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Number of Covid patients in hospitals falls again

The number of people with Covid being treated in Kent's hospitals has fallen for the third week in a row.

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Mass protests against housebuilding across Kent

Protests against "relentless" housebuilding are took place across Kent today as residents groups join a day of action.

Royal Mint unveils 50p coin to mark Queen's Platinum Jubilee

A special 50 pence piece, to mark the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, has been unveiled and demand for it is expected to be high.

Storm Arwen brings chaos to rail services

Fierce winds have brought down trees on railway lines, causing cancellations and delays to train services.

PM announces tighter Covid rules after Omicron detected in UK

Boris Johnson has announced tighter Covid measures as two cases of the Omicron variant have been discovered in the UK.

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Queens of Mystery - filmed in Kent - is back

A TV producer has returned to her home town to shoot her latest hit series.

Two cases of new covid variant found in UK

Two new cases of the new Omicron variant have been found in the UK.

Snow, hail and crashes as Storm Arwen hits

Snow has hit parts of the county while others are being battered by bad weather following Storm Arwen.

7 low-tech ways to help keep your home warm

With temperatures plummeting and heating bills rising here are seven ways you can help warm your home this winter.

Number of councillors will shrink to 48 - and perhaps fewer

A council committee has accepted the loss of seven councillors, amid fears that a bigger loss is in the pipeline.

Man bags £1k prize after being hit with huge car bill

A man left wondering how he was going to pay a huge car repair bill weeks before Christmas is delighted to have won £1,000 in a radio contest.

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Stevenage name new manager after Evans approach

League 2 Stevenage have appointed a new manager - and it's not Gillingham boss Steve Evans.

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Luque call pays off for Hak

Hakan Hayrettin’s hunch paid off as Maidstone rescued a draw before beating Billericay on penalties in the FA Trophy.

'He's had a stinker' - Gillingham boss baffled by refereeing decisions against Portsmouth

Manager Steve Evans was mystified by some of the refereeing decisions that he felt contributed to Gillingham’s defeat against Portsmouth.

Gillingham's Steve Evans hits out at 'disrespectful' Portsmouth after late winner

Gillingham boss Steve Evans felt the Portsmouth bench went over the top with their ‘World Cup-like’ celebrations after winning late on at Priestfield.

FA Trophy report: Hadler the hero for Stones

Report: Gillingham beaten by last-gasp Portsmouth goal

Matchday Live: Gills v Portsmouth, Cray v Ebbsfleet, Maidstone v Billericay

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November's Kent Pets Tournament champion announced

We can finally reveal which pet has won November's Kent Pets Tournament.

Kent animal rescue calls for more people to help foster their dogs

After seeing an increase in the amount of lockdown puppies, The Last Chance Animal Rescue have many dogs now desperately searching for a home.

Vegan dog food company helps feed homeless hounds

A pet food brand has donated more than 2,500 meals to homeless dogs.

Kent's dogs encouraged to donate blood

Pet Blood Bank UK are looking for donor dogs to help save the lives of pups in need.

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Singer Jake Bugg joins festival line-up

Jake Bugg has joined the likes of Van Morrison and the Waterboys on the line-up for a popular music festival set to return to Kent next summer.

In the market for festive fare

A series of popular Christmas markets which were cancelled due to the pandemic last year, return this weekend.

'I thought we'd all have to go begging Ed Sheeran for money'

We speak to Levellers frontman Mark Chadwick on life after lockdown ahead of the band's Margate gig.

Shopping centre wants visitors to Believe in Christmas

Steps film their latest video at Kent castle

A celebration of Marvin Gaye's What's Going On

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28 Elf on the Shelf ideas

Homes across Kent are preparing for an invasion of pint-sized pixies - here's a guide to some of the mischief you should be prepared for.

Kent 'facing teaching assistant shortage'

Is this England's brainiest eight-year-old?

