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Electric scooter trial massively expanded again

03 June 2021
Electric scooter trial massively expanded again

A city's controversial trial of rental e scooters has today been significantly expanded to include surrounding urban areas.

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Cases and hospital numbers fall in Kent's 'Indian strain' hotspot

03 June 2021
Cases and hospital numbers fall in Kent's 'Indian strain' hotspot

The infection rate in a Kent district hit by the so-called 'Indian variant' has surprisingly fallen along with the number of hospital patients.

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Teens 'punched, kicked and stamped on' by gang of thugs

02 June 2021
Teens 'punched, kicked and stamped on' by gang of thugs

An unprovoked attack has seen a group of young friends attacked and their belongings smashed as they enjoyed the sunshine.

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Pensioner who was missing is found

02 June 2021
Pensioner who was missing is found

A pensioner who was reported missing for 24 hours has now been found safe and well police have revealed.

'Chaos' as teen yobs with baseball bats wreak havoc

01 June 2021
'Chaos' as teen yobs with baseball bats wreak havoc

Residents have described scenes of 'chaos' as young people with baseball bats reportedly terrorised a town's streets on Bank Holiday Monday.

Covid strains given new names using Greek alphabet

01 June 2021
Covid strains given new names using Greek alphabet

Global health chiefs have announced new names for Covid-19 variants using letters of the Greek alphabet - with the Kent strain named Alpha.

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Surge testing begins in two Kent postcodes after 'Indian strain' cases

01 June 2021
Surge testing begins in two Kent postcodes after 'Indian strain' cases

Enhanced Covid testing is being rolled out in two Kent postcodes following a rising number of 'Indian variant' cases.

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'Night of chaos' as at least 100 descend on airbnb property

31 May 2021
'Night of chaos' as at least 100 descend on airbnb property

Residents down a quiet residential street reported chaotic scenes and a bloody fight after an airbnb pad was overrun with 'at least 100' party goers.

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Shocking Bank Holiday parking sparks plea from lifeboat crew

31 May 2021
Shocking Bank Holiday parking sparks plea from lifeboat crew

An RNLI crew is urging drivers to park considerately after a photo showed a number of motorbikes blocking access to its lifeboat station.

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100 at house party broken up by police

31 May 2021
100 at house party broken up by police

About 100 revellers were moved on from a mass gathering after a resident concerned about the Covid-19 risk called police.

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Mum's plea after death of 'lovely and caring' son, 22

31 May 2021
Mum's plea after death of 'lovely and caring' son, 22

The mum of a young man who took his own life after experiencing symptoms of psychosis is calling for 'more to be done' for people with mental illness.

Drink-driving arrest after lorry crash

31 May 2021
Drink-driving arrest after lorry crash

A driver has been arrested after a lorry crash that left a road blocked and barriers damaged.

Major Kent attraction forced to close

31 May 2021
Major Kent attraction forced to close

One of the county's most popular tourist attractions will be remaining shut this Bank Holiday Monday following unforeseen issues.

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Firefighters battle blaze at family home

31 May 2021
Firefighters battle blaze at family home

A number of fire engines were scrambled after a brazier set the roof of a house alight - prompting the fire service to issue safety advice.

Search for missing woman ends in tragedy

31 May 2021
Search for missing woman ends in tragedy

A body has been found in the search for a missing 53-year-old woman who was last seen at her home.

Missed text message leaves mum wondering 'What if?'

28 May 2021
Missed text message leaves mum wondering 'What if?'

A grieving mum says she will always wonder if her daughter would still be alive if a text message she sent three days before her death had been read.

At least two in hospital after junction crash

25 May 2021
At least two in hospital after junction crash

Emergency services have been at the scene of a two-car crash at an A-road junction that saw multiple people taken to hospital.

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Pupils tested as Indian strain found at Kent school

25 May 2021
Pupils tested as Indian strain found at Kent school

Targeted Covid-19 testing is taking place at a Kent school after a case of the so-called 'Indian strain' was detected.

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Crime drama set in Kent seaside town premieres today

24 May 2021
Crime drama set in Kent seaside town premieres today

Here's everything you need to know about Whitstable Pearl - a new drama set on the Kent coast that is hitting the small screen.

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Police hunt alleyway sex attacker

23 May 2021
Police hunt alleyway sex attacker

Police have cordoned off an alleyway leading between two residential roads after a sexual assault in the early hours of this morning.

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