'

Exclusive: Sarah Wellgreen's mother has spoken out about her tragic loss on the second anniversary of her daughter's disappearance.

Fundraiser launched for counselling as children's mental health plummets

Fundraiser launched for counselling as children's mental health plummets

A youth organisation is looking to raise funds for young people who have had their mental health affected by the ongoing pandemic.

Homes to be built 'overlooking schools' despite crime fears

Homes to be built 'overlooking schools' despite crime fears

New homes and a block of flats will be built next to two schools - despite concerns over crime, anti-social behaviour and an “overbearing” design.

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Police search called off two years after murder

Police search called off two years after murder

Two years after the murder of Sarah Wellgreen police have called off their active efforts to find her, but volunteers have vowed to keep searching.

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'To go through it during lockdown is even more lonely'

'To go through it during lockdown is even more lonely'

As Baby Loss Awareness Week begins, these brave mums are urging others to share their experiences to help combat the crushing loneliness.

10 Brexit lorry parks confirmed - including two in one Kent town

10 Brexit lorry parks confirmed - including two in one Kent town

The government has revealed it will use TWO lorry parks in one Kent town when the Brexit transition period finishes at the end of the year.

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Would you go to work in this pub?

Would you go to work in this pub?

Feeling bitter about having to work from home because of the coronavirus pandemic? This pub has come up with an idea to lighten your spirits...

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A coo for homes protestors?

A coo for homes protestors?

Villagers fighting plans to build a 2,000-home garden village have found an unlikely ally - the turtle dove.

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