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The result not even Farage expected

The result not even Farage expected

In the latest edition of our Brexit series we take a look back at what happened on result night more than four years ago.

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Gritters deployed amid warning of snow and ice

Gritters deployed amid warning of snow and ice

Gritters will be out on the county's roads this evening as a new weather alert is issued.

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'Very special day' as another hospital begins Covid vaccinations

'Very special day' as another hospital begins Covid vaccinations

Coronavirus vaccines have been issued to more frontline workers as another hospital started rolling out the jab.

The parts of Kent hit hardest by coronavirus in 2020

The parts of Kent hit hardest by coronavirus in 2020

How badly has your district has been hit by Covid-19 since the start of the pandemic - and which areas of Kent have suffered most this year?

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'We'd like to get rid of it as soon as possible'

'We'd like to get rid of it as soon as possible'

The Transport Minister has criticised lorry driver testing at the ports and says he wants to see it removed 'as soon as possible'.

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'He set off on a bike ride and never came home'

'He set off on a bike ride and never came home'

The grieving parents of a 16-year-old boy who took his own life two weeks ago say his death came 'like a bolt from the blue'.

Council accused of wasting taxpayers’ cash over homes defeat

Council accused of wasting taxpayers’ cash over homes defeat

A Kent council is accused of wasting taxpayers’ cash following a further defeat in the courts over a controversial housing plan.

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Storm Bella in pictures and a new warning

Storm Bella in pictures and a new warning

As the county gets to grips with the effects of Storm Bella a new weather warning for snow and ice is bearing down on us.

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Fire crews battle industrial blaze

Fire crews battle industrial blaze

A fire which saw smoke billowing into the air from a recycling centre has now been brought under control.

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Ferries struggling due to Storm Bella

Ferries struggling due to Storm Bella

Truckers trapped in Kent are on their way home - but Channel crossings are subject to delays due to the weather, ferry operators have warned.

Storm Bella brings chaos to roads and trains

Storm Bella brings chaos to roads and trains

Several roads are closed this and flood alerts are issued as storm Bella does its worst.

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12 Days of Quizmas: Test your knowledge of the sports headlines in 2020

12 Days of Quizmas: Test your knowledge of the sports headlines in 2020

On the third day of Quizmas, we are testing you on what happened in the world of sport this year.

Brexit: Why it happened

Brexit: Why it happened

From immigration concerns to the rise and fall of Ukip - here's why we left the EU.

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'I love you mum, I'm sorry'

'I love you mum, I'm sorry'

A grieving mum is urging young people experiencing mental illness to seek help after her 22-year-old son took his own life.

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The lost pubs of Maidstone

The lost pubs of Maidstone

It's a matter of time until you're back in your local, we promise. Until then spare a thought for those who have loved and lost their beloved pubs.

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Flood alerts issued as Kent braces for Storm Bella

Flood alerts issued as Kent braces for Storm Bella

Flood alerts have now been issued for parts of Kent as Storm Bella moves across the county.

Never mind Banksy, we’ve got our Knitsy!

Never mind Banksy, we’ve got our Knitsy!

A secret guerilla knitter has put his or her stamp on a village by decorating a bright red pillar box.

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Free future ferry crossings for Kent residents

Free future ferry crossings for Kent residents

A ferry company says it will offer Kent residents a free return journey once restrictions are lifted in recognition of the Christmas disruption.

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Rise of Covid-19 in Kent slows as millionth test recorded

Rise of Covid-19 in Kent slows as millionth test recorded

A worrying rise in Covid-19 cases across Kent has started to slow at the same time as the one millionth test being recorded in the county.

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Muslim community delivers food to stranded truckers

Muslim community delivers food to stranded truckers

Religious leaders have teamed up to help out with the relief efforts at an airport where truckers were stranded on Christmas Day.

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Manston now empty as lorry crisis nears end

Manston now empty as lorry crisis nears end

Lorries have been cleared from Manston, with 1,600 others remaining in Operation Brock, following monumental efforts to get drivers home.

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Boxing Day weather warning as Storm Bella to hit Kent

Boxing Day weather warning as Storm Bella to hit Kent

A weather warning has been put in place for large parts of the county as calm conditions are set to be replaced by blustering winds.

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New drug could offer 'instant immunity' against Covid-19

New drug could offer 'instant immunity' against Covid-19

An antibody therapy which could offer instant protection against coronavirus is being trialled by British scientists, it has been reported.

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12 days of Quizmas: How much can you remember about these celebs' links to Kent?

12 days of Quizmas: How much can you remember about these celebs' links to Kent?

On the second day of quizmas KentOnline is giving you a quiz about famous faces that hit the headline in the county this year.

Cash-strapped council losing thousands on empty superstore

Cash-strapped council losing thousands on empty superstore

A council is missing out on thousands of pounds worth of rental income due to a huge unit remaining empty for years.

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The EU referendum of 1975

The EU referendum of 1975

In 1975, the UK entry was narrowly pipped at Eurovision and people in Kent voted emphatically in favour of staying in the EU.

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Race circuit turned into makeshift test centre

Race circuit turned into makeshift test centre

Hauliers left stranded in Kent can now get tested at a race circuit after the Army opened a makeshift facility.

Kent youngster mentioned in Queen's speech

Kent youngster mentioned in Queen's speech

A brave double-amputee from Kent has appeared alongside Sir Thomas Moore in the Queen's speech for his charity work.

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Railway staff deliver to stranded lorry drivers on M20

Railway staff deliver to stranded lorry drivers on M20

Two train companies worked late into the night on Christmas Eve to deliver food to stranded lorry drivers.

More than 4,500 lorries have left Kent

More than 4,500 lorries have left Kent

More than 10,000 coronavirus tests have now been carried out on lorry drivers stranded in Kent, with only 24 testing positive.

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