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Is US-style system the answer to school run chaos?

01 July 2021
Is US-style system the answer to school run chaos?

With residents fed up with inconsiderate parking outside schools, we consider if American-style drop-off systems could solve traffic chaos in Kent.

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CCTV captures moment cat hit by speeding car

29 June 2021
CCTV captures moment cat hit by speeding car

The owner of a cat who was hit by a speeding car outside her home say he hopes the 'heartless' culprits who left the moggy injured are caught.

Cyclist injured after crash

28 June 2021
Cyclist injured after crash

A cyclist has been taken to hospital with multiple injuries after a collision with a car.

'People think they can just book and not turn up'

28 June 2021
'People think they can just book and not turn up'

Restaurant owners in Kent say customer no shows are becoming such a problem they are thinking of introducing deposit schemes.

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How Kent's vineyards scored at the International Wine Challenge

27 June 2021
How Kent's vineyards scored at the International Wine Challenge

This English Wine Week, here are the award winning Kent tipples recognised in one of the industry's biggest global contests.

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Couple held over Gatwick drone chaos condemn police over unreleased report

25 June 2021
Couple held over Gatwick drone chaos condemn police over unreleased report

A former Kent security guard arrested after the drone chaos at Gatwick has criticised police for delays in publishing a key report into the incident.

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Coppard looks to make his mark

24 June 2021
Coppard looks to make his mark

Simon Coppard heads to the British Athletics Championships this weekend after a rapid rise through the ranks.

Waste company four days behind on collections fined again

24 June 2021
Waste company four days behind on collections fined again

A refuse company warned to improve its performance or risk financial penalties has been fined again by a council for more disrupted bin collections.

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Ketamine crash driver had 12,000 LSD tabs

24 June 2021
Ketamine crash driver had 12,000 LSD tabs

A drug dealer who crashed on a motorway after taking ketamine has been jailed after police seized class A drugs worth £21,000.

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Motorcyclist in critical condition after crash

24 June 2021
Motorcyclist in critical condition after crash

A motorcyclist was airlifted to a London hospital, and another taken by road, after a serious collision.

Tributes to 'formidable and tenacious' Green Party pioneer

22 June 2021
Tributes to 'formidable and tenacious' Green Party pioneer

The leader of the Green Party, Caroline Lucas, is among those to express their sorrow at the death of a towering figure in the movement.

Vehicle stranded on motorway slip road

22 June 2021
Vehicle stranded on motorway slip road

One lane was closed on a motorway slip road due to a stranded vehicle.

Emergency repairs on dual carriageway

22 June 2021
Emergency repairs on dual carriageway

One lane has been closed and emergency repair works have been scheduled on a dual carriageway because of a fallen cover.

'Just lentils, rice, beans and chickpeas' for a week

21 June 2021
'Just lentils, rice, beans and chickpeas' for a week

We challenged our reporter to eat the same food rations as a Syrian refugee for seven days.

Man accused of spitting on nurse appears in court

21 June 2021
Man accused of spitting on nurse appears in court

A suspect accused of threatening and spitting on a nurse who was trying to care for him while in police custody has appeared in court.

Teen in serious condition after bike crash

21 June 2021
Teen in serious condition after bike crash

A teenage motorcyclist is in hospital with serious injuries after he was involved in a crash with a van.

Elephants come to town

19 June 2021
Elephants come to town

A family art trail, based on the children's books Elmer the Patchwork Elephant has opened.

'Bin lorry crews swear at us and drop rubbish'

18 June 2021
'Bin lorry crews swear at us and drop rubbish'

Two councils have fined a waste company for its 'poor' service and constant missed collections that residents have been dealing with for years.

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Police dog sniffs out two kilos of cocaine in drug raid

18 June 2021
Police dog sniffs out two kilos of cocaine in drug raid

A police dog helped officers find cocaine and cannabis hidden in outbuildings and a hedgerow during a search.

Council reports sale of ancient woodlands to trading standards

17 June 2021
Council reports sale of ancient woodlands to trading standards

A council concerned about the sale of ancient woodlands for development has reported companies to trading standards.

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