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George Floyd banners appear as death is declared homicide

George Floyd banners appear as death is declared homicide

02 June 2020

Banners demanding justice for police choking victim George Floyd appear over a flypast as his death is announced as a homicide

School announces plans to close boarding option

School announces plans to close boarding option

02 June 2020

Coronavirus has contributed to a perfect financial storm at a grammar school which could force closure of its boarding accommodation

Charity says thanks this Volunteers' Week

Charity says thanks this Volunteers' Week

01 June 2020

A charity care home has thanked its team on the first day of national Volunteers' Week

'Infamy, infamy, someone's got it in for me'

'Infamy, infamy, someone's got it in for me'

29 May 2020

Could time soon be up for the famous four wandering peacocks of Deal as a villager calls for them to be confiscated on safety grounds?

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Council's £2.5m fund to beat virus impact

Council's £2.5m fund to beat virus impact

29 May 2020

Plans to launch a £2.5million high street regeneration fund will be discussed by a council to help town centres recover after Covid-19.

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Country park relaunching next week

Country park relaunching next week

28 May 2020

A popular walk and cycling venue has announced when it'll welcome visitors.

Lady pilot's flight challenge for care home

Lady pilot's flight challenge for care home

26 May 2020

A pilot will take to the skies in an international flying competition to help a care home charity whose fundraising events have been hit by Covid-19

More of Kent's most historic pubs

More of Kent's most historic pubs

25 May 2020

The county is home to a number of pubs with fascinating histories - with some even dating back to the 1100s. Does your local feature?

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Drive-thru donations event for food bank

Drive-thru donations event for food bank

23 May 2020

Food bank volunteers will be ensuring social distancing is upheld at a special drive-thru donations event at a supermarket

Wildlife park set to reopen on June 1

Wildlife park set to reopen on June 1

22 May 2020

One of Kent's most popular wildlife parks is planning to reopen its gates to about 500 visitors each day.

Secret Drinker's favourite Shepherd Neame seaside pubs

Secret Drinker's favourite Shepherd Neame seaside pubs

22 May 2020

Our undercover reporter picks his top Sheps drinking spots on the Kent coast

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'Children have died because of Covid-19 fears'

'Children have died because of Covid-19 fears'

22 May 2020

Two children are feared to be among those to have died as concerns over exposure to coronavirus keeps gravely-ill patients away from Kent’s hospitals.

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Martha needs votes for £1k prize for PPE

Martha needs votes for £1k prize for PPE

22 May 2020

A charity will buy protective equipment to keep its care home free from Covid-19 if it wins a £1,000 competition prize, but it needs your votes

Bus firm to limit passengers on board

Bus firm to limit passengers on board

21 May 2020

A bus operator which serves Kent has issued guidance after it announced it will be limiting the numbers of customers on board.

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Was loud bang a sonic boom?

Was loud bang a sonic boom?

20 May 2020

A loud bang that sounded like an explosion was heard across the east Kent coast and the reason for it has still not been comfirmed

Foodbank continues food deliveries

Foodbank continues food deliveries

20 May 2020

It's business as usual for a food bank which is calling for people in crisis to reach out as volunteers step up socially distanced food deliveries

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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Petition emerges over new homes plan

Petition emerges over new homes plan

15 May 2020

A petition is calling for an in depth environmental study before a decision is made allowing 210 homes at former Betteshanger Colliery

'Localised booking system needed' as tips reopen

'Localised booking system needed' as tips reopen

15 May 2020

Ad tips across Kent reopen this morning an MP has called for a localised booking system for those without internet access

Thank you messages appear on train boards

Thank you messages appear on train boards

14 May 2020

Messages of thanks have appeared on train boards across the county this morning.

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