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Schools avoid Ofsted inspections for 10 years

15 November 2018
Schools avoid Ofsted inspections for 10 years

Nearly 25 schools in Kent have not had an Ofsted inspection for more than a decade, leading to calls for a change in the law.

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Sick of abuse from patients

15 November 2018
Sick of abuse from patients

Tough new measures to protect NHS staff from harassment are introduced to safeguard workers against attacks and abuse.

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'We have no say and we can’t leave'

15 November 2018
'We have no say and we can’t leave'

Kent MPs have been giving their reaction to the Brexit deal put forward by the Prime Minister amid a number of high-profile resignations on the issue.

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Town residents 'hoodwinked' over council charge

15 November 2018
Town residents 'hoodwinked' over council charge

Meeting agrees how much extra people will have to pay in council tax for a new town council.

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Hundreds evacuated from bingo hall

15 November 2018
Hundreds evacuated from bingo hall

About 200 people were evacuated from a bingo hall after a fire scare.

Miles of delays on M25

15 November 2018
Miles of delays on M25

Motorists are facing several miles of queues on the M25 after an accident thought to have involved two cars and a van.

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Cabinet backs draft Brexit deal

14 November 2018
Cabinet backs draft Brexit deal

Senior government figures have backed the Prime Minister's draft Brexit deal after a five-hour meeting.

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MP attacks 'disastrous' draft Brexit deal

14 November 2018
MP attacks 'disastrous' draft Brexit deal

The Prime Minister's draft Brexit deal would be a disaster for transport, tourism and small businesses in Kent, it's been claimed.

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"I've lost my job but people lose their lives"

14 November 2018
"I've lost my job but people lose their lives"

Tracey Crouch has welcomed a government u-turn on gambling regulations less than a fortnight after she resigned as a minister over the issue.

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Gills v Crawley Town - in pictures

14 November 2018
Gills v Crawley Town - in pictures

Ady Kerry captured the action as Gills' youngsters took centre stage in the Checkatrade Trophy.

Young Cooks finalists announced

14 November 2018
Young Cooks finalists announced

A record 19 young people have been selected to take part in the finals of this year’s Young Cooks competition.

Break down sparks miles of queues

14 November 2018
Break down sparks miles of queues

A broken down vehicle caused long delays on the M20.

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Long queues on the M25

14 November 2018
Long queues on the M25

A broken down vehicle has caused big delays on the motorway.

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Anger after nan left locked in bus for hours

14 November 2018
Anger after nan left locked in bus for hours

A family say their 87-year-old nan with Alzheimer's could have died after she was left for hours on a minibus when a driver forgot to drop her home.

Seven men found hiding in lorry

13 November 2018
Seven men found hiding in lorry

A group of Iranians and Iraqi were detained after being found hiding in a heavy goods vehicle.

Primary pupils rise to gritter challenge

13 November 2018
Primary pupils rise to gritter challenge

Kent primary school children have put their heads together to help keep the roads free from ice this winter.

Fishing boat packed with 17 migrants intercepted

13 November 2018
Fishing boat packed with 17 migrants intercepted

Nearly 20 migrants tried to land a fishing vessel in the county before being stopped by teams from the coastguard and Border Force.

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Win a £50 Love2Shop voucher

13 November 2018
Win a £50 Love2Shop voucher

Tell us what you think about the property market for a chance to win a £50 shopping voucher.

Village fire sparks alert

12 November 2018
Village fire sparks alert

Residents are being urged to keep their windows closed due to toxic smoke coming from a blaze.

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Stones rewarded with home tie

12 November 2018
Stones rewarded with home tie

Maidstone United have landed a home draw in the second round of the FA Cup but their fellow Kent sides could be facing away ties.

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