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Author reveals Kent inspiration behind classic children's book

03 April 2023
Author reveals Kent inspiration behind classic children's book

The author of popular children’s book The Storm Whale has revealed how a visit to Kent inspired the beloved story.

Teacher found with animal porn banned from working in schools

31 March 2023
Teacher found with animal porn banned from working in schools

A primary school teacher who downloaded extreme pornography involving animals has been banned from the profession.

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Green light for fast-food joint next to England’s oldest school

28 March 2023
Green light for fast-food joint next to England’s oldest school

A fast-food takeaway has been granted permission to open in a Grade II-listed property, despite concerns raised by heritage groups.

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Popular village pub closes just a year after grand reopening

24 March 2023
Popular village pub closes just a year after grand reopening

A village pub has closed just a year after its long-anticipated reopening under the leadership of a top-rated restaurant.

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Kent Police facing huge backlash over poster listing rape as 'non-emergency'

23 March 2023
Kent Police facing huge backlash over poster listing rape as 'non-emergency'

Prominent social media figures and campaigners have voiced their outrage after a Kent Police poster listed rape as a "non-emergency".

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'We got it wrong' - Cathedral u-turns on restricted access after backlash

21 March 2023
'We got it wrong' - Cathedral u-turns on restricted access after backlash

Residents will be able to use a historic entrance into a Cathedral after a successful campaign - but for the first time ever, they will have to pay.

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Anger as police poster lists rape as ‘non-emergency’

20 March 2023
Anger as police poster lists rape as ‘non-emergency’

A poster suggesting the police regard rape as a “non-emergency” has sparked outrage.

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'Monstrosity solar farm will damage historic heritage'

19 March 2023
'Monstrosity solar farm will damage historic heritage'

An MP has described plans for a huge solar farm as a 'monstrosity' after residents voiced fears over the loss of the area's farming heritage.

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Foal 'left to die' under hedge

17 March 2023
Foal 'left to die' under hedge

A seriously ill foal had to be cut free from from brambles after being found 'alone in the cold' under a hedge.

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Tragic mum's desperate attempts to call 999 before cliff-top fall

17 March 2023
Tragic mum's desperate attempts to call 999 before cliff-top fall

A teaching assistant described as "big-hearted" was found dead at the foot of cliffs after attempting to call 999 several times, an inquest heard.

Huge valuation for rare painting on Kent edition of Antiques Roadshow

16 March 2023
Huge valuation for rare painting on Kent edition of Antiques Roadshow

A previously unknown early artwork by famous painter David Hockney has been rediscovered during the filming of the Antique Roadshow in Kent.

Dispersal order issued in anti-social behaviour crackdown

15 March 2023
Dispersal order issued in anti-social behaviour crackdown

Police have brought into force a 24 hour dispersal order across a town centre following 'numerous incidents' of anti-social behaviour.

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Banksy's famous 'Brexit' mural set for return

14 March 2023
Banksy's famous 'Brexit' mural set for return

A Brexit-themed Banksy that was mysteriously whitewashed overnight is set to be recreated as several derelict buildings face demolition.

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Owners insist town’s oldest pub will reopen amid housing fears

14 March 2023
Owners insist town’s oldest pub will reopen amid housing fears

The owner of a Kent town’s oldest pub is bidding to re-assure residents it will reopen - amid concerns it could be transformed into homes.

‘She just wants to get back out on the pitch’

12 March 2023
‘She just wants to get back out on the pitch’

The family of a football-mad 10-year-old with cerebral palsy are fundraising for a powerchair that will allow her to compete.

Britain to pay France £500m in deal to stop illegal crossings

10 March 2023
Britain to pay France £500m in deal to stop illegal crossings

The French government has been told it must step up to end small boat crossings as a deal is reached for the UK to help fund a detention centre.

Overbooked restaurant 'turning customers away' launches expansion bid

09 March 2023
Overbooked restaurant 'turning customers away' launches expansion bid

An overbooked restaurant that regularly has to turn customers away has launched a bid to expand into a former DIY shop.

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Man and woman charged with murder of one-year-old boy

07 March 2023
Man and woman charged with murder of one-year-old boy

A man and a woman are due to appear in court tomorrow in connection with the death of a one-year-old boy.

Antiques Roadshow episode filmed at Kent mansion to air this weekend

07 March 2023
Antiques Roadshow episode filmed at Kent mansion to air this weekend

An episode of Antiques Roadshow filmed at a Kent country estate is to air this weekend, featuring treasures including an early David Hockney painting.

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New ‘skybridge’ in school’s £3m transformation plan

05 March 2023
New ‘skybridge’ in school’s £3m transformation plan

Multi-million-pound plans to erect a skybridge, classrooms and a new drama studio within the grounds of a grammar school have been revealed.

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