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A look inside £3m landslip work that has closed railway line

14 February 2023
A look inside £3m landslip work that has closed railway line

As work on the railway line to prevent landslides, our reporter joined teams to find out how they are following in Victorian engineers' footsteps.

Concerns as new homes set for vacant village plot rise from 28 to 47

13 February 2023
Concerns as new homes set for vacant village plot rise from 28 to 47

Bosses behind new housing for a rural village have revealed plans to almost double the number of proposed homes for the land.

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Saga to close huge Kent headquarters

07 February 2023
Saga to close huge Kent headquarters

Over-50s travel and insurance giant Saga says it is "no longer sustainable nor economically viable" to keep its head office open.

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Town centre butcher under investigation after zero hygiene rating

07 February 2023
Town centre butcher under investigation after zero hygiene rating

A butcher whose shop has been given the worst possible hygiene rating is urging the council to reinspect the business as soon as possible.

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We had a vintage makeover and the results were something else

05 February 2023
We had a vintage makeover and the results were something else

With his wardrobe in need of a refresh, we sent our reporter to try out some of the most popular retro looks at a quirky pre-loved fashion boutique.

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Prisoner busts out of court dock and flees building

03 February 2023
Prisoner busts out of court dock and flees building

A suspect has managed to flee a courtroom after escaping from the dock during a hearing in scenes reminiscent of a hit BBC crime drama.

Joy as school bucks trend to bag 'outstanding' Ofsted rating

03 February 2023
Joy as school bucks trend to bag 'outstanding' Ofsted rating

Ofsted inspectors have found a town's grammar school remains "outstanding" - despite hundreds having their status downgraded since the pandemic.

Parents to appeal after police close investigation into baby's nursery death

02 February 2023
Parents to appeal after police close investigation into baby's nursery death

No charges will follow a police probe into the circumstances surrounding the death of a nine-month-old who choked on food at nursery.

Striking teachers take to streets as schools close amid walk out

01 February 2023
Striking teachers take to streets as schools close amid walk out

Teachers on the picket lines across Kent have spoken of their frustrations and explained why they chose to strike as hundreds took to the streets.

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Final designs for huge Kent garden town unveiled

31 January 2023
Final designs for huge Kent garden town unveiled

Detailed plans for almost 6,000 new homes have revealed how future phases of the development - including a full-size cricket pitch - will look.

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Woman and dog rescued after getting stuck in mud

30 January 2023
Woman and dog rescued after getting stuck in mud

Coastguard rescue teams were sent to investigate and they managed to bring the woman and the pooch to safety.

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Vandal uses wheelie bin to 'bash in' shop window

30 January 2023
Vandal uses wheelie bin to 'bash in' shop window

Police are investigating a report of criminal damage, after a bin was used to smash the window of a high street pharmacy.

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Hundreds of asylum-seeking children go missing from Kent hotels

27 January 2023
Hundreds of asylum-seeking children go missing from Kent hotels

Hundreds of unaccompanied asylum-seeking children have gone missing from accommodation in Kent in the past year - with many never found.

The Kent non-league football burger that's so good it's gone viral

26 January 2023
The Kent non-league football burger that's so good it's gone viral

We try a non-league ground's match-day grub that has been named among the best in the country, rivalling that of Premier League clubs.

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Parents in limbo over Kent school closures with just one week until strikes

25 January 2023
Parents in limbo over Kent school closures with just one week until strikes

School bosses across the county fear they may have to close when teachers hold strikes next week - but some parents won't find out till that morning.

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JK Rowling defends Kent MP after colleague's leaked comments

24 January 2023
JK Rowling defends Kent MP after colleague's leaked comments

Author JK Rowling has defended Kent MP Rosie Duffield after leaked audio was published of a colleague criticising her.

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Swimming pools and leisure centres 'at risk' after energy support snub

23 January 2023
Swimming pools and leisure centres 'at risk' after energy support snub

Bosses of swimming pools and leisure centres in Kent say they are at risk of closure as they battle the steep cost of energy.

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'Worst-case' prediction sees Channel crossings hitting 80k

23 January 2023
'Worst-case' prediction sees Channel crossings hitting 80k

A Home Office worst-case scenario predicts the number of people crossing the Channel in small boats could almost double in 2023.

'I worked a shift at Kent's newest McDonald's - so much has changed since the 90s'

21 January 2023
'I worked a shift at Kent's newest McDonald's - so much has changed since the 90s'

Our reporter, who worked at McDonald's aged 16, returned to the Golden Arches - where even flipping burgers is now a thing of the past.

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The Kent towns getting £120m for major projects - and those who missed out

19 January 2023
The Kent towns getting £120m for major projects - and those who missed out

We look at how four parts of the county are set to be transformed after receiving millions of pounds from the government's Levelling Up Fund.

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