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School with heating issues won't close 'because of a flurry of snow'

School with heating issues won't close 'because of a flurry of snow'

The head teacher of a school with heating issues insists classes will not be cancelled "just because of a snow flurry".

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Canterbury's dismal run goes on

Canterbury's dismal run goes on

Canterbury remain without a National League 2 East win since October after a 19-14 home defeat to Henley.

End of an era as railway gates go automatic

End of an era as railway gates go automatic

Two of Kent's last remaining railway level crossings will become fully automatic this month as their gatekeepers sign off for the last time.

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'I will be proudly singing La Marseillaise in a crowd of England fans'

'I will be proudly singing La Marseillaise in a crowd of England fans'

Loyalties will be divided at a village pub this evening as its owners root for opposite sides in the England v France World Cup match.

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Taxi driver incentives to go electric branded 'drop in the ocean'

Taxi driver incentives to go electric branded 'drop in the ocean'

Incentives to encourage taxi and private-hire firms to make the £50,000 switch to electric cars have been labelled “a drop in the ocean”.

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Luxury dessert restaurant to open first Kent branch this weekend

Luxury dessert restaurant to open first Kent branch this weekend

A luxury dessert restaurant serving cheesecakes, sundaes and croffles will open its first branch in the county on Saturday.

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Farage: 'Council’s dystopian car zones plan is climate change lockdown'

Farage: 'Council’s dystopian car zones plan is climate change lockdown'

A council leader has hit back at Nigel Farage, after the GB News presenter described plans to restrict where residents can drive as "dystopian".

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'Illegal' buildings in ancient woods must be torn down

'Illegal' buildings in ancient woods must be torn down

The owners of six "unlawful" buildings erected in ancient woodland have been told to demolish them amid fears the countryside is being "urbanised".

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Tributes to 'bubbly and beautiful' pub crash victim, 18

Tributes to 'bubbly and beautiful' pub crash victim, 18

The family of an 18-year-old killed in a car crash say she was a "bubbly, fun-loving" young woman who dreamed of working in the music industry.

Neighbourhood used as 'dumping ground' by fly-tippers

Neighbourhood used as 'dumping ground' by fly-tippers

A neighbourhood blighted by pockets of discarded rubbish has been branded a “dumping ground” for fly-tippers.

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‘I hope blue badge-abusers end up in a police cell’

‘I hope blue badge-abusers end up in a police cell’

A retired detective inspector-turned council enforcement chief has hit out at blue-badge abusers after a two-day crackdown.

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Man caught on camera firing BB gun at pizza takeaway

Man caught on camera firing BB gun at pizza takeaway

A 41-year-old with an air pistol who brazenly shot at a pizza shop window in broad daylight was caught on camera by a member of staff.

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Crash at roundabout days after fatal collision

Crash at roundabout days after fatal collision

There has been a second crash at a roundabout which was the scene of a fatal collision just days ago.

Inside the derelict department store taken over by squatters

Inside the derelict department store taken over by squatters

The vandalism inside a long-empty department store has been revealed - as the door to the shop has been forced open again.

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Children 'over the moon' as strangers help save panto trip

Children 'over the moon' as strangers help save panto trip

Pupils say they are thrilled after kind-hearted strangers helped save a school trip to the pantomime from being cancelled due to train strikes.

Person flown to hospital after being hit by lorry

Person flown to hospital after being hit by lorry

A pedestrian has been airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a lorry on a busy dual carriageway.

Man taken to hospital after crash

Man taken to hospital after crash

A man has been taken to hospital after a crash.

Child involved in road accident in Canterbury

Child involved in road accident in Canterbury

Emergency services have attended the scene following reports of a child being struck by a vehicle in Canterbury.

Coach Walker wants improved Kent start

Coach Walker wants improved Kent start

Head coach Matt Walker regards Kent’s 2022 season as a success but knows they must start next summer better.

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Bid to turn troubled pub into shop 'will spark traffic chaos'

Bid to turn troubled pub into shop 'will spark traffic chaos'

Residents fear a bid to breathe new life into an old pub will spark more "traffic chaos" along a busy Kent route.

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