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More than half of care homes failing

More than half of care homes failing

18 January 2019

There are calls for an urgent review after it emerged more than half of care homes have been ruled unsafe or in need of improvement.

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'We are so proud of his legacy and will miss him terribly'

'We are so proud of his legacy and will miss him terribly'

17 January 2019

The funeral of a much-loved GP and father-of-three whose sudden death prompted an outpouring of tributes is to be held at Canterbury Cathedral.

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Deadline looms for comments on solar farm plan

Deadline looms for comments on solar farm plan

17 January 2019

Residents have 11 days to formally submit comments about controversial plans to build the UK's largest solar farm.

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Man suffers head injury in lorry crash

Man suffers head injury in lorry crash

14 January 2019

An elderly man had to be cut free from a car following a crash with a lorry.

£100m hotel deal hits the rocks

£100m hotel deal hits the rocks

12 January 2019

Plans to convert coastal war defences into a £1,000-per-night luxury hotel equipped with a helipad have collapsed.

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Still grafting at the age of 90

Still grafting at the age of 90

12 January 2019

'Britain's oldest fisherman' has been working at a harbour for more than 70 years.

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Motorway to shut every night for a week

Motorway to shut every night for a week

11 January 2019

A large stretch of a major route through Kent is to close every night next week for resurfacing.

Town named Kent's first 'plastic-free' community

Town named Kent's first 'plastic-free' community

11 January 2019

A seaside town is the first in the county to be awarded 'plastic-free' status after working to minimise the use of throwaway plastics.

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Search for owner of wedding ring found on seafront

Search for owner of wedding ring found on seafront

10 January 2019

A 16-year-old who found an engraved gold wedding band by the sea is hoping to return it to its owner.

Puppy abandoned in shoebox visits rescuers five years on

Puppy abandoned in shoebox visits rescuers five years on

10 January 2019

A dog left outside a supermarket in freezing weather has paid a visit to the charity that nursed him back to health.

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Mum's warning after painkiller claims teen son's life

Mum's warning after painkiller claims teen son's life

09 January 2019

An inquest has today heard how a 17-year-old died after recreationally taking a lethal dose of Tramadol, devastating his family.

Wind farms to power 12 electric car charging points

Wind farms to power 12 electric car charging points

08 January 2019

Wind farm will power a dozen new electric vehicle charging points being installed across one of Kent's districts.

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Flood alert for parts of Kent

Flood alert for parts of Kent

08 January 2019

The Environment Agency has issued a flood warning for parts of Kent

Veganuary: six places to try vegan

Veganuary: six places to try vegan

08 January 2019

With the rise in popularity of eating vegan, many eateries are catering for Veganuary - and beyond. Here's some to try across Kent:

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Anger as station bike thefts soar

Anger as station bike thefts soar

08 January 2019

Hundreds of bicycles have been stolen from train stations leaving commuters stranded.

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Thousands raised for homeless man after van torched

Thousands raised for homeless man after van torched

06 January 2019

A fundraising page has raised thousands for a homeless man who lost all of his belongings after the vehicle he had been living in went up in flames.

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Man's quest for 'lost photographer' who pictured Edwardian Kent

Man's quest for 'lost photographer' who pictured Edwardian Kent

06 January 2019

Seven boxes of rare historic photographs have prompted a search for the person who captured the images.

Where to get rid of your Christmas tree

Where to get rid of your Christmas tree

04 January 2019

It is time to take down your festive decorations so here is a list of where you can get rid of your Christmas trees.

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Homeless man's van torched in 'arson attack'

Homeless man's van torched in 'arson attack'

04 January 2019

A van lived in by a homeless man erupted into a ball of flames after a suspected arson attack.

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Lifesize cut-out of Gemma Collins among bizarre items lost in hotels

Lifesize cut-out of Gemma Collins among bizarre items lost in hotels

03 January 2019

Hotel staff in the county made some bizarre discoveries of items left behind by guests last year.

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