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How to mark Remembrance Sunday in lockdown

How to mark Remembrance Sunday in lockdown

Remembrance Sunday parades and big wreath-laying services weren't allowed this year but people found other ways to pay tribute.

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Teacher self-isolating as class sent home

Teacher self-isolating as class sent home

Pupils have had lessons suspended for a week because their teacher has been told to self-isolate.

Driver escapes jail over minibus death crash

Driver escapes jail over minibus death crash

A mother-of-two has escaped jail despite admitting she crashed her car into an Age UK minibus which led to the death of a pensioner.

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Confirmed Covid case at academy

Confirmed Covid case at academy

A Kent academy has told a Year 7 bubble to isolate after a confirmed case of coronavirus.

'There will only ever be one Dave - we're really going to miss him'

'There will only ever be one Dave - we're really going to miss him'

Tributes have been pouring in for a veteran councillor who has died suddenly.

Breakfast club isolating after Covid cases

Breakfast club isolating after Covid cases

Pupils from two years groups and a breakfast club are now self-isolating after two positive coronavirus cases at a primary school.

Sheppey stopped in their tracks

Sheppey stopped in their tracks

The month-long November lockdown is badly timed for a Sheppey United team who are working their way through the gears.

'We should be celebrating 20th year, instead we're closing'

'We should be celebrating 20th year, instead we're closing'

A family-run business should be celebrating 20 years of operating today – but, instead, it will be closing its doors for a second lockdown.

Last-minute chance to shop before lockdown

Last-minute chance to shop before lockdown

Shoppers had a few hours to grab luxuries today before the second lockdown starts at midnight.

Primary class closed as teacher isolates

Primary class closed as teacher isolates

A primary school has been forced to close its site for a whole class group as a teacher isolates and they struggle to find cover.

Kidney transplant patient is suing GP for £200,000

Kidney transplant patient is suing GP for £200,000

A patient claims he needed a kidney transplant because his GP didn't act quick enough. The retired doctor is now facing a lawsuit for £200,000.

Man jailed for blackmailing family

Man jailed for blackmailing family

A man who demanded £10,000 from a family business before threatening to hurt or kidnap them has been jailed.

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McDonald's staff test positive for Covid-19

McDonald's staff test positive for Covid-19

Three members of staff at one of McDonald's Kent restaurants have tested positive for coronavirus.

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Farmers double development to 1,500 homes and go green

Farmers double development to 1,500 homes and go green

A controversial development has been doubled in size and made carbon neutral by those behind it.

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Heart-warming birthday balloon found in Germany

Heart-warming birthday balloon found in Germany

A balloon let off from Kent in September has ended up in Germany – 476 miles away.

FA Vase draw

FA Vase draw

The draw has been made for the FA Vase Second Round.

Cycling dad 'put in danger' by film crew

Cycling dad 'put in danger' by film crew

A TV crew has caused fury after a weekend film shoot 'forced' a dad to cycle illegally over the Sheppey Crossing to get home to his children.

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The untold ghostly encounters that terrified islanders

The untold ghostly encounters that terrified islanders

A new Facebook page has unearthed a spooky series of previously untold Kent ghost stories.

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Funeral for tragic train teen

Funeral for tragic train teen

Family and friends gathered for the funeral of a 15-year-old who died after being by a train.

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Plans for 150 homes in country lane

Plans for 150 homes in country lane

Developers have sought permission to build up to 150 homes along a country lane.

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