Letters to Santa deadline warning

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Gardens open longer for botanical workshops

Spice up your weekend with five fabulous events

Outdoor artworks coming to a Kent castle

Town's sustainable planting will cut carbon

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Prime Minister Boris Johnson publicly calls on France to take back migrants who crossed the Channel into Kent

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Tunbridge Wells travel agent fears for his business as concerns grow over new covid variant

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Young people encouraged to take up lorry driving

KCC's economic director has suggested young people could help solve driver shortages faced by the haulage industry.

Amazon to recruit hundreds of seasonal workers

Social care service wants to create 'army of caregivers'

Opening date for new Aldi revealed

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Legal Sector Review 2021

Round up of the strengths and expertise of different law firms across the county, based on the findings of respected guides by Chambers & Partners and the Legal 500.

Next Step

A guide for your future. For Year 11 students in Kent and Medway. Click here for the e-edition.

Kent New Homes

The must-see guide to new developments across the county

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The Class of 2021: Find out more about the winners of this year's Kent Excellence in Business Awards – better known as the KEiBAs

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Number of Covid patients in hospitals falls again

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Number of Covid patients in hospitals falls again

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Number of Covid patients in hospitals falls again

Mass protests against housebuilding across Kent

Mass protests against housebuilding across Kent

Royal Mint unveils 50p coin to mark Queen's Platinum Jubilee

Royal Mint unveils 50p coin to mark Queen's Platinum Jubilee

Storm Arwen brings chaos to rail services

Storm Arwen brings chaos to rail services

PM announces tighter Covid rules after Omicron detected in UK

PM announces tighter Covid rules after Omicron detected in UK

Queens of Mystery - filmed in Kent - is back

Queens of Mystery - filmed in Kent - is back

Two cases of new covid variant found in UK

Two cases of new covid variant found in UK

Snow, hail and crashes as Storm Arwen hits

Snow, hail and crashes as Storm Arwen hits

7 low-tech ways to help keep your home warm

7 low-tech ways to help keep your home warm

Number of councillors will shrink to 48 - and perhaps fewer

Number of councillors will shrink to 48 - and perhaps fewer

Man bags £1k prize after being hit with huge car bill

Man bags £1k prize after being hit with huge car bill

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Stevenage name new manager after Evans approach

Luque call pays off for Hak

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'He's had a stinker' - Gillingham boss baffled by refereeing decisions against Portsmouth

'He's had a stinker' - Gillingham boss baffled by refereeing decisions against Portsmouth

Gillingham's Steve Evans hits out at 'disrespectful' Portsmouth after late winner

Gillingham's Steve Evans hits out at 'disrespectful' Portsmouth after late winner

FA Trophy report: Hadler the hero for Stones

Report: Gillingham beaten by last-gasp Portsmouth goal

Matchday Live: Gills v Portsmouth, Cray v Ebbsfleet, Maidstone v Billericay

Your one stop shop for your furry, flying and finned friends...

November's Kent Pets Tournament champion announced

Kent animal rescue calls for more people to help foster their dogs

Vegan dog food company helps feed homeless hounds

Kent's dogs encouraged to donate blood

Singer Jake Bugg joins festival line-up

Singer Jake Bugg joins festival line-up

In the market for festive fare

In the market for festive fare

'I thought we'd all have to go begging Ed Sheeran for money'

'I thought we'd all have to go begging Ed Sheeran for money'

Shopping centre wants visitors to Believe in Christmas

Steps film their latest video at Kent castle

A celebration of Marvin Gaye's What's Going On

28 Elf on the Shelf ideas

Kent 'facing teaching assistant shortage'

Is this England's brainiest eight-year-old?

Letters to Santa deadline warning

Gardens open longer for botanical workshops

Spice up your weekend with five fabulous events

Outdoor artworks coming to a Kent castle

Town's sustainable planting will cut carbon

Prime Minister Boris Johnson publicly calls on France to take back migrants who crossed the Channel into Kent

Model railway museum opens near Ashford in the hope of inspiring the next generation into miniature trains

Tunbridge Wells travel agent fears for his business as concerns grow over new covid variant

Paul on Politics - Friday 26th November 2021

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