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Tip of the iceberg

Tip of the iceberg

21 October 2020

In Kent's most socially deprived district, we speak to the people who live there to find the stories hiding behind the statistics.

'It's a form of harassment now'

'It's a form of harassment now'

20 October 2020

Business owners have spoken out after a council slapped 19 parking fines on vehicles in spaces which had been free to use for more than a decade.

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Tragedy as baby girl found dead on mum's bed

Tragedy as baby girl found dead on mum's bed

20 October 2020

A distraught mum has recalled the moment she woke to find her "beautiful and funny" daughter dead on her bed just hours after a night feed.

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253 pupils sent home from schools

253 pupils sent home from schools

19 October 2020

Some pupils and staff at three primary schools have been sent home due to confirmed Covid-19 cases.

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'We've cleared 1,000 beds during Covid - hopefully we'll keep it that way'

'We've cleared 1,000 beds during Covid - hopefully we'll keep it that way'

19 October 2020

Hospitals have cleared more than a third of all their inpatients during coronavirus - one hospital boss says he hopes the changes is permanent.

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Woman's face cut in serious assault

Woman's face cut in serious assault

17 October 2020

An altercation between a group of people resulted in a woman being seriously assaulted and suffering a cut to her face.

Kent's lost police stations and what's there now

Kent's lost police stations and what's there now

17 October 2020

From blocks of flats to beauty salons and Wetherspoon pubs, several of our county's former police stations now have a new lease of life.

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Homes plan for pub that 'can't compete with Wetherspoons'

Homes plan for pub that 'can't compete with Wetherspoons'

16 October 2020

An historic pub dating back to 1860 is deemed by its owner to never be a success again - therefore a plan to turn it into homes has been hatched.

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Drug dealer found with Taser disguised as torch

Drug dealer found with Taser disguised as torch

16 October 2020

A drug dealer was found with a stash of cocaine, MDMA, cannabis and a Taser disguised as a torch during a police raid.

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Council plans to bring back charges for children's funerals

Council plans to bring back charges for children's funerals

15 October 2020

Heartbroken parents of babies and children who die may now have to find hundreds of pounds for funeral costs.

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New Covid test site opens at theme park

New Covid test site opens at theme park

15 October 2020

A new Covid-19 testing site has been opened in Dreamland's car park which is currently shut.

Sex pest stranger, 75, bombarded young women with calls

Sex pest stranger, 75, bombarded young women with calls

15 October 2020

EXCLUSIVE: A young woman has told how a married grandad targeted her with "graphic and abusive" phone calls.

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Mayor defends removal of homeless encampment

Mayor defends removal of homeless encampment

14 October 2020

A town mayor has defended the removal of bedding from a sheltered area beneath a lighthouse - after a council was accused of a 'lack of compassion'.

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More towns get superfast 5G coverage

More towns get superfast 5G coverage

14 October 2020

A mobile phone giant has expanded its superfast 5G network in the county.

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Heartbreak at death of baby Thea

Heartbreak at death of baby Thea

14 October 2020

The grieving parents of a baby girl say they were abandoned by East Kent Hospitals despite repeated pleas for help with her care.

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Joy as family reunited with beloved rocking chair

Joy as family reunited with beloved rocking chair

13 October 2020

A rocking chair accidentally given away during a house clearance is to be reunited with its relieved owner thanks to an appeal through KentOnline.

Hotel owner's shock after guest's death sparks murder probe

Hotel owner's shock after guest's death sparks murder probe

13 October 2020

A hotel owner has told of his shock after one of his long-term guests was allegedly murdered.

Manston reopening will be challenged in courts

Manston reopening will be challenged in courts

13 October 2020

A judge has granted permission for a legal challenge against the government's decision to reopen Manston airport.

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Chase & Status set for Kent return in 2021

Chase & Status set for Kent return in 2021

12 October 2020

Hit drum and bass team Chase & Status have pencilled in a date for their return to Kent next year.

Person dies at railway station

Person dies at railway station

12 October 2020

A person died at a railway station after police, fire crews and the air ambulance were called to the scene.

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