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Drug dealer jailed after police chase

Drug dealer jailed after police chase

27 November 2020

Watch: A drug dealer get caught after driving over a stinger during a chase.

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Parents warned over identity theft after school cyber attack

Parents warned over identity theft after school cyber attack

24 November 2020

A secondary school has fallen victim to a data ransom attack with parents warned to remain vigilant over identity theft.

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'Smart' new bridge reinstated over River Stour

'Smart' new bridge reinstated over River Stour

24 November 2020

Residents have celebrated the return of a bridge following its half a million pound overhaul.

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Head announces parties for pupils missing out on birthday celebrations

Head announces parties for pupils missing out on birthday celebrations

24 November 2020

A head teacher is going above and beyond to ensure children can still mark their birthdays as the pandemic continues to hamper celebrations.

Dad and daughter's separation heartbreak prompts gesture from star

Dad and daughter's separation heartbreak prompts gesture from star

23 November 2020

A dad desperate to hug his disabled daughter again has told how a kind gesture from TV's David Walliams has helped boost their spirits.

New data shows Pfizer vaccine has passed safety checks

New data shows Pfizer vaccine has passed safety checks

18 November 2020

The coronavirus vaccine from Pfizer due to arrive in the UK before the end of the year has passed its safety checks, according to new data.

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Lockdown picture wins top spot on calendar front page

Lockdown picture wins top spot on calendar front page

18 November 2020

A picture taken at a lockdown barbecue won an amateur photographer pride of place on the front page of our 2021 calendar

Pictures of Toll Bridge through the years as works near completion

Pictures of Toll Bridge through the years as works near completion

17 November 2020

A key bridge will reopen in a matter of weeks as Kent County Council has confirmed its half a million pound upgrade works remain on track.

Father begs to be reunited with daughter before Christmas

Father begs to be reunited with daughter before Christmas

16 November 2020

A devoted dad who has only seen his disabled daughter once since March is begging to be allowed to hug her this Christmas.

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'I've been spat on and told to get cancer - but I'm proud of what I do'

'I've been spat on and told to get cancer - but I'm proud of what I do'

14 November 2020

One of Kent's biggest developers has spoken openly about being trolled and his undeserved reputation as a money-grabber in an in-depth interview.

More than 250 pupils sent home to self-isolate

More than 250 pupils sent home to self-isolate

12 November 2020

Two schools in the Sandwich area have sent their pupils home to self isolate following cases of Covid-19.

'These men of Worth village gave everything they had'

'These men of Worth village gave everything they had'

11 November 2020

Poignant words of Remembrance at the unveiling of a village war memorial 100 years ago are still relevant in reminding us how we should never forget

Quest to find 'wonky dog' new home for Christmas

Quest to find 'wonky dog' new home for Christmas

10 November 2020

A search is on for a new home for a three-legged dog who survived intentionally being run over.

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'Big hope we can vaccinate ready for winter'

'Big hope we can vaccinate ready for winter'

10 November 2020

Doctors, nurses and armed services personnel are preparing to administer millions of Coronavirus doses in a matter of weeks

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Charity joins Zoom hype for bingo fundraiser

Charity joins Zoom hype for bingo fundraiser

09 November 2020

A charity which supports adults with profound disabilities is joining the Zoom hype to help raise funds during the second lockdown.

Residents stay at home as mayor leads Remembrance service

Residents stay at home as mayor leads Remembrance service

09 November 2020

Families stayed at home as a town's mayor led a hugely scaled back Remembrance Sunday service.

Covid vaccine is '90% effective' say Pfizer and BioNTech

Covid vaccine is '90% effective' say Pfizer and BioNTech

09 November 2020

Drug trials for a Covid vaccine have shown just 94 out of 43,538 people contracted the virus making the result a 'great day' for science and humanity

Shed catches fire at rural property

Shed catches fire at rural property

08 November 2020

Two fire engines worked to put out flames that had engulfed a shed in flames.

More library services to resume this week

More library services to resume this week

07 November 2020

These are the locations where the public can get books and access to computers.

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Christmas rainbows to light up windows this advent

Christmas rainbows to light up windows this advent

06 November 2020

One Kent town will be counting down the days until Christmas with a new window display each day - and this year rainbows will feature in every one.

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