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Enforcement notice could see caravans evicted from farmland

Enforcement notice could see caravans evicted from farmland

Councillors will vote on whether an enforcement notice is necessary in order to remove unauthorised caravans and mobile homes from green land.

Barber caught flouting lockdown rules

Barber caught flouting lockdown rules

This is the amazing moment a lockdown-flouting barber was caught red-handed by police as clients arrived for their appointments.

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New cafe to open even if lockdown is still on

New cafe to open even if lockdown is still on

A new cafe is having to immediately adapt due to the pandemic when it opens this month.

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Brexit fears on gridlock in Kent 'unfounded'

Brexit fears on gridlock in Kent 'unfounded'

The transport minister says Kent gridlock fears after Brexit have been proved unfounded, with freight levels around 15% lower than normal.

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Asylum seeker must be re-housed within 24 hours, says judge

Asylum seeker must be re-housed within 24 hours, says judge

An asylum seeker living in Kent army barracks has obtained a court injunction ordering he must be re-housed within 24 hours.

Multi-million pound crossing project awarded

Multi-million pound crossing project awarded

The firm which has won the contract to drive forward the proposed Lower Thames Crossing has been revealed.

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Abandoned horse 100kg underweight saved from verge of death

Abandoned horse 100kg underweight saved from verge of death

A neglected horse found on the verge of death in a sodden field has miraculously survived and is now on the road to recovery.

Stolen dog returned overnight

Stolen dog returned overnight

The owners of a rescue dog who was reportedly stolen are "thrilled" to be reunited with her.

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Police 'increasingly concerned' for missing man

Police 'increasingly concerned' for missing man

Officers are asking people to look out for a man last seen with his dog in a town centre.

'Delinquent' cemetery grave wrecker jailed

'Delinquent' cemetery grave wrecker jailed

A woman who ripped up plants, kicked vases and threw ornaments at a cemetery has been jailed.

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Pandemic 'traumatic' for children as mental health issues soar

Pandemic 'traumatic' for children as mental health issues soar

A leading children's counsellor has called for more support for youngsters as the number with mental health problems has risen during the pandemic.

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Popular 'party pub' on the market to rent

Popular 'party pub' on the market to rent

A much-loved pub has been granted permission to return back to two buildings as owners look for tenant to take it on.

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'That noise is driving me crazy...'

'That noise is driving me crazy...'

Certain sounds and motions can drive people crazy! Here we find out more about the little known condition Misophonia.

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Hub to reopen after vaccine shortage

Hub to reopen after vaccine shortage

The closure of a vaccination centre in Kent has sparked concerns among residents - but it will reopen tomorrow, it has been confirmed.

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Tributes to 'bubbly and positive' teacher after sudden death

Tributes to 'bubbly and positive' teacher after sudden death

A secondary school is in shock after a popular teacher died suddenly in the early hours.

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Cabinet member gets sack over Local Plan defiance

Cabinet member gets sack over Local Plan defiance

Swale council’s leadership has sacked a cabinet member following a row over the authority’s draft Local Plan being passed too quickly.

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Curtain raises on theatre vaccine centre

Curtain raises on theatre vaccine centre

Mass vaccine centres in Kent will have capacity for 15 jabs every minute when they are fully up and running as the county's second opened its doors.

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'A lifetime of service and courage. Thank you'

'A lifetime of service and courage. Thank you'

Tributes have been paid to fundraising hero Captain Sir Tom Moore.

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Public inquiry over plans to build 1,250 homes on orchards

Public inquiry over plans to build 1,250 homes on orchards

Plans to build a housing estate on farmland in part of Kent will be the subject of a public inquiry after the applicants issued an appeal.

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Fergus Wilson 'told staff to kill themselves during decade of harassment'

Fergus Wilson 'told staff to kill themselves during decade of harassment'

A multi-millionaire landlord told staff to kill themselves during a campaign of harassment lasting almost a decade, the High Court has heard.

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'We knew about testing on Friday and confusing message caused panic'

'We knew about testing on Friday and confusing message caused panic'

A council leader has blasted health secretary Matt Hancock over a confusing testing announcement which he says caused unnecessary panic.

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Testing blitz begins but could take days

Testing blitz begins but could take days

Testing 10,000 households in one part of Kent for a variant of Covid-19 could take days, it has been suggested.

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Woman blew £90K stolen from dad on luxuries

Woman blew £90K stolen from dad on luxuries

A daughter swiped £90k from her sick father to spend on lingerie, luxurious hotels and jewellery, including thousands in Pandora.

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Heartbreak as nurse dies after Covid battle

Heartbreak as nurse dies after Covid battle

A much-loved theatre nurse with a 'heart of gold' has died after contracting Covid-19.

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Man due at crown court following barracks fire

Man due at crown court following barracks fire

A man who was charged following the suspected arson attack at barracks housing asylum seekers will now appear at crown court.

Man found dead on beach

Man found dead on beach

A man in his 50s was found dead near a beach after emergency services were called.

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January becomes deadliest month since pandemic began

January becomes deadliest month since pandemic began

Despite case numbers dropping to their lowest point since November, the aftermath of surging cases has made January Kent's deadliest month.

Cat rescuer backed by Paul O'Grady

Cat rescuer backed by Paul O'Grady

An Aldi manager who founded a cat rescue charity has been swamped with goodwill messages, including one from TV's biggest animal lover.

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The postcodes to be tested for South African variant

The postcodes to be tested for South African variant

Check here to see if you will be one of the approximately 10,000 households asked to be tested for the South African Covid strain.

Police 'utterly devastated' by death of sergeant

Police 'utterly devastated' by death of sergeant

Tributes have been paid to a long-serving police officer who worked in the east of the county for years.

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