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Funding has been secured to open new “school-based nurseries” across several towns in a bid to tackle so-called childcare “deserts”.
The latest phase of a £419million housing regeneration scheme has been given the go-ahead.
A terminally ill dad-of-two who has set himself the challenge of walking 25 million steps for charity has won a prestigious award.
Medway Stop Smoking Service launches Varenicline to help manage cravings and nicotine withdrawal symptoms.
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Seven special schools due to be re-designated in council reforms will not go ahead after head teachers threatened legal action.
A robber who injured and knocked an elderly pensioner to the ground after robbing her has been jailed.
A lucky Kent man has revealed what he is splashing his winnings on after an impressive EuroMillions win.
A builder who has been left unable to work following major surgery to remove a tumour says he hasn’t been able to secure any financial help.
For many, the thought of a HMO next door rings alarm bells but two entrepreneurs are on a mission to change public perception of shared homes.
A drunken man who acted “aggressively” toward his partner at a party, later grabbed her around the throat after she left the event without him.
Instead of being binned dog mess is increasingly being bagged and dumped or hung from tree branches in a move many have branded as “selfish”.
A property once discovered to have been growing 1,069 cannabis plants could now get a new lease of life as a “residential care facility”.
Avery Healthcare’s newest addition offers exceptional residential, dementia, and respite care in a warm, welcoming environment.
An appeal for witnesses has been made after a 15-year-old boy was injured after a ‘disturbance’ broke out at a football match held at a school.
The candidates for the Kent County Council election on May 1 have been officially announced - full list here.
A paedophile has at last faced justice for “appalling and terrifying” offences he committed against a nine-year-old girl half a century ago.
A charity which helps more than 1,300 sick babies a year is aiming to raise a quarter of a million pounds to bring its hospital tech up to date.
Five months on from a suspected cyber attack on the IT system of several health clinics, its provider says issues are now almost “fully” resolved.
An MP has raised concerns as two neighbouring hospital trusts begin to share a chief executive on an interim basis.
Council leaders were robustly challenged by residents at a community event which saw questions raised over housing and strained infrastructure.
A worker has won a discrimination claim after her boss sent her photos from The Exorcist after she suffered a seizure.
A housing developer has applied to increase the number of properties allowed on a site despite previously having to win approval on appeal.
A council is considering buying two blocks of flats as part of a £42million temporary accommodation scheme.
*WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGES* A mum whose daughter was electrocuted on a railway has backed a video highlighting the danger of trespassing onto tracks.
A dad-of-one took matters into his own hands after a machete-wielding youth turned up to his friend’s house with others and trouble erupted.
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Head coach James Hockley reckons Kent Women’s close-season pro-activeness helped them with player recruitment.
Manager Gareth Ainsworth’s hoping a bigger stadium helps to bring the best out of his players.
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The only was is up for Medway after clinching the Regional 2 South East crown - and promotion - by just two points.
Bredhurst Juniors reached the final of the Junior Charity Trophy where they will meet Springhead Park Reserves.
Eberechi Eze benefitted from Gareth Ainsworth’s guidance and the Gillingham boss hopes he can help another young Crystal Palace forward progress.
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