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Thousands raised after forest classroom trashed

15 March 2021
Thousands raised after forest classroom trashed

The owner of a pre-school says he has been overwhelmed by the community response after an outdoor learning space was vandalised and a teen arrested.

Man dies aboard cargo ship

12 March 2021
Man dies aboard cargo ship

Emergency service crews have confirmed the death of a man after the cargo vessel he was on was diverted inland to received medical attention.

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School's Covid case just days after Education Secretary visit

12 March 2021
School's Covid case just days after Education Secretary visit

A secondary school confirmed a Covid case just days after a visit from the Education Secretary who toured its new testing facilities.

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CCTV image released after assault at Sainsbury's

12 March 2021
CCTV image released after assault at Sainsbury's

Police have released a CCTV image of a man they wish to speak to in connection with reports of an assault at a supermarket.

'I needed this little bit of extra confidence to believe in myself'

12 March 2021
'I needed this little bit of extra confidence to believe in myself'

An apprentice has praised an e-commerce giant's new hiring scheme after it gave her the confidence to switch career paths and learn new skills.

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New mass vaccine hub opens in Medway

11 March 2021
New mass vaccine hub opens in Medway

A new coronavirus mass vaccination centre has opened in the Towns vaccinating its first patients.

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'This is good progress, but it needs to happen every week'

10 March 2021
'This is good progress, but it needs to happen every week'

A dispersal order used to ban rowdy car meet-ups has been praised by councillors who now want to see more 'permanent solutions' put in place.

Curfew breaking takeaways among those warned over lockdown breaches

10 March 2021
Curfew breaking takeaways among those warned over lockdown breaches

Two kebab shops and a pizza takeaway operating past the lockdown curfew are among businesses warned over coronavirus breaches.

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Private school set to permanently close

10 March 2021
Private school set to permanently close

An independent Catholic school has announced it will shut its doors for good after exploring 'possible alternatives 'without success.

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Dartford tunnel delays due to overturned vehicle

10 March 2021
Dartford tunnel delays due to overturned vehicle

Traffic ground to a halt on the approach to the tunnel this morning due to an overturned vehicle.

'We run it as a hobby then someone comes along and trashes it'

09 March 2021
'We run it as a hobby then someone comes along and trashes it'

Thousands of pounds has been raised for a historic football club after its ground was targeted by vandals who staged a rule breaking kick about.

Tributes paid to doting great-grandad who 'left behind many smiles'

09 March 2021
Tributes paid to doting great-grandad who 'left behind many smiles'

A family has paid tribute to a taxi driver and town stalwart who alongside his pet parrot was a popular community figure.

Cyclist killed in van collision

09 March 2021
Cyclist killed in van collision

A cyclist has been killed in a crash involving a van along a busy road.

'We're still standing': Lockdown projects keep new school community alive

09 March 2021
'We're still standing': Lockdown projects keep new school community alive

A brand new primary school forced to close just months after opening has been finding inventive ways to keep in touch with and engage its pupils.

Four arrests after stolen delivery van recovered

08 March 2021
Four arrests after stolen delivery van recovered

Police have arrested four men in connection with the suspected robbery of a delivery driver's vehicle.

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Kent's record shops and the vinyl revival

08 March 2021
Kent's record shops and the vinyl revival

Independent record stores have found new and innovative ways to engage with music fans despite online challenges as the vinyl revival spins on.

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'Cuppa concert' goes down a treat

05 March 2021
'Cuppa concert' goes down a treat

A socially distanced live music performance was put on as a treat for residents at a care home who have been shielding throughout the pandemic.

Three charged with drug offences after Crossing operation

05 March 2021
Three charged with drug offences after Crossing operation

Three people have been charged on suspicion of drugs offences after a series of arrests following a joint police operation at the Dartford Crossing.

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Man jailed for cashpoint robbery

05 March 2021
Man jailed for cashpoint robbery

A man who targeted a lone woman withdrawing money from a cash machine has been jailed.

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Schools in super academy merger plan

04 March 2021
Schools in super academy merger plan

Three secondary schools could be added to 29 others being controlled by one of the largest multi-academy trusts in the south east under new proposals.

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