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Dramatic turnaround at 'one of worst schools in England'

Dramatic turnaround at 'one of worst schools in England'

A primary school has gone from being one of the worst in the country to the best in its area.

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Hunt for weapons at rail station

Hunt for weapons at rail station

Police are carrying out an operation at one of Kent's key transport hubs.

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'If they can do it, why couldn't the other shops?'

'If they can do it, why couldn't the other shops?'

A man with Muscular Dystrophy is urging businesses to make themselves more accessible for people who may need extra assistance when shopping.

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Armed gang's pal set dog on cops

Armed gang's pal set dog on cops

A burglary gang who tied up and threatened victims with knives have been jailed - along with a woman who set her dog on police hunting them.

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Disabled woman verbally abused by bus driver

Disabled woman verbally abused by bus driver

A disabled woman was left shaken after a bus driver nearly knocked her over and then swore at her.

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'Manston should be reopened immediately'

'Manston should be reopened immediately'

In the wake of the government's Heathrow runway court blow one Kent MP says Manston Airport should be reopened immediately.

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Your chance to win £1,000 with kmfm

Your chance to win £1,000 with kmfm

Here's how you could win a grand in cash that will be delivered to your door tonight.

Vintage fans to star on Bargain Hunt

Vintage fans to star on Bargain Hunt

An appearance on Bargain Hunt is a dream come true for an ex-hospice shop manager and her friend.

Butcher slams high street as he shuts up shop

Butcher slams high street as he shuts up shop

A town centre butchers will close this weekend as the owner says he can't afford to keep running the business.

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Libertines to play Castle Concerts

Libertines to play Castle Concerts

It's a new era for one of Kent's biggest music festivals as a private company takes charge for the first time and here's the line-up.

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Driver cut free after crash

Driver cut free after crash

Firefighters had to rescue a man trapped in his car after it had been in collision with a lorry.

'Big divide' as luxury homes built next to council estate

'Big divide' as luxury homes built next to council estate

Residents believe the construction of a £40 million housing estate is creating friction within the community.

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'He died in my arms with me saying I loved him'

'He died in my arms with me saying I loved him'

A grieving woman has spoken of her loss after her 75-year marriage tragically came to an end on Valentine's Day.

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Kent's secret tunnels revealed

Kent's secret tunnels revealed

A network of tunnels run below our feet and offer a fascinating glimpse into the county's history.

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Tattooist videoed his 'dying moments'

Tattooist videoed his 'dying moments'

A 30-year-old man is thought to have recorded a video message to a drug dealer just before he died of an accidental overdose.

'Cockroach free' restaurant reopens

'Cockroach free' restaurant reopens

A restaurant invaded by bugs has reopened after being given the all-clear to by inspectors.

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Teenager convicted of attempted murder

Teenager convicted of attempted murder

An 18-year-old who calmly stabbed a man in the neck during a gang attack has been told that he will face a custodial sentence.

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Children given all-clear amid virus scare

Children given all-clear amid virus scare

Three pupils sent home from a secondary school after returning from Italy do not have the killer bug, say officials.

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Underweight baby gorilla's great recovery

Underweight baby gorilla's great recovery

A gorilla rejected by her mother at birth is now going strong after keepers became her foster parents.

Photographer's body found by mum

Photographer's body found by mum

A college worker took her own life after two of her friends died, an inquest heard.

Gran goes viral after gatecrashing fashion show

Gran goes viral after gatecrashing fashion show

Here's how a YouTube stunt led to a 78-year-old going viral and appearing in Vogue magazine.

Dr Ranj gets own health show

Dr Ranj gets own health show

TV doctor Dr Ranj Singh is aiming to help people improve their wellbeing and celebrate the work of the NHS in his new show.

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Another storm to hit Kent

Another storm to hit Kent

Forecasters say Storm Jorge will bring high winds to the coast this weekend.

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Prison escapee found after 28 years on the run

Prison escapee found after 28 years on the run

A man who absconded from a Kent prison in 1992 has finally been found and put back behind bars.

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Drunken thug battered mate causing 'nasty injuries'

Drunken thug battered mate causing 'nasty injuries'

A thug who brutally battered his friend during a booze and drug fuelled argument, has been locked up.

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Drugs raids see 32 charged

Drugs raids see 32 charged

A total of 21 more people have been charged after a mass swoop on drug dealers in one part of Kent.

Sword-wielding thug threatened to chop girlfriend's head off

Sword-wielding thug threatened to chop girlfriend's head off

An abuser held a samurai sword to his girlfriend's throat and threatened to decapitate her and bury her body in the garden.

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Becket's murder clothes coming to Kent

Becket's murder clothes coming to Kent

A garment worn by Thomas Becket when he was assassinated in Canterbury Cathedral is to be displayed in the county.

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Brothers ran puppy farm and cock fighting ring

Brothers ran puppy farm and cock fighting ring

Two brothers have been sentenced after the RSPCA raided a property being used as a puppy farm and cock fighting venue and seized a number of animals.

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Could 'Boris Island' be back?

Could 'Boris Island' be back?

Plans for a third runway at Heathrow are in tatters but could Boris Johnson bring back his plans for an airport in the Thames Estuary?

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