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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.

First World War soldiers honour the NHS

First World War soldiers honour the NHS

A village has dug out soldier silhouettes it uses for Remembrance Sunday to salute the NHS and other key-workers.

Bomb squad called to Kent beach

Bomb squad called to Kent beach

Part of a beach was cordoned off today when an object thought to be a bomb was discovered at low tide.

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Kent's topsy turvy weather

Kent's topsy turvy weather

Whatever the weather, you know you can't rely on it when in Britain. Kent witnessed bright sunshine today broken by torrential rain and even thunder.

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New bedtime story shared on KentOnline

New bedtime story shared on KentOnline

An author working on a new children's TV show has allowed KentOnline to give you a sneak preview.

Kent mum bakes cake for Colonel Tom's 100th birthday

Kent mum bakes cake for Colonel Tom's 100th birthday

A Kent baker has created a two-feet tall cake to mark the 100th birthday of Army veteran Colonel Tom Moore – but is now not sure what to do with it.

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Free holiday for someone who deserves it

Free holiday for someone who deserves it

A holiday park is asking people to nominate someone who could do with a week-long break when lockdown is over.

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New union calls for prisoners to be tested for coronavirus

New union calls for prisoners to be tested for coronavirus

A new union for prison officers launched in Kent is demanding all inmates be tested for Covid-19 before they are moved between jails.

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Beach barrier to stop campers

Beach barrier to stop campers

A barrier has been installed by council officers to stop campervans and motorhomes parking on a beach.

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'Super head' called in to help struggling school

'Super head' called in to help struggling school

A Kent academy has drafted in a new 'executive head' from Bradford to help turn it around. He will take up his post in September.

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Council's call for virus funds

Council's call for virus funds

A council has set up a crowdfunding site for cash to go towards charities and organisations helping fight coronavirus.

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