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'He has left a huge hole in many people's lives'

'He has left a huge hole in many people's lives'

A heartbroken wife has paid tribute to her 'vivacious and devoted' husband who died after testing positive for coronavirus.

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Caterpillars cover entire hedge with huge web

Caterpillars cover entire hedge with huge web

People have been left stunned after an entire hedge was taken over by caterpillars an their webs.

20,000 stay away from Kent's A&Es

20,000 stay away from Kent's A&Es

The number of people attending A&E departments across the county has almost halved amid the coronavirus pandemic - sparking fears of avoidable deaths.

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Train company urges people to avoid 'unnecessary journeys'

Train company urges people to avoid 'unnecessary journeys'

A travel operator will increase the number and size of trains in service - but is urging people to only use them if "absolutely necessary".

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'Carnage' on the roads as tips reopen

'Carnage' on the roads as tips reopen

Kent's recycling centres opened their gates today for the first time since lockdown and thousands of people started queuing to dump their rubbish.

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New McDonald's on former Harvester site

New McDonald's on former Harvester site

A new McDonald's drive-thru is set to open on the site of a former restaurant - as plans are recommended for approval.

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First look at guidelines for primary schools

First look at guidelines for primary schools

No sharing of toys or materials, supervised handwashing and no end-of-term traditions all feature in the latest guidelines for primary schools.

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Opening date revealed for new Aldi store

Opening date revealed for new Aldi store

Aldi has revealed the opening date for a new store in a retail park in the county.

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Mum's rage after hooligan spits at baby

Mum's rage after hooligan spits at baby

A young mum was left "shaking" with fury after a hooligan spat at her baby daughter and then cycled away laughing.

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Drugs gang hid cocaine inside frozen chicken

Drugs gang hid cocaine inside frozen chicken

Members of a crime network have been jailed for more than 50 years, after being caught hiding hundreds of kilos of cocaine inside frozen poultry.

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'Parents may have to home school for a year'

'Parents may have to home school for a year'

School bosses have said children being home schooled until a coronavirus vaccine is found could be "the new normal".

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Milkman 'chased' after being mistaken for burglar

Milkman 'chased' after being mistaken for burglar

Police officers were called to a house in the middle of the night after a milkman was mistaken for a burglar.

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Pair charged after £90k found in lorry

Pair charged after £90k found in lorry

Two men have been charged with money laundering after a large stash of money was found in a lorry.

Children at risk of condition thought to be linked to Covid-19

Children at risk of condition thought to be linked to Covid-19

Parents are being warned to look out for the side effects of a new disease in children thought to be related to the coronavirus.

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Anger over DIY chain's plan to cut down trees

Anger over DIY chain's plan to cut down trees

A DIY giant has angered environmentalists with its plans to chop down a line of trees in an area that suffers from high levels of pollution.

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'Big-hearted' teen drowned in sea after night out

'Big-hearted' teen drowned in sea after night out

Heartbroken parents who found their son dead on a beach have described him as a "vibrant and principled" young man with the world at his feet.

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The stars who chose to tie the knot in Kent

The stars who chose to tie the knot in Kent

You may be surprised at some of the celebrities who held their big day in the county - we take a look at a select few.

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Thousands expected as tips reopen

Thousands expected as tips reopen

Kent's recycling centres are due to reopen their gates this morning, with thousands expected to make their first trip to the tip since lockdown.

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'I ended up in the bushes and they just drove off'

'I ended up in the bushes and they just drove off'

The victim of a hit and run says he wants the driver who left him on the side of a road brought to justice.

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Wickes reopens four Kent stores

Wickes reopens four Kent stores

Wickes has reopened four of its Kent stores - with the remaining branches set to open next week.

Man fined £100 for throwing dog poo

Man fined £100 for throwing dog poo

A man has been hit with a £100 fine after being caught throwing a bag of dog poo.

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Dad's pet project becomes neighbourhood sensation

Dad's pet project becomes neighbourhood sensation

A father has been creating animals out of old pallets for his daughter and is now taking orders in return for donations for the NHS.

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10,000 caught speeding in one month

10,000 caught speeding in one month

More than 10,000 motorists were caught speeding in Kent last month, despite the county being under lockdown.

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Family informed after man found dead

Family informed after man found dead

Police have released further details relating to a man found dead near a motorway bridge.

Ten-year-old yoga star puts on free lessons

Ten-year-old yoga star puts on free lessons

A young boy who has won several awards for his yoga abilities is putting on free online classes for children to learn from home.

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Two Nando's restaurants in Kent reopen for takeaway

Two Nando's restaurants in Kent reopen for takeaway

As lockdown restrictions are eased, here are the two places in Kent you can now satisfy your Nando's cravings.

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Claps for nurse after two-week Covid-19 coma

Claps for nurse after two-week Covid-19 coma

Heart-warming footage shows the moment a senior NHS nurse left intensive care after a fortnight spent in a coma battling the coronavirus.

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Murder investigation after man found stabbed

Murder investigation after man found stabbed

A murder investigation has been launched after a man who had been stabbed was found dead.

Gran's flat ransacked as she fights for life with Covid-19

Gran's flat ransacked as she fights for life with Covid-19

A grandmother broke down in tears after learning thieves had stolen valuables from her home as she battles coronavirus in hospital.

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Hunt on for £800 ink cartridge thieves

Hunt on for £800 ink cartridge thieves

Expensive computer ink cartridges stolen from a supermarket has sparked a police investigation after a second incident was reported.

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