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Nine police officers attacked in town after Euros loss

Nine police officers attacked in town after Euros loss

Bottles were thrown at police during chaotic scenes following the Euros final last night.

Huge solar farm planned for fields next to M20

Huge solar farm planned for fields next to M20

A utility company is hoping to install a huge solar farm on rural land which could power 17,000 homes a year.

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'He should spend more time playing football and less playing politics'

'He should spend more time playing football and less playing politics'

A Kent MP is facing backlash after criticising footballer Marcus Rashford.

Heavy rain set to batter Kent

Heavy rain set to batter Kent

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for heavy rain for Kent from today, but it looks to be a different story from this weekend.

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'How I went from armed robber to professional painter'

'How I went from armed robber to professional painter'

A convict who fell in love with art after seeing a Turner painting in a book while in prison is preparing to exhibit his works at a London gallery.

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'I can't open my windows because it'll stink out my home!'

'I can't open my windows because it'll stink out my home!'

A former waitress says she is reluctant to open her windows as she fears the stench of festering rubbish and faeces will stink out her home.

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Man, 94, is reunited with wartime artwork 80 years later

Man, 94, is reunited with wartime artwork 80 years later

A pensioner has been reunited with his prize-winning wartime artwork - 80 years after he drew it as a boy during the Second World War.

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Opening of six-storey Hilton hotel delayed again

Opening of six-storey Hilton hotel delayed again

A 140-room Hampton by Hilton hotel originally set to open in December has postponed its launch again.

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Parents face £500 fine for children not in the correct car seat

Parents face £500 fine for children not in the correct car seat

With restrictions easing and more outings on the horizon, parents are being reminded to check their children's car seats are suitable.

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'We will keep restrictions in place - even after July 19'

'We will keep restrictions in place - even after July 19'

A major hotel has confirmed it plans to keep Covid safety precautions in place - even if all restrictions are lifted on July 19 - as cases soar.

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Huge number of police officers called in to deal with fans

Huge number of police officers called in to deal with fans

Officers had to move people on after part of a 300-strong group crowded round a car, set off flares and jumped on benches.

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Heartache as England lose Euro 2020 final

Heartache as England lose Euro 2020 final

England's old enemy of penalties has seen the team's bid to become champions of Europe fail.

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Two in hospital after street attack

Two in hospital after street attack

Police are investigating after two men were rushed to hospital after being assaulted.

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'It's coming home, but first we're going out'

'It's coming home, but first we're going out'

Fans packed out pubs and bars across the county as a tense Euro 2020 final gripped the nation.

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Hunt for man after woman's Primark ordeal

Hunt for man after woman's Primark ordeal

Police have released CCTV after a woman reported a man trying to lead her out of a clothes store.

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Disney cruise ship departs Kent after 15 months

Disney cruise ship departs Kent after 15 months

A huge Disney ship which had become a mainstay in Kent over the past year has been given a send-off as it returns to hosting luxury cruises.

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Air ambulance lands at Turner Gallery

Air ambulance lands at Turner Gallery

The air ambulance and other emergency crews have been called to an incident this afternoon.

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The 7 Kent neighbourhoods virtually Covid-free

The 7 Kent neighbourhoods virtually Covid-free

Seven neighbourhoods in Kent remain virtually Covid-free despite infection rates soaring across the county.

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Roar to victory! Lions backing England for Euros triumph

Roar to victory! Lions backing England for Euros triumph

Big cats, a cathedral choir and an ice cream parlour are among those offering support to the England squad ahead of tonight's Euros final.

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Famous 35-year-old mural restored after arson attack

Famous 35-year-old mural restored after arson attack

An iconic piece of street art painted in 1986 has been restored after it was destroyed by arsonists.

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Historic ship to 'tower over Wetherspoon'

Historic ship to 'tower over Wetherspoon'

A famous ship will make a voyage around Kent next week before docking for restoration - where it will loom large over a Wetherspoon for weeks.

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Kent squad isolating after positive Covid test

Kent squad isolating after positive Covid test

Kent's T20 Blast squad has been forced into self-isolation after one member tested positive for Covid-19.

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Rescue attempts as 4x4 sinks in harbour

Rescue attempts as 4x4 sinks in harbour

A Nissan Pathfinder has been claimed by the incoming tide in a harbour following failed attempts to rescue it.

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Huge support for landlady after 'petty' noise complaint

Huge support for landlady after 'petty' noise complaint

People have rushed to support a landlady who launched a fierce defence of her pub after a complaint about loud music.

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The luxury £10m estate with three penthouses

The luxury £10m estate with three penthouses

Work is underway on an 'exclusive' gated community where even the cheapest flats will cost almost half-a-million pounds.

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Hairdresser ordained as deacon by Bishop of Dover

Hairdresser ordained as deacon by Bishop of Dover

A salon owner who has spent the past six years training to become a priest is one step closer after being ordained as a deacon.

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How life looked the last time we were in a major final

How life looked the last time we were in a major final

As the Euro 2020 final approaches we look back to what was happening in Kent in 1966 as England won the World Cup.

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'I was 19 stone and unhappy, now I'm bossing it on stage'

'I was 19 stone and unhappy, now I'm bossing it on stage'

Georgie Copeman used to worry her weight would lead to diabetes, but her transformation has seen her impress in fitness modelling contests.

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Kent vineyard named best in the UK

Kent vineyard named best in the UK

A vineyard in the county has been named as the best in the UK and is now said to be the world’s leading English winemaker.

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'My football heart is split in two'

'My football heart is split in two'

Ahead of their Euro 2020 final against England, Italians from around Kent have spoken of how they are feeling about the showdown.

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