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Train company urges people to avoid 'unnecessary journeys'

Train company urges people to avoid 'unnecessary journeys'

15 May 2020

A travel operator will increase the number and size of trains in service - but is urging people to only use them if "absolutely necessary".

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Unsatisfactory council committee to be 'refreshed'

Unsatisfactory council committee to be 'refreshed'

15 May 2020

Changes could be made to the way a council committee meets and discusses key items, after its current set up was described as unsatisfactory.

Loving literature in lockdown

Loving literature in lockdown

15 May 2020

Loving reading in lockdown? We spoke to author Sandra Howard, wife of former MP Michael Howard, about lockdown literature and her recommendations.

Warning after catalytic converters stolen

Warning after catalytic converters stolen

14 May 2020

Police have issued a warning after a spate of catalytic converter thefts.

Work re-starts on seafront development

Work re-starts on seafront development

14 May 2020

Work to create 84 new homes with ocean views has now re-started after construction was temporarily halted due to the coronavirus outbreak.

New lockdown rules will be harder to police

New lockdown rules will be harder to police

14 May 2020

Kent's police chief has spoken out about how the new lockdown rules - introduced this week - will be harder to enforce across the county.

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Woman spat at in racially aggravated assault

Woman spat at in racially aggravated assault

13 May 2020

A woman has been spat at in a racially aggravated assault after being approached by a couple with a lurcher.

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'Stay away from mass gatherings' warns MP

'Stay away from mass gatherings' warns MP

13 May 2020

Police and an MP have spoken out about the dangers of two supposed mass gathering being organised in Kent this weekend.

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Warning after frying pan sparks fire

Warning after frying pan sparks fire

13 May 2020

A fire in a kitchen broke out after a frying pan caught alight, promoting firefighters to issue a warning about mealtime safety.

Dozens of Subway branches reopen across Kent

Dozens of Subway branches reopen across Kent

12 May 2020

Sandwich chain Subway has reopened more than 20 branches for takeaway and delivery across the county.

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Flowers left for man killed by lorry

Flowers left for man killed by lorry

11 May 2020

A floral tribute has been left for a man who was killed after stepping out of his car and being hit by a lorry.

The stories behind Kent's public art

The stories behind Kent's public art

11 May 2020

We take a look at some of Kent's most prominent public art, exploring its origins and meaning.

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17 more migrants intercepted in Channel

17 more migrants intercepted in Channel

10 May 2020

Another group of migrants have been brought ashore after being intercepted by Border Force crews.

More than 300 migrants attempt to cross Channel so far this weekend

More than 300 migrants attempt to cross Channel so far this weekend

09 May 2020

The number of people trying to cross the Channel in small boats over the past two days has been revealed, with yesterday being a record.

Coastguard call-outs hit lockdown record on VE Day

Coastguard call-outs hit lockdown record on VE Day

09 May 2020

Incidents involving coastguard crews reached a peak for the lockdown period on VE Day, as dozens of people ignored the 'stay at home' warning.

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'McDonald's didn't have to close', minister says

'McDonald's didn't have to close', minister says

09 May 2020

A government minister says fast food drive-thrus did not have to shut during lockdown and believes they can safely reopen.

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Man killed after being hit by lorry

Man killed after being hit by lorry

09 May 2020

A man in his 30s has been killed after being hit by a HGV near a bus stop.

Gurkhas rescue stranded tourists in treacherous mission

Gurkhas rescue stranded tourists in treacherous mission

09 May 2020

Soldiers based in Kent traversed rivers and landslides as they played a vital role in rescuing more than 100 stranded Brits.

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Kent's lost Blockbusters and what they are now

Kent's lost Blockbusters and what they are now

09 May 2020

Sites once home to a much-loved video rental chain have since been put to a variety of uses - including a sexual health clinic and a drug den.

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Schoolgirl's scarecrow scheme unites her street on VE Day 75

Schoolgirl's scarecrow scheme unites her street on VE Day 75

08 May 2020

One street has marked the 75th anniversary of VE Day in its own unique way after an inspired 11-year-old dropped a note through her neighbours' doors.

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