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Shop staff harassed by yobs claiming to have Covid-19

Shop staff harassed by yobs claiming to have Covid-19

The store was closed for a precautionary deep clean after a group of yobs claiming to have coronavirus harassed supermarket staff.

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Eight-year-old's brush strokes of genius

Eight-year-old's brush strokes of genius

A father and son have created an art exhibition inspired by famous painters during lockdown.

Fire crews tackle building blaze

Fire crews tackle building blaze

Six fire engines are at the scene of a building fire and people living nearby have been told to keep their windows and doors closed as a precaution.

Work to begin on new Sainsbury's

Work to begin on new Sainsbury's

Demolition of existing buildings will kick-off construction of a much-anticipated supermarket, after plans were submitted more than eight years ago.

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Motorcyclist rushed to hospital after smash

Motorcyclist rushed to hospital after smash

Police remained at the scene of a serious road smash this afternoon which saw one person rushed to a London hospital.

Garden centres prepare to reopen

Garden centres prepare to reopen

Horticultural firms are hoping to bounce back if the PM gives the green light for them to open their doors to gardeners this week.

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Appy days for beer lovers

Appy days for beer lovers

A new app launched by the Campaign for Real Ale is connecting Kent breweries with drinkers seeking home delivery during lockdown.

Wartime Bible returned to family after 75 years

Wartime Bible returned to family after 75 years

A Bible discovered in Kent belonging to a World War Two Flight Sergeant has been returned to his family halfway across the world.

Objections to 168 home development

Objections to 168 home development

Those against a new housing development planned for an area of outstanding natural beauty say the village will be overcrowded and full of traffic.

Knifeman robber is sent to prison

Knifeman robber is sent to prison

A 29-year-old who grabbed a shopping assistant by the throat and threatened to kill them has been jailed.

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Virtual wine tasting to mark VE Day

Virtual wine tasting to mark VE Day

Wine lovers can sample some Kentish produce during a tasting experience with a difference.

'We'll transform your home for crowdfund cash'

'We'll transform your home for crowdfund cash'

A set design and scenery business is offering incredible experiences and wow-factor installations for your home as part of a crowdfunding appeal.

‘Give us more time to consider plans’

‘Give us more time to consider plans’

Residents have called for an extension in determining a planning application for 168 homes, to allow more time for consideration during lockdown.

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Sainsbury's van targeted by teenagers

Sainsbury's van targeted by teenagers

Officers are investigating a suspected theft after a group targeted a food van while the driver was distracted.

'We adapted during the war and we'll adapt now'

'We adapted during the war and we'll adapt now'

Aerodrome bosses say they are prepared to do whatever it takes to fight the coronavirus and adjust in ways similar to the Second World War.

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Parents' anger at closed nursery's fees

Parents' anger at closed nursery's fees

A nursery still taking payment from parents despite being closed insists it is not profiting from the coronavirus crisis.

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Hospital trust sets up Covid-19 swabbing centre

Hospital trust sets up Covid-19 swabbing centre

A new drive-thru facility has opened to tests NHS staff at hospitals in Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells for coronavirus.

First patients assessed at Covid-19 centre

First patients assessed at Covid-19 centre

An NHS assessment unit has now been open for one week seeing patients who have symptoms of coronavirus.

Man beaten with snooker cue in racist kebab shop attack

Man beaten with snooker cue in racist kebab shop attack

Officers have released CCTV after a man was punched and beaten by a group and racially abused.

Village bathed in blue for doctors

Village bathed in blue for doctors

A parish council is using festive tree lights to show support for the NHS, and there are plans to expand the display.

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