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College praised by Ofsted in first inspection in seven years

College praised by Ofsted in first inspection in seven years

01 May 2024

A college provider has been rated ‘good’ by the education watchdog again following a series of inspections at three of its Kent sites.

Former school fetches huge sum at auction

Former school fetches huge sum at auction

01 May 2024

A former school put up for sale at auction has sold for more than double the asking price after attracting hundreds of bids.

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Approval won for ‘rammed’ town centre flat block ‘aimed at young professionals’

Approval won for ‘rammed’ town centre flat block ‘aimed at young professionals’

01 May 2024

Plans to erect a “car-free” five-storey apartment block aimed at young professionals in the centre of a town have been approved despite concerns.

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Cladding to be removed from hospital A&E at ‘high risk of fire spread’

Cladding to be removed from hospital A&E at ‘high risk of fire spread’

01 May 2024

Complicated works to remove dangerous cladding from a hospital emergency department at high “risk of fire” is set to get underway.

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£40m waterfront football stadium and neighbourhood plans approved

£40m waterfront football stadium and neighbourhood plans approved

30 April 2024

Plans for an 8,000-seater stadium at the heart of a new waterfront neighbourhood have been given the green light.

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Thousands of illegal vapes found hidden behind ‘false shop walls’

Thousands of illegal vapes found hidden behind ‘false shop walls’

30 April 2024

Three stores suspected of selling unregulated vapes and tobacco products have been targeted in a series of police raids.

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‘Greedy’ fraudster jailed after high-risk betting scam

‘Greedy’ fraudster jailed after high-risk betting scam

30 April 2024

The head of a sham investment fund who duped four victims out of more than £150,000 which he used to fund his lifestyle has been jailed.

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Poorly pug rehomed in Kent to feature in hit ITV show fronted by Alison Hammond

Poorly pug rehomed in Kent to feature in hit ITV show fronted by Alison Hammond

30 April 2024

A stray pug found with a deformed right hip will feature on an episode of For The Love of Dogs presented by the This Morning presenter.

Social worker suspended over ‘gender critical’ views wins £58k payout

Social worker suspended over ‘gender critical’ views wins £58k payout

30 April 2024

A social worker has been “vindicated” after being wrongly suspended from her job for promoting her views on transgender issues on social media.

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‘I’m lucky to be alive’: Dad and daughter reunited after heart attack scare

‘I’m lucky to be alive’: Dad and daughter reunited after heart attack scare

30 April 2024

A dad reunited with the paramedics who saved his life after a heart attack at home says the incident has made him “re-evaluate” his life.

New junction for 750-home development near Bluewater complete

New junction for 750-home development near Bluewater complete

29 April 2024

Work on a new junction for a controversial housing development near a shopping centre and hospital has been completed.

Former school to go under the hammer

Former school to go under the hammer

29 April 2024

A former school which had pupils on its books as long as 100 years ago is to be sold at auction with a guide price of £500,000.

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Energy storage plant planned for green belt

Energy storage plant planned for green belt

29 April 2024

A large battery storage facility could be built on farmland in the Metropolitan green belt between a village and the A2.

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Community ‘win’ as future of historic pub secured - for now

Community ‘win’ as future of historic pub secured - for now

28 April 2024

An historic pub described as “the heart of the village” which was forced to closed its doors this year could still yet fend off the bulldozers.

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Major Kent theatre moves closer to re-opening

Major Kent theatre moves closer to re-opening

28 April 2024

Theatre-lovers look set to return to a town centre auditorium following approved plans to replace its unsafe roof.

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Long delays on Dartford Tunnel approach

Long delays on Dartford Tunnel approach

28 April 2024

Heavy congestion is building on the approach to a key road connection between Kent and Essex following reports of a crash.

Village's anger at return of 'dangerous' laughing gas canisters

Village's anger at return of 'dangerous' laughing gas canisters

28 April 2024

Disgruntled villagers are furious after “dangerous” laughing gas canisters misused by teens were found littered in a car park again.

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Man in his 50s dies after crash involving lorry

Man in his 50s dies after crash involving lorry

28 April 2024

Police have confirmed the driver of a car involved in a crash with a lorry on a busy A-road has died.

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Classic car returns to original garage for its 40th MOT

Classic car returns to original garage for its 40th MOT

27 April 2024

A 66-year-old car lover has returned to the same garage for four decades to get his much-loved classic car its annual check.

M25 delays after crash

M25 delays after crash

27 April 2024

There are delays on a busy motorway after a reported accident.

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