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Student who took his life over exam stress got top marks

20 August 2020
Student who took his life over exam stress got top marks

The father of a teenager so worried about his exams he took his own life is urging students getting their grades to seek help if they are unhappy.

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Musician writes charity song to support abuse victims

19 August 2020
Musician writes charity song to support abuse victims

A man from Kent has used his musical talents in lockdown to write a charity song to raise money for male domestic abuse victims

Fire victim plunged into housing nightmare

19 August 2020
Fire victim plunged into housing nightmare

A mother who lost everything in a house fire says she is now facing another battle to find a temporary home for her children.

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Council buys mini industrial estate to boost business

19 August 2020
Council buys mini industrial estate to boost business

A borough council has bought a 16 unit industrial estate as part of its plans to make the town the 'business capital of Kent'.

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Two more police staff investigated after teen's death

18 August 2020
Two more police staff investigated after teen's death

It has been revealed that two more members of staff at Kent Police are being questioned as part of an investigation into the death of a schoolboy.

'Give students predicted grades - if it inflates results, so what'

17 August 2020
'Give students predicted grades - if it inflates results, so what'

A Kent MP has called on the government to give students their predicted A-Level results amid mass controversy.

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Compassionate awards say ‘thank you’ to care staff

14 August 2020
Compassionate awards say ‘thank you’ to care staff

Judges are searching for nursing home heroes in the Compassionate Community Awards 2020.

'I walked down street and collapsed seeing everything in flames'

14 August 2020
'I walked down street and collapsed seeing everything in flames'

A mother-of-two whose dogs died when her home was destroyed by fire has thanked the community that rallied together to help her family.

The stories behind Kent's white horse

14 August 2020
The stories behind Kent's white horse

Whether you know it as The White Horse of Kent, the Invicta, or the Saxon Steed, the horse used across the county is linked to a number of legends.

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Father tragically killed was due to get married

13 August 2020
Father tragically killed was due to get married

A man who was killed outside his home was due to get married this month.

Video captures bus drivers on phones

07 August 2020
Video captures bus drivers on phones

A bus operator has promised to investigate after two of its drivers were captured on the phone while on duty.

Head of council survives leadership battle

07 August 2020
Head of council survives leadership battle

The leader of a council who fought to keep his position after uncertainty in his party has won a leadership battle.

Two dogs die in family home inferno

07 August 2020
Two dogs die in family home inferno

Dramatic footage has emerged of a blaze which destroyed a house and killed two pet dogs.

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Six more months of roadworks for England's worst motorway

06 August 2020
Six more months of roadworks for England's worst motorway

England's worst motorway will face more disruption due to works to build a new footbridge - after the old one was knocked down by a lorry in 2016.

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Purse and bank card stolen from car

06 August 2020
Purse and bank card stolen from car

Police have issued a CCTV image and would like to identify a man after a purse was stolen from a car.

Awards in search for compassionate business

06 August 2020
Awards in search for compassionate business

The Compassionate Community Awards 2020 is looking for a business or workplace that deserves recognition through Covid-19.

Bikes stolen from town centre

05 August 2020
Bikes stolen from town centre

Two bikes taken from a high street in one day have prompted fresh warnings urging cyclist to take care when leaving bikes unattended.

Search for third man after doorstep grocery thefts

04 August 2020
Search for third man after doorstep grocery thefts

A CCTV image has been released of a third person police would like to speak to after shopping deliveries have been stolen in one town.

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"We feel so lucky to have their support”

03 August 2020
"We feel so lucky to have their support”

The family of a six-year-old boy with complex needs have thanked a Kent charity for its help supporting their son through Covid-19.

Progress of town centre 'opportunity sites'

03 August 2020
Progress of town centre 'opportunity sites'

With one plan approved and another thrown out, here's what progress has been made on five sites earmarked for redevelopment in the county town.

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