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Go on-line to listen to and join in council debates

Go on-line to listen to and join in council debates

06 May 2020

The local authority is launching technology to continue holding council meetings while maintaining social distancing.

Big cat sightings across Kent

Big cat sightings across Kent

06 May 2020

After armed police where called to a reported big cat sighting, we have looked at some of the county's sightings over the years.

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Search for woman after Tesco booze theft

Search for woman after Tesco booze theft

05 May 2020

A search has been launched for a woman after alcohol and food were stolen from a supermarket.

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Invasion of toxic caterpillars spreads across Kent

Invasion of toxic caterpillars spreads across Kent

05 May 2020

Toxic caterpillars are on the march across Kent - with several sightings of the hairy critters across the county.

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Family wish gran happy hundredth through window

Family wish gran happy hundredth through window

05 May 2020

The family of a 100-year-old woman were forced to celebrate the grandmother’s milestone birthday by waving and blowing kisses at her through a window.

From pub gigs to crowd of 25,000

From pub gigs to crowd of 25,000

05 May 2020

A woman was left gobsmacked when a gig she performed live in her living room turned into the biggest show of her life as thousands tuned in to watch.

Man attacked in high street mugging

Man attacked in high street mugging

04 May 2020

A man has been assaulted by two thugs during a terrifying town centre robbery.

Relief as running water finally restored after pipes burst

Relief as running water finally restored after pipes burst

04 May 2020

Families left without running water for more than 24 hours after several pipes burst are delighted to find taps are running once again.

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People left without water for 24 hours

People left without water for 24 hours

03 May 2020

An emergency water delivery has been sent to residents after two burst pipes left them without a supply for more than 24 hours.

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Boy, 7, walks laps of garden for month to save wildlife park

Boy, 7, walks laps of garden for month to save wildlife park

03 May 2020

A seven-year-old boy is planning to do laps of his garden every day for a month to raise vital funds for a Kent wildlife park.

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Sea rescue as speedboat duo flout lockdown rules

Sea rescue as speedboat duo flout lockdown rules

01 May 2020

Police were called after lifeboat crews were forced into action to rescue two people on board a stranded speedboat.

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NHS warning over low quality PPE scams

NHS warning over low quality PPE scams

01 May 2020

NHS bosses have warned well-meaning donors of scams selling low quality personal protection equipment and the best way to help the health service.

Paedophile jailed for 'calculated abuse' of vulnerable child

Paedophile jailed for 'calculated abuse' of vulnerable child

01 May 2020

A paedophile has been jailed for the repeated and calculated abuse of a young and vulnerable child over a period of three years.

Beach dog ban starts despite lockdown plea

Beach dog ban starts despite lockdown plea

01 May 2020

Dogs will be banned from most beaches for the next four months despite owners urging councils to relax seasonal restrictions during lockdown.

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Weeks left to claim £1m lottery win

Weeks left to claim £1m lottery win

30 April 2020

A lottery player in Kent is sitting on a £1 million win - but has just four weeks left to claim the prize.

The multi-million pound projects now in doubt

The multi-million pound projects now in doubt

30 April 2020

Services could be cut and major projects scrapped to balance the books in one area of Kent as its council warns of a "financial tsunami".

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Low numbers at virus centres despite huge demand expected

Low numbers at virus centres despite huge demand expected

29 April 2020

Demand for Covid-19 treatment centres across the district may have been vastly overestimated as it is revealed few patients are using them.

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Big money revamp of former seafront arcade delayed again

Big money revamp of former seafront arcade delayed again

29 April 2020

Construction of a local authority-funded seafront regeneration project will begin 18 months behind schedule, it has been revealed.

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What lies beneath: Kent's history of shipwrecks

What lies beneath: Kent's history of shipwrecks

29 April 2020

With a coastline home to two of Britain's most important historic shipping lanes, Kent has a wealth of shipwrecks in the waters around the county.

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Huge search after bones found on beach

Huge search after bones found on beach

28 April 2020

Police officers discovered bones in a huge search on a beach.

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