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Theatre hopeful of 'brighter future' after council steps in

Theatre hopeful of 'brighter future' after council steps in

A much-loved venue under financial strain because of coronavirus has received a hefty council boost.

Leisure centre staff face redundancies after bailout loan refusal

Leisure centre staff face redundancies after bailout loan refusal

A cash-strapped leisure trust faces significant job losses after a Kent council's cabinet refused to approve an emergency bailout loan of £120,000.

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Animal rights group calls park's actions 'outrageous'

Animal rights group calls park's actions 'outrageous'

A group concerned with animal rights in Kent says a park's decision to shoot one of its deer after it became aggressive was 'completely wrong'.

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'Save our leisure centres'

'Save our leisure centres'

An open letter with more than 100 signatures is urging a district council to reconsider its decision to turn down funding for leisure centres.

Two motorways shut after crash

Two motorways shut after crash

There were long queues of traffic after the M25 and the M26 were closed following an accident this morning.

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Safety first as Town prepare to train

Safety first as Town prepare to train

Sevenoaks manager Micky Collins has praised the club for the safety measures put in place ahead of their first training session in nearly four months.

Dash cam captures 'accident waiting to happen'

Dash cam captures 'accident waiting to happen'

Dash cam footage has revealed the dangerous driving conditions thousands have to battle through each day on a narrow country road.

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Scammers claim water supply linked to Covid-19

Scammers claim water supply linked to Covid-19

Scammers claiming to be from a government-backed scheme are offering water tests in a bizarre coronavirus con.

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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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Pub's 'unwelcoming' name to be changed

Pub's 'unwelcoming' name to be changed

One of Kent's largest brewers has announced it will rename one of its pubs in light of recent Black Lives Matter protests.

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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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Enormous thunderclap 'sounded like explosion'

Enormous thunderclap 'sounded like explosion'

A large burst of thunder from an electrical storm was caught on camera.

Biker seriously hurt in crash at junction

Biker seriously hurt in crash at junction

Officers investigating a collision that left a motorcyclist in a serious condition are asking for witnesses to come forward.

Future left uncertain for leisure centres

Future left uncertain for leisure centres

A leisure company that asked a council for an emergency loan to help it recover from Covid-19 has had its request turned down.

Traffic crawling on M25 after crash

Traffic crawling on M25 after crash

Drivers are facing delays near the Clacket Lane Services this afternoon following an accident.

Children cross 'dangerous' junction after traffic light crash

Children cross 'dangerous' junction after traffic light crash

A mother was concerned for parents and pupils crossing a four-way junction after the traffic lights stopped working following a crash.

A Decade of Champions: "To have done it with two clubs - that is amazing"

A Decade of Champions: "To have done it with two clubs - that is amazing"

Building a championship winning team is an achievement - doing it twice is something else.

A virtual first for top Kent race driver

A virtual first for top Kent race driver

Mike Conway was back behind the wheel at the weekend as part of the first ever virtual 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Shed fire spreads to fencing

Shed fire spreads to fencing

Firefighters were called out this morning after the blaze spread but they soon had it under control.

Shops gradually reopening in town centre

Shops gradually reopening in town centre

There were no queues in one town this morning as non-essential shops take a slower approach to easing of lockdown rules.

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