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Enjoying the book, Carra?

Enjoying the book, Carra?

Former Liverpool and England star Jamie Carragher was one of the first to get his hands on a new book written by a retired Kent journalist.

'If you smell burning it's just me trying to kill you'

'If you smell burning it's just me trying to kill you'

A man has avoided jail after threatening to burn down a house after a break-up.

Homeless project to offer music skills

Homeless project to offer music skills

People facing homelessness have been finding the right key at a hostel helping them to develop their musical talents.

‘Furlough must continue in bid to avoid jobs crisis’

‘Furlough must continue in bid to avoid jobs crisis’

There are calls for an extension of the Government’s furlough scheme until at least the middle of next year amid “staggering job losses”.

Covid-friendly film festival in Kent

Covid-friendly film festival in Kent

It was to have been staged during the Edinburgh Fringe but coronavirus restrictions mean the Nightpiece Film Festival is coming to Kent.

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School staff isolating after positive Covid test

School staff isolating after positive Covid test

Two members of staff at a secondary school are self-isolating for 14 days after one of them tested positive for the coronavirus.

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Hopkins makes Honda switch

Hopkins makes Honda switch

Luke Hopkins recovered from a disappointing opening race to show what he was about on a new bike at Donington Park.

Is council's mouse graffiti artist offer a trap?

Is council's mouse graffiti artist offer a trap?

A council is hunting a mouse-painting graffiti artist - to give him a job.

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Dog weighing just 13 kilos found 'just in time'

Dog weighing just 13 kilos found 'just in time'

A dog weighing a tiny 13 kilos has been rescued after being discovered wandering the streets.

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10,000 homes plan 'will help town centre'

10,000 homes plan 'will help town centre'

Plans to build thousands of homes at a ‘garden village’ in Kent will see a town flourish, a developer has said.

First look at new special school

First look at new special school

A special school which opened its doors last week is the second in two months.

Hang on to your hamsters, they're in short supply

Hang on to your hamsters, they're in short supply

There is a county-wide shortage of small, furry pets following lockdown - while a puppy boom has sparked welfare concerns.

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Opa-n for business

Opa-n for business

A Greek restaurant which was forced to close due to coronavirus has been revived by its former chef.

'I was right about masks'

'I was right about masks'

The boss of a bus firm that insists children wear face coverings to and from school says it is justified after a pupil's positive coronavirus test.

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Pupils who travelled on same bus told to self isolate

Pupils who travelled on same bus told to self isolate

A confirmed case of coronavirus has resulted in all pupils who travelled to school on the same bus being ordered to stay at home.

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'I feel like I'm living in a prison'

'I feel like I'm living in a prison'

A mum-of-two who has been fighting with a council to move from her one bedroom flat which she says feels like she is “living in a prison”.

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Three arrests after gang of 20 damage train station

Three arrests after gang of 20 damage train station

Three youths were arrested, including one with a metal pole, after officers were called to a large gang damaging a train station.

Salon praised for cancer awareness display

Salon praised for cancer awareness display

A high street salon has been praised for its window display for Breast Cancer Awareness Week.

Cinders WILL go to the ball

Cinders WILL go to the ball

As pantos are being pulled because of the coronavirus pandemic one town is going ahead with Cinderella thanks to this determined team.

Hospital in lockdown as knifeman 'Tasered'

Hospital in lockdown as knifeman 'Tasered'

A man with a knife forced a hospital into lockdown while police raced to disarm him.

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