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We've got Easter cracked for you

We've got Easter cracked for you

15 April 2019

From Easter egg hunts to family trails, outings and quizzes, here's our guide to what's going on across Kent for the Easter weekend.

Hospital denies helipad plans despite application

Hospital denies helipad plans despite application

15 April 2019

A hospital has said it has no plans to reopen its helipad despite a planning application suggesting the contrary.

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Woman filmed kicking puppy 'just lost it'

Woman filmed kicking puppy 'just lost it'

13 April 2019

A dog-sitter says she has received threats after being caught on camera kicking a puppy.

Four people stranded miles off coast rescued

Four people stranded miles off coast rescued

13 April 2019

Passengers on board a power boat were left stranded five miles off the Kent coast after their vessel broke down.

Crews tackle early morning blaze

Crews tackle early morning blaze

13 April 2019

Firefighters battled a garden blaze for about 40 minutes in the middle of the night.

Animal activist clung to lorry's windscreen wipers

Animal activist clung to lorry's windscreen wipers

13 April 2019

An animal rights campaigner clung to the windscreen wipers of a lorry carrying live exports, a court has heard.

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Mental health centre to close

Mental health centre to close

13 April 2019

Plans to close a centre where mentally ill patients receive support are being finalised.

Naked calendar boosts charities

Naked calendar boosts charities

13 April 2019

Two charities were given £500 each after a village’s naked calendar sold out.

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High street jewellers to close down

High street jewellers to close down

12 April 2019

Established national jewellers chain Beaverbrooks will close one of its Kent stores this summer.

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Rat run reopens after month-long closure

Rat run reopens after month-long closure

12 April 2019

A popular route that has been closed for more than a month has reopened.

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Major retailer to close Kent stores

Major retailer to close Kent stores

12 April 2019

A national retailer will no longer have a presence in the county after announcing the closure of its stores.

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'Thieves' caught crouching in bushes and garden shed

'Thieves' caught crouching in bushes and garden shed

12 April 2019

Police have arrested suspected lead thieves after two people were seen removing metal from the roof of a building.

Council set to snap up Matalan store in £5m deal

Council set to snap up Matalan store in £5m deal

12 April 2019

A Matalan store is set to be snapped up by a council - and bosses have started talking to supermarkets in case the clothing retailer decides to leave.

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Boy with ice cream 'knocked out' by woman

Boy with ice cream 'knocked out' by woman

11 April 2019

A woman has been arrested after a child was reportedly “knocked unconscious” in a town centre attack.

Travellers face two-year jail term for pitching up

Travellers face two-year jail term for pitching up

11 April 2019

A council has been granted an emergency injunction which gives it strict powers to ban travellers from pitching up in car parks and green spaces.

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How will the new deadline for Brexit affect the county?

How will the new deadline for Brexit affect the county?

11 April 2019

The deadline for Brexit has been put back until October 31 - so, what does it mean for Kent?

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Air ambulance lands in park

Air ambulance lands in park

10 April 2019

An air ambulance has been spotted landing in a town centre park.

Judge agrees 'dangerous driving' cop trial move

Judge agrees 'dangerous driving' cop trial move

10 April 2019

The trial of a serving Kent Police officer will be heard outside the county, a court has ordered.

New attractions come to the castle

New attractions come to the castle

10 April 2019

A new adventure playground and golf course - both in the image of Leeds Castle - are set to open to visitors this weekend.

Man in hospital after late-night attack

Man in hospital after late-night attack

09 April 2019

Police are investigating after a man was hospitalised following an attack outside a department store.

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