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'There is little doubt that lives have been saved'

'There is little doubt that lives have been saved'

The government has reportedly backtracked on plans to turn boats carrying asylum seekers around in the Channel.

Omicron XE is being watched by scientists as cases double

Omicron XE is being watched by scientists as cases double

Cases of new Covid-19 variant Omicron XE have doubled in a fortnight with most in the south and east of England, but is this sharp rise a concern?

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Nightclub licence review into fights and under age drinking claims delayed

Nightclub licence review into fights and under age drinking claims delayed

A licensing review set to determine the future of a town centre nightclub has been pushed back after concerns over mass brawls and under age drinking.

P&O Channel crossings from Dover to resume

P&O Channel crossings from Dover to resume

P&O Ferries journeys from Kent are expected to start again on Wednesday following the suspension of its services after it sacked 800 staff.

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Man found near quarry died of head injury

Man found near quarry died of head injury

A man who was found near a quarry having fallen from a height died from a head injury.

Latest seafront regeneration plans revealed

Latest seafront regeneration plans revealed

A public square at the foot of a historic cliff lift and more beachside apartments form the next phase of an ambitious seaside redevelopment.

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Government backs football recommendations from Kent MP

Government backs football recommendations from Kent MP

Government backs plans for independent regular for English football following review by Tracey Crouch.

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Trains suspended as lorry crashes into bridge

Trains suspended as lorry crashes into bridge

A lorry crashed into a railway bridge leading to delays for commuters.

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£33m cash boost would 'give us truly global appeal'

£33m cash boost would 'give us truly global appeal'

Council bosses are optimistic of their chances of securing £33 million of government funding to significantly develop a Kent district.

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Amazing life story of Homes Under the Hammer auctioneer

Amazing life story of Homes Under the Hammer auctioneer

The boss of one of Britain's biggest auctioneers has told of his humble beginnings and how they led to being a mainstay of a popular daytime TV show.

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Coned off parking spaces cause chaos outside school

Coned off parking spaces cause chaos outside school

Parents and residents have slammed a decision to cone off already scant parking space outside school gates, describing the aftermath as 'total chaos'.

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How can I buy half price train tickets in the Great British Rail Sale?

How can I buy half price train tickets in the Great British Rail Sale?

More than a million half price train tickets have gone on sale today but what's the deal, how can you buy and is there a catch?

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Paedophile who identifies as girl, 5, avoids jail

Paedophile who identifies as girl, 5, avoids jail

A 60-year-old paedophile who identifies as a five-year-old girl has been spared jail after kissing two children on the lips.

Rows and 'urine smell' at care home

Rows and 'urine smell' at care home

A care home has been put into special measures after failings including a lounge smelling of urine and rows between residents not being handled.

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Your guide to a magnificent May Day

Your guide to a magnificent May Day

Make the most of May Day with these bank holiday weekend ideas, from Morris dancing to vintage fairs and town festivals.

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Child rushed to hospital after bus crash

Child rushed to hospital after bus crash

A child was taken to hospital after a crash involving a bus and a car near a supermarket.

School severs ties with Christian charity after parent complaint

School severs ties with Christian charity after parent complaint

An independent school has been criticised for severing ties with a Christian charity based on a complaint from a parent about religious beliefs.

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Biker airlifted to hospital following crash

Biker airlifted to hospital following crash

A motorcyclist has been airlifted to a London hospital following a crash on a coastal road.

P&O accused of cutting wages of low-paid agency workers

P&O accused of cutting wages of low-paid agency workers

A controversial ferry company has been accused of trying to cut the pay of agency staff who already receive below the minimum wage.

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Popular café shuts after 30 years and will become pizzeria

Popular café shuts after 30 years and will become pizzeria

A restaurant serving “the largest pizza in town” is set to replace a café which has shut after more than 30 years.

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Tragic death of biker

Tragic death of biker

A motorcyclist has died after he was involved in a crash with two cars.

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Stabbing in town centre

Stabbing in town centre

An 18-year-old man has been rushed to hospital after being stabbed in a vicious town centre attack.

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Councillor resigns over 'social media abuse'

Councillor resigns over 'social media abuse'

A councillor has resigned after only two months 'to protect her mental health and her family' after a 'campaign of abuse' on social media.

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The ups and downs of the final HMS Maidstone's 40 years at sea

The ups and downs of the final HMS Maidstone's 40 years at sea

From supplying submarines with re-supplying submarines to a prison for members of the IRA - we look at the eventful like of HMS Maidstone.

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Man found with serious head injuries after park attack

Man found with serious head injuries after park attack

Two men have been arrested after officers found a man with serious head injuries after an assault at a park.

Air ambulance called to crash on A249

Air ambulance called to crash on A249

Emergency services have been called to a crash on the A249 near the M2.

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Shotguns seized as armed police storm home

Shotguns seized as armed police storm home

A man has been arrested and two guns have been seized after armed police were called to a disturbance.

Van and car collide on motorway

Van and car collide on motorway

A driver has been taken to hospital as a precaution after a crash between a van and a car on the M20.

Kent neighbourhood has highest Covid rate in England

Kent neighbourhood has highest Covid rate in England

Covid cases are continuing to fall across the county but one area of Kent has recorded the highest infection rate in England.

First images of new sports centre

First images of new sports centre

Plan for a new sports centre reveal a flume ride, wave pool, beach area, gym and cafe.

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