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Here's what your MP thinks about the reopening of schools

Here's what your MP thinks about the reopening of schools

21 May 2020

As the debate over whether it is safe to reopen schools in Kent continues we ask those in parliament what they think should happen.

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'Driving from Essex to Kent beaches is madness'

'Driving from Essex to Kent beaches is madness'

21 May 2020

An MP says it is "madness" for people from Essex to travel to Kent's beaches - as he again urges sunseekers to stay away.

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Shock plot to oust council leader amid virus crisis

Shock plot to oust council leader amid virus crisis

21 May 2020

A council leader says he is staggered by a bid to unseat him and brands the timing "insanity".

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Thousands flock to beaches as temperatures soar

Thousands flock to beaches as temperatures soar

20 May 2020

Beaches in Kent filled up with people making the most of lockdown being eased on the hottest day of the year so far.

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Flats plan for high street shop site

Flats plan for high street shop site

20 May 2020

Plans have been revealed to transform a rundown town centre off-licence into a four-storey block of flats and two new shops.

What is Kent's oldest pub?

What is Kent's oldest pub?

17 May 2020

A "haunted" tavern where one of Britain's most notorious criminals once took shelter is among those claiming to be the county's most ancient.

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Fears closure of charity will leave families ‘in crisis’

Fears closure of charity will leave families ‘in crisis’

16 May 2020

Hundreds of families are expected to go without vital help as a long-running charity has been forced to close due to lack of funding.

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The area where obesity hospital admissions are highest in South East

The area where obesity hospital admissions are highest in South East

16 May 2020

New figures published by the NHS reveal one area of Kent has the highest proportion of hospital admissions for obesity in the whole of the South East.

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'Big-hearted' teen drowned in sea after night out

'Big-hearted' teen drowned in sea after night out

15 May 2020

Heartbroken parents who found their son dead on a beach have described him as a "vibrant and principled" young man with the world at his feet.

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Road closed after sixth burst main in fortnight

Road closed after sixth burst main in fortnight

14 May 2020

A route has been sealed off just two weeks after thousands of residents were left without running water when five pipes burst in quick succession.

Bins emptied once a month?

Bins emptied once a month?

14 May 2020

A cash-strapped council says the future of all services will be considered amid the fallout of the Covid-19 crisis - including waste collections.

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Warning as Kent's beaches touted to Londoners

Warning as Kent's beaches touted to Londoners

14 May 2020

Day-trippers are being urged to stay away from Kent as the county's beaches are being promoted to Londoners as destinations for a lockdown getaway.

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Send a personalised #Thankyou to our NHS heroes

Send a personalised #Thankyou to our NHS heroes

13 May 2020

Sponsored editorial: Join the Southeastern campaign to salute our key workers this Thursday

'Someone's getting their kicks out of killing animals'

'Someone's getting their kicks out of killing animals'

13 May 2020

Concerns are growing after a cat was poisoned with antifreeze, and bread was found laced with rat killer on a popular seafront.

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The best Kent based TV series to watch at home

The best Kent based TV series to watch at home

13 May 2020

From violent gang warfare to crime solving aunties here's the latest TV series filmed in the county you can watch right now

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Staff held at knifepoint by robbers in raid

Staff held at knifepoint by robbers in raid

12 May 2020

Cash was stolen after staff at a town centre business were threatened by a pair of robbers.

Boy's drawing to feature on Kent ambulances

Boy's drawing to feature on Kent ambulances

11 May 2020

A 10-year-old boy will have his drawing feature on the side of ambulances across Kent.

Flood warnings issued ahead of high tide

Flood warnings issued ahead of high tide

10 May 2020

Coastal communities are being warned to be vigilant this afternoon as high sea levels threaten long stretches of the county's shoreline.

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Floodgates closed as weekend weather set to turn

Floodgates closed as weekend weather set to turn

09 May 2020

Coastal defences in Kent have been prepared as strong winds and a high tide are forecast tomorrow.

Appy days for beer lovers

Appy days for beer lovers

09 May 2020

A new app launched by the Campaign for Real Ale is connecting Kent breweries with drinkers seeking home delivery during lockdown.

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