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Cash-strapped mum praises school for ditching costumes on World Book Day

01 March 2023
Cash-strapped mum praises school for ditching costumes on World Book Day

A school's decision to shun costumes for World Book Day has sparked debate over how the event should be celebrated in the cost-of-living crisis.

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From chop suey to cask ale at former Chinese takeaway

28 February 2023
From chop suey to cask ale at former Chinese takeaway

The owner of a building once used to house a Chinese takeaway has revealed plans to convert the unit into a village’s “first micropub”.

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Housemates' horror as rats try to climb out of toilet

28 February 2023
Housemates' horror as rats try to climb out of toilet

Shocked students have told how they woke to find rats in the toilet of their rented home.

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TikTok legend trainspotting in Kent

27 February 2023
TikTok legend trainspotting in Kent

A world-famous TikTok star was spotted in the county over the weekend, chasing a train as part of a new video for his millions of followers.

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Teachers set to strike again next week

24 February 2023
Teachers set to strike again next week

A teachers union has confirmed its members plan to strike again next week - with the ongoing battle over pay coming no closer to a resolution.

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Mum-of-two wins 'Thousand Pound Friday'

24 February 2023
Mum-of-two wins 'Thousand Pound Friday'

A lucky mum-of-two is starting the weekend with an extra grand in her pocket after winning kmfm's Thousand Pound Friday.

'Kate Bush Day' returns to Kent

24 February 2023
'Kate Bush Day' returns to Kent

A day dedicated to singer Kate Bush and one of her most iconic music videos will be marked in the county this summer after a four-year hiatus.

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MP fears plans to fast-track asylum claims will 'embolden smugglers'

23 February 2023
MP fears plans to fast-track asylum claims will 'embolden smugglers'

A Tory MP has expressed concerns the government could "embolden people smugglers" as the Home Office looks to tackle record-breaking asylum backlogs.

Two more Kent restaurants added to the Michelin Guide

23 February 2023
Two more Kent restaurants added to the Michelin Guide

A further two Kent restaurants have been awarded one of the industry's biggest honours - a spot in the Michelin Guide.

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Bomb disposal unit called in after grenade found near school

23 February 2023
Bomb disposal unit called in after grenade found near school

Specialist explosives teams were called and a road cordoned off after the discovery of a suspected wartime grenade near a school.

Ex-Strictly dancer James Jordan jokes about brush with the law

22 February 2023
Ex-Strictly dancer James Jordan jokes about brush with the law

Former Strictly dancer James Jordan shared his brush with the law with his fans on Instagram, joking he 's*** himself' when he was pulled over today.

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Two in hospital after serious crash closes road for hours

22 February 2023
Two in hospital after serious crash closes road for hours

Two drivers were taken to hospital with serious injuries after a crash closed a major road for several hours.

Mum's disgust at hospital workers' Grim Reaper jokes metres from sick child

22 February 2023
Mum's disgust at hospital workers' Grim Reaper jokes metres from sick child

The mum of a child receiving palliative care has hit out at "disgusting" comments made by hospital workers who compared themselves to the Grim Reaper.

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Anger as rabbit thrown over fence 'like bag of rubbish'

21 February 2023
Anger as rabbit thrown over fence 'like bag of rubbish'

An animal rescue group has condemned the treatment of a rabbit after it was tossed over a fence into woodlands and left for dead.

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Teen in court after boy stabbed in phone robbery

21 February 2023
Teen in court after boy stabbed in phone robbery

A 16-year-old has appeared in court charged with a string of offences after a teenage boy was stabbed in the street and robbed of his iPhone.

Celebrity chef closes restaurant after just six months

20 February 2023
Celebrity chef closes restaurant after just six months

A celebrity chef has been forced to bring the shutters down on his celebrated business after just six months, citing "tough trading conditions".

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Body found in river confirmed to be Nicola Bulley

20 February 2023
Body found in river confirmed to be Nicola Bulley

Police have confirmed a body discovered in the River Wyre on Sunday was that of Nicola Bulley, a mum whose disappearance sparked nationwide attention.

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'My liver donor dad saved my life - now I'm an international athlete'

20 February 2023
'My liver donor dad saved my life - now I'm an international athlete'

The family of an inspirational teenager have told how she battled through a potentially fatal illness to become an international athlete.

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Football club's pitch 'could rival the England national team's'

19 February 2023
Football club's pitch 'could rival the England national team's'

Plans to build an artificial pitch will give a Kent football club facilities to rival those of the England national team, bosses believe.

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'High-end' housing development to celebrate Kent's hop-making roots

19 February 2023
'High-end' housing development to celebrate Kent's hop-making roots

The firm behind plans for a “high-end” housing development says it hopes to celebrate Kent and its traditions through the design of its houses.

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