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Put pen to paper for favourite teacher

Put pen to paper for favourite teacher

07 May 2020

A school is calling for testimonials to help an esteemed maths teacher win a silver in the best teacher category of a national awards scheme

The postman pushing the boundaries with his fancy dress

The postman pushing the boundaries with his fancy dress

06 May 2020

One Kent postman is pushing the boundaries with his fancy dress and villagers can't contain their smiles.

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Kent's four roaming peacocks get their own Facebook page

Kent's four roaming peacocks get their own Facebook page

05 May 2020

A Facebook page dedicated to four roaming peacocks has attracted more than 4,000 members - some from as far as Australia.

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Driver jailed for trying to sneak £300,000 out of UK

Driver jailed for trying to sneak £300,000 out of UK

05 May 2020

A driver who was caught trying to smuggle criminal cash out of the country just four hours after arriving is now behind bars.

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Police helicopter search for one of Kent's most wanted

Police helicopter search for one of Kent's most wanted

05 May 2020

A police chopper and dogs unit scoured for one of Kent's most wanted after receiving intelligence that he had been spotted.

Campaign group raise awareness of threat to war graves ahead of VE Day

Campaign group raise awareness of threat to war graves ahead of VE Day

05 May 2020

A campaign group will be launching a social media broadcast to raise awareness of the threat to WW2 war graves in the Goodwin Sands ahead of VE Day.

Driver on 'non-essential trip' damages parked cars

Driver on 'non-essential trip' damages parked cars

04 May 2020

A man thought to be on a non-essential journey veered his car off the road causing damage to two parked vehicles.

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MP wants to see your children's drawings

MP wants to see your children's drawings

04 May 2020

An MP is awarding certificates to children who create colourful messages of support for NHS workers on the frontline of the coronavirus outbreak.

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What's in a name? The famous folk who left their mark on Kent

What's in a name? The famous folk who left their mark on Kent

03 May 2020

Throughout history, many remarkable people have forged a special link to the county - we look at who they are and what they did.

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Kent scientists find treatment for coronavirus

Kent scientists find treatment for coronavirus

01 May 2020

Scientists working in the same labs where Viagra was discovered say they have found a molecule which can treat coronavirus.

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'This increase is only the beginning'

'This increase is only the beginning'

01 May 2020

Food banks across the county react to the 'dreadful' surge in demand since lockdown began.

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NHS warning over low quality PPE scams

NHS warning over low quality PPE scams

01 May 2020

NHS bosses have warned well-meaning donors of scams selling low quality personal protection equipment and the best way to help the health service.

How entrepreneur's 'Yellow Pages' website idea could save High Street

How entrepreneur's 'Yellow Pages' website idea could save High Street

01 May 2020

An entrepreneur's innovative idea to set up a Yellow Pages equivalent for high street shops is hoped to help them overcome the coronavirus pandemic.

Items stolen from 20-year-old's grave

Items stolen from 20-year-old's grave

01 May 2020

A family is asking for the return of sentimental items stolen from their son's grave.

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Beach dog ban starts despite lockdown plea

Beach dog ban starts despite lockdown plea

01 May 2020

Dogs will be banned from most beaches for the next four months despite owners urging councils to relax seasonal restrictions during lockdown.

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NHS staff sickness at lowest since pandemic began

NHS staff sickness at lowest since pandemic began

30 April 2020

NHS staff sickness is at its lowest since the Covid-19 pandemic began and plans can now be drawn up on how Kent's hospitals will recover.

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Ex port chief is now financial boss of Falkland Islands

Ex port chief is now financial boss of Falkland Islands

30 April 2020

A port chief has described his new role as financial secretary of the Falkland Islands Government as "full of professional and personal challenges"

Colouring sheet illustrator launches card for NHS

Colouring sheet illustrator launches card for NHS

30 April 2020

An illustrator whose free colouring sheets have reached more than 300,000 people online has designed a card to raise money for the NHS.

'Take pictures of your VE Day toast'

'Take pictures of your VE Day toast'

30 April 2020

A special montage of people toasting the 75th anniversary of VE Day will be created by this district council, and it is appealing for your pictures

Sirens blare and police line street for boy's birthday

Sirens blare and police line street for boy's birthday

29 April 2020

Sirens blared and police cars lined a street in a birthday surprise for an aspiring officer with spina bifida.

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