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School closed as staff member tests positive for Covid-19

School closed as staff member tests positive for Covid-19

A primary school has closed until further notice after a member of staff tested positive for coronavirus.

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Businesses urged to stay 'alert' after thefts

Businesses urged to stay 'alert' after thefts

Police have released CCTV images of a man they would like to speak to after a thief distracted staff to steal cash and a mobile phone.

Drug dealer who hid cocaine in sock is jailed

Drug dealer who hid cocaine in sock is jailed

A man has been been sentenced to two years in prison for drug dealing.

Londoners ‘descend on Kent' amid bicycle boom

Londoners ‘descend on Kent' amid bicycle boom

Bike sales have surged during the pandemic, resulting in stock shortages and month-long waits for repairs.

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John Lewis reopening date revealed

John Lewis reopening date revealed

A department store is beginning to welcome back customers at some of its shops as lockdown restrictions are eased.

Motorist accused of causing deaths of two pensioners

Motorist accused of causing deaths of two pensioners

A 27-year-old motorist has appeared in the dock, accused of causing the deaths of two pensioners who died after a crash.

Four hospitalised after crash closes A21

Four hospitalised after crash closes A21

The A21 remains closed in both directions following a crash that sent at least four people to hospital.

Family tribute to 'generous and funny' grandfather

Family tribute to 'generous and funny' grandfather

The family of a father-of-three whose body was found at the weekend remember their 'hero' who held them together.

Queues grow as mall reopens

Queues grow as mall reopens

Shoppers encountered new safety measures as non-essential stores reopened for business after the coronavirus lockdown was eased.

Search for missing grandfather called off after body found

Search for missing grandfather called off after body found

Police have called off their search for missing grandfather Paul Perkins after a body was found by a member of the public.

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Daughter's emotional plea for missing dad to come home

Daughter's emotional plea for missing dad to come home

Paul Perkins has been missing for more than a week - do you know where he might be?'

Lorry crashes into railway bridge

Lorry crashes into railway bridge

A lorry had to be recovered after crashing into a bridge yesterday afternoon.

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Coke dealers ran delivery line

Coke dealers ran delivery line

Two cocaine dealers who ran a delivery line in an affluent commuter town while on bail for other drugs offences have been jailed.

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Teenager left with back wounds after assault

Teenager left with back wounds after assault

A 17-year-old was left needing hospital treatment following an assault and police are appealing for information.

Volunteer groups given royal approval

Volunteer groups given royal approval

Four organisations in Kent have been selected for a prestigious award from the Queen for their community work and achievements.

'My son would still be alive if there was no lockdown'

'My son would still be alive if there was no lockdown'

The father of a teenage boy who took his own life says he believes his son would still be alive if social distancing measures had not been enforced.

Air ambulance called after bin lorry overturns

Air ambulance called after bin lorry overturns

An air ambulance has been called after a vehicle, reported to be a bin lorry, overturned on a busy road.

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'Dominic Cummings made a misjudgement and he should have apologised'

'Dominic Cummings made a misjudgement and he should have apologised'

An MP has broken his silence over the Dominic Cummings row, arguing the special advisor made a "misjudgement".

New pictures of missing man

New pictures of missing man

New images of a man missing since last week show what he might be wearing.

Designer clothes and trainers seized at drug dealer's home

Designer clothes and trainers seized at drug dealer's home

A man whose lavish lifestyle was funded by drugs has been put behind bars after being caught dealing by police.

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