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Migrant boat was 'fixed with parcel tape'

Migrant boat was 'fixed with parcel tape'

A picture that shows a small boat fixed with parcel tape highlights the desperation of migrants risking their lives by sailing from France to Kent.

Thug smashed up TVs in store with metal pole

Thug smashed up TVs in store with metal pole

A thug who brandished a metal pole in the middle of an electronics store and started smashing up TVs in front of terrified shoppers has been jailed.

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Cyclist's horror injuries after attack by woman

Cyclist's horror injuries after attack by woman

A cyclist has vowed to never ride again after a woman deliberately caused him to fall from his bike.

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Migrant smuggling suspect arrested in A2 sting

Migrant smuggling suspect arrested in A2 sting

A suspected illegal migrant smuggler is under investigation after he was stopped during a sting operation on the A2.

Accident fears due to dangerous parking at cliffs

Accident fears due to dangerous parking at cliffs

Police have tweeted a safety message and pictures after motorists were caught parking dangerously at Kent's white cliffs

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Bella Italia and Cafe Rouge owner to appoint administrators

Bella Italia and Cafe Rouge owner to appoint administrators

The future of 6,000 workers is thought to be in doubt after the owner of major restaurant chains filed a notice of intent to appoint administrators.

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Right-wing extremist admits terror charges

Right-wing extremist admits terror charges

A man who downloaded guides to making explosives and guns received a suspended sentence at the Old Bailey.

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Prisoners given £5 a week to 'phone home' during lockdown

Prisoners given £5 a week to 'phone home' during lockdown

Prisoners are receiving £5 phone credits a week to keep in touch with families and friends during the Covid-19 lockdown.

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Tell your grandchildren you miss them

Tell your grandchildren you miss them

Earlier this month we asked for messages from grandchildren. But now it's the turn of Kent's grandparents to tell their families they're missing them.

Dad's baby heartache inspires video diary

Dad's baby heartache inspires video diary

A dad has opened up about the reality of having a seriously ill child during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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M26 lorry park plans dropped

M26 lorry park plans dropped

The decision to abandon the £5 million Operation Brock scheme has been welcomed by a Kent MP.

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£2 million lifeline for animal parks

£2 million lifeline for animal parks

A foundation which runs two of Kent's most popular wild animal parks has secured a vital seven-figure loan to help it through uncertain times.

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Inquest opens in to death of stab victim

Inquest opens in to death of stab victim

An inquest has opened in to the death of a father of three who was stabbed in the heart after 'an altercation'.

Head slams MP's 'unsettling and bullish' post about reopening schools

Head slams MP's 'unsettling and bullish' post about reopening schools

A head teacher has blasted a Kent MP's "very unsettling and somewhat bullish" post supporting the government's plans to reopen schools.

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Fears over £200m coronavirus bill

Fears over £200m coronavirus bill

The coronavirus crisis could cost Kent County Council around £200 million, nearly £70m more than originally forecast, it has emerged.

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Old Primark on market for £2.75m

Old Primark on market for £2.75m

An old Primark store earmarked for flats, shops and a restaurant is now up for sale.

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Need for mental health support to surge after lockdown

Need for mental health support to surge after lockdown

A charity says the coronavirus crisis will have an impact on mental health long after lockdown is over.

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Giant drilling rig becomes unexpected tourist attraction

Giant drilling rig becomes unexpected tourist attraction

A jack-up drilling rig used in the North Sea is now attracting visitors after it has been towed into a Kent port.

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Housing slump or a quick bounce back?

Housing slump or a quick bounce back?

As debate continues over the impact of Covid-19 on house sales and prices, business expert Richard Scase says forecasters fall into one of two camps.

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Pre-school's final desperate plea for help

Pre-school's final desperate plea for help

A nursery fears it may be forced to close when its tenancy at its temporary home runs out as it has nowhere else to go.

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The heyday of the booze cruise to France

The heyday of the booze cruise to France

When Brits realised the money-saving benefits of buying wine in France they flocked to Kent's port towns heralding the beginning of the booze cruise.

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Anti-social bikers have vehicles seized

Anti-social bikers have vehicles seized

Anti-social motorbike riders had their vehicles seized and warnings have been issued by police after several incidents across towns.

Officials working to deport migrants after crossings thwarted

Officials working to deport migrants after crossings thwarted

Border officials are working to deport dozens of migrants after another three boats were stopped crossing the Channel en route to Britain.

Man in hospital after being 'injured' in town centre

Man in hospital after being 'injured' in town centre

Police and paramedics were called to a town centre following reports a man had been injured.

Animal charity steps in to stop 'shocking' rise in poaching

Animal charity steps in to stop 'shocking' rise in poaching

An animal charity is part of a project to dehorn hundreds of wild rhinos following an 'alarming' rise in poaching since the Covid-19 outbreak.

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Driver fined after van load held down by 'thin cords'

Driver fined after van load held down by 'thin cords'

A driver has been slapped with a fine after he was caught in an overloaded van which had been spotted leaving debris scattered across the road.

Deer trapped in water rescued

Deer trapped in water rescued

A deer had to be rescued by firefighters after getting itself stranded in a stream.

Motorcyclist dies after crash with car

Motorcyclist dies after crash with car

An investigation has been launched after a man died following a crash involving a car and a motorbike.

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Man dies after medical incident in park

Man dies after medical incident in park

Police and paramedics were called to a report of a medical incident in a park where a man in his 50s was pronounced dead at the scene.

Bid to expand controversial housing estate by 20%

Bid to expand controversial housing estate by 20%

Developers have submitted plans to increase the sprawling site of an approved 300-home development in the countryside.

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