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Jobs to go as NSPCC looks at quitting Kent base

Jobs to go as NSPCC looks at quitting Kent base

Referrals for specialist help for abused children are set to end as the national charity prepares to move out of the county.

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'Our staircase bugs me because it's 13 steps to get up'

'Our staircase bugs me because it's 13 steps to get up'

Two people from Kent have shared their experiences with OCD and the stigma that surrounds the condition.

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Seafront cycle lanes branded 'waste of money'

Seafront cycle lanes branded 'waste of money'

'Confusing' lanes erected as part of a £27k project to improve a cycle route have been slammed as an 'eyesore and a waste of money'.

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Secret Drinker ends up the only punter in the oldest gay bar in town

Secret Drinker ends up the only punter in the oldest gay bar in town

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Landlord accused of crime hands over £2m

Landlord accused of crime hands over £2m

A landlord accused of building his property empire through the proceeds of crime has handed over £2 million of it to law enforcement.

One Direction star in Kent

One Direction star in Kent

One Direction singer Niall Horan was seen at the world famous 149th Open golf championships today.

World's tallest cruise ship arrives in Kent

World's tallest cruise ship arrives in Kent

The tallest cruise ship in the world - and the biggest sailing vessel - has docked in Kent ahead of its first-ever public voyage.

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Madame Mu Mu pays tribute to venue after devastating fire

Madame Mu Mu pays tribute to venue after devastating fire

A drag artist who performs at one of the nightclub ravaged by fire has described the deep and heavy wound left by the blaze.

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Man brutally attacked at home in front of children

Man brutally attacked at home in front of children

Two men have been jailed after attacking a man as he looked after two children.

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Health warning ahead of weekend heatwave

Health warning ahead of weekend heatwave

People are being urged to stay safe in the sun by Public Health England with temperatures expected to rise above 26C.

Black history heroes remembered

Black history heroes remembered

A plaque has been unveiled paying tribute to black historical figures who played a pivotal role in the movement for worker's rights.

Live: How to find a job after the pandemic

Live: How to find a job after the pandemic

Join us for a live-streamed episode of The Lowdown, where we'll be discussing how to find a job after Covid-19.

Darts icon Andy Fordham dies aged 59

Darts icon Andy Fordham dies aged 59

Players have paid tribute to a former world darts champion and Kent pub landlord who has passed away.

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Police helicopter in search for 'armed men'

Police helicopter in search for 'armed men'

A police hunt involving the service's helicopter has been taking place after two men said to be armed were seen arguing in the street.

Seven arrested after Euros chaos in town

Seven arrested after Euros chaos in town

Seven people have been arrested after rowdy football fans threw bottles at police officers and a car was damaged following the Euro 2020 final.

GP staff receiving 'threats of violence and sworn at'

GP staff receiving 'threats of violence and sworn at'

A doctor's surgery has revealed how staff are receiving abuse daily from patients, including threats of violence and swearing.

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TikTok family's home targeted in suspected arson attack

TikTok family's home targeted in suspected arson attack

A family who found fame on social media have been left devastated after part of their home was destroyed in a huge blaze.

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Foxes trapped and killed at power station

Foxes trapped and killed at power station

Bosses at a Kent power station have confirmed that foxes are being caught in traps and killed after concerns were raised on social media.

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It's back! Op Brock rolled out for reopening

It's back! Op Brock rolled out for reopening

Operation Brock is being deployed again in preparation for the lifting of lockdown.

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Under-19s to get free bus travel this summer

Under-19s to get free bus travel this summer

Young people in Kent will be eligible for free bus travel across the county throughout the summer holiday

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Thai restaurant to open in town

Thai restaurant to open in town

Nearly seven years after the idea was scrapped a Thai restaurant will open in a town centre.

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Man arrested after woman raped

Man arrested after woman raped

A man has been arrested after a woman was raped near a river bridge.

Boy, 4, swept out to sea

Boy, 4, swept out to sea

A four-year-old boy has been rescued after being swept out to sea on an inflatable.

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Man tries to get boy into van

Man tries to get boy into van

A man tried to convince a child to get into his van.

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Driver 'spotted going wrong way on motorway'

Driver 'spotted going wrong way on motorway'

Police are hunting for the driver of a car reportedly seen travelling the wrong way on two motorways.

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Landlord in court accused of unlawful evictions

Landlord in court accused of unlawful evictions

A landlord is being prosecuted by a council for the alleged unlawful eviction of tenants from her privately-rented properties.

Covid's £100m headache for county's finances

Covid's £100m headache for county's finances

The continuing costs of dealing with the impact of the pandemic could leave County Council facing a budget black hole of more than £100 million, its finance chiefs have warned.

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Centre staff battle to save customer's life

Centre staff battle to save customer's life

Shopping centre security staff and a member of the public fought to save an elderly shopper's life when he suffered a cardiac arrest.

Workplace fall led to 27-year campaign of harassment

Workplace fall led to 27-year campaign of harassment

A man left paralysed after a fall at work 27 years ago has been fined and hit with a restraining order after sending threatening letters to one of the colleagues he blamed for making his injuries worse.

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Jobless figures continue to fall

Jobless figures continue to fall

across the county are continuing to fall as the economy continues to slowly improve after a year of .

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