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Treacle mines and other Kentish tall tales

Treacle mines and other Kentish tall tales

09 August 2020

The disused treacle mines of Kent are just the gateway to a labryinth of deception running deep beneath the county's bedrock.

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Parts of Kent face water shortage in heat wave

Parts of Kent face water shortage in heat wave

08 August 2020

Bosses at a water company have asked customers to only use water when it is 'essential' as they try to keep up with demand during the hot weather.

Six Kent M&Co stores to remain open

Six Kent M&Co stores to remain open

07 August 2020

Six M&Co stores across the county are to remain open - as administrators close 47 of the chain's outlets nationally following the pandemic.

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'Crowdbuster' trains on standby as beaches set to pack-out

'Crowdbuster' trains on standby as beaches set to pack-out

06 August 2020

Southeastern is preparing for huge numbers of people heading to the coast as a heatwave hits Kent.

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Mum, 20, died after c-section

Mum, 20, died after c-section

06 August 2020

A young mum’s life was tragically cut short when she developed deep vein thrombosis only weeks after giving birth by caesarean section.

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Archbishop of Canterbury defends MP after 'transphobe' row

Archbishop of Canterbury defends MP after 'transphobe' row

05 August 2020

The Archbishop of Canterbury has hit back at those trolling an MP after she was accused of transphobia.

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Marooned circus rolling again

Marooned circus rolling again

05 August 2020

After months of being stuck in a field - plus a tragic accident involving the boss - Santus Circus is on the road again.

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'Kent's Banksy' sprays new artwork on derelict store

'Kent's Banksy' sprays new artwork on derelict store

04 August 2020

A popular street artist who keeps his identity closely under wraps has struck again - with a new piece sprayed on a now-vacant Debenhams store.

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Families fear repeat of huge crowds and 'mass brawl'

Families fear repeat of huge crowds and 'mass brawl'

04 August 2020

A beach gathering of more than 100 people descended into chaos, sparking concerns over more trouble when temperatures soar again this week.

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Heatwave to hit Kent with highs of 37C

Heatwave to hit Kent with highs of 37C

03 August 2020

Get ready for more sun! Temperatures are set to soar once more, with forecastors predicting figures well above 30C.

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Kent's cricket grounds celebrated in landmark year

Kent's cricket grounds celebrated in landmark year

01 August 2020

A book marking Kent's 150th anniversary celebrated the 18 grounds to host the game in the club's illustrious history.

Fly-tipper tracked down and fined £400

Fly-tipper tracked down and fined £400

31 July 2020

A fly-tipper has been fined £400 for dumping rubbish after an enforcement officer tracked her down.

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Obesity fears as council pools stay shut

Obesity fears as council pools stay shut

31 July 2020

There are fears residents will struggle to keep fit as no date has been set for the reopening of a district’s council-owned swimming pools.

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Residents' horror at return of the 'blob'

Residents' horror at return of the 'blob'

30 July 2020

An appeal to overturn a decision by councillors to reject a bid for a development of shops and flats has been lodged.

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Circus to return as owner wakes from coma

Circus to return as owner wakes from coma

30 July 2020

A popular family-run travelling circus will restart tours this summer as its co-owner remains seriously injured in hospital after being hit by a car.

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Barrier installed at harbour in bid to tackle boy-racers

Barrier installed at harbour in bid to tackle boy-racers

29 July 2020

A barrier has been installed at a harbour after fed-up residents complained boy-racers were making living nearby a "nightmare".

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15 hospital staff test positive for Covid-19

15 hospital staff test positive for Covid-19

28 July 2020

A five-day testing blitz of 9,000 staff at a Kent hospitals trust has uncovered 15 positive cases.

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Meal discounts at restaurants across district

Meal discounts at restaurants across district

27 July 2020

Here are the restaurants in Canterbury, Whitstable, Herne Bay and Faversham giving discounts as part of the government's Eat Out to Help Out scheme.

'No showers, no shouting and don't change clothes'

'No showers, no shouting and don't change clothes'

25 July 2020

Gyms, swimming pools and indoor sport centres will enforce a number of rules when they reopen from today.

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East Kent Covid-19 deaths rise to almost one in four

East Kent Covid-19 deaths rise to almost one in four

24 July 2020

Health chiefs are seeking "definitive" answers over the worrying number of deaths at a Kent hospitals trust.

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