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The £10m school set to tackle demand from surrounding new-build estates

The £10m school set to tackle demand from surrounding new-build estates

An official bid has been launched to build a new school to cope with increased demand from nearby housing developments.

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Family’s heartbreak at tragic death of ‘thrill-seeking’ 19-year-old

Family’s heartbreak at tragic death of ‘thrill-seeking’ 19-year-old

The heartbroken family of a kind and caring 19-year-old believe the overdose that led to her tragic death was a “cry for help”.

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Daughter of animal park boss shares video of ‘beautiful’ connection with lion

Daughter of animal park boss shares video of ‘beautiful’ connection with lion

The daughter of an animal park boss has shared a video showing her "beautiful” connection to a lion cub she hand-reared.

'We need action on accident-prone road now, not in 10 years time'

'We need action on accident-prone road now, not in 10 years time'

A councillor is calling for a junction “to be made safe” amid fears it is becoming an accident blackspot after several high-profile crashes.

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'Most of the food goes to my daughter - I don't eat some days'

'Most of the food goes to my daughter - I don't eat some days'

A professional woman forced to "swallow her pride" and use a food bank is among the thousands more turning to handouts to keep their families fed.

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Drivers warned of 18 months of road closures

Drivers warned of 18 months of road closures

Phased road works will see 11 roads closed over an 18-month period as part of a patching and preservation project.

Police probe after woman’s purse ‘stolen’ at Morrisons

Police probe after woman’s purse ‘stolen’ at Morrisons

CCTV has been released by police investigating reports that a woman’s purse was stolen while she was shopping at a Morrisons supermarket.

Paedophile, 90, dies just weeks after being jailed for 10 years

Paedophile, 90, dies just weeks after being jailed for 10 years

A paedophile who carried out horrific sexual offences against children with his wife more than 35 years ago died just months after he was jailed.

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Battle to block £32m project to create ‘England’s sparkling wine capital’

Battle to block £32m project to create ‘England’s sparkling wine capital’

A bid for a new winery that could turn Kent’s only city into “England’s sparkling wine capital” is facing another legal challenge.

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Corker to work on weaknesses

Corker to work on weaknesses

Head coach Matt Corker saw areas for Canterbury Rugby Club to work on in their dramatic National League 2 East win against Worthing.

‘I didn't know XL Bully I rescued was pregnant - now I’ve got nine!’

‘I didn't know XL Bully I rescued was pregnant - now I’ve got nine!’

A dog lover who rescued a young XL Bully from poor conditions now has nine of them after it gave birth to a surprise litter of adorable pups.

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Kent's faith in Finch

Kent's faith in Finch

Harry Finch is set to be Kent’s wicketkeeper-batsman for red-ball cricket this summer.

Planning chiefs welcome controversial 70 homes village estate

Planning chiefs welcome controversial 70 homes village estate

Councillors have unanimously approved plans for a housing scheme locals fear will overcrowd nearby roads and public services.

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‘They had everything to live for – we wish they had opened up to us’

‘They had everything to live for – we wish they had opened up to us’

Two women who have lost loved ones to suicide tell their stories in the hope it will encourage others struggling to open up.

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‘We need more lights to stop kids fly-kicking doors’

‘We need more lights to stop kids fly-kicking doors’

Residents living in a trouble-hit park are calling for action after yobs repeatedly fly-kicked their front doors over five months.

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Carer who stole from dementia sufferers freed from jail after sentence slashed

Carer who stole from dementia sufferers freed from jail after sentence slashed

A carer jailed for stealing precious jewellery from elderly dementia sufferers has walked free from prison after having her sentence reduced.

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Vape users welcome ban on disposables – but traders fear impact

Vape users welcome ban on disposables – but traders fear impact

Government plans to ban disposable e-cigarettes have been welcomed by vapers but businesses fear it’s not the best way of tackling their use by kids.

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‘If we had a safe crossing there wouldn’t have been a fatality...’

‘If we had a safe crossing there wouldn’t have been a fatality...’

Residents are stepping up calls for a pedestrian crossing after an elderly man was killed at a “hazardous” junction used by 20,000 vehicles per day.

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Would ewe believe it? Police called as sheep run loose on housing estate

Would ewe believe it? Police called as sheep run loose on housing estate

Police were called after two sheep were found wandering around on a housing estate

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Pictures show damage from huge fire that ripped through house

Pictures show damage from huge fire that ripped through house

Eight fire engines tackled a blaze that broke out at a property last night.

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