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'It would be irresponsible to reopen on Saturday'

'It would be irresponsible to reopen on Saturday'

Some landlords and restaurateurs in Kent are refusing to reopen this weekend, amid fears over the spread of the coronavirus.

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200 people at illegal rave in woods

200 people at illegal rave in woods

A 200-strong illegal rave in the woods was shut down at the weekend - and police say they won't tolerate such events.

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Plans for 2,500-home development revealed

Plans for 2,500-home development revealed

A scheme which could see thousands of homes built on about 500 acres have been shown in a public exhibition for the first time.

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Police search for missing 20-year-old

Police search for missing 20-year-old

Police are appealing for information about a missing man and are concerned for his welfare.

Church removes mementoes from baby's grave

Church removes mementoes from baby's grave

A mum-of-three has spoken of her anger after a church removed items from her stillborn baby's grave.

Fruit-picking robots could solve jobs crisis

Fruit-picking robots could solve jobs crisis

A Kent farm boss says fruit-picking robots could solve the industry's jobs crisis.

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Watch Tony complete his charity walk live

Watch Tony complete his charity walk live

A five-year-old fundraiser, who has captured the hearts of the nation, had the final steps of his challenge broadcast on YouTube.

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Virtual pre-inquest review to be held for 'Grinder killer's' victims

Virtual pre-inquest review to be held for 'Grinder killer's' victims

A second pre-inquest review is to be held for the four victims who were murdered by the "Grinder killer."

Sheep spotted strolling down street

Sheep spotted strolling down street

The fluffy farmyard creatures were seen trotting down a road and an appeal was made to reunite them with their owner.

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Parents fined for school absence next term

Parents fined for school absence next term

The government has been criticised after saying parents will be fined for school non-attendance from September.

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More than 100 moved on in yob crackdown

More than 100 moved on in yob crackdown

The enforcement of a 48-hour dispersal order has been deemed a success by police after more than 100 people were moved on from a town.

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Frankie & Benny's confirm restaurant closures

Frankie & Benny's confirm restaurant closures

The group which runs Frankie & Benny's has confirmed dozens of its branches will close down, while all Wagamama restaurants will reopen.

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Murder accused in court over dad's death

Murder accused in court over dad's death

A man accused of murdering a father-of-two at a town centre flat has appeared before a judge in court for the first time.

Arson investigation launched after six fires in a week

Arson investigation launched after six fires in a week

Officers have told residents to remain vigilant following a recent spate of arson attacks.

Beach cordoned off as bomb disposal teams move in

Beach cordoned off as bomb disposal teams move in

Police sealed off a section of beach to allow for bomb disposal teams to safely blow up a wartime device.

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Car on fire at services

Car on fire at services

Footage has emerged online of a car which has caught alight at a popular services.

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Man stabbed at block of flats

Man stabbed at block of flats

Eight police cars have rushed to the scene of a stabbing at a block of flats.

'We cannot socially distance in secondary schools'

'We cannot socially distance in secondary schools'

Head teachers across the county do not think secondary schools can return in September under social distancing measures.

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Panel to discuss findings of baby death probe

Panel to discuss findings of baby death probe

Experts investigating maternity services following a number of baby deaths at a hospital trust will meet to discuss their initial findings.

Heritage railway hit by spate of vandalism

Heritage railway hit by spate of vandalism

Vandals have attacked a heritage railway which was already suffering financially because of the enforced Covid closure.

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Fire crews tackle blaze at animal park

Fire crews tackle blaze at animal park

Firefighters spent four hours tackling a blaze at Port Lympne animal reserve after a compost heap caught alight.

Huge response to house fire

Huge response to house fire

About 20 firefighters have been tackling a blaze which has destroyed part of the roof of a house.

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Driver clocked at 'outrageous' 131mph

Driver clocked at 'outrageous' 131mph

A driver who drove at an average of 131mph on a motorway is facing a severe punishment.

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Hour-long delays on M25 after four-vehicle crash

Hour-long delays on M25 after four-vehicle crash

Huge queues built up on the M25 after two cars and two vans were involved in a crash.

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Does tourist hotspot hold the key to Lord Lucan mystery?

Does tourist hotspot hold the key to Lord Lucan mystery?

The remarkable story of the fugitive peer and one of the county's most charismatic characters.

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'Insulting and confusing' - the businesses still in lockdown

'Insulting and confusing' - the businesses still in lockdown

As trades like pubs and restaurants prepare to reopen, other businesses have been left in the dark by the government about when they can do the same.

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The grandparents who promised to build their grandaughter a park

The grandparents who promised to build their grandaughter a park

When a couple asked the local council to install play equipment at their local park they were told they could do it themselves, so they did.

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'Turning empty shops into restaurants could be way forward'

'Turning empty shops into restaurants could be way forward'

Retail bosses have indicated turning empty shops into restaurants will help revitalise a city centre during the incredibly tough economic climate.

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Winner of school talent show announced by kmfm

Winner of school talent show announced by kmfm

The winner of a Maidstone primary school's virtual talent show was announced this morning on kmfm Breakfast.

Man on run from police could be in Kent

Man on run from police could be in Kent

A man wanted by police in Essex following reports a woman was assaulted, could be in Kent.

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