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Pre-school staff ‘absolutely devastated’ after worst-possible Ofsted rating

Pre-school staff ‘absolutely devastated’ after worst-possible Ofsted rating

Staff have been left “absolutely devastated” after Ofsted rated their small village nursery ‘inadequate’ over safeguarding concerns.

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20 caught in speeding crackdown as one driver clocks almost twice legal limit

20 caught in speeding crackdown as one driver clocks almost twice legal limit

A crackdown on speeding through a Kent village has seen 20 motorists reported – with one clocked at almost double the legal limit.

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Psychiatric report ordered before trial of wife accused of husband’s murder

Psychiatric report ordered before trial of wife accused of husband’s murder

A woman accused of killing her husband after human remains were found at their home is set to be tried by a High Court judge.

CCTV image released after woman sexually assaulted near train station

CCTV image released after woman sexually assaulted near train station

Police have released an image of a man of a man who may be able to assist with enquiries after a sexual assault.

D-Day for bid to double village’s population with new-build estate

D-Day for bid to double village’s population with new-build estate

Proposals for 800 new homes – which could see a village’s population double – are expected to be given the go-ahead next week.

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It’s no surprise pub’s street food has gone viral - but is it worth the price?

It’s no surprise pub’s street food has gone viral - but is it worth the price?

We tried the Asian-inspired cuisine at a Kent pub that’s become a social media sensation.

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Dismal Kent thumped in One-Day Cup

Dismal Kent thumped in One-Day Cup

Kent Spitfires were hammered by Northamptonshire in their final Metro Bank One-Day Cup match this summer as a poor season hit a new low point.

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Evans involved in record-breaking pickleball event

Evans involved in record-breaking pickleball event

Canterbury’s Caron Evans starred in an historic week for pickleball at a record-breaking Skechers English Open.

Finch aims to build momentum for big season run-in

Finch aims to build momentum for big season run-in

Wicketkeeper-batsman Harry Finch hopes a Kent win in their final One-Day Cup game this year can provide a platform for a strong season run-in.

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Illegal dumping hotspot blocked off

Illegal dumping hotspot blocked off

The Environment Agency has obtained a court order stopping people from accessing a plot of land used to illegally dump waste.

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‘I was jumping at the chance to bat a bit higher up’

‘I was jumping at the chance to bat a bit higher up’

Wicketkeeper-batsman Harry Finch relished the opportunity to bat higher up the order as he scored first Kent Spitfires List A century.

Kent dramatically collapse to defeat

Kent dramatically collapse to defeat

Kent Spitfires collapsed as they were edged out by Durham in their Metro Bank One-Day Cup game to end their chances of making the knockout stages.

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Man dies in house fire

Man dies in house fire

A man died in a house fire this morning, which saw around 10 fire engines and 60 firefighters battling the flames.

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Bus crash victim: ‘You never know when something this bad can happen’

Bus crash victim: ‘You never know when something this bad can happen’

A mother and daughter who were looking forward to a day shopping were injured when a bus and a car crashed. Warning: contains graphic images

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Skipper stars in Spitfires win

Skipper stars in Spitfires win

Jack Leaning’s unbeaten 81 guided Kent Spitfires to a thrilling three-wicket victory against Derbyshire in the Metro Bank One-Day Cup.

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Police officer found not guilty of misconduct in a public office

Police officer found not guilty of misconduct in a public office

A police officer has been found not guilty of misconduct in a public office, after it was alleged he shared flirty messages with a witness.

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Road closed in both directions after crash

Road closed in both directions after crash

A road was closed in both directions as emergency services attended to the scene of a crash.

Eight taken to hospital and one man in serious condition after bus crash

Eight taken to hospital and one man in serious condition after bus crash

Eight people have been taken to hospital after a crash between a double-decker bus and a car, with one man in a serious condition.

‘I know we bought a house by a road – but noise of selfish bikers is horrible!’

‘I know we bought a house by a road – but noise of selfish bikers is horrible!’

Fed-up residents are calling on police to crack down on “selfish” and noisy bikers terrorising their village.

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Julian lives up to hype

Julian lives up to hype

Teenager Josh Julian impressed for St Lawrence & Highland Court 1sts in their eight-wicket Kent League Premier Division win over Sandwich Town 1sts.

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