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Final furlong: Kent's lost racecourse in 63 photos

Final furlong: Kent's lost racecourse in 63 photos

12 August 2020

The county's only racecourse closed for good in 2012, but dozens of archive photos capture its rich and colourful history.

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Mass beach party originally billed as 'BBQ for 20'

Mass beach party originally billed as 'BBQ for 20'

11 August 2020

The beach party which descended into chaos was initially billed as being a private barbecue for 20 friends and family, it can be revealed.

Four boats carrying migrants seen heading to Britain

Four boats carrying migrants seen heading to Britain

11 August 2020

As unprecedented numbers of migrants are spotted making the perilous journey to Britain in flimsy boats we recall a record week in the migrant crisis

'Beach party' organisers donate £750 for clean up

'Beach party' organisers donate £750 for clean up

11 August 2020

The organisers behind Sunday's chaotic mass beach gathering have made a donation to the litter pickers who helped clean up after it.

Immigration minister in migrant talks

Immigration minister in migrant talks

11 August 2020

A senior politician will meet his French counterpart to discuss migrant crossings.

Five people rescued after drifting out to sea

Five people rescued after drifting out to sea

11 August 2020

Five people were rescued after they were discovered drifting off the coast on inflatables with no paddles and no way of returning to the beach.

Can small cinemas survive the pandemic?

Can small cinemas survive the pandemic?

11 August 2020

With new films going to streaming services and coronavirus restrictions keeping customers away, the future of independent cinemas is under threat.

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Tunnel closed for emergency repairs

Tunnel closed for emergency repairs

10 August 2020

A tunnel on the A20 has been closed for emergency repairs to its camera network.

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World's oldest Tapir dies

World's oldest Tapir dies

10 August 2020

A wild animal park has announced the world's oldest Tapir has died at the age of 42.

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'It's environmental vandalism - they're spoiling the countryside'

'It's environmental vandalism - they're spoiling the countryside'

10 August 2020

The government has revealed its intention to store piles of earth next to a post-Brexit lorry park, but angry residents have hit out at the plan.

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No end in sight for 'dangerous' migrant crossings

No end in sight for 'dangerous' migrant crossings

10 August 2020

As the PM describes the migrant crossings as 'stupid, dangerous and criminal’, we find out what it's like for the officers helping them in Dover.

Witnesses tell of beach party chaos

Witnesses tell of beach party chaos

09 August 2020

A large group are thought to have travelled to the coast on several coaches to hold a beach party.

Crime squad secures prison time for crooks

Crime squad secures prison time for crooks

09 August 2020

A special team of detectives has sent criminals to jail for a total of more than 36 years.

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Pressure grows to stop migrant Channel crossings

Pressure grows to stop migrant Channel crossings

09 August 2020

Political pressure is intensifying to stop migrants risking their lives travelling across the Channel after 500 make the journey in just three days.

Campers scramble for pitches in staycation boom

Campers scramble for pitches in staycation boom

09 August 2020

Camp sites have been hit with a slew of last-minute bookings, as holidaymakers choose to take trips closer to home this summer.

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Navy could be called after highest number of Channel crossings

Navy could be called after highest number of Channel crossings

07 August 2020

Pictures of a migrant children on the coast have emerged as the home secretary suggests the Navy may be brought in to help with the crisis.

£3.5m cash boost will create 700 jobs

£3.5m cash boost will create 700 jobs

07 August 2020

A staggering £3.5million investment is on its way to the county, to help create a new business centre and 700 jobs.

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The world firsts that happened in Kent

The world firsts that happened in Kent

07 August 2020

From flight to Miss World, we take a look back at world firsts which happened right here in Kent.

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Huge military plane spotted over Kent

Huge military plane spotted over Kent

06 August 2020

Here's why a mammoth aircraft flew low over Kent - sparking fears the plane was going to crash.

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Council hits out at "clever so-and-so" following pavement bonfire

Council hits out at "clever so-and-so" following pavement bonfire

06 August 2020

A district council has hit out at a "clever so-and-so" who left damage behind at a coastal park after having a bonfire on the pavement.

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