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Kent County Council has removed all transgender-related books from the children's sections of its libraries, its leader has announced.
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Community note
No books were moved out of the childrens section, though one was moved to a space deemed out of childrens view.
"It follows feedback from a resident who spotted a transgender book aimed at adults in a public display at the entrance of one library in Kent," a spokesperson said.
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Catherine, the Princess of Wales, has visited Marina Mill in Cuxton to celebrate the British textile industry.
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Grace was the winner of the Special Recognition Award as part of the WellChild Awards last night and had the opportunity to meet Prince Harry, who has been WellChild patron for 17 years.
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The Princess of Wales paid a visit to Marina Mill in Cuxton to celebrate the British textile industry.
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Did you miss this mornings heated debate between @isaby from @BrexitCentral and former trade negotiator for Hong Kong @JasonJHunter
Well you can listen to it in full on the below link:
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The first of two lions rescued from Ukraine has successfully arrived in Kent after leaving war-torn Kyiv.
Yuna, a three-year-old lioness, has shell shock but it is hoped she can now heal at her new home at @TheBigCatSanct in Smarden.
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🥈 It's silver for Iona! An incredible life-time best for 13-year-old Iona Winnifrith, from Tonbridge, secures a silver medal in the 100m breaststroke at the Paralympic Games in Paris.
#ParalympicsGB
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🎙 "Are you ashamed of what you've done?"🎙
@annacookson puts questions from the people of Kent to the Prime Minister @trussliz
Listen to the full interview here 🔊 bbc.in/3UM8mvK
#bbcradiokent #primeminister
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With nearly 300 arrests at the #ExtinctionRebellion protests; Wild life campaigner @ChrisGPackham tells BBC Radio Kent his message to the activists:
"Keep it peaceful, don't over step that mark and stamp out any troublemakers asap"
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The Princess of Wales has visited Marina Mill, a textile factory in Cuxton, on an official engagement.
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Residents in Cuxton are preparing ahead of a visit from Catherine, Princess Of Wales later today.
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Hundreds of lorries are stuck in Kent for a second day after France closed its borders with the UK.
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A teenage girl is reported to have been raped at a park in Tunbridge Wells.
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Floral tributes to a suspected burglar from Swanley, who died during a botched raid, have been torn down for a second time.
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🗣️ "It'll be a good challenge for us."
@MaidstoneUnited players and fans react to the news that they'll travel to Ipswich Town for the #FACup Fourth Round. ⚽
Full list of Fourth Round fixtures here: bbc.in/3Hdms3U
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A large see-through window in the new £20 note with a blue and gold foil on the front depicts Margate lighthouse and Turner Contemporary.
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A humpback whale has been spotted swimming in the Thames next to the Dartford Crossing. It comes a year after Benny the Beluga was first noticed in the same area.
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⚽ They took the victory AND the shirts off their backs!
@MaidstoneUnited defender Chi Ezennolim wore Axel Tuanzebe's Ipswich Town shirt to the first training session since the Stones' historic #FACup win.
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From 4, X Factor star @CharlieJones from @StereoKicks chats to @radiodominic about their new single. Don't miss!
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A portrait of World War One poet Wilfred Owen on the beach in Folkestone is slowly being washed away by the sea. #ArmisticeDay100 #LestWeForget #RemembranceDay2018 #RemembranceSunday
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Castle Farm lavender fields, in Shoreham. 💜 Thank you to Michelle Dawes for this beautiful #PhotoOfTheDay 📸
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Morse the Border Terrier’s owners @r_latter and 3-year-old Edward want to say thank you to everyone who helped bring their stolen dog back - especially @SimonCowell for offering a reward as part of the #findmorse campaign 🐶
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The beautiful setting of the lavender fields at Castle Farm. 💜 Thank you to Ann Hepper for today’s #PhotoOfTheDay 📸
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Dashcam footage shows the moment a lorry burst into flames after hitting a safety barrier on the M25.
Surrey Police said the driver of the lorry suffered minor injuries in the incident at about 22:00 BST on Sunday.
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Two suspended Reform UK Kent county councillors have been expelled from the party for bringing it into "disrepute".
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Whitstable Town came from behind to beat AFC Whyteleafe 2-1 to win the FA Vase at Wembley Stadium.
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This is the letter sent home to parents from #HartsdownAcademy in school uniform row. bbc.in/2c7iB7X
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Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey told supporters to "keep motivated" as he tackled an obstacle course in Tunbridge Wells.
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King Charles III is making his first visit to Kent since his coronation two years ago.
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A Dartford mother who had a 10-year career break to look after her daughter with learning disabilities has landed her dream job as a train driver.
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Tonight at 6pm! 🤟 Hear @StephenDFBrown talking with @taylormomsen 🎶
Can’t wait for you to hear my chat with @taylormomsen this FRIDAY! 🤟
@BBCRadioKent / 29th Jan! (6pm)
Here’s a preview of us talking about @tmorello on the new @TPROfficial track!
