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Man spat at emergency workers claiming he had Covid

Man spat at emergency workers claiming he had Covid

A bully who terrorised his former partner and also spat at police and an ambulance worker trying to treat him, has been locked up.

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'2020 has been a terrible year'

'2020 has been a terrible year'

A community organisation hopes to give 50 households the Christmas they need, as poverty continues to rise in the wake of coronavirus.

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Mum's anguish as son, 22, fights for life after crash

Mum's anguish as son, 22, fights for life after crash

The mother of a young dad left in a coma after a horror crash is searching for answers as he fights for his life in hospital.

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'My nan thinks I'm a huge celebrity now I'm on Strictly'

'My nan thinks I'm a huge celebrity now I'm on Strictly'

A pop star from Kent has revealed his love for his home town and how nerves nearly got the better of him as he prepares to walk the waltz.

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The untold ghostly encounters that terrified islanders

The untold ghostly encounters that terrified islanders

A new Facebook page has unearthed a spooky series of previously untold Kent ghost stories.

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Villagers' fury over parking clampdown

Villagers' fury over parking clampdown

A council has been accused of using ‘a sledgehammer to crack a nut’ when dealing with issues at a village car park.

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National lockdown restrictions 'could be imposed next week'

National lockdown restrictions 'could be imposed next week'

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is preparing to introduce national lockdown restrictions from next Wednesday.

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Covid cases continue to surge

Covid cases continue to surge

Rates of coronavirus infection continue to rise across the county amid growing calls for a fresh national lockdown to fight the pandemic.

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Council 'sorry' for tax blunder

Council 'sorry' for tax blunder

A council has issued an apology after council tax and business rate direct debits were taken early.

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Funeral for tragic train teen

Funeral for tragic train teen

Family and friends gathered for the funeral of a 15-year-old who died after being by a train.

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'I'm doing my absolute damndest to stop us closing'

'I'm doing my absolute damndest to stop us closing'

In April, six Kent indoor play area wrote to the Government, calling for financial support. Now only two still stand.

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Driver caught driving wrong way along M20

Driver caught driving wrong way along M20

Police were called to a motorway after a driver was spotted going the wrong way down the carriageway.

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'Our family is broken, this can never be fixed'

'Our family is broken, this can never be fixed'

A beloved father alleged to have been murdered was expecting another baby with his partner, his heartbroken sister has revealed.

Man found with serious injuries

Man found with serious injuries

A man found found walking down the street with serious injuries had to be taken to hospital, as police appeal for information.

'Young asylum seekers are not being held in cells'

'Young asylum seekers are not being held in cells'

NHS bosses have denied that young asylum seekers are being housed in prison-like accommodation across the county.

Public given say on Kent e-scooter trial

Public given say on Kent e-scooter trial

An electric scooter trial which launches next month is being consulted on by the county council.

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Look inside Kent's spookiest homes

Look inside Kent's spookiest homes

Halloween may be different this year but hoards of horror hunters have gone all out to ensure there are frights in sight - here's some of the best.

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'Covid cases rising all too rapidly'

'Covid cases rising all too rapidly'

An NHS boss has warned that coronavirus cases in Kent will increase "all too rapidly" unless residents follow the government rules.

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MPs report free schools meals abuse to police

MPs report free schools meals abuse to police

Two MPs in the county have contacted police after they received abuse and threats about the free schools meals vote in the House of Commons.

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Body found in wheelie bin court hears

Body found in wheelie bin court hears

The body of a man was discovered in a wheelie bin at the home of a teenager who has now been charged with murder, it has been revealed.

Man charged with stalking

Man charged with stalking

A man in his 50s recalled to prison has been charged with stalking offences.

Family's three-year wait after cyclist's death

Family's three-year wait after cyclist's death

The family of a cyclist killed by a tanker in 2018 will have to wait another year for justice due to escalating court delays.

Residents without water for four days

Residents without water for four days

Home-owners are growing angry as they enter their fourth day surviving with only bottled water.

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Candlelit vigil to be held for family who died in the Channel

Candlelit vigil to be held for family who died in the Channel

A candle lit vigil will be held on Dover seafront to honour the lives of the Iranian-Kurdish family who died in the Channel.

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Woman denies rape and false imprisonment

Woman denies rape and false imprisonment

A woman has denied raping and imprisoning a female following an incident last month.

'Alien' astronomy tower planned for historic site

'Alien' astronomy tower planned for historic site

A star-gazer's plan to build a tall astronomy tower housing a powerful telescope next to an iconic building could soon be given the go-ahead.

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Huge housing estate to get 6,666-tree 'urban forest'

Huge housing estate to get 6,666-tree 'urban forest'

A massive housing development will become home to thousands of trees following a successful bid by a council.

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SAS veteran, 96, to miss Remembrance for first time in 30 years

SAS veteran, 96, to miss Remembrance for first time in 30 years

An SAS veteran who fought behind enemy lines during the Second World War is unable to commemorate a remembrance event due to Covid restrictions.

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Pubs deep cleaned after Covid cases

Pubs deep cleaned after Covid cases

Two pubs have had to close their doors for deep cleaning after staff and a customer tested positive for coronavirus.

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How will Brexit impact our health service?

How will Brexit impact our health service?

Queues on the M20, medicine supply and staff shortages have all been raised as possible problems once the Brexit transition period is over.

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