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In pictures: A primary school's 50 years of existence

13 June 2022
In pictures: A primary school's 50 years of existence

As a primary school marks its 50th anniversary, we recall how a leaky roof delayed its opening and take a look at what's changed over the years.

Shop staff 'robbed at knifepoint'

10 June 2022
Shop staff 'robbed at knifepoint'

Officers are investigating a robbery at an off-licence where a man allegedly threatened staff with a knife.

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Cat reunited with owner after 15 years

10 June 2022
Cat reunited with owner after 15 years

A cat who went missing 15 years ago has been reunited with his owner who believed he was dead.

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'Inadequate' school could be stripped of funding

10 June 2022
'Inadequate' school could be stripped of funding

A primary school has been rated inadequate and warned funding could be stripped – but the trust that runs it says the Ofsted inspection was "flawed".

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Man charged after heroin and cocaine found in safe

09 June 2022
Man charged after heroin and cocaine found in safe

Two arrests have been made after officers found large quantities of cocaine and heroin locked inside a safe.

From RAF firefighter to veterans volleyball coach

08 June 2022
From RAF firefighter to veterans volleyball coach

A GB para athlete has opened up on his mental health struggles after leaving the RAF and how he is now using sports coaching to give something back.

Funds earmarked for £18m leisure centre revamp

08 June 2022
Funds earmarked for £18m leisure centre revamp

Multi-million pound funding has been recommended to a council for approval for a new replacement leisure centre.

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Man found with serious head injury in car park

08 June 2022
Man found with serious head injury in car park

A man was flown to hospital after police were called to a car park where he was found with a head injury.

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Newborn could have died as birthmark grew in throat

08 June 2022
Newborn could have died as birthmark grew in throat

A mum has told how her newborn daughter was rushed to hospital with a rare condition which saw a birthmark growing in her throat.

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School issues 'stranger danger' warning after girls approached

07 June 2022
School issues 'stranger danger' warning after girls approached

A school has issued a warning after two girls were reportedly given a sexual note by a balding man in a tracksuit.

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Woman woken up and threatened by burglar

07 June 2022
Woman woken up and threatened by burglar

Police are investigating three break-ins in the same street including one which saw a resident woken and threatened.

Queen display vandalised again

07 June 2022
Queen display vandalised again

A jubilee display has had the head of the Queen "bashed" in after an earlier attack.

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Road closure extended after fire

07 June 2022
Road closure extended after fire

A main route through a busy town centre will remain shut after a major fire.

Michael Portillo spotted filming at town pier

07 June 2022
Michael Portillo spotted filming at town pier

The former Conservative cabinet member turned TV presenter has been spotted with a film crew in the county.

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Disabled man finally able to leave home after five months

03 June 2022
Disabled man finally able to leave home after five months

A disabled man trapped at home for five months while his car was repaired has finally been able to venture out.

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The history behind fire-ravaged former pub

02 June 2022
The history behind fire-ravaged former pub

A week on from a devastating fire, we take a look at the history of the former pub – a listed building – which burnt down.

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Kent people on Queen's Birthday Honours List revealed

01 June 2022
Kent people on Queen's Birthday Honours List revealed

An MP who led a fan led review into football governance and the director of festivals across Kent have been recognised by the Queen.

Ex-royal guard walking two hours daily for charity

01 June 2022
Ex-royal guard walking two hours daily for charity

A former royal guard has embarked on a challenge to walk for two hours every day for charity.

'Live a full, bright life'

01 June 2022
'Live a full, bright life'

An ex-army worker and centenarian has revealed her secret to living a long life.

Pensioner scammed out of £8k

01 June 2022
Pensioner scammed out of £8k

Images have been released by officers of a man they would like to speak to after a pensioner was scammed.

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