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'Lockdown forced me to adapt - now my business is stronger than ever'

'Lockdown forced me to adapt - now my business is stronger than ever'

While many businesses were hit hard by lockdown, a driving dog salon, HR company, craft shop and others have found ways to grow in hard times.

Body found in harbour is missing student

Body found in harbour is missing student

The death of a missing student has led to tributes to a young man described as having 'extraordinary promise and great personal charm'.

Cause of house explosion revealed

Cause of house explosion revealed

The cause of an explosion that injured seven people has been revealed.

Armed police spotted near pub

Armed police spotted near pub

Videos have emerged of armed officers in a road which is now taped off by police.

Landlord's bid for outdoor bar rejected

Landlord's bid for outdoor bar rejected

A pub landlord has had his bid for an outdoor bar denied following a number of complaints about noise and parking.

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Microchipping of cats could become law

Microchipping of cats could become law

Cat owners may be forced to mircrochip their pets or face a fine, under proposals set out by the government in today's Queen's Speech.

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Reconstruction shows Julia's last moments

Reconstruction shows Julia's last moments

The Jack Russell found at Julia James' side when she was discovered dead has taken part in a reconstruction of her final moments.

Record producer in penthouse gun drama 'heard voices'

Record producer in penthouse gun drama 'heard voices'

A court has been told how a record producer accused of various gun charges after multiple shots were fired from his penthouse balcony "heard voices".

Kent has highest number of obese kids in country

Kent has highest number of obese kids in country

A new study has revealed thousands of school age children have been identified as obese in the county.

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What to do if you find a baby bird this spring

What to do if you find a baby bird this spring

Fresh advice on what to do if you find a baby bird has been issued by the RSPCA as it prepares for an increase in calls during the breeding season.

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'We may never win fight against drug gangs'

'We may never win fight against drug gangs'

A police officer on the frontline of the fight against drug gangs in Kent says the number of dealers on the streets means it may never be won.

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Watch thief drag safe from football stadium

Watch thief drag safe from football stadium

A hapless thief who dressed in football gear before raiding a stadium was tracked after cops traced drag marks from the safe he stole to his home.

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Fears staycationers will be greeted by 'eyesore' of caravans

Fears staycationers will be greeted by 'eyesore' of caravans

Residents fear staycationers will be greeted by an "eyesore" of caravans and white vans parked at a seaside beauty spot since the first lockdown.

Julia James murder suspect appears in court

Julia James murder suspect appears in court

A 21-year-old man accused of murdering a PCSO has appeared before magistrates.

Thug told terrified girlfriend 'We are going to burn together'

Thug told terrified girlfriend 'We are going to burn together'

Bully Jack Locke has been jailed for a string of attacks on his girlfriend including wrapping her in a duvet and setting light to it.

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Vaccine passport on NHS app from Monday

Vaccine passport on NHS app from Monday

Holidaymakers will be able to use the NHS app to prove they have been fully inoculated against Covid 19 from Monday - this is how to use it.

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'Don't pass on your pain to your loved ones, you're not alone'

'Don't pass on your pain to your loved ones, you're not alone'

A footballer has shared his story and battle with severe depression, anxiety and PTSD following the death of his brother in 2017.

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Kent's biggest news stories of the 1980s

Kent's biggest news stories of the 1980s

From IRA bombs to ferry disasters, a Papal visit and shots fired at the Queen, Kent was at the heart of some of the 1980s' biggest stories.

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Landlord and villagers clash over outside bar plan

Landlord and villagers clash over outside bar plan

Plans for an outside bar in a village pub's new "Mediterranean-style" garden have divided opinion.

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Rooms with a view for £800k

Rooms with a view for £800k

House hunters can take in the sea air with these high-spec two & three-bedroom new homes by the coast - but the price tag could take your breath away.

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The curious case of the stolen 6ft Cyberman

The curious case of the stolen 6ft Cyberman

A life-sized figure of a Doctor Who villain has been stolen from outside his owners’ house.

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The explosions that hit Kent homes

The explosions that hit Kent homes

A blast that destroyed a house brought back memories of previous explosions across Kent, including one in the same town in 2015.

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Warning after dad, 35, killed in chainsaw accident

Warning after dad, 35, killed in chainsaw accident

The father of a man who died in an horrific chainsaw accident is urging others not to be complacent when using dangerous power tools.

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Man due in court charged with murder of Julia James

Man due in court charged with murder of Julia James

A 21-year-old man will appear in court today charged with the murder of PCSO Julia James.

Woman wins £14k payout after boss said 'I'm too busy' to sort maternity

Woman wins £14k payout after boss said 'I'm too busy' to sort maternity

A pregnant woman who was sacked for 'low attendance' after asking her boss for time off due to illness has been awarded a five figure payout.

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'I promise I will put a knife in you'

'I promise I will put a knife in you'

A lorry driver abused by his wife says he felt like he was living in a horror film – as a recording of her threatening to kill him was released.

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Roadmap stays on track

Roadmap stays on track

The PM has confirmed the third stage of the lockdown roadmap is going ahead from Monday allowing people to meet in larger groups, mix indoors and hug.

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Ramblin' Man Fair scrapped for second summer

Ramblin' Man Fair scrapped for second summer

A classic rock festival has been cancelled for the second summer running as live events continue to fall foul of the coronavirus pandemic.

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72 knives removed from streets

72 knives removed from streets

A week-long clampdown on knife violence has seen more than 70 weapons including blades, a knuckle duster and a hammer seized.

Man arrested after reported rape

Man arrested after reported rape

Police have arrested a 37-year-old in connection with an attack on a woman.

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