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Kent school closures latest

01 March 2018
Kent school closures latest

More than 240 schools are to remain closed for a third consecutive day for safety reasons due to the Beast of the East.

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Live: Blizzards and snow drifts cause chaos

01 March 2018
Live: Blizzards and snow drifts cause chaos

Rail users have been warned not to travel, hundreds of schools are closed and some communities have been cut off as snow and strong winds hit Kent.

Trust in local press 'eclipsing social media'

01 March 2018
Trust in local press 'eclipsing social media'

Local press in print and digital is the most trusted source for news and information, way ahead of social media, according to new research.

The impact of bullying

28 February 2018
The impact of bullying

It is no secret children in Britain are being bullied for their appearance but how much is it a problem in our schools?

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Man 'assaulted' on seafront

28 February 2018
Man 'assaulted' on seafront

A woman has been arrested for allegedly attacking a man she knew in a public place.

Toys R Us goes into administration

28 February 2018
Toys R Us goes into administration

Toy giant Toys R Us has collapsed into administration, affecting workers in two stores in Kent.

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Jobs at risk as Maplin enters administration

28 February 2018
Jobs at risk as Maplin enters administration

Electrical retailer Maplin, which has stores across Kent, has gone into administration.

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Snow day? Schools closed in Kent

28 February 2018
Snow day? Schools closed in Kent

Hundreds of schools across the county have shut after heavy snowfall. Here's a full list of school closures.

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M25 reopens after lorry jackknifed

28 February 2018
M25 reopens after lorry jackknifed

Huge delays that built up after a lorry jackknifed near the Dartford Crossing have now cleared.

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Live: Here we snow again

28 February 2018
Live: Here we snow again

It might be starting to thaw, but Kent's freezing temperatures are still causing hazardous conditions. Follow our live updates for the latest news.

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Snow prompts 'panic buying'

27 February 2018
Snow prompts 'panic buying'

Stocks of bread and milk has reportedly been flying off the shelves as people prepare to bunker down amid the Beast of the East.

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Beast from the East causes chaos

27 February 2018
Beast from the East causes chaos

Up to 10 inches of snow fell across Kent as the county was hit by the so-called Beast from the East.

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Kent's best wintry walks and watering holes

27 February 2018
Kent's best wintry walks and watering holes

The snow has hit almost all of the county so you're probably looking for a nice place to walk and somewhere to shelter. Here are a few ideas.

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School closures in Kent

27 February 2018
School closures in Kent

Snow and icy conditions have prompted some schools to shut for the day - here's a full list of closures across Kent and Medway.

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Live: Kent snow watch

27 February 2018
Live: Kent snow watch

Temperatures are due fall to -11C tonight after snow and icy conditions wreaked havoc across the county.

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Tunnel reopens after vehicle breaks down

26 February 2018
Tunnel reopens after vehicle breaks down

Delays have cleared after one of the two Dartford Crossing tunnels was shut for a broken-down vehicle.

Homes plan would help charity

26 February 2018
Homes plan would help charity

A children's hospice could expand if plans for a housing development are agreed.

Medway Messenger Youth League results

26 February 2018
Medway Messenger Youth League results

Find all the latest scores from last weekend's fixtures here.

Gallery: Top 10 Maidstone v Tranmere pictures

26 February 2018
Gallery: Top 10 Maidstone v Tranmere pictures

Ten of the best Andy Jones pictures from Maidstone's dramatic defeat to Tranmere.

Live: Snow watch in Kent

26 February 2018
Live: Snow watch in Kent

Snow has fallen in parts of Kent, as forecasters warn us to prepare for a covering of the white stuff. Follow live updates here.

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