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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.

Out-of-town Aldi looks set to get green light

Out-of-town Aldi looks set to get green light

Plans for a “new and improved” Aldi store in Kent, which promises to create 50 jobs, look set to be approved.

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Second lockdown hits shops

Second lockdown hits shops

It's back to the bad old days for some town centres as the second coronavirus lockdown starts to bite.

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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.

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