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Nursery manager 'turned on' by children

Nursery manager 'turned on' by children

A man working at a nursery who admitted being sexually "turned on" by children in a chatroom has walked free from court.

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School to fine parents for late pick-ups

School to fine parents for late pick-ups

New rules at a primary school mean parents will be fined £1 for every five minutes they are late if they fail to pick up their kids on time.

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The final days of Debenhams

The final days of Debenhams

Shoppers are picking up the last few items as Debenhams stores prepare to close.

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'When I started the alarms haunted me'

'When I started the alarms haunted me'

A matron has revealed the reality of life working in the intensive care unit at one of Kent's biggest hospitals.

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'You have gone to play with the angels'

'You have gone to play with the angels'

The funeral of a baby boy whose death from sepsis was "avoidable" has been held by his heartbroken family.

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M2 crash caused six-mile delays

M2 crash caused six-mile delays

Motorists suffered long delays after a two-car crash on a motorway.

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Watch as police arrest killers at gunpoint

Watch as police arrest killers at gunpoint

Dramatic footage reveal the moment four men found guilty of killing a rival in a drugs war were caught by armed officers.

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Emotional moment missing dog finally reunited with owners

Emotional moment missing dog finally reunited with owners

A video shows a couple carrying their beloved dog home - after she went missing in woods and suffered a double-leg break.

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Strong winds causing travel chaos

Strong winds causing travel chaos

Trees have been uprooted and there are flood alerts across the county as heavy winds and rain lashes Kent.

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Ikea responds to demands for Kent store

Ikea responds to demands for Kent store

Furniture giant Ikea has responded to calls from shoppers who want the firm to open a store in the county.

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Fox on the rocks: Urban foxes spotted in harbour

Fox on the rocks: Urban foxes spotted in harbour

A quick-thinking photographer grabbed pictures of an unusual sighting of two urban foxes sunning themselves in a harbour.

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Restaurant opening date revealed

Restaurant opening date revealed

A town centre restaurant and rooftop bar, at the old home of a popular nightclub, is taking bookings ahead of its grand opening.

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Drugs war killers guilty

Drugs war killers guilty

Four men have been convicted of killing a rival dealer amid a war for control of a town's drugs market.

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Man critical after falling ill in custody

Man critical after falling ill in custody

A man is in a critical condition in hospital after being taken ill in police custody.

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'Rapist' painted across grandmother's home

'Rapist' painted across grandmother's home

A disabled grandmother's home was emblazoned with the word rapist.

Medic who stole morphine avoids jail

Medic who stole morphine avoids jail

A paramedic stole morphine, falsified patient documents, and drove dangerously in an ambulance vehicle.

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Up to 300 jobs at risk as factory closes

Up to 300 jobs at risk as factory closes

Up to 300 workers face losing their jobs after bosses announced they are closing a Kent car parts factory.

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MP reveals ban on credit card gambling

MP reveals ban on credit card gambling

A restriction, which will come into force from April, has been announced today to help cut down on problem gambling.

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River flows for first time in 6 years

River flows for first time in 6 years

A section of river which has lain dormant for years is flowing through a village for the first time since 2014.

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TikTok star drops out of college to pursue video career

TikTok star drops out of college to pursue video career

A social media influencer with tens of thousands of followers says the TikTok app has changed his life.

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'I have never seen it this bad before'

'I have never seen it this bad before'

Drivers can expect another day of severe delays due to works — with one motorist saying it's the worst it's ever been.

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Pile-up causes M20 delays

Pile-up causes M20 delays

There are queues on the M20 following a pile-up this morning.

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Heavy wind and rain set to batter county

Heavy wind and rain set to batter county

Heavy rain and gusts of almost 40mph are expected to batter Kent, with weather warnings in place for the next two days.

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Make your own Morph this half term

Make your own Morph this half term

Children can make their own models of Aardman Animations' characters at a day of special workshops this half term.

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Attack victim still unable to walk or talk

Attack victim still unable to walk or talk

A remarkable image has highlighted the skill of surgeons who rebuilt part of a man's skull after a brutal assault.

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Heartache over baby's 'avoidable' sepsis death

Heartache over baby's 'avoidable' sepsis death

An investigation has been launched into the death of a baby boy sent home twice from A&E.

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Kent's remarkable archaeological finds

Kent's remarkable archaeological finds

The county's history proves rich pickings for treasure hunters - we look at several remarkable recent finds in Kent.

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School travel pass cost due to rise again

School travel pass cost due to rise again

Kent County Council is due to introduce another hike in the cost of Young Travel Saver pass.

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Visitors to historic attraction double

Visitors to historic attraction double

One of Kent's most important attractions is losing the man who helped oversee a dramatic turnaround in its fortunes.

Robbery victim chased down teenage attacker

Robbery victim chased down teenage attacker

A thief who punched a man in the head and stole his bag was caught by the victim when two witnesses came to his aid.

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