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Death threats, racism and violence - life inside Island's strike-hit schools

22 November 2023
Death threats, racism and violence - life inside Island's strike-hit schools

As staff members protest over violence and threats from pupils, teachers and parents at the school have revealed the scale of the troubling issues.

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Teachers take to picket line due to pupil behaviour and violence

22 November 2023
Teachers take to picket line due to pupil behaviour and violence

Dozens of teachers have gone on strike today to call for more action over threats and violence from pupils at a Kent secondary school.

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Dockside business campus project could create hundreds of jobs

20 November 2023
Dockside business campus project could create hundreds of jobs

Residents and businesses are being asked to have their say on new proposals to transform a dockside industrial estate.

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‘I gave my son part of my liver so he could make it to his 7th birthday’

19 November 2023
‘I gave my son part of my liver so he could make it to his 7th birthday’

A boy diagnosed with a rare cancer has celebrated his seventh birthday after his mum gave him the ultimate gift.

Huge Christmas lights switch-on sees countdown to celebrations begin

16 November 2023
Huge Christmas lights switch-on sees countdown to celebrations begin

Excitement and anticipation for a town’s festive light switch-on has reached its crescendo as lights officially turned on. .

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Supermarket shows off new look after refit

16 November 2023
Supermarket shows off new look after refit

A Morrisons branch has unveiled a “new and improved” layout after extensive refurbishments.

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Nightclubs and pubs awarded for safe environments

16 November 2023
Nightclubs and pubs awarded for safe environments

A number of businesses have been recognised for their safety and security as part of a national scheme.

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Multimillion-pound surgical centre to create 200 jobs

15 November 2023
Multimillion-pound surgical centre to create 200 jobs

A new orthopaedic hub is set to open soon at a Kent hospital, creating around 200 jobs.

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Bank reopens after flats plan scrapped

15 November 2023
Bank reopens after flats plan scrapped

A bank has reopened to customers after plans to turn part of it into apartments were shelved.

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Food festival axed at Kent venue

14 November 2023
Food festival axed at Kent venue

Organisers of a food, drink and music festival have revealed they won’t be returning to Kent.

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Britain's first astronaut on new mission in Kent

14 November 2023
Britain's first astronaut on new mission in Kent

The country’s first astronaut in space Dr Helen Sherman has paid a special visit to a Kent school as part of her latest mission.

Hospital route to close for roadworks

13 November 2023
Hospital route to close for roadworks

A main road used to access a hospital is to shut for resurfacing.

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Thunderstorm warning in place for Kent

13 November 2023
Thunderstorm warning in place for Kent

The Met Office has warned some across the county may experience loss of power and rail services could be delayed as bad weather hits.

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Anger over plans to cut trees for new slip road

11 November 2023
Anger over plans to cut trees for new slip road

Homeowners have been left concerned after trees opposite their houses could be cut down to make way for a slip road.

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£8m road which will ‘reduce congestion’ unveiled

10 November 2023
£8m road which will ‘reduce congestion’ unveiled

A new multi-million bypass has opened at a logistics park and is set to reduce traffic in the area.

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Lane closure on crossing to be removed

09 November 2023
Lane closure on crossing to be removed

A lane closure is set to be removed on a busy crossing which has caused traffic chaos for drivers.

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Two cats found dumped in faeces-covered carrier

09 November 2023
Two cats found dumped in faeces-covered carrier

The RSPCA has issued an appeal after two cats were abandoned by the roadside, dumped in a carrier full of faeces.

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Missing teen, 16, found safe and well

09 November 2023
Missing teen, 16, found safe and well

A 16-year-old girl who had been missing for nearly a month, prompting a nationwide appeal, has been found by police.

Surgery to close for repairs after ‘extensive water damage’

08 November 2023
Surgery to close for repairs after ‘extensive water damage’

A GP surgery has been forced to shut and is not expected to reopen until after the New Year.

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‘What sort of lowlifes try to rob a food bank?’

08 November 2023
‘What sort of lowlifes try to rob a food bank?’

A community food bank suffered thousands of pounds worth of damage after thieves with hammers tried to break in.

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