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Neighbours mourn remarkable centenarian

Neighbours mourn remarkable centenarian

A great-grandfather who lived in the same street for more than a century has died from coronavirus aged 101.

Hospital Covid cases almost double first wave peak

Hospital Covid cases almost double first wave peak

The number of patients in hospital with coronavirus has reached record highs as trusts warn of mounting pressure.

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'Life-saving' smart motorway devices to be installed

'Life-saving' smart motorway devices to be installed

Highways bosses plan to begin installing devices which detect when a vehicle has stopped on a smart motorway in early January.

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Relief as all M20 slip roads reopen

Relief as all M20 slip roads reopen

Drivers who called on highways bosses to reopen slip roads leading onto the M20 are breathing a sigh of relief after their wish was granted.

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Police offer £10k reward for murder information

Police offer £10k reward for murder information

Police are offering £10,000 for anyone who can provide useful information about a man's murder.

Four districts see drop in Covid-19 cases

Four districts see drop in Covid-19 cases

Covid-19 cases have dropped in some areas for the first time in weeks - but the county has seen a rise overall as hospitals struggle with capacity.

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Man found injured in car park

Man found injured in car park

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was found injured in a car park.

Gang of 11 assault boy in park

Gang of 11 assault boy in park

A 15-year-old was taken to hospital with facial injuries after being attacked by a large group of "young people" at a park.

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Tributes paid to 109-year-old

Tributes paid to 109-year-old

One of the county's oldest residents has passed away at the age of 109.

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Pharmacists step in to aid vaccine rollout

Pharmacists step in to aid vaccine rollout

A group of community pharmacists were drafted in at short notice to ensure the safe and effective rollout of the Covid-19 vaccine at a hospital.

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'Keep schools shut until teachers get vaccines'

'Keep schools shut until teachers get vaccines'

Schools should not be required to open in the new year until vaccines are made available for teachers, says a Kent MP.

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Ambulances queuing at hospital as coronavirus cases surge

Ambulances queuing at hospital as coronavirus cases surge

An image of ambulances waiting to be dealt with at Medway Hospital has highlighted increasing pressures on NHS services.

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Animal rights campaigners call police to farm

Animal rights campaigners call police to farm

A farmer has denied there is any problem with the welfare of animals at his farm following a late night visit by officers.

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12 Days of Quizmas: Festive films and Christmas TV moments

12 Days of Quizmas: Festive films and Christmas TV moments

On the fifth day of Quizmas, we want to find out how much you know about these festive films and Christmas TV moments.

Coronavirus and lockdown: Kent's 2020 in pictures

Coronavirus and lockdown: Kent's 2020 in pictures

From lockdown to vaccine (and back into lockdown) - pictures that tell the story of a year like no other.

'Covid has made coffee smell like car fumes and toothpaste taste like petrol'

'Covid has made coffee smell like car fumes and toothpaste taste like petrol'

A Covid victim has told how the virus has left with her greatly distorted senses of taste and smell.

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Former MEPs: Where are they now?

Former MEPs: Where are they now?

They may be an extinct species but in years past being elected to the European parliament could launch (or end) careers - here's where some are now.

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Sisters to hand over hardware store keys after 43 years

Sisters to hand over hardware store keys after 43 years

After spending more than four decades supplying the people's hardware needs, a pair of sisters are calling it a day.

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More bad weather on the way after county hit by flooding

More bad weather on the way after county hit by flooding

A second alert for snow and ice has been issued for Kent as towns recover from flooding.

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Person caught 'walking through Channel Tunnel'

Person caught 'walking through Channel Tunnel'

A person has been arrested after attempting to walk through the Channel Tunnel.

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Vaccine rolled out to healthcare workers in Kent

Vaccine rolled out to healthcare workers in Kent

The Covid-19 vaccine has been given to the first group of frontline NHS and healthcare workers in Kent.

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Person hit by high-speed train

Person hit by high-speed train

The high speed route to London was shut and timetables are being rejigged after someone was hit by a train.

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'Chickens bought in lockdown are now being dumped'

'Chickens bought in lockdown are now being dumped'

The RSPCA has recorded a sharp rise in the number of chickens being abandoned by disinterested owners who bought chicks in lockdown.

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Flood warning issued for parts of Kent

Flood warning issued for parts of Kent

People in one part of the county have been told to take immediate action as river levels rise.

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M20 contraflow fully reopens as backlog eases

M20 contraflow fully reopens as backlog eases

Motorists can now use the M20 in both directions on a 15-mile stretch due to the full reopening of a 50mph contraflow system.

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'Schools will still reopen next week... but it's under review'

'Schools will still reopen next week... but it's under review'

The government is still pressing ahead with its plan to partially reopen schools next week but the decision is set to be discussed today.

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Trains disrupted by icy weather

Trains disrupted by icy weather

There's disruption to parts of Kent's train network this morning due to ice on the rails.

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12 days of Quizmas: How well do you know Kent's buildings?

12 days of Quizmas: How well do you know Kent's buildings?

On the fourth day of quizmas KentOnline is giving you a test of your Kent buildings knowledge - from museums to lighthouses.

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Diabetic shopper left outside during episode

 Diabetic shopper left outside during episode

Tesco has apologised after a woman who suffered a diabetic fit in store says she was led out of the shop rather than offered help.

The most read stories that defined the most bizarre year

The most read stories that defined the most bizarre year

As one of the strangest years in living memory draws to a close here is a list of the KentOnline stories which defined it for you.

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