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New bid to tackle 'inactivity timebomb'

New bid to tackle 'inactivity timebomb'

Moves to tackle an "inactivity timebomb" in parts of Kent have been released - as it's revealed people there will live a decade less than other areas.

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Ban on groups of three or more

Ban on groups of three or more

Tough news rules could bar groups of more than two meeting in public... and people defecating in the open air.

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Two yachts destroyed in marina inferno

Two yachts destroyed in marina inferno

Up to 20 firefighters were called to a marina in the early hours after a yacht caught fire - damaging several other vessels and causing one to sink.

Polar bear 'walks' around seaside

Polar bear 'walks' around seaside

A life-sized puppet of a polar bear named Paula has arrived in a seaside town as part of an art exhibition.

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Man knocked unconscious in dentist's raid

Man knocked unconscious in dentist's raid

A man was knocked to the ground after disturbing intruders who broke into a dental surgery.

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High street plot goes under the hammer

High street plot goes under the hammer

A derelict plot of land in a town centre with planning permission for 14 flats has been sold at auction.

Far from board at skate celebration

Far from board at skate celebration

Skatepark staff and users have celebrated the centre's 20th anniversary in style with a day-long party.

Tracey Emin's Death Mask to go on display

Tracey Emin's Death Mask to go on display

A macabre artwork will be put on show in artist Tracey Emin's home town.

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Beach traffic light scheme targets dog walkers

Beach traffic light scheme targets dog walkers

A traffic light system has been put in place along a coastline to indicate where dogs can - and can't - go on the beach.

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School defends 'refugee walk' on hottest day of year

School defends 'refugee walk' on hottest day of year

A primary school has come under fire after pupils walked five times round a field in sweltering heat to show solidarity with refugees.

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Polar bear comes to town

Polar bear comes to town

Paula the polar bear, the much-anticipated life-size puppet, will be coming to the seaside this week.

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RNLI crew swap deck for dancefloor

RNLI crew swap deck for dancefloor

Volunteer lifesavers have been showing off their dancing skills for a community project.

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Bollards and CCTV to stop travellers

Bollards and CCTV to stop travellers

A series of illegal encampments and backlash from enraged residents have sparked council action at a public park to put in security measures.

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GP surgery closes due to heat

GP surgery closes due to heat

A medical surgery has been forced to close its doors due to the "extreme weather".

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Jaws passing through

Jaws passing through

A shark has been captured on film in a Kent bay.

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Carnival parade delights town

Carnival parade delights town

With plenty of colourful floats and hundreds lining the streets, Ramsgate's carnival was a real feast for the eyes.

Stranger saves the day as boys almost drown

Stranger saves the day as boys almost drown

A mystery dad ran into the sea to save a drowning teenager, telling him: 'If you don’t start kicking your legs we’re both going to die.'

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Head fears pupils being groomed by drugs gangs

Head fears pupils being groomed by drugs gangs

A grammar school head teacher fears London drugs gangs working in the county are recruiting students as couriers.

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Lifeboat rush to help yacht stuck in calm conditions

Lifeboat rush to help yacht stuck in calm conditions

Lifeboat crews rushed to sea to rescue a disabled vessel yesterday from busy shipping lanes.

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Beach huts destroyed by fire

Beach huts destroyed by fire

Three beach huts have been destroyed after they were ravaged by fire in the early hours.

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