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Relaxed parking rules to stay during pandemic

Relaxed parking rules to stay during pandemic

A council says it will keep its parking rules relaxed to support residents and NHS workers during the coronavirus pandemic.

County lines drug dealer jailed

County lines drug dealer jailed

A man who targeted teenagers to help supply drugs in Kent has been jailed for more than four years.

Another Kent event has bitten the dust thanks to Coronavirus

Another Kent event has bitten the dust thanks to Coronavirus

The annual celebration to mark a Kent town's official return to Britain after 350 years of Dutch control has been sunk by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Pub turns into drive-thru takeaway

Pub turns into drive-thru takeaway

A Kent pub boss is opening up a drive-thru fast food takeaway in his car park in a desperate bid to stay in business.

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Police chase ends with crash

Police chase ends with crash

A man has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving after a pursuit ended in a crash.

'Their concern is for the economy not the children'

'Their concern is for the economy not the children'

An education boss has said the government's announcement has left her "head spinning" as questions around reopening schools are left unanswered.

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How Kent celebrated VE Day

How Kent celebrated VE Day

There might me a lockdown but Kent is showing the 'blitz spirit' by devising innovative ways to celebrate the 75th anniversary of VE Day in style.

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Part two of KentOnline's new bedtime story

Part two of KentOnline's new bedtime story

In our second instalment, author Meryl Ledbrooke tells how the chicken Eggwina Cluckbucket arrived at Number 3 Tin Cottage.

Public urged to report nuisance bikers

Public urged to report nuisance bikers

Members of the public are being urged to report "irresponsible and unlawful" motorbike use to the police.

Kent resurfaces roads during coronavirus lockdown

Kent resurfaces roads during coronavirus lockdown

One advantage of the Covid-19 lockdown has been less traffic on our roads - so Kent Highways has been busy giving them a facelift.

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How Kent is planning to celebrate VE Day - at home

How Kent is planning to celebrate VE Day - at home

The 75th anniversary of VE Day - Victory in Europe - was going to be a huge celebration. But not even a coronavirus lockdown will stop these people.

Coastguards called to rescue kite surfer

Coastguards called to rescue kite surfer

The RNLI has warned people to stay out of the sea during the Covid-19 lockdown after rescue services were called out for a kite surfer.

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Broadband firm says 5G conspiracy abuse 'must stop' after engineer targeted

Broadband firm says 5G conspiracy abuse 'must stop' after engineer targeted

Openreach has insisted that abuse directed at its engineers over 5G conspiracy theories must stop.

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Firm switches production to make face masks

Firm switches production to make face masks

A company which normally makes lifting and safety gear is now making face masks at its factory in the fight against Covid-19.

Ambulance driver has motorbike stolen

Ambulance driver has motorbike stolen

Thieves have written off a motorbike they stole from outside an ambulance driver's home and friends have launched an appeal to replace it.

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Couple celebrate diamond wedding anniversary behind closed doors

Couple celebrate diamond wedding anniversary behind closed doors

Irene and Jack Collier's diamond wedding celebration didn't go to plan because of the coronavirus lockdown. But then Facebook came to the rescue.

Council issues High Court challenge in row over 700 homes

Council issues High Court challenge in row over 700 homes

A council in Kent is fighting a decision to pay costs awarded to a developer in a row over homes and has issued a High Court challenge.

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33-year-old dies of suspected Covid-19 at home

33-year-old dies of suspected Covid-19 at home

A man who had a cough for more than six weeks - later described by his wife as "horrendous" - is thought to have died of coronavirus.

Crossbow found and man arrested after armed siege

Crossbow found and man arrested after armed siege

A 44-year-old man is in custody following an armed siege in a residential street.

Armed siege on Island

Armed siege on Island

Police with firearms and dogs are surrounding a house in a residential road after a disturbance.

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