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Men arrested after 'heroin and crack cocaine' found in car

Men arrested after 'heroin and crack cocaine' found in car

21 May 2020

Police have arrested two men after discovering about 30 wraps of what are thought to be Class A drugs.

Here's what your MP thinks about the reopening of schools

Here's what your MP thinks about the reopening of schools

21 May 2020

As the debate over whether it is safe to reopen schools in Kent continues we ask those in parliament what they think should happen.

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Shock plot to oust council leader amid virus crisis

Shock plot to oust council leader amid virus crisis

21 May 2020

A council leader says he is staggered by a bid to unseat him and brands the timing "insanity".

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'Women must be given voice during Covid-19 crisis'

'Women must be given voice during Covid-19 crisis'

20 May 2020

A Kent MP has called on the Prime Minister to ensure 'more female voices at the top of government' to bring about better representation for women.

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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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Man jailed for coughing in police officer's face

Man jailed for coughing in police officer's face

20 May 2020

An aggressive yob who suggested he might have coronavirus before coughing in a police officer's face has been put behind bars just two days later.

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Dad's fury as KFC claims buns 'not mouldy'

Dad's fury as KFC claims buns 'not mouldy'

19 May 2020

A disgusted customer has blasted KFC after the fast food chain claimed six suspect-looking buns he was served at a drive-thru were "not mouldy".

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Man falls off wall near beach

Man falls off wall near beach

18 May 2020

Paramedics were called out to reports a person had fallen from a wall at a beach.

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What is Kent's oldest pub?

What is Kent's oldest pub?

17 May 2020

A "haunted" tavern where one of Britain's most notorious criminals once took shelter is among those claiming to be the county's most ancient.

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Fears closure of charity will leave families ‘in crisis’

Fears closure of charity will leave families ‘in crisis’

16 May 2020

Hundreds of families are expected to go without vital help as a long-running charity has been forced to close due to lack of funding.

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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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'Congestion charge hike is stab in the back,' says nurse

'Congestion charge hike is stab in the back,' says nurse

15 May 2020

A distraught nurse from Kent, who works at a busy London hospital, says the congestion charge increase is "getting beyond stupid".

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M&S reopens three cafés in Kent for takeaways

M&S reopens three cafés in Kent for takeaways

14 May 2020

Shoppers at three M&S stores in Kent will be able to buy takeaway hot drinks from today in its cafés.

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Bins emptied once a month?

Bins emptied once a month?

14 May 2020

A cash-strapped council says the future of all services will be considered amid the fallout of the Covid-19 crisis - including waste collections.

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Warning as Kent's beaches touted to Londoners

Warning as Kent's beaches touted to Londoners

14 May 2020

Day-trippers are being urged to stay away from Kent as the county's beaches are being promoted to Londoners as destinations for a lockdown getaway.

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Couple reunite with picnic as lockdown measures eased

Couple reunite with picnic as lockdown measures eased

13 May 2020

A couple who stayed apart for eight weeks finally reunited for a picnic in the park today as lockdown was eased.

Virus hot-site targeted by 'mindless vandals'

Virus hot-site targeted by 'mindless vandals'

13 May 2020

Vandals have cut through a power cable at a drive-thru hot site - affecting vulnerable patients who came through to get treatment.

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Glorious gardens giving virtual tours

Glorious gardens giving virtual tours

13 May 2020

Garden owners across Kent who would have opened their gates as part of the National Gardens Scheme are instead giving virtual tours for visitors.

Send a personalised #Thankyou to our NHS heroes

Send a personalised #Thankyou to our NHS heroes

13 May 2020

Sponsored editorial: Join the Southeastern campaign to salute our key workers this Thursday

Dozens of Subway branches reopen across Kent

Dozens of Subway branches reopen across Kent

12 May 2020

Sandwich chain Subway has reopened more than 20 branches for takeaway and delivery across the county.

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