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Work on 'heartbreaking' 400-home estate stops amid legal fight

Work on 'heartbreaking' 400-home estate stops amid legal fight

Construction workers who began breaking ground at a controversial housing estate have downed tools.

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'Unprecedented' staff absence at school as Covid spreads

'Unprecedented' staff absence at school as Covid spreads

A Kent head teacher says his school is experiencing 'unprecedented' staff sickness - and has urged parents to help slow the spread of Covid.

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Swan family river rescue mission launched

Swan family river rescue mission launched

An animal rescue team has been working to reunite a swan family which have become separated.

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Driver warned after van smashes into level crossing barriers

Driver warned after van smashes into level crossing barriers

A motorist who brought town centre traffic to a standstill after their van smashed into level crossing barriers has been issued a warning.

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Third attempted murder arrest after boy stabbed

Third attempted murder arrest after boy stabbed

Police investigating a serious assault that saw a 17-year-old stabbed have arrested a third person on suspicion of attempted murder.

Park's gorillas to stay out of public view until Covid jab

Park's gorillas to stay out of public view until Covid jab

Gorillas kept out of public view since the pandemic struck will stay hidden away until a Covid jab is licensed in the UK to protect them.

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Protests planned as festive hunt meetings to return

Protests planned as festive hunt meetings to return

The traditional festive foxhound meets are being revived but anti-hunting demonstrators are planning protests.

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Women fined for lockdown bash two days before Downing Street 'party'

Women fined for lockdown bash two days before Downing Street 'party'

Two women from Kent were fined for hosting a lockdown house party - just two days before a Christmas bash was reportedly held at Downing Street.

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Three taken to hospital after pub brawl

Three taken to hospital after pub brawl

Police are investigating after three men suffered injuries during a fight at a pub, leaving them needing hospital treatment.

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Vandals attack village sports club for a third time

Vandals attack village sports club for a third time

Football club officials are angry and frustrated at the 'mindless' damage which is estimated to cost almost £2,000.

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Drink-driving arrest after man spotted slumped over wheel

Drink-driving arrest after man spotted slumped over wheel

A suspected drink-driver has been arrested after being spotted slumped over his steering wheel by an off-duty policeman.

'Stop fly-tipping rubbish outside our charity shop'

'Stop fly-tipping rubbish outside our charity shop'

A manager urges people not to leave "donations" outside her store after bags of rubbish were repeatedly dumped in its doorway.

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Search for men after attempted break-in at industrial park

Search for men after attempted break-in at industrial park

CCTV images of two men have been released after an attempted break-in at an industrial park.

Tries flow as Canterbury overpower strugglers

Tries flow as Canterbury overpower strugglers

Canterbury showed Westcliff no mercy with a handsome victory in National League 2 South.

Kent popstar tipped for bright future after chart success

Kent popstar tipped for bright future after chart success

A 21-year-old singer who has reached number eight in the UK singles charts and gained millions of streams has been tipped for yet more success in 2022

'Suicide can happen to anyone - I never thought it would be us'

'Suicide can happen to anyone - I never thought it would be us'

Three mothers who lost children to suicide in the run-up to last Christmas have told their tragic stories in a bid to encourage others to seek help.

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'Don't sell old play park for £250k - turn it into social housing instead'

'Don't sell old play park for £250k - turn it into social housing instead'

Critics have described the sale of a redundant play park as a 'wasted opportunity' and told a council to reconsider its options.

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National chain to fill former Poundstretcher superstore

National chain to fill former Poundstretcher superstore

A new retailer is confirmed to be opening in a former Poundstretcher which closed just days ago.

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Two in hospital after serious crash on A-road

Two in hospital after serious crash on A-road

Two men were taken to hospital following a serious crash close to a former pub.

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Carer shortage fears after homes forced to lay off unjabbed staff

Carer shortage fears after homes forced to lay off unjabbed staff

Care firm bosses forced to lay off unvaccinated staff because of new government rules fear the move will exacerbate massive worker shortages.

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