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‘Hands up if you think the 11-plus is fair’

‘Hands up if you think the 11-plus is fair’

19 October 2024

Kent Test results came out this week - but is sitting such a momentous exam at just 10 too much, too young, asks our columnist.

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Paramedic left heartbreaking message for family before his tragic death

Paramedic left heartbreaking message for family before his tragic death

19 October 2024

The heartbroken family of a paramedic have paid tribute to him after he took his own life after battling with depression.

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‘There will be a tragedy like Jade's if they build new homes here’

‘There will be a tragedy like Jade's if they build new homes here’

19 October 2024

Plans for new homes remain on hold amid fears of a road accident similar to that which claimed the life of a young girl and her grandmother.

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The rise of wine bars in Kent - are we becoming gentrified?

The rise of wine bars in Kent - are we becoming gentrified?

19 October 2024

The number of wine bars in Kent is on the up - but is it all because of Londoners moving to the county? We visited a few to find out.

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The story behind the death aged 29 of Kent aristocrat who inspired Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

The story behind the death aged 29 of Kent aristocrat who inspired Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

19 October 2024

The extraordinary life of a fabulously wealthy Kent aristocrat ended in tragedy 100 years ago today when he crashed his racing car.

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Cocaine dealer’s stash found hidden inside vape

Cocaine dealer’s stash found hidden inside vape

18 October 2024

A drug dealer has been put behind bars after cocaine worth up to £3,000 was seized by officers - some of which stashed inside a vape.

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Walker in hospital after crash on country lane

Walker in hospital after crash on country lane

18 October 2024

A pedestrian has been taken to hospital after being hit by a car in a country lane.

Emergency crews search seafront amid concerns for person’s welfare

Emergency crews search seafront amid concerns for person’s welfare

18 October 2024

Emergency crews are at a seafront searching for a person after concerns were raised for their welfare

Police search station after man seen with ‘bladed weapon’

Police search station after man seen with ‘bladed weapon’

18 October 2024

Officers searched a railway station following reports a man was carrying a bladed weapon.

Labour lose new MP’s former council seat by six votes in by-election

Labour lose new MP’s former council seat by six votes in by-election

18 October 2024

A new Labour MP who stepped down from his council post to focus on his role in Westminster has seen his party lose the seat in a by-election.

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Popular chain eyes up next restaurant in long-empty Chiquito

Popular chain eyes up next restaurant in long-empty Chiquito

18 October 2024

A thriving smokehouse where Texas meets Seoul plans to build on its success by revamping a long-empty Chiquito restaurant.

‘She’s an angel’: Off-duty nurse rescues retired pilot after street collapse

‘She’s an angel’: Off-duty nurse rescues retired pilot after street collapse

18 October 2024

An off-duty nurse who came to the aid of an elderly man who she found unresponsive and without a pulse has been praised as a life saver.

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Man dies after being hit by train

Man dies after being hit by train

18 October 2024

Emergency services were called to reports of a casualty on the tracks but the man was pronounced dead at the scene.

Primary school reopens after large sinkhole appeared outside

Primary school reopens after large sinkhole appeared outside

18 October 2024

Work is still being carried out on a school’s access road after a sinkhole appeared outside.

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Pictures reveal how landmark has been transformed in just over a month

Pictures reveal how landmark has been transformed in just over a month

18 October 2024

A whole section of a seafront has been transformed in just over a month with the infilling of a dock to make space for new EU border checks.

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Driver in hospital after lorry overturned

Driver in hospital after lorry overturned

18 October 2024

An overturned lorry on a slip-road closed part of a motorway for several hours, causing delays.

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By-election called after death of much-loved councillor

By-election called after death of much-loved councillor

18 October 2024

The first county council by-election since the general election has been called for next month following the sudden death of a councillor.

Government makes nursery safety changes after Kent choking tragedy

Government makes nursery safety changes after Kent choking tragedy

18 October 2024

The parents of a little boy who died after choking at nursery have welcomed new safety eating measures implemented by the government.

Town’s only pharmacy handed bailiff notice again

Town’s only pharmacy handed bailiff notice again

18 October 2024

A town centre pharmacy has closed unexpectedly after it was handed a bailiff notice for the second time this year.

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Young girl bitten by ‘out of control’ dog on train

Young girl bitten by ‘out of control’ dog on train

18 October 2024

An image has been issued of a woman police would like to speak to after a young girl was allegedly bitten by a “dangerous” dog.

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