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Latest school to join academy trust

Latest school to join academy trust

Another Kent secondary school will be joining the expanding Swale Academies Trust.

Mum tried to murder baby by throwing him to ground

Mum tried to murder baby by throwing him to ground

A disturbed mother said "sorry for what I am about to do" before hurling her 15-week-old baby to the ground, leaving him with life-changing injuries.

Roadworks set to cause long delays

Roadworks set to cause long delays

A five-month roadwork scheme is set to cause major disruption in a town centre.

All lanes open after M20 lorry fire

All lanes open after M20 lorry fire

Drivers faced delays this afternoon following a lorry fire on a busy motorway.

Child in hospital following crash

Child in hospital following crash

A child has been taken to hospital with a head injury this morning after a crash and oil spillage.

Firefighters called to homeless camp

Firefighters called to homeless camp

Fire crews attended a group of tents pitched under a car park ramp last night after reports of a fire.

Homeless, cold and 'not a priority'

Homeless, cold and 'not a priority'

A group of rough sleepers who have set up camp under a town centre car park have revealed the harsh reality of life on the streets.

Your chance to see exciting plans for town

Your chance to see exciting plans for town

Ambitious plans for a new supermarket, brewery and hotel in a Kent town will go on display this week.

Husky shows star quality

Husky shows star quality

A husky is lapping up the attention in the spotlight after becoming a social media sensation with thousands of followers and her own place at Crufts.

"Please pick up our poo"

"Please pick up our poo"

Victoria Wuffington-Stuart pleads dog owners to clear up their pets' mess.

New store coming to town

New store coming to town

A new store has confirmed it will be moving into a Kent town in just a few weeks.

WATCH: Whizz kid off to world championships

WATCH: Whizz kid off to world championships

A schoolboy is off to Germany to compete in the world championships in speed stacking. Watch his lightning quick skills here

£30 million private hospital open

£30 million private hospital open

A £30 million private hospital has opened its doors to its first patients today.

Beatle's Day Tripper to cinema

Beatle's Day Tripper to cinema

Beatles legend Sir Paul McCartney left film fans in shock when he visited a Kent cinema to watch Kung Fu Panda 3.

'Mindless idiots’ destroy memorial following river death

'Mindless idiots’ destroy memorial following river death

Vandals appear to have ruined a floral memorial set up for a popular man who was found dead in a Kent river.

Shots fired near hospital

Shots fired near hospital

Police searched woodlands near a hospital after reports youths were seen firing shots at members of the public.

Woman cut from overturned car

Woman cut from overturned car

A driver escaped with minor injuries after her vehicle crashed onto its side.

Stalemate at Crabble

Stalemate at Crabble

Play-off rivals Dover and Tranmere earned a point apiece in a 0-0 draw in front of nearly 1,500 at Crabble.

United hit by 10-point deduction

United hit by 10-point deduction

Ashford United's off the field problems have continued after club confirmed it has been deducted 10-points by the Southern Counties East League.

Horses abandoned overnight in pub car park

Horses abandoned overnight in pub car park

Five horses were left abandoned in trailers overnight in a pub car park without food or water.

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