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Council issues High Court challenge in row over 700 homes

Council issues High Court challenge in row over 700 homes

A council in Kent is fighting a decision to pay costs awarded to a developer in a row over homes and has issued a High Court challenge.

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33-year-old dies of suspected Covid-19 at home

33-year-old dies of suspected Covid-19 at home

A man who had a cough for more than six weeks - later described by his wife as "horrendous" - is thought to have died of coronavirus.

Crossbow found and man arrested after armed siege

Crossbow found and man arrested after armed siege

A 44-year-old man is in custody following an armed siege in a residential street.

Armed siege on Island

Armed siege on Island

Police with firearms and dogs are surrounding a house in a residential road after a disturbance.

First World War soldiers honour the NHS

First World War soldiers honour the NHS

A village has dug out soldier silhouettes it uses for Remembrance Sunday to salute the NHS and other key-workers.

Bomb squad called to Kent beach

Bomb squad called to Kent beach

Part of a beach was cordoned off today when an object thought to be a bomb was discovered at low tide.

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Kent's topsy turvy weather

Kent's topsy turvy weather

Whatever the weather, you know you can't rely on it when in Britain. Kent witnessed bright sunshine today broken by torrential rain and even thunder.

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New bedtime story shared on KentOnline

New bedtime story shared on KentOnline

An author working on a new children's TV show has allowed KentOnline to give you a sneak preview.

Kent mum bakes cake for Colonel Tom's 100th birthday

Kent mum bakes cake for Colonel Tom's 100th birthday

A Kent baker has created a two-feet tall cake to mark the 100th birthday of Army veteran Colonel Tom Moore – but is now not sure what to do with it.

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Free holiday for someone who deserves it

Free holiday for someone who deserves it

A holiday park is asking people to nominate someone who could do with a week-long break when lockdown is over.

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New union calls for prisoners to be tested for coronavirus

New union calls for prisoners to be tested for coronavirus

A new union for prison officers launched in Kent is demanding all inmates be tested for Covid-19 before they are moved between jails.

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Beach barrier to stop campers

Beach barrier to stop campers

A barrier has been installed by council officers to stop campervans and motorhomes parking on a beach.

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'Super head' called in to help struggling school

'Super head' called in to help struggling school

A Kent academy has drafted in a new 'executive head' from Bradford to help turn it around. He will take up his post in September.

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Council's call for virus funds

Council's call for virus funds

A council has set up a crowdfunding site for cash to go towards charities and organisations helping fight coronavirus.

Social services move to Skype visits amid pandemic

Social services move to Skype visits amid pandemic

Social services visits to households with vulnerable children are being conducted over Skype, during the coronavirus outbreak.

Reporter's vow of silence after Twitter shoe storm

Reporter's vow of silence after Twitter shoe storm

A reporter has vowed never to discuss fashion again after finding himself at the centre of a social media storm.

Air ambulance scrambled to park

Air ambulance scrambled to park

An air ambulance has landed in a park, with other emergency services spotted nearby.

Safe havens offer mental health support

Safe havens offer mental health support

A network of safe havens and a helpline have been set up to help people who are living with mental health conditions.

Football club giving youngsters greater opportunity

Football club giving youngsters greater opportunity

Sheppey United are expanding their youth section in a hope of keeping their best local talent close to home.

Decision needed on building's revamp cash

Decision needed on building's revamp cash

A council using a historic building as its HQ has been told to make a decision by September on whether it wants cash to revamp it.

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