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School chiefs to buy jumpers to keep poor kids warm

28 August 2022
School chiefs to buy jumpers to keep poor kids warm

An academy boss has warned school chiefs may have to purchase jumpers for poorer kids to help families cope with rising energy bills this Winter.

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Crossing reopens after police incident

28 August 2022
Crossing reopens after police incident

Traffic was temporarily held on the Dartford Bridge heading from Essex into Kent while police attended an incident.

'They were head banging on the way out of his funeral'

27 August 2022
'They were head banging on the way out of his funeral'

Tributes have poured in for a music shop owner who saved a town's only store from closure and helped many children pick up their first instrument.

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Sixth person charged over stabbing

25 August 2022
Sixth person charged over stabbing

Another man has been charged in connection with the fatal stabbing of a teenager.

'We know we can make a difference with teen counselling'

25 August 2022
'We know we can make a difference with teen counselling'

Bereaved parents and pals are taking on a huge cycling challenge to raise money and fast-track young people's access to mental health support.

'I am excited to take on this challenge'

25 August 2022
'I am excited to take on this challenge'

A hospital trust has appointed a new chief executive to take over the reins.

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New images of huge waterfront stadium plans

25 August 2022
New images of huge waterfront stadium plans

A football club has revealed the next steps for plans to construct a new 8,000 seater stadium at the heart of a new waterfront leisure destination.

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A right to roam? Travellers in Kent

25 August 2022
A right to roam? Travellers in Kent

Police are under fire for failing to crack down on illegal traveller camps but what challenges do they face and what compromises should be made?

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Burglary suspects appear in court after break-in

24 August 2022
Burglary suspects appear in court after break-in

Two people have appeared in court in connection with reports of a break-in and multiple bank card thefts at a property.

Arrest after man wields meat cleaver outside pub

24 August 2022
Arrest after man wields meat cleaver outside pub

Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward to a disturbance near a pub in which a man waved a weapon resembling a meat cleaver.

Dad remains in hospital as suspect appears in court

24 August 2022
Dad remains in hospital as suspect appears in court

A man is due to appear in court in connection with a violent assault which took place outside a pub.

'Scrapping of GCSEs and A Levels is long overdue'

23 August 2022
'Scrapping of GCSEs and A Levels is long overdue'

One of the county's top education advisors has backed calls by a former Prime Minister to overhaul the way in which students are taught and examined.

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Identical twins share 'competitive' trait that keeps them inseparable

21 August 2022
Identical twins share 'competitive' trait that keeps them inseparable

Identical twin sisters who were nearly split up after being born into poverty in London's East End have revealed the trait that keeps them together.

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Prison officer accused of 'allowing' violent inmate attack

18 August 2022
Prison officer accused of 'allowing' violent inmate attack

A prison officer has appeared in court accused of allowing prisoners into the cell of another inmate to allegedly carry out a violent attack.

'I served my country but will struggle to heat my home'

18 August 2022
'I served my country but will struggle to heat my home'

More veterans are turning to charity for help with rising energy and food bills as the impact of the cost of living crisis continues to bite.

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'He was the perfect gentleman and she was his backbone'

16 August 2022
'He was the perfect gentleman and she was his backbone'

A hard-working couple who ran a successful carpet store business for nearly 60 years have died weeks just apart of each other.

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'I had to leave my business or risk losing my life'

16 August 2022
'I had to leave my business or risk losing my life'

A garage owner has described the 'gut wrenching' moment he had to tell his customers their cars had been destroyed in a huge fire at his workshop.

'School is sweeping attacks under the carpet'

15 August 2022
'School is sweeping attacks under the carpet'

A parent has accused a secondary school of failing to address 'gang' style attacks on pupils after his teenage son was beaten up outside a pub.

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'My lifetime collection of tools made me £35k at auction'

14 August 2022
'My lifetime collection of tools made me £35k at auction'

A treasure trove of thousands of antique tools a woodwork teacher crammed into every room of his home has fetched tens of thousands at auction.

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Car found ablaze at roadside hotspot for fly-tipping

12 August 2022
Car found ablaze at roadside hotspot for fly-tipping

Firefighters were called to tackle a vehicle blaze on the side of the road at a marshland location notorious for fly-tipping and grass fires.

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