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'I came to find a safe place, not to be detained as a criminal'

'I came to find a safe place, not to be detained as a criminal'

13 October 2020

An asylum seeker has revealed what it is like living at a military barracks which has been turned into a holding site by the Home Office.

Council injunction to halt 'unauthorised' traveller site

Council injunction to halt 'unauthorised' traveller site

12 October 2020

A court injunction has been issued to stop the development of a gypsy and traveller site, following complaints about work already starting.

Number of Covid hospital patients falls to nine

Number of Covid hospital patients falls to nine

11 October 2020

The number of Covid-19 patients in Kent hospitals has fallen to nine - despite cases more than doubling in a month.

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Empty Debenhams shop gets new name

Empty Debenhams shop gets new name

09 October 2020

A former Debenhans department store, which now lies empty, has been graced with a new name following a competition to re-brand it.

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Old photos reveal town's fishing past

Old photos reveal town's fishing past

09 October 2020

A collection of rare black and white photographs uncover a town's historic fishing industry.

Hospitals trust faces criminal charge over baby death

Hospitals trust faces criminal charge over baby death

09 October 2020

A Kent hospitals trust is being criminally prosecuted over the death of a baby boy in what is believed to be the first case of its kind.

Cash boost for Kent attractions running out of steam

Cash boost for Kent attractions running out of steam

09 October 2020

Two railways and a grotto made of shells are among the attractions to receive much-needed funding.

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New cinema's opening date still unknown due to Covid-19

New cinema's opening date still unknown due to Covid-19

08 October 2020

The launch of a new cinema is still on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic, after bosses deemed it 'unviable' to open.

Plans emerge for 'eco' mansion with views over the Channel

Plans emerge for 'eco' mansion with views over the Channel

08 October 2020

A planning application for a modern 'eco' mansion set in the hills have been submitted to the council.

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53 firefighters now in Covid quarantine

53 firefighters now in Covid quarantine

07 October 2020

Dozens of firefighters and members of staff at Kent Fire and Rescue are currently self-isolating following a number of positive coronavirus tests.

Man in court following death of girl, 3

Man in court following death of girl, 3

07 October 2020

A man has been charged with manslaughter after a young girl sustained a serious injury and later died in hospital.

'I didn't even think about it'

'I didn't even think about it'

06 October 2020

A teenager has told how he saved the life of a baby whose pram rolled into a canal.

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What's on this half term holidays

What's on this half term holidays

06 October 2020

Spooky woodland trails, storytelling and pumpkin carving are just some of what's on offer this half term in the run-up to Halloween. Here's our guide:

Laptops and cash stolen during raid on business

Laptops and cash stolen during raid on business

05 October 2020

Detectives are appealing for information after computer equipment, cash and prescription pads were taken during an overnight burglary.

Teenager rescues baby from canal

Teenager rescues baby from canal

05 October 2020

A selfless teenager has been praised after jumping into a canal to save a baby.

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'Welcome' meeting will show support for asylum seekers

'Welcome' meeting will show support for asylum seekers

05 October 2020

A welcome event has been organised to show support for the 400 asylum seekers who have moved into military barracks.

Two injured and road closed after crash

Two injured and road closed after crash

03 October 2020

Two people have been injured following a crash that has closed a road.

The tale of the evil woman who drowned a child

The tale of the evil woman who drowned a child

03 October 2020

Frances Kidder was the last woman to be hanged in public after being found guilty of the murder of her step-daughter.

Councils take back control of 17,000 homes

Councils take back control of 17,000 homes

01 October 2020

Four councils have taken over the management of thousands of homes previously run by a scandal-hit firm.

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Cyber criminals con older people out of £75,000

Cyber criminals con older people out of £75,000

01 October 2020

A charity is warning people to be alert after cyber criminals conned older people in Kent out of thousands of pounds.

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