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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.

Dog could be first to have Covid-19

Dog could be first to have Covid-19

A dog owner says she's convinced her pet caught Covid-19 after chewing on her tissues as he rapidly fell ill with symptoms of the virus.

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Six cattle in rescue drama

Six cattle in rescue drama

Six cows had to be winched out of a ditch by firefighters after getting stuck up to their necks in mud.

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Tributes left for motorcyclist

Tributes left for motorcyclist

Flowers and messages have been left at a set of lights where a man in his 30s died after he crashed his motorcycle.

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Victim named in murder case

Victim named in murder case

A father who died after being airlifted to hospital has been named, as a man appears in court charged with his murder.

Popular town eatery won't be reopening

Popular town eatery won't be reopening

An Italian restaurant in the heart of a town centre is believed to be one of the latest businesses to fall victim to the lockdown-caused recession.

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Concern grows for missing woman

Concern grows for missing woman

Police have launched an appeal to help find a missing pensioner last seen leaving a hospital two days ago.

Couple lose High Court wedding fight

Couple lose High Court wedding fight

A bid for recognition of humanist wedding ceremonies has failed but hopes remain for a change in the 'discriminatory' law.

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New steak and lobster joint opens

New steak and lobster joint opens

A new restaurant serving steak, lobster and burgers has opened its doors on a seafront.

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Questions asked over £300k contract

Questions asked over £300k contract

Opposition councillors have demanded to know why a company under police investigation has been given a major contract to recruit social workers.

Driver killed in motorway crash

Driver killed in motorway crash

A man has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving after a 34-year-old man was killed in a crash during the early hours.

Man taken to hospital after stabbing

Man taken to hospital after stabbing

A man thought to be in his early 20s has been taken to hospital after he was stabbed.

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A nostalgic look at Rochester

A nostalgic look at Rochester

We take another look in our archive to see how much Rochester has changed over the decades.

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Castle cafe plans granted despite traffic fears

Castle cafe plans granted despite traffic fears

English Heritage is celebrating after its plans were approved allowing it to open a cafe opposite one of its castles.

Jobs to go at cathedral

Jobs to go at cathedral

More than a sixth of Canterbury Cathedral's workforce have been granted voluntary redundancy as it grapples with huge financial losses.

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No inspection for three years at ‘inadequate’ school

No inspection for three years at ‘inadequate’ school

A school has not been inspected since it was given the lowest grading three years ago - but its new bosses are confident they’ve turned things around.

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Photographer captures incredible snake battle

Photographer captures incredible snake battle

An amateur photographer's photos of a marshland battle between two grass snakes over a frog have gone viral.

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Woman shamed for not wearing mask after dog attack

Woman shamed for not wearing mask after dog attack

A woman was 'left in tears' after a pharmacist turned her away because she was not wearing a mask despite being exempt after a dog bit her nose.

Motorway closed following serious crash

Motorway closed following serious crash

Part of the M2 was closed following a serious collision in which a driver died.

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Firefighters battle blaze on acre of land

Firefighters battle blaze on acre of land

Firefighters fought for more than 90 minutes to bring flames under control which damaged an acre of land.

Coastguard called for rescue operation

Coastguard called for rescue operation

A major rescue operation involving several emergency services has been ongoing.

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Trespasser causes three hour train delays

Trespasser causes three hour train delays

Trains were delayed for almost three hours after a trespasser was found on the line and later apprehended.

Woman's shock after finding huge snake

Woman's shock after finding huge snake

A nurse has spoken of her fright after encountering a large snake while walking on a country lane

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Crash leaves M20 part-closed

Crash leaves M20 part-closed

Traffic built up on the M20 after a crash - the second incident affecting the motorway in a matter of hours.

Sports car seized for blocking driveway

Sports car seized for blocking driveway

Police seized a Hyundai Coupe after it was left parked across a driveway.

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Murder charge after attack

Murder charge after attack

A 36-year-old has been charged with murder after a man died following an incident on Friday night.

M20 closed after vehicle fire

M20 closed after vehicle fire

A stretch of 'smart motorway' was closed after a vehicle caught fire today.

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Emergency services rush to serious crash

Emergency services rush to serious crash

The air ambulance, police and fire crews have been scrambled to a crash.

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