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KCC cuts DoE funding leaving pupils in limbo

KCC cuts DoE funding leaving pupils in limbo

10 May 2024

A cash-strapped local authority is ending its involvement with the youth scheme founded by the late Prince Philip 70 years ago.

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Extra funding secured to repair key part of historic landmark

Extra funding secured to repair key part of historic landmark

10 May 2024

A £6.6 million restoration project to preserve one of Kent’s most historic assets has received a significant boost with further grant funding.

Girl, 8, caught stealing from town centre Boots

Girl, 8, caught stealing from town centre Boots

10 May 2024

A young child was among those caught during a police purge on thefts from stores in a town centre.

CCTV image released as search for missing woman reaches fifth day

CCTV image released as search for missing woman reaches fifth day

10 May 2024

A CCTV image has been released of a young woman who has been missing for five days

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Ben Portsmouth is bringing The King back to life

Ben Portsmouth is bringing The King back to life

10 May 2024

Elvis Presley impersonator Ben Portsmouth is taking his sensational This Is Elvis live show to venues all over the country.

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School support worker stalked therapist with 796 emails and 45 voicemails

School support worker stalked therapist with 796 emails and 45 voicemails

10 May 2024

A wellbeing mentor at a leading grammar school left her former therapist “physically shaking” during a six-month campaign of stalking.

Opening date revealed for new seafront play park

Opening date revealed for new seafront play park

09 May 2024

An opening date has been revealed for a new play park on a popular Kent beach.

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Patched-up high street pothole becomes 'rapidly growing' sinkhole

Patched-up high street pothole becomes 'rapidly growing' sinkhole

09 May 2024

A small pothole recently patched up with tarmac has suddenly expanded into a “rapidly growing” sinkhole.

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WW2 airfield with permission for 110 homes on market for £4.5 million

WW2 airfield with permission for 110 homes on market for £4.5 million

09 May 2024

A former airfield used in the Second World War has gone on the market for £4.5 million - with the green light to build 110 homes.

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Pictures show Royal Navy shadowing Russian warship off Kent coast

Pictures show Royal Navy shadowing Russian warship off Kent coast

09 May 2024

A warship from Russia shadowed by the Royal Navy off the coast of Kent has been caught on camera.

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Hour-long queues snake round car park after charging hikes

Hour-long queues snake round car park after charging hikes

09 May 2024

Frustrated theatre-goers were forced to stand in an underground car park for more than an hour - just to queue to pay for parking.

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Customer’s fury at paying £9.50 for can of wine at seaside bar

Customer’s fury at paying £9.50 for can of wine at seaside bar

08 May 2024

A regular customer at a seaside bar says he will not be returning after being charged £9.50 for a 250ml can of wine.

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‘Being a mum is my favourite job - I want to be there for my children’

‘Being a mum is my favourite job - I want to be there for my children’

08 May 2024

A mum who needs life-changing treatment hopes one day she will be well enough to pick up her children without being in pain.

‘We’ve worked at the same company for 30 years - it’s been amazing’

‘We’ve worked at the same company for 30 years - it’s been amazing’

08 May 2024

We spoke to Eurotunnel employees who have worked for the company ever since the Channel Tunnel opened 30 years ago this week.

Man arrested and ‘muscular’ dog seized after seafront drama

Man arrested and ‘muscular’ dog seized after seafront drama

07 May 2024

A man was injured and a dog seized after it reportedly attacked two other dogs in a popular tourist spot.

Search for missing woman, 24, who ‘may have visited harbour area’

Search for missing woman, 24, who ‘may have visited harbour area’

07 May 2024

Police want to track down a missing woman who may have visited a town’s harbour this weekend.

‘Roar of the hovercraft was a sound of our town - so much has changed’

‘Roar of the hovercraft was a sound of our town - so much has changed’

07 May 2024

Thirty years since the opening of the Channel Tunnel, reporter Sam Lennon looks back on life in Kent before it opened.

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A rare look inside one of the modern wonders of the world

A rare look inside one of the modern wonders of the world

06 May 2024

As the Channel Tunnel celebrates its 30th anniversary today, here is what we saw during a rare look behind the scenes.

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Hopes dashed for solar farm sprawling 190 football pitches

Hopes dashed for solar farm sprawling 190 football pitches

06 May 2024

A council has refused plans for a sprawling and “very controversial” solar farm amid concerns over its visual impact.

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'I never thought my alpaca hobby would take me around the world'

'I never thought my alpaca hobby would take me around the world'

06 May 2024

A woman who started her alpaca business as a hobby and ended up travelling across the world is looking to retire after 14 “incredible” years.

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