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Lockdown house parties spark rise in noisy neighbour complaints

Lockdown house parties spark rise in noisy neighbour complaints

25 April 2020

A loud parrot and 3am driveway works are among issues raised with councils as residents across Kent are forced to stay indoors due to Covid-19.

The man who wanted to feel what it was like to kill

The man who wanted to feel what it was like to kill

25 April 2020

Three years ago today, two homeless men stumbled across a body that had lain undiscovered for months - after one of Kent's most cold-blooded murders.

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McDonald's could reopen within weeks

McDonald's could reopen within weeks

24 April 2020

Global fast food chain McDonald's is reportedly planning to reopen some of its restaurants in mid-May.

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Thousands allowed to put out extra bin bags

Thousands allowed to put out extra bin bags

24 April 2020

Residents living in one of Kent's largest district's will be allowed to put two extra bin bags out for collection each week.

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What's been the cheapest supermarket in lockdown?

What's been the cheapest supermarket in lockdown?

24 April 2020

Supermarkets have been ranked in order of cheapness for the month of March - for which half was spent in lockdown.

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Safe havens offer mental health support

Safe havens offer mental health support

24 April 2020

A network of safe havens and a helpline have been set up to help people who are living with mental health conditions.

Urgent dental hubs set up across Kent

Urgent dental hubs set up across Kent

24 April 2020

Seven urgent dental hubs have been set up across Kent and Medway after all routine appointments were scrapped amid lockdown.

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Hotel's stunning rooftop restaurant plans revealed

Hotel's stunning rooftop restaurant plans revealed

24 April 2020

Striking images of a rooftop restaurant planned for a six-storey hotel have emerged - but critics of the scheme fear it may become a "white elephant".

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'Lockdown proves we can end rough sleeping'

'Lockdown proves we can end rough sleeping'

24 April 2020

A homeless charity has said support for rough sleepers must continue once lockdown ends.

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Walls jam-packed with 'messages of thanks' for binmen

Walls jam-packed with 'messages of thanks' for binmen

23 April 2020

Dozens of messages of support and thanks to binmen are all proudly on display at a refuse collector's office.

Hundreds of shop staff abused as customers lash out

Hundreds of shop staff abused as customers lash out

23 April 2020

Shocking statistics show incidents of abuse, threats and assaults on shop staff have doubled since the start of the coronavirus crisis.

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Will council ditch £3.6m car park after virus crisis?

Will council ditch £3.6m car park after virus crisis?

23 April 2020

There are hopes a council, which has put all of its "ambitious" projects on hold, will reassess its plans for a car park on water meadows.

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Crime falls but drugs and weapon offences rise

Crime falls but drugs and weapon offences rise

23 April 2020

Crimes in Kent fell last year but there was a steep rise in the number of certain offences including drugs and illegal possession of weapons.

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Charity concert to fund arson damage repairs at beauty spot

Charity concert to fund arson damage repairs at beauty spot

23 April 2020

More than 30 musicians will join in a live 'virtual' concert on Facebook and YouTube.

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The area of Kent with twice as many Covid-19 deaths

The area of Kent with twice as many Covid-19 deaths

23 April 2020

New figures reveal for the first time the areas of Kent with the highest number of people who have died from Covid-19.

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Nursing home mows CARE into lawn

Nursing home mows CARE into lawn

23 April 2020

A nursing home has embraced a new badge rolled out by the Health Secretary by mowing "CARE" into its grass.

Man charged after police officers 'coughed at' and 'kicked'

Man charged after police officers 'coughed at' and 'kicked'

23 April 2020

A man has appeared in court accused of coughing at a police officer and repeatedly saying he had coronavirus symptoms.

June 1 school reopening date 'premature', says principal

June 1 school reopening date 'premature', says principal

23 April 2020

Schools in Kent could remain shut until June 1 at the earliest, the boss of the head teachers' union has claimed.

16 uplifting photos of the spring nobody is seeing

16 uplifting photos of the spring nobody is seeing

23 April 2020

Feeling a bit down? Enjoy photos of Kent in bloom as we continue in the fifth week of life in lockdown.

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Bar chain launches bid for long-empty city centre site

Bar chain launches bid for long-empty city centre site

23 April 2020

An eye-catching bid has been launched to transform a run-down former Currys store into a branch of a popular bar chain.

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