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When the first Harry Potter film opened in the county

When the first Harry Potter film opened in the county

04 November 2021

See how young fans in Kent celebrated the release of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone in 2001.

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Fears of traffic gridlock thanks to new EU border rules

Fears of traffic gridlock thanks to new EU border rules

03 November 2021

Transport bosses have raised the alarm about the knock-on effects of tighter rules which will affect British travellers next year.

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'It's time for grown up conversation over crossings'

'It's time for grown up conversation over crossings'

03 November 2021

Figures show the number of people crossing the Channel stands at more than 20,000, as a Kent charity calls for a better solution to perilous journey.

'No, Covid's not over'

'No, Covid's not over'

03 November 2021

A council has agreed to step up warnings about the continuing coronavirus as fewer and fewer people are seen taking precautions.

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Honouring the fallen this year

Honouring the fallen this year

03 November 2021

Plans for Remembrance Sunday 2021 are emerging, with ceremonies this time taking place on November 14.

Graffiti, over-flowing bins and fly-tipped rubbish left in town

Graffiti, over-flowing bins and fly-tipped rubbish left in town

03 November 2021

Graffiti scrawled in red and reading 'No War But The Class War' has been left over a 'dirty' pile of rubbish in a town centre.

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A week to celebrate democracy

A week to celebrate democracy

02 November 2021

A Kent MP is encouraging people to take part in a special Parliament Week, which continues until Sunday.

Pupils living on the coast 'hit hardest' by Kent Test Covid lockdowns

Pupils living on the coast 'hit hardest' by Kent Test Covid lockdowns

02 November 2021

Children in Kent’s four coastal districts were left 'short-changed' by Kent Test results, claims education expert.

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Looking after the community

Looking after the community

02 November 2021

A district has had a third Wellbeing Roadshow within a month to help in the promotion of community safety.

Zero-emission bus service to launch

Zero-emission bus service to launch

02 November 2021

A new zero emission, electric bus service is launching, thanks to a multi-million pound grant.

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Panto with Sixties beat

Panto with Sixties beat

02 November 2021

A show based on a fairytale and with music from the 1960s pop era takes place within a couple of weeks.

Countdown to Christmas with light switch-ons

Countdown to Christmas with light switch-ons

02 November 2021

The countdown to Christmas will officially begin with light switch-ons across the county.

Sixfold increase in crossings despite government vow

Sixfold increase in crossings despite government vow

02 November 2021

The number of asylum seekers crossing the Channel has risen sixfold compared to October last year, latest figures have revealed.

Lone children going missing from hotels

Lone children going missing from hotels

02 November 2021

Lone child asylum seekers have been going missing from social services-run hotels in Kent.

'The children don't have time to wait'

'The children don't have time to wait'

02 November 2021

Parents battling for improved access to medicinal cannabis to treat children with epileptic seizures are making their point at Parliament today.

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Fundraiser heading towards £250k total collects BEM

Fundraiser heading towards £250k total collects BEM

01 November 2021

A breast cancer fundraiser who has raised almost £250,000 has dedicated her Queen's honour to her late friend who inspired her charity work.

The towers haunted by babies' screams and the vanishing bride in the road

The towers haunted by babies' screams and the vanishing bride in the road

30 October 2021

We look at the scariest places in Kent, including a wedding venue terrorised by monks.

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Investment planned for sea defences

Investment planned for sea defences

29 October 2021

Councillors are being asked to vote to allow at least £125,000 to be spent to strengthen defences at a beauty spot.

Inquest opens into death of teen hit by car

Inquest opens into death of teen hit by car

29 October 2021

An inquest has been opened into the death of a 13-year-old who died after being hit by a car.

'Dieting is just a sticking plaster'

'Dieting is just a sticking plaster'

29 October 2021

A woman who yo-yo dieted for 25 years says she has discovered the secret of staying slim and wants to share it with others.

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