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Football fans visit 44 stadiums in 44 hours

Football fans visit 44 stadiums in 44 hours

Two football-mad fans kicked off on a challenge to drop by 44 grounds in 44 hours to raise money for charity.

Charity shop to close after 15 years

Charity shop to close after 15 years

A not-for-profit project which supplied used furniture to low income families is to close, citing the pandemic as a reason.

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Harbour search for woman later deemed 'hoax'

Harbour search for woman later deemed 'hoax'

Emergency crews called to search for a woman who had reportedly fallen into the sea believe the call was a hoax.

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Lightning strike was like 'cannon going off'

Lightning strike was like 'cannon going off'

A homeowner was sat in her lounge unaware lightning had struck her bedroom above causing half of her home burst into flames.

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Van fire sparks M25 closure

Van fire sparks M25 closure

Drivers can expect severe delays to their journeys after a van caught fire on a motorway.

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Rail line upgrades completed

Rail line upgrades completed

A series of improvements have been carried out on the rail network in a bid to improve the service for commuters.

Killer jailed for murdering amputee neighbour

Killer jailed for murdering amputee neighbour

A man who murdered his wheelchair-bound pensioner neighbour in a violent frenzy and then burned his body, has been jailed for life.

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Officers attacked and spat at

Officers attacked and spat at

Two men have been charged with various offences including attacks on police after a disturbance at a high street pub.

'It's a slap in the face to brides'

'It's a slap in the face to brides'

Couples who have had to postpone their weddings because of Covid guidelines have slammed a bank holiday party organised by a pub.

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Clash fears over far-right invasion of migrant supporters event

Clash fears over far-right invasion of migrant supporters event

Fear is growing over possible clashes between migrant supporters and far right groups at a planned demonstration this weekend.

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Traffic hell returns as first M20 closure begins

Traffic hell returns as first M20 closure begins

The first in a series of overnight closures on the M20 begins today as work starts on the return of Operation Brock.

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Police investigate Bank Holiday party

Police investigate Bank Holiday party

A party is being investigated by police after photos emerged of a large gathering which seemed to ignore social distancing rules.

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List of storm names for 2020-21 revealed

List of storm names for 2020-21 revealed

The Met Office has released the list of names for next year's storms.

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Pub extends eat out discount

Pub extends eat out discount

Owners of an eatery and bar offer discount to their customers for another fortnight, despite the fact they'll be losing money.

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Pub closes after reported case of coronavirus

Pub closes after reported case of coronavirus

A village pub is following official guidance and contacting recent customers after a case of Covid 19 was reported.

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Man knocked unconscious in pub fight

Man knocked unconscious in pub fight

A fight in a pub led to one man being arrested and another suffering a head injury.

Reality stars under fire over bar's party

Reality stars under fire over bar's party

A social event run by a Kent bar and attended by reality stars including a former Love Island winner has been criticised.

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Half of Kent's primary school children not having flu inoculation

Half of Kent's primary school children not having flu inoculation

Shocking figures have revealed half of Kent's primary school children and vulnerable people under 65 are not having their flu inoculation.

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Industries which built the towns we know today

Industries which built the towns we know today

We take a look back at the industries which once shaped the major towns we know today and employed thousands of people.

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'Some booked in for three weeks'

'Some booked in for three weeks'

Diners have made the most of the government's Eat Out to Help Out scheme but it's come to an end.

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The story of Kent's sex event for the disabled

The story of Kent's sex event for the disabled

A sex event in Kent is improving the lives of hundreds of people living with disabilities - here's the heart-warming story behind it.

Missing swimmer found

Missing swimmer found

A swimmer has been found after an eight hour search in the Channel.

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Labour leader spotted queuing for ice cream

Labour leader spotted queuing for ice cream

Sir Keir Starmer was spotted queuing for an ice cream at a Kent seafront.

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'They'll be like little prisoners taking belongings in plastic wallets'

'They'll be like little prisoners taking belongings in plastic wallets'

A concerned mum started a petition after she was told her son could not take a bag when he returns to school this week.

Five Kent hotels named in list of most Covid-safe UK stays

Five Kent hotels named in list of most Covid-safe UK stays

Five hotels in Kent feature in a list of the most Covid-safe stays in the country.

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Former boss of Saga 'to invest £100m'

Former boss of Saga 'to invest £100m'

The former boss of one of the county's major employers is reported to be investing £100 million in the company to give it a boost.

Huge rescue operation after cliff fall

Huge rescue operation after cliff fall

Several emergency service crews leapt into action after a person fell down a cliff.

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Disabled man "trapped by bollards"

Disabled man "trapped by bollards"

A disabled motorhome owner says he was stranded on a beach after council workers boxed him in with concrete bollards, but only after he'd been warned.

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Retro photos show how Ashford has changed

Retro photos show how Ashford has changed

A series of archive photos have captured Ashford town centre's history - including a ban on high street traffic and plans to knock down a landmark building.

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Row as free swimming sessions suspended

Row as free swimming sessions suspended

Free swimming sessions for children "will return" amid fears Covid restrictions currently in place would lead to a permanent cut in the service.

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