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MP slams 'inadequate' Covid-19 testing

MP slams 'inadequate' Covid-19 testing

A senior MP has written to the Prime Minister urging greater transparency and speed in testing during the coronavirus pandemic.

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"The perfect social distancing sport"

"The perfect social distancing sport"

Outdoor sport has resumed but it's not just the golfers, the anglers and the tennis players who have been having fun.

Burglar jailed after targeting church, vets and nursery

Burglar jailed after targeting church, vets and nursery

A prolific thief has been locked up after swiping money, electricals and more from businesses and even swiped cash from a church.

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Bewl Water open to the public

Bewl Water open to the public

An 800-acre site, with the largest stretch of water in the south east, is welcoming visitors again.

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Fundraising page set up in memory of schoolboy

Fundraising page set up in memory of schoolboy

Thousands has been raised to support the family of a teenager who died in a Kent park.

School pays tribute to 'popular' student

School pays tribute to 'popular' student

The head teacher of a school boy who was found dead in a park describes the loss as a 'great sadness'.

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Missing man found safe

Missing man found safe

Police searching for a man who went missing last week say he has been safely located.

Town centre Pret to reopen

Town centre Pret to reopen

A branch of sandwich chain Pret a Manger will be among the latest food outlets to reopen its doors for takeaway and delivery.

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Police appeal to find missing man

Police appeal to find missing man

A man who has been reported is thought to have travelled to East Sussex.

Bungling burglar locked up after returning to scene

Bungling burglar locked up after returning to scene

A burglar was jailed after leaving named documents at the scene, as well as returning to one property he'd broken into.

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Teenager found dead in park

Teenager found dead in park

The body of a teenage boy was discovered at a park in the early hours of this morning.

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Park reopens after police investigation

Park reopens after police investigation

A park that was temporarily closed following a police investigation has now reopened.

More transparency on care home fees, staff and facilities

More transparency on care home fees, staff and facilities

A care helpline has launched a new feature, scoring nursing homes on how open they are about what they offer residents.

Lightning strike starts roof fire

Lightning strike starts roof fire

Six fire engines were needed to put out a blaze at a house which firefighters believe was started by a bolt of lightning.

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Man charged after 23 bikes stolen

Man charged after 23 bikes stolen

A man has been charged with burglary after 23 mountain bikes were taken from a container near Tunbridge Wells.

Man caught in drug deal is locked up

Man caught in drug deal is locked up

A man has been jailed after large quantities of cocaine and cash were found in his car.

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Young boy shares stay at home message through play

Young boy shares stay at home message through play

A six-year-old boy has come up with a creative way to encourage people to stay at home during lockdown using his toys.

NHS family fly home from Philippines after month-and-a-half

NHS family fly home from Philippines after month-and-a-half

Four NHS workers, including an ICU nurse, are back in the UK after a stressful stay in a country said to be rife with "hysteria".

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Independent hospital to take on NHS patients

Independent hospital to take on NHS patients

Some patients needing urgent surgery in Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells will now be referred to an independent hospital for care.

Wedding venue to become first 'care hotel'

Wedding venue to become first 'care hotel'

A luxury Victorian hotel will become the UK's first hotel to look after NHS patients.

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