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Engineers set to work on burst main

Engineers set to work on burst main

Water engineers have been working to stop a burst water main after it was spotted gushing in the road.

Prison staff recognised by Princess Royal

Prison staff recognised by Princess Royal

A member of the royal family has recognised the work of two prison staff members in Kent.

Councillors to discuss climate plan

Councillors to discuss climate plan

A report on how a council will tackle the climate emergency will be discussed at a meeting this evening.

Ten-hour search for missing girl

Ten-hour search for missing girl

Police have revealed they spent more than 10 hours looking for a missing teenage girl.

Toilet plans to be considered

Toilet plans to be considered

Plans for a new toilet block near a beach are set to be considered at a council meeting.

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Did fitness trainer Ryan Thompson hit his £1.4m target for the NHS?

Did fitness trainer Ryan Thompson hit his £1.4m target for the NHS?

A dad-of-two spent the weekend on a 24-hour sponsored workout to raise £1.4m for NHS staff - that's £1 for every worker. But how did he do?

The fascinating story of the Kingsferry Bridge

The fascinating story of the Kingsferry Bridge

One of Kent's most recognisable bridges is more than 60 years old. We look back at how it was made and go inside to see how it works.

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Garden rubbish fire spread to homes

Garden rubbish fire spread to homes

Firefighters were called to put out a garden rubbish blaze after flames started lapping on neighbouring properties.

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'Still long way from winning battle'

'Still long way from winning battle'

The leader of a Kent council has told residents in a special statement that 'we are still some way' from winning the battle with coronavirus.

Fitness instructor hopes to raise £1.4 million for the NHS

Fitness instructor hopes to raise £1.4 million for the NHS

Ryan Thompson starts a 24-hour marathon fitness workout on Saturday in a bid to raise £1.4m - £1 for every NHS worker.

How is coronavirus impacting democracy?

How is coronavirus impacting democracy?

Rules enforcing a lockdown have seen people staying at home but how do the measures impact upon our democracy?

How community celebrates frontline workers

How community celebrates frontline workers

From singing in the street and playing bagpipes to leaving notes for bin men and lighting a tower blue: how one community salutes frontline workers.

Fly-tippers turn Garden of England into a dumping ground

Fly-tippers turn Garden of England into a dumping ground

Coronavirus has closed Kent's municipal dumps which has led to widespread fly-tipping across the county.

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Should we all now bow when we see a funeral procession?

Should we all now bow when we see a funeral procession?

As coronavirus limits the number of mourners at funerals, undertakers and celebrants say it is time to bring back bowing when a hearse drives by.

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Kent's beaches stay deserted over Easter break

Kent's beaches stay deserted over Easter break

Most followed government advice and stayed away from the coast over Easter. But some were spotted in holiday parks - to the fury of residents.

Boy shaves head for NHS ward

Boy shaves head for NHS ward

A 10-year-old boy has raised over £2,600 for a NHS hospital ward after braving the shave.

Ice cream vans: should they still be on the streets?

Ice cream vans: should they still be on the streets?

Ice cream vans have been seen working around Kent this Easter. But should they be allowed out? Here's your chance to vote.

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Campaign to reopen Kent's churches

Campaign to reopen Kent's churches

Clergy are asking the Archbishop of Canterbury to reopen churches so they can film their Easter services there.

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Pharmacist punched by irate customer

Pharmacist punched by irate customer

A healthcare worker has been left 'shaking' and questioning his job after being assaulted.

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Kent couple stranded in New Zealand

Kent couple stranded in New Zealand

A husband and wife on a trip to see their family in New Zealand are confined to one house now the country has ordered a full coronavirus lockdown.

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