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Restaurant to close down amid Brexit and Covid-19 woes

Restaurant to close down amid Brexit and Covid-19 woes

A Greek restaurant has announced it will permanently close down next month after five years of operating.

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John Lewis reopening date revealed

John Lewis reopening date revealed

A department store is beginning to welcome back customers at some of its shops as lockdown restrictions are eased.

Parents' plea to catch sisters' killer

Parents' plea to catch sisters' killer

The heartbroken family of two sisters found stabbed to death in a park have spoken of their devastation.

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Angry jet skiers hit back

Angry jet skiers hit back

Angry jet-skiers are urging a council to reopen a launching ramp and say sports enthusiasts are being punished for the actions of a minority.

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'It's crucial to our survival'

'It's crucial to our survival'

Arts organisations have reacted to receiving emergency funding as lockdown continues to cripple the creative industries.

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Mum's turmoil over son's life-support ordeal

Mum's turmoil over son's life-support ordeal

A mother has spoken of her family's emotional turmoil after her healthy son ended up on life support due to coronavirus.

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Work starts on seafront 'freshen up'

Work starts on seafront 'freshen up'

Work to improve the look of the coastline by tearing down old beach huts, adding new wooden ones and repairing walls is due to start.

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Firefighters tackle blaze in workshop

Firefighters tackle blaze in workshop

Around 30 firefighters spent more than four hours tackling a blaze in a workshop building.

Teenage boy, 16, reported missing

Teenage boy, 16, reported missing

A teenage boy has been reported missing and police are appealing for the public’s help in trying to locate him.

Dramatic scenes as protestors halt trucks

Dramatic scenes as protestors halt trucks

Dramatic scenes unfolded as animal right's protestors tried to stop two lorries carrying live exports reach a port.

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Celebrity couple announce baby joy

Celebrity couple announce baby joy

Ex-England player Rio Ferdinand and his wife Kate who live in Kent are expecting their first child together.

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Laura Ashley stores reopen for closing down sale

Laura Ashley stores reopen for closing down sale

Bargain hunters will be able to snap up cut-price deals when Laura Ashley stores in Kent reopen for the company's closing down sale.

'Council need to get a grip over school meals'

'Council need to get a grip over school meals'

At least 24 Kent schools have been unable to obtain free school meal vouchers online during the pandemic.

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'Career criminal' put behind bars

'Career criminal' put behind bars

A prolific burglar has been jailed after targetting seven homes in a week.

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Experts stunned by weather phenomenon over Kent

Experts stunned by weather phenomenon over Kent

A BBC weatherman and expert meteorologists have been left stunned by a 'fascinating' weather phenomenon taking place in the skies over Kent.

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Pub's zoo to open again

Pub's zoo to open again

A popular zoo, which saw thousands of pounds raised by well-wishers to help feed the animals, opens its doors again next week.

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Thousands sign rival statue petitions

Thousands sign rival statue petitions

Rival groups have gathered thousands of supporters in a debate on whether the statue of one of Britain's most famous soldiers is removed.

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'No other vehicles involved' in bike rider's death

'No other vehicles involved' in bike rider's death

Officers investigating the death of a cyclist have issued an update and say a report will be prepared for the coroner.

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Couple's 1,400 mile tandem bike ride for charity

Couple's 1,400 mile tandem bike ride for charity

A mum who suffered severe memory and sight loss after a horrific cycling accident is now determined to help the charity that got her through.

'He was a ray of sunshine with a heart of gold'

'He was a ray of sunshine with a heart of gold'

Devastated friends have paid tribute to a young man who died after being hit by a car in the early hours.

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School pupil contracts coronavirus

School pupil contracts coronavirus

A group of children and staff members have had to self isolate after a child tested positive for Covid-19.

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Kent 'Shard' plans put on hold

Kent 'Shard' plans put on hold

Controversial plans for a huge town centre housing scheme have been sent back to the drawing board amid concerns over its design.

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Man accused of breaking lockdown rules to face trial

Man accused of breaking lockdown rules to face trial

A 58-year-old who has the first person in the county charged with breaking government guidelines around coronavirus has appeared in court.

Man 'spits' after declaring 'I have coronavirus'

Man 'spits' after declaring 'I have coronavirus'

A man has been charged with GBH after allegedly spitting at a member of the public after telling him he had coronavirus.

'Laddish' police sergeants held crime tape sack race

'Laddish' police sergeants held crime tape sack race

Two police officers who held a sack race using confidential waste bags and police tape and made inappropriate jokes have been given a final warning.

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Forces' Sweetheart Dame Vera Lynn dies

Forces' Sweetheart Dame Vera Lynn dies

Dame Vera Lynn, who sang There'll Be Blue Birds Over The White Cliffs of Dover, died at the age of 103.

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'I could see guns'

'I could see guns'

A witness has described the moment armed police swooped into a village.

Asbestos that closed beach came from 'old landfill site'

Asbestos that closed beach came from 'old landfill site'

Asbestos found on a beach - forcing its closure - came from a former landfill site which was exposed due to coastal erosion.

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Tragedy as man in 20s killed by car

Tragedy as man in 20s killed by car

A pedestrian in his 20s has died after being hit by a Ford Focus in the early hours.

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Clintons permanently closes 'cost prohibitive' Kent store

Clintons permanently closes 'cost prohibitive' Kent store

Card retailer Clintons will not be reopening a Kent branch as bosses were unable to agree commercial terms on its lease.

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