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Fines issued as more people flout lockdown rules

Fines issued as more people flout lockdown rules

15 April 2020

Fines and warnings have been issued to people breaking lockdown guidelines, including kite surfers, paddle boarders and a couple enjoying a beach BBQ.

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Spitfire pilot added to Churchill's famous ‘Few'

Spitfire pilot added to Churchill's famous ‘Few'

14 April 2020

A novice pilot was added to the list of Churchill’s famous ‘Few' in 2020 after it was discovered he fought in the Battle of Britain.

Two walking festivals cancelled and decision pending on third

Two walking festivals cancelled and decision pending on third

14 April 2020

Two Kent walking festivals have been cancelled because of government-imposed lockdown over coronavirus, and another may follow.

Total Covid-19 death toll is 15% higher

Total Covid-19 death toll is 15% higher

14 April 2020

New data reveals that the number of people dying from coronavius is much higher than is being reported by the government.

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Bonfire sparks hay bale fire

Bonfire sparks hay bale fire

13 April 2020

Firefighters have issued a warning after hay bales caught fire believed to have been started by a nearby bonfire.

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Beaches deserted, supermarket car parks packed

Beaches deserted, supermarket car parks packed

11 April 2020

A sunny Easter weekend would normally see our parks and beaches packed - our latest set of pictures show how lockdown is being observed

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Friends reunited after more than 50 years

Friends reunited after more than 50 years

10 April 2020

A Spanish man recovering from coronavirus has spoken with a former Kent woman after his daughter appealed for the public's help.

Farmer's warning after sheep mauled by sausage dog

Farmer's warning after sheep mauled by sausage dog

10 April 2020

A farmer fears more of his livestock could be disrupted this weekend after two of his sheep were mauled.

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Helicopters perform acrobatics over Kent

Helicopters perform acrobatics over Kent

09 April 2020

Two helicopters have been spotted chasing each other over three Kent towns this evening.

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RNLI boss takes 50% pay cut to keep charity afloat

RNLI boss takes 50% pay cut to keep charity afloat

09 April 2020

The boss of a charity that saves lives at sea will take a 50% pay cut in order to weather the storm caused by coronavirus.

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Flood warning issued

Flood warning issued

08 April 2020

Despite the run of sunny weather, experts are forecasting flooding along much of the Kent coast tonight.

Warnings issued to more than 100 rule-breakers

Warnings issued to more than 100 rule-breakers

08 April 2020

A council has revealed it issued more than 100 warning letters to people flouting government lockdown advice, and is now urging people to stay away.

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More than 400 homes without power

More than 400 homes without power

08 April 2020

Engineers were sent to fix a faulty cable, which resulted in more than 400 homes losing power.

Plans to hold virtual Memorial Day

Plans to hold virtual Memorial Day

08 April 2020

Plans are being drawn up to commemorate Battle of Britain Memorial Day virtually due to the Covid-19 outbreak.

'London day tripper' injured on seaside hike

'London day tripper' injured on seaside hike

07 April 2020

A hiker believed to have taken a day trip from the capital required RNLI assistance today.

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Teen charged in County Lines drugs bust

Teen charged in County Lines drugs bust

07 April 2020

Drugs and a knife were seized when police raided a home in a seaside town and arrested four people.

Police fine people ignoring social distancing rules

Police fine people ignoring social distancing rules

07 April 2020

Officers have issued fines to people flouting social distancing guidelines in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Spate of phone box thefts

Spate of phone box thefts

07 April 2020

Thieves have targeted a series of phone boxes across a town.

All Kent B&M stores to remain open

All Kent B&M stores to remain open

07 April 2020

A bargain retailer is closing 49 stores during the coronavirus outbreak, but those in Kent are not affected.

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Army of 750,000 NHS volunteers ready for action

Army of 750,000 NHS volunteers ready for action

06 April 2020

The huge group of volunteers who signed up to help during the coronavirus pandemic are set to begin their daily tasks.

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