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Delaying students' return 'illogical and unfair'

14 April 2021
Delaying students' return 'illogical and unfair'

University bosses have hit out at the government after students were told they would not be able to return to campus until May 17 at the earliest.

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Asylum seekers' barracks 'risk to life' claims to be heard in court

14 April 2021
Asylum seekers' barracks 'risk to life' claims to be heard in court

The High Court will hear a legal challenge brought by six asylum seekers who say conditions at an army barracks posed a 'risk to life'.

Lockdown lifting roadmap: What changes from Monday?

09 April 2021
Lockdown lifting roadmap: What changes from Monday?

From beer gardens reopening to barbers once again cutting hair, there will be further easing of lockdown restrictions next week. Here's what changes.

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'It's a pretty benign vaccine'

08 April 2021
'It's a pretty benign vaccine'

A GP says the risk of having the AstraZeneca jab currently outweighs the benefits for under 30s - but has stressed blood clots remain incredibly rare.

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Should mobile phones be banned in schools?

07 April 2021
Should mobile phones be banned in schools?

Would you support a ban on using mobile phones in schools as suggested by Education Secretary Gavin Williamson? Take our poll.

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Vaccine passports: Time to revolt or something to embrace?

06 April 2021
Vaccine passports: Time to revolt or something to embrace?

We asked if people would be happy using a Covid passport if they were introduced. It's fair to say the idea has had a mixed response.

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Is this the best fish and chip shop in Kent?

02 April 2021
Is this the best fish and chip shop in Kent?

We asked readers for recommendations for chippies that batter the opposition. Here are the most popular in Kent - but which one gets your vote?

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Long M25 delays after tunnel crash

01 April 2021
Long M25 delays after tunnel crash

A crash at the Dartford Tunnel resulted in long queues of traffic back to Junction 4 of the M25.

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Casualty rescued in hillside drama

31 March 2021
Casualty rescued in hillside drama

The coastguard helicopter was called in to rescue a casualty after an accident on a hill overlooking the Channel.

Bomb alert after device unearthed

31 March 2021
Bomb alert after device unearthed

A bomb disposal unit was called after a suspected wartime device was found near new housing on the edge of town.

Harry Potter car thief jailed

31 March 2021
Harry Potter car thief jailed

A thief who stole a replica of the Weasleys’ car in the Harry Potter films from a Kent garage has been jailed for nearly two years.

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Busy road to shut for six days due to faulty pipe

30 March 2021
Busy road to shut for six days due to faulty pipe

A well-used route will be closed so trial holes can be dug ahead of work to replace a water main that has burst 19 times since 2016.

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Out of control bonfire blamed for shed blaze

29 March 2021
Out of control bonfire blamed for shed blaze

The fire service has issued a warning after firefighters were called to a shed that went up in flames due to a nearby bonfire.

The Kent districts leading vaccine rollout race

28 March 2021
The Kent districts leading vaccine rollout race

More than half of all adults in the county have received a first dose of Covid vaccine as over 50s urged to book a jab.

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Fake gun seized after disturbance on boat

28 March 2021
Fake gun seized after disturbance on boat

A man has appeared in court after being charged with having a fake gun and a knife after police were called to a boat.

Two Kent towns make 'best places to live' list

26 March 2021
Two Kent towns make 'best places to live' list

The annual Sunday Times 'best places to live' in the south east list includes two towns in the county.

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Cineworld confirms reopening plans

23 March 2021
Cineworld confirms reopening plans

A national cinema chain with four branches in Kent has confirmed when it will reopen its screens as well as details of a deal to excite film fans.

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Rare sighting of 'giant' eagle in Kent

22 March 2021
Rare sighting of 'giant' eagle in Kent

A birdwatcher has described his 'dream come true' moment after spotting a bird of prey that's rarely seen in the county.

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Train hits trampoline as howling gales batter Kent

11 March 2021
Train hits trampoline as howling gales batter Kent

There are problems on the roads, rails and sea after high winds caused travel disruption.

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Covidiots celebrating anniversary fined by police

10 March 2021
Covidiots celebrating anniversary fined by police

More than 70 fines were dished out by police over the weekend to people breaking coronavirus regulations, nearly half of which were people at parties.

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