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Hundreds flock to food bank as virus magnifies poverty

Hundreds flock to food bank as virus magnifies poverty

07 July 2020

A food bank had its busiest month ever, feeding nearly 1,000 people struggling to buy food to feed themselves and their families.

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PM comments 'a slap in the face'

PM comments 'a slap in the face'

07 July 2020

There are calls for Boris Johnson to apologise for comments he made about care homes.

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Frantic search to reunite baby bat with mum

Frantic search to reunite baby bat with mum

07 July 2020

A search has been launched for the mother of a tiny bat amid fears the pup is unable to feed itself.

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800-year-old tomb brought back to life

800-year-old tomb brought back to life

07 July 2020

The shrine of Saint Thomas Becket has been digitally reconstructed 800 years to the day since his body was moved to Canterbury Cathedral.

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Bike-fanatic left unable to communicate

Bike-fanatic left unable to communicate

07 July 2020

A community has rallied to help buy equipment for a 38-year-old stroke patient left with locked in syndrome.

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Biker left with catastrophic injuries after 'horror' crash

Biker left with catastrophic injuries after 'horror' crash

07 July 2020

A retired florist has narrowly avoided jail after admitting causing a crash which left a former police sergeant with catastrophic injuries.

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Strange nature: Kent's most bizarre natural events

Strange nature: Kent's most bizarre natural events

07 July 2020

From glowing waves to demon shrimp, here are some of the weird and wonderful natural events in Kent.

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'The worst part is we weren't with him when he died'

'The worst part is we weren't with him when he died'

07 July 2020

The father of a man killed in the 7/7 London bombings has shared his thoughts on the tragedy.

Death at prison as inmates locked in cell 23 hours a day

Death at prison as inmates locked in cell 23 hours a day

06 July 2020

An inspection of a Kent prison has revealed the concerning effects of lockdown restrictions on inmates, including one 'self-inflicted' death.

Bin men hit pub’s tree and blamed lightning

Bin men hit pub’s tree and blamed lightning

06 July 2020

A landlady says the character of her pub has been ruined after a tree that stood outside the building for decades was knocked down by a refuse truck.

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Refunds confirmed for bus pass payments

Refunds confirmed for bus pass payments

06 July 2020

Kent County Council has confirmed arrangements for refunding school bus pass payments made before the coronavirus outbreak.

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Abortions increase by 21% in less than 10 years

Abortions increase by 21% in less than 10 years

06 July 2020

More women in the county are having abortions than ever before, with the biggest rise coming among those aged 25 to 29, new figures show.

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Former rugby pro's epic 465-mile run

Former rugby pro's epic 465-mile run

06 July 2020

The challenge saw the personal trainer completing daily marathons by the end of a month-long series of runs.

Fewer pupils got their first-choice school this year

Fewer pupils got their first-choice school this year

06 July 2020

The percentage of children getting a place at their first-choice school is decreasing, with Kent behind the national average.

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Calls for beach lifts to be re-opened

Calls for beach lifts to be re-opened

06 July 2020

Campaigners are calling for beach lifts to be re-opened to provide better access for disabled and elderly people, and parents with small children.

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Around 1,000 skincare patients need seeing urgently

Around 1,000 skincare patients need seeing urgently

06 July 2020

A healthcare provider's contract has been suspended after it was found long waiting times placed skin cancer patients at risk.

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Dog abandoned with note saying he hadn't 'learnt to be good'

Dog abandoned with note saying he hadn't 'learnt to be good'

06 July 2020

A stray dog service is appealing for information after an elderly Labrador was found with a note saying he had not 'learnt to be good'.

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'Sheer relief' as arts sector receives huge lifeline

'Sheer relief' as arts sector receives huge lifeline

06 July 2020

Arts organisations are celebrating after the government announced a financial boost to save the industry.

Officer and two police staff investigated after teen's death

Officer and two police staff investigated after teen's death

06 July 2020

A police officer and two members of police staff are being investigated following the death of a teenage boy.

One in four parents say schools fail to tackle bullies

One in four parents say schools fail to tackle bullies

06 July 2020

Almost 25% of parents whose child has been bullied in the county say their school did not deal with the situation quickly or effectively enough.

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