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Kent recycling centres closed

Kent recycling centres closed

24 March 2020

Recycling centres in Kent have been shut until further notice following the government's latest announcement on tackling the coronavirus outbreak.

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Rise in 'dirty needles' being dumped

Rise in 'dirty needles' being dumped

24 March 2020

A team dedicated to keeping a town clean and safe have reported a rise in the number of used needles found dumped in the streets.

Burglars steal food from butchers shop

Burglars steal food from butchers shop

23 March 2020

Police are investigating after burglars targeted a butchers shop, stealing meat and other fresh food.

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Police warn of gift voucher scams in Kent

Police warn of gift voucher scams in Kent

23 March 2020

Fraudsters have been targeting elderly and vulnerable people across the county by getting them to spend large amounts of money on gifts cards.

Monopoly game dedicated to Kent town launches today

Monopoly game dedicated to Kent town launches today

23 March 2020

A new special edition of the popular game Monopoly has launched today and is dedicated to a Kent town.

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'It's superb they will utilise it, rather than just abandon it'

'It's superb they will utilise it, rather than just abandon it'

23 March 2020

More than 100 people attended a public consultation on the proposed plans to rescue a neglected theatre - here's what they thought.

Holiday park announces closures

Holiday park announces closures

22 March 2020

A holiday park giant has announced it is closing across the UK amid the Covid-19 outbreak, affecting two parks in Kent.

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Dad died after doctors failed to carry out vital scan

Dad died after doctors failed to carry out vital scan

21 March 2020

An inquest heard how a dad-of-two could have survived if a scan to identify his life threatening condition was carried out.

Letters to residents could 'brighten their day'

Letters to residents could 'brighten their day'

20 March 2020

Children are being invited to send letters or drawings to care home residents facing long periods without visitors due to the Covid-19 outbreak.

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What do school closures mean for children and parents in Kent?

What do school closures mean for children and parents in Kent?

20 March 2020

From cancelled exams to bus pass refunds, here's everything you need to know about how school closures could affect families in Kent.

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Here's how Covid-19 is affecting Folkestone, Hythe & Romney Marsh

Here's how Covid-19 is affecting Folkestone, Hythe & Romney Marsh

20 March 2020

Venues shut, attractions closed and council meetings cancelled, we take a look at how the Covid-19 outbreak is affecting the district.

39 migrants stopped in Channel

39 migrants stopped in Channel

20 March 2020

Two boats of people were stopped by Border Force at sea.

Brewery giant's drastic measures to save 322 pubs

Brewery giant's drastic measures to save 322 pubs

20 March 2020

Kent's biggest brewer is taking drastic measures to help pubs in the wake of COVID-19 outbreak.

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12-hour dance festival to return for 2020

12-hour dance festival to return for 2020

18 March 2020

Connected Festival, which saw thousands of people party for 12 hours at a Kent airport, is set to return this year despite Covid-19 fears.

Migrants at sea checked for coronavirus

Migrants at sea checked for coronavirus

18 March 2020

A total of 25 migrants were stopped in the Channel by Border Force and checked for COVID-19 when brought ashore.

Here's how technology is connecting people during the Covid-19 outbreak

Here's how technology is connecting people during the Covid-19 outbreak

16 March 2020

From online lectures to live streaming choir sessions, technology is playing a big part in keeping people connected during the coronavirus outbreak.

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Shipping disaster left more than 40 dead

Shipping disaster left more than 40 dead

14 March 2020

We take a look back at a four-ship disaster in the English Channel which saw three ships sink and left more than 40 people dead.

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Take an exclusive look around Kent's abandoned racecourse

Take an exclusive look around Kent's abandoned racecourse

12 March 2020

With Kent's only racecourse set for development, KentOnline got an exclusive tour around the abandoned site — here's what we found.

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Rise in confirmed coronavirus cases

Rise in confirmed coronavirus cases

08 March 2020

Here's everything we know so far about coronavirus in Kent as it emerged today that numbers of confirmed cases have risen.

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Flooding forces week-long road closure

Flooding forces week-long road closure

06 March 2020

A road will be closed for a week after two days of heavy rainfall left it under water.

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