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‘Clumsy’ or a ‘good balance’? What new workers’ rights bill means for you

‘Clumsy’ or a ‘good balance’? What new workers’ rights bill means for you

10 October 2024

How will workers and employers be impacted by the proposed Employment Rights Bill, unveiled today by the government?

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Aftermath of blaze at former high street pub

Aftermath of blaze at former high street pub

10 October 2024

Pictures from the scene show the extent of the damage caused to a derelict boozer which went up in flames in the early hours.

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‘My husband died next to me - I thought he was having a nightmare’

‘My husband died next to me - I thought he was having a nightmare’

10 October 2024

A devastated newly-wed whose husband died suddenly as they slept says they had their “whole lives” ahead of them.

School issues ‘stranger danger’ warning after girl ‘grabbed’ on way home

School issues ‘stranger danger’ warning after girl ‘grabbed’ on way home

10 October 2024

School students have been advised to walk home in pairs after a girl was allegedly “accosted” by a man as she walked home from school.

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Investigation after multiple 'packages of drugs' wash up along Kent coast

Investigation after multiple 'packages of drugs' wash up along Kent coast

10 October 2024

Several packages believed to be full of Class-A drugs have washed up on the Kent coast, prompting a National Crime Agency probe.

Dad almost dies from sepsis after injury while cutting nails

Dad almost dies from sepsis after injury while cutting nails

10 October 2024

A dad-of-four says he almost died from sepsis after scratching himself while cutting his nails - urging people to be more aware of the symptoms.

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Boy, 14, and three men arrested after ‘more than 100 batteries stolen from telecoms boxes’

Boy, 14, and three men arrested after ‘more than 100 batteries stolen from telecoms boxes’

10 October 2024

Several suspects have been arrested over the theft of 100 batteries and cables from telecoms boxes around the county.

‘Courageous’ pupils who saved man’s life at beach given bravery awards

‘Courageous’ pupils who saved man’s life at beach given bravery awards

10 October 2024

Three pupils have been presented with bravery awards for rescuing a struggling swimmer from the sea and saving his life.

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BBC Weather 'glitch' as hurricane winds forecast in Kent

BBC Weather 'glitch' as hurricane winds forecast in Kent

10 October 2024

The BBC says it is working to fix a 'glitch' in its weather app after hurricane winds were forecast for Kent.

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'Compassion for elderly already in short supply - no one can be sure assisted dying won't be misused'

'Compassion for elderly already in short supply - no one can be sure assisted dying won't be misused'

10 October 2024

Immigration, litter, the assisted dying bill and a worrying lack of respect for police are among topics tackled in this week’s letters to the editor.

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Customers owed thousands as bailiffs called in to furniture store

Customers owed thousands as bailiffs called in to furniture store

10 October 2024

A new furniture shop has suddenly closed - with some customers claiming they have been left thousands of pounds out of pocket.

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Everything we know about delayed luxury flats project amid fresh concern

Everything we know about delayed luxury flats project amid fresh concern

10 October 2024

Two years after work started to create flats above a historic pavilion, we examine why work has once again stalled and what the future holds.

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Is axe set to finally fall on Scally’s 30 years at the Gills?

Is axe set to finally fall on Scally’s 30 years at the Gills?

10 October 2024

Paul Scally sold the Gills in 2022 - but he faces being booted off the board today after a rollercoaster career with the club.

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Pensioner in court accused of sexually abusing child

Pensioner in court accused of sexually abusing child

10 October 2024

A pensioner has appeared in court accused of sexually abusing a child more than a decade ago.

Probe launched as beauty spot pond left ‘milky white’ after house steam-cleaned

Probe launched as beauty spot pond left ‘milky white’ after house steam-cleaned

10 October 2024

The pollution of a treasured beauty spot which occurred when a nearby house was being steam-cleaned is being investigated by the Environment Agency.

‘Under-the-radar Vietnamese is foodie street’s newest gem’

‘Under-the-radar Vietnamese is foodie street’s newest gem’

10 October 2024

Our reporter ventured out of her comfort zone and picked up her chopsticks at a new Asian eatery.

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Joy as Boki the bear’s five-hour brain surgery ‘a success’

Joy as Boki the bear’s five-hour brain surgery ‘a success’

09 October 2024

A two-year-old bear from Kent is back in his den recovering having undergone surgery in a UK first today.

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Care worker jailed for sexually abusing severely disabled patient

Care worker jailed for sexually abusing severely disabled patient

09 October 2024

A 69-year-old has been jailed for committing “abhorrent acts” against a vulnerable person.

‘I’m just waiting for what comes’: Kent man prepares for Hurricane Milton

‘I’m just waiting for what comes’: Kent man prepares for Hurricane Milton

09 October 2024

A 46-year-old living in Florida has decided to “ride it out” and wait at home ahead of a huge storm preparing to make landfall tonight.

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Ofsted rates nursery with cracked glass and sharp gaps in windowpanes ‘inadequate’

Ofsted rates nursery with cracked glass and sharp gaps in windowpanes ‘inadequate’

09 October 2024

Inspectors have slapped a nursery with an ‘inadequate’ rating after cracked glass and sharp gaps in windowpanes were not made safe.

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