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Inquest into death of baby boy who choked on food at nursery to hear from chefs

09 November 2023
Inquest into death of baby boy who choked on food at nursery to hear from chefs

An inquest into the death of a nine-month-old who choked on food at a pre-school will be heard by a jury, and nursery staff will give evidence.

Man charged with stealing £14k worth of jewellery

08 November 2023
Man charged with stealing £14k worth of jewellery

A 20-year-old man suspected of stealing jewellery worth over £14,000 has also been accused of burglary and nabbing aftershave and chocolates.

The Kent parents hauled before court because their children won’t go to school

07 November 2023
The Kent parents hauled before court because their children won’t go to school

More than one in four Kent pupils were persistently absent from school in the last academic year – and parents are paying the price.

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Kent nursery downgraded to lowest rating after Ofsted inspection

04 November 2023
Kent nursery downgraded to lowest rating after Ofsted inspection

Inspectors have double-downgraded a nursery after they found garden machinery and medicines left within reach of babies and toddlers.

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‘I thought road rage attack would never end’

04 November 2023
‘I thought road rage attack would never end’

A terrified dad says he was grabbed by the hair and punched in the face by a stranger during a road rage attack on his daily commute.

New diagnostic centre to cut patient waiting times

03 November 2023
New diagnostic centre to cut patient waiting times

Patients will be seen quicker following the launch of a new Community Diagnostic Centre in Kent.

Libertines’ new music video ‘Run Run Run’ features Kent landmarks

03 November 2023
Libertines’ new music video ‘Run Run Run’ features Kent landmarks

A new music video by the Libertines showcases numerous landmarks of a coastal Kent town.

Suspect, 31, accused of robbery in high street and possession of imitation firearm

03 November 2023
Suspect, 31, accused of robbery in high street and possession of imitation firearm

A suspect has been charged with robbery and possessing an imitation firearm following a reported incident in a high street.

‘I was afraid to flush toilet for months after workers put pole through sewage pipe’

03 November 2023
‘I was afraid to flush toilet for months after workers put pole through sewage pipe’

Blundering telecoms workers punctured a pipe outside a man’s home, sending sewage overflowing into the garden – and didn’t fix it for three months.

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Kent pizzeria ‘could be best in the country’

02 November 2023
Kent pizzeria ‘could be best in the country’

A high-street pizzeria could be crowned the country’s best and win a coveted accolade.

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‘I stole from supermarkets because Elon Musk was controlling my mind’

01 November 2023
‘I stole from supermarkets because Elon Musk was controlling my mind’

A prolific thief who swiped alcohol from shops – smashing bottles in one and downing wine in another – claimed Elon Musk was controlling his mind.

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The shop with a secret bar you need a password to get into

29 October 2023
The shop with a secret bar you need a password to get into

The owner of a furniture store with a password-protected speakeasy in the back has revealed plans to makeover the front-of-house.

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'Underrated' historic attraction to finally reopen

28 October 2023
'Underrated' historic attraction to finally reopen

One of the three royal castles in Kent may soon be open to the public once again as a stone-by-stone survey of the historic site gets underway.

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Tragic epilepsy death of football-mad 26-year-old

28 October 2023
Tragic epilepsy death of football-mad 26-year-old

The devastated family of a football-mad 26-year-old who died following an epileptic seizure have told how “his smile could light up a room”.

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Teacher jumped in as abusive sisters clashed with pupils at school gates

27 October 2023
Teacher jumped in as abusive sisters clashed with pupils at school gates

A teacher was forced to intervene as two women confronted pupils outside school gates in a clash that saw one boy told: “Go back to your country.”

‘Dad wanted to stop others going through this hell’

24 October 2023
‘Dad wanted to stop others going through this hell’

A grieving daughter says her cancer-stricken dad was denied more precious time with his family because of repeated delays to his treatment.

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Council plans to cut ties with controversial private litter wardens

21 October 2023
Council plans to cut ties with controversial private litter wardens

A controversial litter warden firm which pockets more than two-thirds of fine money could be binned off in a move to bring the service back in-house.

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Man killed by falling tree was ‘gentle soul’ who lived in the woods

15 October 2023
Man killed by falling tree was ‘gentle soul’ who lived in the woods

A “kind and unique” man who lived in the woods for 20 years and was known for his love of animals was killed by a falling tree.

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‘Garden of England? It’s the car park of England’

13 October 2023
‘Garden of England? It’s the car park of England’

Villagers have lashed out at “mad” plans for 70 new homes amid fears Kent is becoming “the car park of England”.

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Unholy row over priest’s bid to knock down former church and build house

08 October 2023
Unholy row over priest’s bid to knock down former church and build house

A priest hopes to bulldoze his former church to make way for a large house despite council chiefs previously scrapping the divisive plans.

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