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School shuts after suspected coronavirus case

School shuts after suspected coronavirus case

A primary school has closed for two days for a deep clean, after a suspected case of COVID-19.

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Attempted murder charge after nail bar stabbing

Attempted murder charge after nail bar stabbing

A man has been remanded in custody after a woman was stabbed at a beauty salon in Tonbridge High Street.

New £4m extension of special school

New £4m extension of special school

A closed school building will now house a new £4million extension of a special school to meet demand in the area

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Gills without football as league shuts down

Gills without football as league shuts down

The Football League has suspended all matches until at least April 3.

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All cruises suspended amid coronavirus outbreak

All cruises suspended amid coronavirus outbreak

Over 50s travel firm Saga announced it has temporarily suspended all cruise operations due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Attempted murder charges following shooting

Attempted murder charges following shooting

Two men have been charged by the Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate.

LIVE: Coronavirus cases hit 13 in Kent

LIVE: Coronavirus cases hit 13 in Kent

Cases in Kent have hit 13 as the coronavirus continues to cause disruption.

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Man fights for life after crash

Man fights for life after crash

A pedestrian is in a critical condition after a road accident.

Bully behind bars for controlling girlfriend's life

Bully behind bars for controlling girlfriend's life

A "petulant" 21-year-old ordered his girlfriend to only see her parents for 10 minutes and hijacked her Facebook profile.

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Girl, 7, to lose her leg

Girl, 7, to lose her leg

A dad is raising money for a bionic leg for his "inspirational" daughter after being told she faces enduring an amputation.

'I want to live in my film star bus'

'I want to live in my film star bus'

An enthusiast is hoping to restore an old London bus which has featured in Hollywood movies such as Captain America - and make it his home.

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Surgery closes in coronavirus alert

Surgery closes in coronavirus alert

A village surgery has closed after announcing a member of its clinical team may have coronavirus.

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Guns, drugs and cash seized in 'war' on County Lines

Guns, drugs and cash seized in 'war' on County Lines

Watch the moment police storm a house as they seize guns, drugs and cash amidst "war" on County Lines gangs in Kent.

Saga employee tests positive for virus

Saga employee tests positive for virus

An employee at one of Kent's largest companies has tested positive for coronavirus.

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How would working from home impact your business?

How would working from home impact your business?

A Kent business is trialling working from home - we asked them for their advice.

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Kent virus cases hit 11 as PM warns of 'many more deaths'

Kent virus cases hit 11 as PM warns of 'many more deaths'

The number of coronavirus cases in Kent has risen to 11 - as Boris Johnson warns of "many more deaths".

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Virus sees Joe Pasquale trend on Twitter

Virus sees Joe Pasquale trend on Twitter

Kent comic Joe Pasquale's role in BBC's Doctors provided an unusual social media antidote to coronavirus.

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Murder accused 'confessed' to friend

Murder accused 'confessed' to friend

A man accused of "bludgeoning to death" his neighbour and burning his body confessed to a friend, a court has heard.

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Travel agents respond to virus fears

Travel agents respond to virus fears

Holiday experts have given advice and told how the coronavirus has affected their businesses.

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Businesswoman smashed wine glass over Miss England finalist's head

Businesswoman smashed wine glass over Miss England finalist's head

A jury has found a businesswoman guilty of wounding a beauty contestant during a pub fight and leaving her scarred.

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Former teacher dies in fire

Former teacher dies in fire

Moving tributes have been paid to a retired schoolteacher who was killed in a fire at her home this week.

Charities' fears over virus outbreak

Charities' fears over virus outbreak

Charities across Kent have started planning for fundraisers to be cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Lucas' death 'was an accident'

 Lucas' death 'was an accident'

A coroner has concluded that the death of a boy who fell in a river and sparked a five day search, was a tragic accident

Hit-and-run car found abandoned

Hit-and-run car found abandoned

A Ford Fiesta which hit three women on a pedestrian crossing and was driven away from the scene, was ditched at a nearby road.

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LIVE: Coronavirus updates as UK moves to 'delay' spread

LIVE: Coronavirus updates as UK moves to 'delay' spread

We bring you the latest news as schools, businesses and event organisers prepare for the effects of coronavirus on the county.

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School chiefs step up virus plans

School chiefs step up virus plans

Kent education chiefs say they are "ramping up" contingency plans as the coronavirus pandemic threatens schools and exams.

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School closures and home working loom amid coronavirus crisis

School closures and home working loom amid coronavirus crisis

The Government is to step up its response to the coronavirus crisis, paving the way for home working, school closures and the cancellation of events.

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Family's heartache as 'beautiful' Lucy dies on tracks

Family's heartache as 'beautiful' Lucy dies on tracks

A 16-year-old killed by a train on Friday night has been described as a "kind-hearted and beautiful" animal-lover who aspired to be a zoo keeper.

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Take an exclusive look around Kent's abandoned racecourse

Take an exclusive look around Kent's abandoned racecourse

With Kent's only racecourse set for development, KentOnline got an exclusive tour around the abandoned site — here's what we found.

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This is why Kent dementia unit must stay

This is why Kent dementia unit must stay

The harrowing tale of the last person out of a much-needed dementia unit shows exactly why Kent desperately needs the doomed facility.

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