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Dolphins have been spotted swimming up the River Medway 🐬@john_warnett talks to Stephen Anderson who filmed then
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The Duchess of Kent has died at the age of 92, Buckingham Palace has announced.
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Indie band @libertines are headlining @wheelsandfinsuk festival early next month at Joss Bay, very close to the site of a Margate B&B they are renovating. 🎤🏝
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Double-amputee Tony Hudgell, from West Malling, has been fitted for new prosthetics, which will enable him to walk without crutches.
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Queen Camilla has visited Canterbury to unveil a statue of Aphra Behn, the first woman to earn a wage as a professional writer.
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Are you a fan of Call The Midwife?
Last week @DockyardChatham launched the official tour and new gallery containing items and props from the show with the cast!
We sent our very own super fan @djmikeziolek to check it out….
Listen on BBC Sounds 🔊 bbc.in/44egUQV
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In an exclusive interview with BBC Radio Kent, Canterbury MP Rosie Duffield explains why she has quit the Labour Party and what it means for her constituents.
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This is the moment South Thanet MP Craig Mackinlay received a standing ovation on his return to Parliament for the first time after suffering a life-threatening episode of sepsis which led to the amputation of his hands and feet. Latest: bbc.in/4ayxtZH
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Three men have been arrested as part of an investigation into the large-scale, illegal dumping of waste at Hoads Wood near Ashford.
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Tunbridge Wells’ new Liberal Democrat MP @ThreshedThought:
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The first of two lions rescued from Ukraine has successfully arrived at The Big Cat Sanctuary in Smarden.
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Five days of gruelling perseverance and Patrick Barden - who has cerebral palsy - finished the #LondonMarathon. More bbc.in/2qg3Uam
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King Charles III is making his first visit to Kent since his coronation two years ago with a tour of Walmer Castle.
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Did you miss the heated debate between trade negotiator @JasonJHunter and @BrexitCentral @isaby
Then you can listen back to it here - As BBC Radio Kent Breakfast looks at debunking what a #NoDealBrexit means!
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Molly McLaren was murdered by her ex-boyfriend in a "frenzied" attack. Joshua Stimpson has been jailed for life for the “cruel, calculated and cowardly act”.
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It’s a fond farewell to @John_warnett after 31 years behind the mic 🎙 Have a very happy retirement! 🎉 📻
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About 650 lorries are parked on the M20 between junctions 11 and 9 as part of Operation Stack, the Department for Transport says.
These will be moved to Manston today. They join about 870 lorries that were already on site as of 6am.
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🚌 The @MaidstoneUnited players and staff have left the Gallgher Stadium for the approx. 150-mile journey to Coventry.
Keep up-to-date with our dedicated live page: bbc.in/3wnVi84
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This lovely picture of Margate was taken by 12-year-old Jamie Horton. It was sent to us by his proud dad - and it's our #photooftheday
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A beautiful shot of Scotney Castle. 🏰 Thank you to Lou Simmonds for today's #PhotoOfTheDay 📸
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It's been 20 years since the death of Princess Diana, but her legacy lives on through people like @DianaAward winner Jonjo.
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Metropolitan Police says it is investigating comments allegedly made by a Dartford councillor at a counter protest as a "matter of urgency".
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A three-legged cat which lived at a train depot in Medway and went missing on 28 November has been found over 20 miles away.
Tripod disappeared from Southeastern's Gillingham depot prompting a social media appeal.
He has now been discovered safe and well in Otford.
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A 27-year-old man from Maidstone has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 19-year-old woman died in the town. Emergency services were called to a property in London Road following a call at 1.18pm today. The woman was declared dead at the scene, according to @kent_police.
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So this happened in #Detling #freezingrain. The video was sent over to us by Karen Harrison.
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Watch this timelapse video of a portrait of World War One poet Wilfred Owen being etched on the beach in Folkestone before slowly being washed away by the sea. #LestWeForget #RemembranceDay2018 #ArmisticeDay100 #RemembranceSunday
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A rare portrait of William Carey, husband of Mary Boleyn, has been unveiled at Hever Castle by Josh Widdicombe.
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Paul Dixon captured this magnificent picture of a comet over Dover Castle. 💫 🏰 It is today'#PhotoOfTheDay 📸
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💙 The beautiful bluebells at Emmetts Garden, near Sevenoaks. Thank you to Laura Page for today's #PhotoOfTheDay 📸
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The Kent County Show at Detling starts today with a royal visit and live broadcasts from the BBC Radio Kent breakfast team.
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Full-back @barryfuller2 is used to earning ovations from #Gills fans at Priestfield...but he's glad another member of the Fuller family is getting the applause right now.
@TheGillsFC defender's wife Laura works at Ashford's William Harvey Hospital.
#ClapForTheNHS #ClapForCarers
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Sir Keir Starmer has been unveiled as this year's effigy for Edenbridge Bonfire Society's annual celebration.
