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Survey reveals best and worst of town centre

Survey reveals best and worst of town centre

21 May 2020

The results of a public survey has revealed that more shops and better night time entertainment are needed to improve a Kent town.

The stories behind Kent's huge chalk landmarks

The stories behind Kent's huge chalk landmarks

21 May 2020

Looking out over the county, Kent's man-made chalk landmarks have caught the eye for generations, but not everyone knows the history behind them.

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Thousands flock to beaches as temperatures soar

Thousands flock to beaches as temperatures soar

20 May 2020

Beaches in Kent filled up with people making the most of lockdown being eased on the hottest day of the year so far.

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Tributes paid to 'gentleman' farmer after cancer battle

Tributes paid to 'gentleman' farmer after cancer battle

20 May 2020

Tributes have been paid to a well-known farmer and beloved family man who died after a four year battle with cancer.

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Watch: dolphins frolic off Kent coast

Watch: dolphins frolic off Kent coast

18 May 2020

A pod of dolphins has been filmed swimming and playing off the coast of Kent.

Council brings back parking restrictions

Council brings back parking restrictions

18 May 2020

A district council has brought back parking restrictions in its area.

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The area where obesity hospital admissions are highest in South East

The area where obesity hospital admissions are highest in South East

16 May 2020

New figures published by the NHS reveal one area of Kent has the highest proportion of hospital admissions for obesity in the whole of the South East.

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Drugs gang hid cocaine inside frozen chicken

Drugs gang hid cocaine inside frozen chicken

15 May 2020

Members of a crime network have been jailed for more than 50 years, after being caught hiding hundreds of kilos of cocaine inside frozen poultry.

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Unsatisfactory council committee to be 'refreshed'

Unsatisfactory council committee to be 'refreshed'

15 May 2020

Changes could be made to the way a council committee meets and discusses key items, after its current set up was described as unsatisfactory.

Man fined £100 for throwing dog poo

Man fined £100 for throwing dog poo

14 May 2020

A man has been hit with a £100 fine after being caught throwing a bag of dog poo.

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New lockdown rules will be harder to police

New lockdown rules will be harder to police

14 May 2020

Kent's police chief has spoken out about how the new lockdown rules - introduced this week - will be harder to enforce across the county.

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Flowers left for man killed by lorry

Flowers left for man killed by lorry

11 May 2020

A floral tribute has been left for a man who was killed after stepping out of his car and being hit by a lorry.

More than 300 migrants attempt to cross Channel so far this weekend

More than 300 migrants attempt to cross Channel so far this weekend

09 May 2020

The number of people trying to cross the Channel in small boats over the past two days has been revealed, with yesterday being a record.

Coastguard call-outs hit lockdown record on VE Day

Coastguard call-outs hit lockdown record on VE Day

09 May 2020

Incidents involving coastguard crews reached a peak for the lockdown period on VE Day, as dozens of people ignored the 'stay at home' warning.

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The charts which suggest Kent is past the peak

The charts which suggest Kent is past the peak

07 May 2020

Lockdown restrictions look set to be eased as new figures suggest an initial peak of the virus in Kent has passed.

Rise in number of discarded gloves and masks on the streets

Rise in number of discarded gloves and masks on the streets

06 May 2020

A team dedicated to keeping the streets litter-free have noticed a rise in the number of discarded gloves and masks since the outbreak of Covid-19.

Hair today, gone tomorrow

Hair today, gone tomorrow

06 May 2020

A man is delighted after raising more than £1,200 for a charity which supports young refugees in Kent by shaving off his distinctive beard.

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Development will restore neglected theatre to 'former glory'

Development will restore neglected theatre to 'former glory'

04 May 2020

A planning application is seeking permission to restore a former theatre and tearoom, and build a nine-storey modern apartment block above it.

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Work re-starts on multi-storey skate park

Work re-starts on multi-storey skate park

04 May 2020

Work on a unique multi-million pound urban sports centre has re-started after the coronavirus saw construction temporarily halt on site.

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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