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'This report makes for harrowing reading'

'This report makes for harrowing reading'

14 July 2016

The NSPCC has responded to the findings of a report into historic abuse at a church-run children's home in Kent.

Troll jailed for taunting murdered toddler's mother online

Troll jailed for taunting murdered toddler's mother online

14 July 2016

A troll who sent vile messages on Twitter to the mother of murdered toddler Jamie Bulger in an act of "breathtaking cruelty" has been locked up.

Thieves steal thousands from Apprentice candidate's centre

Thieves steal thousands from Apprentice candidate's centre

13 July 2016

Heartless thugs smashed their way into an indoor play centre owned by a former Apprentice contestant, vandalising the building and stealing cash.

From A-levels to rally car racing in a single day

From A-levels to rally car racing in a single day

13 July 2016

A Kent College student handed in her A-level biology paper and dashed out the classroom to qualify for the European Rally Championship.

Ex-gang member and stab victim's mum speak out

Ex-gang member and stab victim's mum speak out

13 July 2016

School pupils were taught about the dangers of getting involved with criminal gangs and knives by two people who experienced the effects first-hand.

Disturbing legacy of CofE children's home

Disturbing legacy of CofE children's home

13 July 2016

Overdoses, suicide attempts and mental health problems... the horrific legacy of Kendall House lives with former residents to this day.

Embarrassed supermarket chain offers free cuppa

Embarrassed supermarket chain offers free cuppa

13 July 2016

The Co-op has promised to serve a free cup of tea to residents after a leaflet included 10 spelling blunders of the town name.

Family forging new links by reopening 15th century pub

Family forging new links by reopening 15th century pub

13 July 2016

A village pub has reopened after nearly two years, complete with outside pizza oven - and a resident blacksmith!

'Harrowing' findings of cruelty at children's home

'Harrowing' findings of cruelty at children's home

13 July 2016

A damning report has revealed how bosses at a Church of England children's home forcibly drugged children as young as 11 and used straitjackets.

After Coldplay and Glastonbury - it's the Vicar's Picnic for Reef

After Coldplay and Glastonbury - it's the Vicar's Picnic for Reef

13 July 2016

After supporting Coldplay at Wembley, and playing Glastonbury Reef are on a high as they head to the Vicar's Picnic in Kent this weekend.

Ofsted confirms primary school’s dramatic upturn

Ofsted confirms primary school’s dramatic upturn

13 July 2016

A school is celebrating Ofsted success, thanks to 'determined leadership' and more effective governors.

Ploughing a new furrow

Ploughing a new furrow

13 July 2016

Steam engines, tractors and livestock displays are some of the fun on offer at the new Tractor and Smallholding Show coming to Kent.

Take a tour through time

Take a tour through time

13 July 2016

Tours of Gravesend's clock tower, built in 1887 to celebrate Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee, will be taking place to mark it's new makeover.

Classic castle nights

Classic castle nights

13 July 2016

Prepare for some castle proms with a classic line-up in the picturesque setting of Rochester Castle.

The cost of recovery

The cost of recovery

13 July 2016

Work to improve facilities and tackle low staff numbers has left Medway NHS Foundation Trust with a £64.1 million deficit.

How Kent shaped David Cameron's premiership

How Kent shaped David Cameron's premiership

13 July 2016

Kent played a significant part in the fortunes of David Cameron over his six years as Prime Minister. Political Editor Paul Francis looks at his term.

Nurse struck off after drug mistakes put patients at risk

Nurse struck off after drug mistakes put patients at risk

13 July 2016

A nurse has been struck off after a litany of prescription errors put her patients “at real risk of significant harm”.

Anglers save man's life in early-morning rescue

Anglers save man's life in early-morning rescue

13 July 2016

Three fishermen pulled a man to safety after they discovered him floating in the sea.

Body of woman in 30s found in woodland

Body of woman in 30s found in woodland

13 July 2016

A huge emergency response in a quiet area saw police and ambulance crews rush to a small woodland, where the body of a woman in her 30s was found.

Body of woman in her 30s found in woodland

Body of woman in her 30s found in woodland

13 July 2016

Police have confirmed a huge emergency response to a quiet area was sparked by the discovery of the body of a young woman in woodland.

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