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Parents facing The Nightmare Before Christmas

Parents facing The Nightmare Before Christmas

Pantos and firework displays are collapsing like dominoes amid the pandemic - we look at what events might actually still go ahead this year.

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'People look disgusted as I inject my diabetic toddler'

'People look disgusted as I inject my diabetic toddler'

A mum has highlighted the ignorance of some people towards Type 1 diabetes as she looks to raise awareness of its prevalence in toddlers.

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'Tell me why, my garden's like Monet'

'Tell me why, my garden's like Monet'

'I don't like Mondays' singer Sir Bob Geldof has submitted plans to install a picturesque Monet-inspired pond at his country home.

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Calls for government to intervene at Covid-hit hospitals trust

Calls for government to intervene at Covid-hit hospitals trust

Hospital bosses have been accused of 'gross mismanagement' over the handling of Covid-19 - leading to calls for the government to intervene.

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Plug pulled on famous effigy fireworks festival

Plug pulled on famous effigy fireworks festival

A parade and bonfire display, which sees effigies of famous faces go up in smoke, has been called off this year.

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Drivers risking death at level crossing

Drivers risking death at level crossing

In just two months, 13 drivers have been spotted running flashing lights and swerving closing barriers as trains approach at a level crossing in Kent.

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Families advised to move after cliff collapse

Families advised to move after cliff collapse

Cliff-top residents have been advised to move out as a council says it will not be able protect their homes from landslides.

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Family heartbroken by double blow

Family heartbroken by double blow

A dad lost his job in the same week doctors revealed his wife has terminal cancer.

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The Covid-19 cases where you are

The Covid-19 cases where you are

The number of coronavirus cases recorded in each part of Kent for each week of last month can be revealed.

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'Kent's Banksy' sprays new artwork on derelict store

'Kent's Banksy' sprays new artwork on derelict store

A popular street artist who keeps his identity closely under wraps has struck again - with a new piece sprayed on a now-vacant Debenhams store.

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Month of closures for 10-mile stretch of M2

Month of closures for 10-mile stretch of M2

Part of the M2 will be closed in stages for almost a month as overnight resurfacing works get under way.

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Search for third man after doorstep grocery thefts

Search for third man after doorstep grocery thefts

A CCTV image has been released of a third person police would like to speak to after shopping deliveries have been stolen in one town.

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Man pointed gun and turned on police

Man pointed gun and turned on police

Officers ended up tasering a dad-of-two after he started attacking them when they went to his aid.

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'He loved life and was always smiling'

'He loved life and was always smiling'

A wife has told of her heartbreak and paid tribute to her husband who died in a crash while out on his motorbike.

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Pizza Express branch set to shut

Pizza Express branch set to shut

One Kent branch of a popular pizza restaurant chain will close while the fate of several more are yet to be confirmed.

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Woman's Covid-19 death in hospital 'struggling to contain' virus

Woman's Covid-19 death in hospital 'struggling to contain' virus

The family of a woman who died of Covid-19 after catching it in hospital claim her death could have been prevented 'had procedures been different'.

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Families fear repeat of huge crowds and 'mass brawl'

Families fear repeat of huge crowds and 'mass brawl'

A beach gathering of more than 100 people descended into chaos, sparking concerns over more trouble when temperatures soar again this week.

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'I haven't seen my wife alone since March'

'I haven't seen my wife alone since March'

A care home resident's husband has slammed delays in getting Covid tests out - saying he hasn't been alone with his wife in almost five months.

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Teens arrested after man attacked in park

Teens arrested after man attacked in park

Police launched a helicopter search and arrested three teenagers after a man was assaulted in a park.

Covid-safe panto to go ahead

Covid-safe panto to go ahead

Family favourite Jack And The Beanstalk will be staged in front of a much smaller audience to allow social distancing.

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Fancy a holiday in a prison cell or a church?

Fancy a holiday in a prison cell or a church?

You can enjoy a unique staycation in Kent with some of these quirky holiday lets.

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Gangs of sheep rustlers hit Kent's farmers hard

Gangs of sheep rustlers hit Kent's farmers hard

Kent is the fifth worst county for rural crime, with organised gangs of sheep rustlers and tractor thieves costing farmers thousands.

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NHS staff testing levels revealed

NHS staff testing levels revealed

The number of staff tested for coronavrius at each hospital trust in Kent has been revealed - exposing a postcode lottery for frontline workers.

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Virtual tour of historic £1m house

Virtual tour of historic £1m house

Take a look around an historic £1.1 million home with acres of land which is up for sale.

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Image of dress released in hunt for park rapists

Image of dress released in hunt for park rapists

An image of a dress a woman was wearing when she was raped by two men in a park has been released in a bid to catch her attackers.

Heatwave to hit Kent with highs of 37C

Heatwave to hit Kent with highs of 37C

Get ready for more sun! Temperatures are set to soar once more, with forecastors predicting figures well above 30C.

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Operation Brock set to return in December

Operation Brock set to return in December

Drivers are set to face a dreaded contraflow on the M20 again as bosses aim to minimise disruption once the Brexit transition period ends.

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Kent's biggest panto cancelled

Kent's biggest panto cancelled

Kent’s biggest pantomime has been cancelled for the first time amid uncertainty surrounding the reopening of theatres.

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Man accused of murder after post-mortem

Man accused of murder after post-mortem

A man has been charged with the murder of another at a property in Margate.

Couple hurt after attempted car-jacking

Couple hurt after attempted car-jacking

A man armed with a 3ft metal pole tried to steal a couple's car after they pulled over to offer him help.

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