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Nursery closed after choking tragedy could be turned into special needs school

Nursery closed after choking tragedy could be turned into special needs school

A nursery that closed after a baby died in a choking tragedy could be turned into a special needs school under new plans.

Trophy game’s ‘a free hit’ for Kedwell’s in-form Ashford

Trophy game’s ‘a free hit’ for Kedwell’s in-form Ashford

Ashford United are heading west again this Saturday as cup underdogs.

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Suspected drug dealer, 63, arrested after stinger deployed in ‘long’ police chase

Suspected drug dealer, 63, arrested after stinger deployed in ‘long’ police chase

Police arrested a 63-year-old man on drugs offences after a lengthy car chase led to a stinger being deployed.

Man charged after woman sexually assaulted at gym

Man charged after woman sexually assaulted at gym

A man has been charged with sexual assault and outraging public decency after a woman reported being attacked at a PureGym.

‘Council has left neighbourhood in a mess for years - I’m completely fed up!’

‘Council has left neighbourhood in a mess for years - I’m completely fed up!’

A furious dad says he is “completely fed up” of council-owned land outside his house being left a “total mess”.

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Driver escapes serious injury as Range Rover plunges into river

Driver escapes serious injury as Range Rover plunges into river

A driver was lucky to escape serious injury after his Range Rover left the road and ploughed into a river.

‘GP surgery couldn’t deal with my autism - so they kicked me out’

‘GP surgery couldn’t deal with my autism - so they kicked me out’

A furious mum feels discriminated against after being removed from a GP practice list because “they could not deal with” aspects of her autism.

Bid to overhaul town’s ‘unviable’ market as trader numbers plummet

Bid to overhaul town’s ‘unviable’ market as trader numbers plummet

Plans to overhaul a town’s "unviable" market by setting up permanent pitches in more prominent parts of the town centre are being considered.

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Police search station after man seen with ‘bladed weapon’

Police search station after man seen with ‘bladed weapon’

Officers searched a railway station following reports a man was carrying a bladed weapon.

Labour lose new MP’s former council seat by six votes in by-election

Labour lose new MP’s former council seat by six votes in by-election

A new Labour MP who stepped down from his council post to focus on his role in Westminster has seen his party lose the seat in a by-election.

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Popular chain eyes up next restaurant in long-empty Chiquito

Popular chain eyes up next restaurant in long-empty Chiquito

A thriving smokehouse where Texas meets Seoul plans to build on its success by revamping a long-empty Chiquito restaurant.

Government makes nursery safety changes after Kent choking tragedy

Government makes nursery safety changes after Kent choking tragedy

The parents of a little boy who died after choking at nursery have welcomed new safety eating measures implemented by the government.

Overnight floods see drivers call for action after crash on ‘dangerous’ road

Overnight floods see drivers call for action after crash on ‘dangerous’ road

Motorists are urging a local authority to take action on a route known for heavy flooding after a Kent town was struck with heavy flooding overnight.

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Has Danny Kedwell just scored his best-ever goal at age of 41?

Has Danny Kedwell just scored his best-ever goal at age of 41?

Player-boss Danny Kedwell scored arguably the best goal of his long career as Ashford claimed their first league win of the season.

Eurostar 'exploiting its monopoly and treating Kent with contempt’

Eurostar 'exploiting its monopoly and treating Kent with contempt’

Eurostar has been accused of “exploiting its monopoly” and treating Kent with contempt while it mothballs two international railway stations.

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Third arrest after man suffers broken bones in attack outside pub

Third arrest after man suffers broken bones in attack outside pub

Detectives have made a third arrest after a man suffered broken bones and facial injuries in an attack near a pub.

Fast-food chain confirmed as latest addition to shopping centre

Fast-food chain confirmed as latest addition to shopping centre

A Southern US-style fast food chain is to join the ranks at one of Kent's most popular shopping centres in time for Christmas.

‘Environmental vandalism’ warning as woodland to be ‘destroyed’ for new homes

‘Environmental vandalism’ warning as woodland to be ‘destroyed’ for new homes

Developers will commit "environmental vandalism" by felling trees to make space for a wetland on a new housing estate, say concerned councillors.

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Stalker jailed for sending victim Facebook emojis

Stalker jailed for sending victim Facebook emojis

A stalker who sent Facebook emojis to his victim weeks after release from prison following a terrifying four-month vendetta is back behind bars.

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Sushi restaurant plans to fill long-empty travel agents in town centre

Sushi restaurant plans to fill long-empty travel agents in town centre

A vacant high street unit which served as a travel agents for almost 40 years could become a new Asian-themed restaurant.

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