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One part of Kent could end up with a Christmas lockdown

One part of Kent could end up with a Christmas lockdown

A council leader has warned residents they could be spending Christmas in lockdown if they don't take take the Covid-19 rules seriously.

Animal charity volunteer found dead in shed

Animal charity volunteer found dead in shed

A "polite and quiet soul" who worked with animals was found dead in his garden shed after taking ecstasy, an inquest heard.

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Kent borough highest infection rate in south east

Kent borough highest infection rate in south east

A borough in the county has the 12th highest Covid-19 infection rate in the country per 100,000, figures reveal.

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Homeowner still waiting for answers months after cliff collapse

Homeowner still waiting for answers months after cliff collapse

It is now more than five months since a family home plunged over a cliff edge, yet the homeowner is still no closer to any answers.

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New coronavirus outbreak at jail

New coronavirus outbreak at jail

Ninety prisoners are reported to have tested positive for Covid-19 in one of Kent's biggest jails.

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Primary school closed due to coronavirus

Primary school closed due to coronavirus

Another primary school on Sheppey has taken the "difficult decision" to close following a rising number of positive Covid-19 cases.

Clash over plans for 1,500 homes

Clash over plans for 1,500 homes

Campaigners have hit back at farmers' plans to double housing estate from 700 to 1,500.

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Southern Counties East side ready for double push

Southern Counties East side ready for double push

Sheppey United will return from a month-long lockdown with a two-frontal assault that an indepth squad has made possible.

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Community chef on drive to improve diet

Community chef on drive to improve diet

A mobile chef is back on the road and heading for a new challenge.

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Priest becomes first woman to hold mass at church in 900 years

Priest becomes first woman to hold mass at church in 900 years

It took almost a millennium, but a female priest has made history by celebrating Holy Communion at a little church.

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Area with county's highest Covid-19 infection rate revealed

Area with county's highest Covid-19 infection rate revealed

One pocket of Kent has registered infection rates three times higher than Liverpool.

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Primary school shuts for 'circuit-breaker'

Primary school shuts for 'circuit-breaker'

A primary school has closed for two weeks in an attempt to "bring down" the number of coronavirus cases affecting the school community.

Lawyers report retired GP to General Medical Council

Lawyers report retired GP to General Medical Council

Solicitors acting for a patient rushed to hospital with kidney failure have taken the unusual step of reporting a retired GP to his professional body.

Spitfire of missing pilot found on Dutch coast

Spitfire of missing pilot found on Dutch coast

The wreckage of a Second World War plane found on a Dutch beach has been traced back to a hero from Kent who went missing in action.

Dad gets his dream trip to visit sea forts

Dad gets his dream trip to visit sea forts

A father suffering from cancer has had his dream come true with a stunning sunset visit to see the Second World War Maunsell sea forts.

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Emergency fund to save derelict water tower raises £2

Emergency fund to save derelict water tower raises £2

An appeal to find £1million to save a derelict Victorian town centre water tower has managed to raise only £2.

DJ puts life boat service in will

DJ puts life boat service in will

A music fan has put the RNLI in his will to thank rescuers for saving Radio Caroline DJs from the sinking Mi Amigo four decades ago.

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Tourist sign campaigners must prove they have 200k visitors

Tourist sign campaigners must prove they have 200k visitors

Campaigners trying to get Highways England to agree to a brown tourism motorway sign have been told they must prove they have 200,000 visitors a year.

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Staff shortage forces pupils to learn from home

Staff shortage forces pupils to learn from home

Year 10 pupils at an academy are learning from home for a week, after several staff were directed to self isolate by the NHS Test and Trace app.

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