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‘Revealing our dark secret was so hard – but it was worth it’

‘Revealing our dark secret was so hard – but it was worth it’

05 February 2024

Two sisters sexually abused for years by their “kindly” grandad have told how seeking justice changed their lives.

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

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

05 February 2024

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

04 February 2024

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

03 February 2024

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'

03 February 2024

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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Drivers warned of 18 months of road closures

Drivers warned of 18 months of road closures

02 February 2024

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

02 February 2024

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

02 February 2024

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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Road closed for emergency gasworks

Road closed for emergency gasworks

02 February 2024

A road is set to remain shut for seven days while engineers carry out gas escape works.

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

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

02 February 2024

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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‘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!’

02 February 2024

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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Jools Holland adds Kent date to summer tour

Jools Holland adds Kent date to summer tour

01 February 2024

The musician will now play three shows in the county later this year with his big band. Here’s how to get tickets.

Nine courses could be ‘phased out’ at university facing financial problems

Nine courses could be ‘phased out’ at university facing financial problems

01 February 2024

Nine courses, including journalism and art history, could be phased out at the University of Kent as a consultation is launched.

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Planning chiefs welcome controversial 70 homes village estate

Planning chiefs welcome controversial 70 homes village estate

01 February 2024

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’

01 February 2024

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’

31 January 2024

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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Flood alert issued for parts of Kent coastline

Flood alert issued for parts of Kent coastline

31 January 2024

An alert has been issued as stretches of the county’s coastline are set to face flooding at high tide.

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

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

31 January 2024

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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The Vivienne and Gary Wilmot to star in the Wizard of Oz

The Vivienne and Gary Wilmot to star in the Wizard of Oz

31 January 2024

Follow the yellow brick road to a Kent theatre and join Dorothy and Toto on a technicolour adventure this February.

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Hampered cyber attack councils report ‘data breach’

Hampered cyber attack councils report ‘data breach’

30 January 2024

Three Kent councils have reported data breaches following a cyber attack which shut down services

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