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Ex-councillor charged after Dickens museum targeted with graffiti

Ex-councillor charged after Dickens museum targeted with graffiti

Police have charged a former councillor after "anti-racist" graffiti was sprayed on a museum and a road sign bearing Charles Dickens' name.

Man arrested after sisters killed in park

Man arrested after sisters killed in park

A teenager has been arrested after the daughters of a Kent couple were stabbed to death in a park.

Police incident on crossing

Police incident on crossing

Traffic was held on the M25 and drivers faced lengthy delays as police dealt with an incident.

Ferry firm DFDS announces 650 redundancies

Ferry firm DFDS announces 650 redundancies

Ferry operator DFDS has announced job cuts across its business as it focuses on freight but the company can't confirm how Dover will be affected.

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Covid-19 could leave councils £245m short

Covid-19 could leave councils £245m short

Calls have been made to the government to help fill a £245m deficit across 14 councils in the county.

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Crucial 'R' infection rate revealed

Crucial 'R' infection rate revealed

The crucial 'R number' infection rate for Kent has been revealed.

PM's award for Tony's 10k walk

PM's award for Tony's 10k walk

An inspiring youngster has been presented with the Prime Minister's Points of Light Award for his charity fundraising walk.

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Train operator to ramp-up services

Train operator to ramp-up services

Bosses have announced Southeastern will ramp-up the number of services on many routes next week - but have warned of timetable changes.

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115 jobs at risk as leisure centre set to close

115 jobs at risk as leisure centre set to close

Plans to shut a leisure centre for a year to allow for refurbishment works could cause more than 100 job losses.

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In pictures: 100 days of lockdown

In pictures: 100 days of lockdown

See some of the key moments from across Kent during lockdown.

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Mum facing year-long wait for life-saving op

Mum facing year-long wait for life-saving op

A mum-of-two faces a year-long wait for a life-saving cancer operation unless £50,000 can be raised to send her private.

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Pub openings is 'recipe for disaster'

Pub openings is 'recipe for disaster'

A behavioural scientist believes social distancing during Saturday's re-openings will be 'impossible'.

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Second peak leaves Kent hospital trust with most Covid deaths in England

Second peak leaves Kent hospital trust with most Covid deaths in England

Alarming new statistics show more people are dying with coronavirus in east Kent’s hospitals than anywhere else in the country.

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Tragedy strikes on the railways of Kent

Tragedy strikes on the railways of Kent

We take a look back at some of the most dramatic accidents and incidents in the history of the county's railways.

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Rescue mission after man falls from harbour wall

Rescue mission after man falls from harbour wall

A casualty has been taken to hospital after they were rescued by RNLI crews following a pier fall at a harbour.

Leisure centre to close for a year

Leisure centre to close for a year

A popular leisure centre will remain closed for a year as part of a £6.5m refurbishment.

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Work begins on new McDonald's drive-thru

Work begins on new McDonald's drive-thru

Construction has begun on a development featuring warehouses and drive-thru restaurants.

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Health care provider could appeal closures

Health care provider could appeal closures

A company that provides healthcare to 11,000 people could appeal the decision to close three of its branches.

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Health boss plays down virus spike concerns

Health boss plays down virus spike concerns

A health boss has spoken out against rumours that an area could see a large spike in cases.

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Touching tribute to son who had 'world at his feet'

Touching tribute to son who had 'world at his feet'

A dad has paid tribute to his loving son and supportive friends after the teenager died in tragic circumstances.

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Heroic Tony completes charity walk

Heroic Tony completes charity walk

The five-year-old fundraiser takes final steps of a challenge which has captured hearts and raised more than £1m for a hospital.

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Pop up school hopes to prepare pupils for September

Pop up school hopes to prepare pupils for September

A pop up school is planned to go live this summer, offering free online lessons to pupils across the county.

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Trial of former MP accused of sexual assault to begin next week

Trial of former MP accused of sexual assault to begin next week

The trial of a former MP accused of sexual assault will begin next week and could last up to three weeks.

BB gun recovered after armed stand-off

BB gun recovered after armed stand-off

Two men have been released without charge after an overnight stand-off with armed police which was captured on video.

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Dreamland to become drive-in cinema

Dreamland to become drive-in cinema

A popular seaside attraction is set to be turned into a drive-in cinema this August to the joy of film lovers.

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Cinema opening date revealed as regeneration nears completion

Cinema opening date revealed as regeneration nears completion

Work on a town centre's multi-million pound regeneration is almost complete.

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Mum's dying wish to buy family home

Mum's dying wish to buy family home

A mum with terminal cancer is raising money to buy the home she has lived in for 28 years to leave something for her family.

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Body found in search for 20-year-old

Body found in search for 20-year-old

The search for a man has been called off after officers discovered a body.

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MP fears beach 'morons' will spark second lockdown

MP fears beach 'morons' will spark second lockdown

A "moronic minority" of beachgoers risk a second Covid-19 lockdown being enforced, according to a worried MP.

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Cinema giant delays reopening

Cinema giant delays reopening

A cinema firm which has chains across Kent has delayed its reopening date.

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