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MP's bid to overturn sex crimes

MP's bid to overturn sex crimes

21 October 2020

The Court of Appeal has confirmed receipt of an application by former Dover MP Charlie Elphicke to overturn his sexual assault convictions.

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Free Christmas trees handed out to businesses

Free Christmas trees handed out to businesses

21 October 2020

More than 100 businesses in Kent will each be given a free Christmas tree to boost festive cheer.

Saying 'Thanks' to lifesavers in the channel and in the town

Saying 'Thanks' to lifesavers in the channel and in the town

19 October 2020

Faith leaders joined with an anti-racism group to give thanks to groups and individuals whose practical kindness saves lives

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First pictures of revamped and extended village pub

First pictures of revamped and extended village pub

19 October 2020

Locals have supped their first pints in a village's only pub after a two-month refit turned into an eight-month closure because of Covid-19.

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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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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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Support for Astor Theatre through film nights

Support for Astor Theatre through film nights

16 October 2020

A theatre, recovering from its latest financial set back urges people to support its socially distanced film nights

'Agonising' death for seal

'Agonising' death for seal

15 October 2020

A young seal found with fishing line around its neck is feared to have suffered an "agonising" death.

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Mystery local heroes to switch on Christmas lights

Mystery local heroes to switch on Christmas lights

15 October 2020

Mystery local heroes will be turning on a town's Christmas Lights this year as organisers announce preparations for their first ever virtual event.

P&O targets shore staff in latest redundancies

P&O targets shore staff in latest redundancies

15 October 2020

Shore-side workers for P&O have today learned jobs are at threat and 36 sea-going roles are under review despite the firm already cutting 1100 jobs

The 1987 Great Storm in 100 photos

The 1987 Great Storm in 100 photos

15 October 2020

Every picture tells a story as we look back through our archive at the storm that devastated Kent in October 1987.

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Pensioner found in sea was being investigated by police

Pensioner found in sea was being investigated by police

14 October 2020

An 81-year-old man whose body was found in the sea was being investigated by police for historic offences, an inquest has heard.

Theatre lays off all staff after recovery bid rejection

Theatre lays off all staff after recovery bid rejection

14 October 2020

Every single staff member will be made redundant at a struggling theatre after its recovery fund bid to the government was rejected.

New books championing disability and equality in school library refresh

New books championing disability and equality in school library refresh

14 October 2020

Ten primary schools have refreshed their libraries with a more diverse range of fiction and non-fiction.

Air ambulance lands in field

Air ambulance lands in field

14 October 2020

Five emergency service vehicles and an air ambulance are attending an incident.

Halloween fright night film screenings

Halloween fright night film screenings

14 October 2020

Want this Halloween to go with a scream? Here's some fright night film screenings for all ages ready to have you howling into All Hallow's Eve.

Kidney donation: 'It still means the world'

Kidney donation: 'It still means the world'

14 October 2020

A transplant recipient whose life was saved thanks to the selflessness of her friend says it 'still means the world'.

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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Spend £5 to help save 'several' small businesses, says trades group

Spend £5 to help save 'several' small businesses, says trades group

13 October 2020

A trades group promoting a new £5 shopping scheme has warned of the closure of "several" businesses if people continue to neglect the High Street.

Town's largest primary school announces Covid-19 case

Town's largest primary school announces Covid-19 case

13 October 2020

Two Reception classes have been "closed" as a result of a positive Covid-19 case at a primary school.

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