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The Westgate gardens in Canterbury are looking particularly beautiful. Thanks to Emily Miles for capturing this lovely #Photooftheday 📸
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Queen Camilla is to visit Canterbury to unveil a state of Aphra Behn, the first woman to earn a wage as a professional writer.
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🚨CALLING ALL @midnightbeastuk FANS!🚨
Could you beat Stef, Ash & Dru in the ultimate TMB Quiz?
COMMENT or EMAIL by Sunday 28th March for a chance to be featured on air!
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Shepherd Neame in Faversham and Chatham-based Copper Rivet Distillery are teaming up to make alcohol hand sanitiser for the emergency services.
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"Fantastic. Exceptional."
@TheGillsFC owner @BradGalinson was back in #Medway on Saturday, to watch the Gills take on @TranmereRovers.
Matt Cole talked to Brad, asking him what he’s made of his first few weeks as owner...
Hear the full interview here: bbc.in/3JB3WV6
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BBC Radio Kent's new breakfast show host is @iancollinsuk who left LBC last month. Ian will join @AnnaCookson from 5 November, with @john_warnett teaming up with @LaurenTroupBBC on Drive. 🎙🎤📻
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The Subbuteo World Cup has 'flicked' off in the Kent town where it was invented. ⚽️
Players representing over 15 countries have gathered in Tunbridge Wells to compete for the coveted title of World Subbuteo Individual Champion.
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A set of medieval stained glass windows are to go on display in Canterbury Cathedral. bbc.in/1HlosAT
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Reform UK - Howard Cox, Dover and Deal: “It looks as though we’re going to get a 200 seat majority from Labour. And that’s why we need to get as many Reform UK candidates to be truly the official opposition in Parliament.”
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Queen guitarist @DrBrianMay has visited school children in #Maidstone to tell them why hedgehogs should be protected.
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It's a girl! @portlympnepark has welcomed an endangered giraffe calf, the first to be born at the reserve in 8 years
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We meet the new Head Gardener at @Godinton @loujnicholls on today’s #SundayGardening with @BBCRadioKentAG. Your #gardening questions welcome call 08007561111, WhatsApp 08000321333 start with the word Kent. Listen via @BBCSounds
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The Wake Up Call with @iancollinsuk 9.30am - @Tim_Burgess has taken the web by storm with #timstwitterlisteningparties - hear your favourite albums as their creators talk you through them 🎶
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The England Lioness Lucy Bronze has launched a football scholarship for young girls.
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Don’t miss Liz Truss speaking LIVE to Anna Cookson on The Wake Up Call tomorrow morning at 8:15am.
Got a question for the PM? Message our WhatsApp on 08000 321 333 and start your message with the word KENT.
Listen live here 🔊 bbc.in/2FQpRXL
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Whitstable Town FC are heading to Wembley for arguably the biggest game in their 140-year history.
The Oystermen are taking up to 10,000 fans with them to London as they face Surrey's AFC Whyteleafe in the final of the FA Vase.
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We love this shot from Herne Bay, sent to us by Colin Smith. 🌅 It is today's #PhotoOfTheDay 📸
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Fans of Whitstable Town FC have said they could not be prouder after their team lifted the FA Vase for the first time in their history.
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Diane Abbott addresses anti-racism demonstrators as rival groups clash in #Dover bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-ke…
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A nine-year-old double amputee, from West Malling, who missed the King’s garden party due to a traffic jam has attended a private gathering with Queen Camilla.
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The M2 in north Kent has been shut after a 50ft-deep hole appeared in the central reservation bbc.in/1bS4bEN
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A Kent man has been jailed for stealing £75,000 from Emmy award-winning Alan Pattillo, who directed the first episode of Thunderbirds.
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This Kentish village scene was caught and submitted by Suzy Edgson. If you don't recognise it, it is of Aylesford bridge. #PhotoOfTheDay 📸
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“This shows we’re doing the right thing.” Paula Hudgell, the adoptive mother of Tony Hudgell, says her OBE in the New Year Honours list vindicates her campaign for tougher penalties for child cruelty.
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Balvinder Sopal reflects on the moment she told her parents that she was going to star in EastEnders.
You can listen back to the special edition of the Wake Up Call, with our guest editor Balvinder, here: bbc.in/3EZSxyh
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Nine-year-old Tony Hudgell, who had both legs amputated following abuse as a baby by his birth parents, has had life-changing surgery.
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From 6pm.. join @StephenDFBrown for some fun, games and great music 🎶
Tonight’s big guest is @PaulYoungParlez who has been talking about his tour with @lospacaminoscom ⬇️
🔊 (LISTEN HERE: bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0ggz7w…)
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Canterbury Cathedral will host a shelter for homeless people during the festive period.
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A stunning view of The Street, at Tankerton beach, Whitstable. 🌊 Ralph Lombart supplied today's #PhotoOfTheDay 📸
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