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Schools avoid Ofsted inspections for 10 years

Schools avoid Ofsted inspections for 10 years

15 November 2018

Nearly 25 schools in Kent have not had an Ofsted inspection for more than a decade, leading to calls for a change in the law.

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Last chance to get tickets at Santa's grottos

Last chance to get tickets at Santa's grottos

13 November 2018

Tickets for Santa's grottos are selling fast and here is our handy list of the ones still on offer.

Ambulance chief quits for new role

Ambulance chief quits for new role

12 November 2018

The man in charge of Kent's ambulance service has announced he is leaving, days after inspectors published a report into the trust.

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Kent to receive £13m to fix roads

Kent to receive £13m to fix roads

12 November 2018

Kent will receive more than £13 million to make much needed improvements to the county's roads.

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Thousands take part in Remembrance Services

Thousands take part in Remembrance Services

11 November 2018

Kent fell silent as thousands paid tribute this Remembrance Sunday.

Christmas pay-day loans warning

Christmas pay-day loans warning

10 November 2018

Shoppers are being warned not to fall into the trap of borrowing money from lenders with sky-high interest rates.

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Remembrance service events and road closures

Remembrance service events and road closures

09 November 2018

This Sunday is Armistice Day and people will gather across the county to remember the fallen.

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Ambulance trust remains in special measures

Ambulance trust remains in special measures

08 November 2018

The ambulance trust serving Kent has been told it requires improvement following its latest inspection and remains in special measures.

Kent could be rainbow hotspot

Kent could be rainbow hotspot

07 November 2018

Weather forecasters at the Met Office say heavy showers across the county today have created the perfect conditions for spotting rainbows.

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Universal Credit blamed for rise in people using foodbanks

Universal Credit blamed for rise in people using foodbanks

06 November 2018

Universal Credit is being blamed for nearly 10,000 people having to use foodbanks.

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Kent's extreme weather

Kent's extreme weather

05 November 2018

The county's farmers have faced a relentless battle to keep their livestock safe amid snow storms, flooding and a heatwave.

Where to see the county's Christmas lights switched on

Where to see the county's Christmas lights switched on

05 November 2018

Holidays are coming and so is a packed Kent calendar of Christmas lights events. Find the full round-up here.

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Boxing legend to become honorary doctor

Boxing legend to become honorary doctor

04 November 2018

A university will make a former heavyweight boxing champion an honorary doctor in a graduation service next week.

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Drivers warned of icy conditions

Drivers warned of icy conditions

30 October 2018

The first gritters of the winter are being sent out as temperatures are set to pludge to below freezing.

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Are we ready to leave the EU?

Are we ready to leave the EU?

30 October 2018

With less than six months to go before the UK leaves the EU we look at where Kent stands as the deadline approaches.

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Life-saving heroics inspire song

Life-saving heroics inspire song

28 October 2018

A 28-year-old dad of one has written a song about how he helped to resuscitate a man and why the experience continues to trouble him.

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Jail for driveway conman who told a ‘pack of lies’

Jail for driveway conman who told a ‘pack of lies’

26 October 2018

A rogue trader who conned thousands of pounds out of customers buying concrete driveways has been jailed for just over three years.

Armed police called to leisure park

Armed police called to leisure park

21 October 2018

Police were called to reports of a man pointing a gun at people at a leisure complex.

Another way to get your local news

Another way to get your local news

19 October 2018

KentOnline readers can now keep up to date with the county's latest news as part of a free entertainment service being launched on trains.

Dual carriageway closed by lorry fire

Dual carriageway closed by lorry fire

16 October 2018

Commuters making their way home tonight found their road closed after a parked lorry burst into flames in a lay-by.

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