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Drugs gang hid cocaine inside frozen chicken

Drugs gang hid cocaine inside frozen chicken

15 May 2020

Members of a crime network have been jailed for more than 50 years, after being caught hiding hundreds of kilos of cocaine inside frozen poultry.

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Unsatisfactory council committee to be 'refreshed'

Unsatisfactory council committee to be 'refreshed'

15 May 2020

Changes could be made to the way a council committee meets and discusses key items, after its current set up was described as unsatisfactory.

Man fined £100 for throwing dog poo

Man fined £100 for throwing dog poo

14 May 2020

A man has been hit with a £100 fine after being caught throwing a bag of dog poo.

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New lockdown rules will be harder to police

New lockdown rules will be harder to police

14 May 2020

Kent's police chief has spoken out about how the new lockdown rules - introduced this week - will be harder to enforce across the county.

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Flowers left for man killed by lorry

Flowers left for man killed by lorry

11 May 2020

A floral tribute has been left for a man who was killed after stepping out of his car and being hit by a lorry.

More than 300 migrants attempt to cross Channel so far this weekend

More than 300 migrants attempt to cross Channel so far this weekend

09 May 2020

The number of people trying to cross the Channel in small boats over the past two days has been revealed, with yesterday being a record.

Coastguard call-outs hit lockdown record on VE Day

Coastguard call-outs hit lockdown record on VE Day

09 May 2020

Incidents involving coastguard crews reached a peak for the lockdown period on VE Day, as dozens of people ignored the 'stay at home' warning.

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The charts which suggest Kent is past the peak

The charts which suggest Kent is past the peak

07 May 2020

Lockdown restrictions look set to be eased as new figures suggest an initial peak of the virus in Kent has passed.

Rise in number of discarded gloves and masks on the streets

Rise in number of discarded gloves and masks on the streets

06 May 2020

A team dedicated to keeping the streets litter-free have noticed a rise in the number of discarded gloves and masks since the outbreak of Covid-19.

Hair today, gone tomorrow

Hair today, gone tomorrow

06 May 2020

A man is delighted after raising more than £1,200 for a charity which supports young refugees in Kent by shaving off his distinctive beard.

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Development will restore neglected theatre to 'former glory'

Development will restore neglected theatre to 'former glory'

04 May 2020

A planning application is seeking permission to restore a former theatre and tearoom, and build a nine-storey modern apartment block above it.

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Work re-starts on multi-storey skate park

Work re-starts on multi-storey skate park

04 May 2020

Work on a unique multi-million pound urban sports centre has re-started after the coronavirus saw construction temporarily halt on site.

What's in a name? The famous folk who left their mark on Kent

What's in a name? The famous folk who left their mark on Kent

03 May 2020

Throughout history, many remarkable people have forged a special link to the county - we look at who they are and what they did.

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Guests to enjoy 180 degree views over countryside

Guests to enjoy 180 degree views over countryside

01 May 2020

A Kent animal park is planning to add to its hotel offering by creating a Bubble accommodation, offering180 degree views over the countryside.

NHS warning over low quality PPE scams

NHS warning over low quality PPE scams

01 May 2020

NHS bosses have warned well-meaning donors of scams selling low quality personal protection equipment and the best way to help the health service.

More people fined for flouting lockdown rules

More people fined for flouting lockdown rules

30 April 2020

Latest figures show more than 100 people have now been fined in Kent for ignoring government advice to stay home unless absolutely essential.

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What lies beneath: Kent's history of shipwrecks

What lies beneath: Kent's history of shipwrecks

29 April 2020

With a coastline home to two of Britain's most important historic shipping lanes, Kent has a wealth of shipwrecks in the waters around the county.

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Community hubs being 'misused'

Community hubs being 'misused'

28 April 2020

A council has warned that residents are 'misusing' community support hubs amid the coronavirus crisis.

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Curtain maker sews 800 face masks

Curtain maker sews 800 face masks

28 April 2020

One woman has single-handedly made hundreds of pieces of PPE for hospitals, care homes and frontline workers.

Remote coronavirus art exhibition opens

Remote coronavirus art exhibition opens

28 April 2020

An art exhibition, created in response to the coronavirus pandemic, has opened and features a tribute to a nurse who died from the disease.

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