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Mum sits in lesson with misbehaving son, 12

Mum sits in lesson with misbehaving son, 12

A mum shocked her son by turning up to his maths lesson and sitting with him so that he didn't misbehave.

Environmental protesters stage blockade at docks

Environmental protesters stage blockade at docks

Protesters have reportedly glued themselves to the road as campaign group Extinction Rebellion descended on Dover today.

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Protest set to cause major traffic disruption

Protest set to cause major traffic disruption

Environmental protest group Extinction Rebellion is expected to cause traffic chaos with a blockade around Dover docks today.

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Firefighters tackle two separate fires in town

Firefighters tackle two separate fires in town

Firefighters raced to two separate fires in one town within the space of an hour last night.

Image released after burglary

Image released after burglary

A burglar said he thought he was in his friend's house after being confronted.

Alzheimer's cafe aims to uncover memories with music

Alzheimer's cafe aims to uncover memories with music

A cafe set up to support people with Alzheimer's is using music to improve their lives.

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Kent's master chefs

Kent's master chefs

Several Michelin star chefs and great bakers have hailed from the Garden of England.

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New school looks like 'detention centre'

New school looks like 'detention centre'

Councillors have slammed the look of a new primary school set to be built on a town’s largest-ever housing estate.

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Pensioner distraught after scooter stolen

Pensioner distraught after scooter stolen

A pensioner is distraught after his mobility vehicle was swiped from side of the road after its battery ran out.

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'Poignant' service to mark IRA bombing

'Poignant' service to mark IRA bombing

The sister of a Royal Marine bandsman killed in a bombing will lead a private service 30 years after the atrocity.

Britain First pelted with stones

Britain First pelted with stones

Britain First went to Calais and told migrants to 'go back home' — but fled after they were pelted with rocks.

Brother and friend died after they got out to push car

Brother and friend died after they got out to push car

A man who has never had a driving lesson has been jailed after his brother and friend were killed when they got out of his broken down car to push.

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Cancer target hit for first time in 5 years

Cancer target hit for first time in 5 years

A Kent NHS trust has reached the national standard for cancer patient waiting times for the first time in five years.

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'Three injured' in M25 crash

'Three injured' in M25 crash

Traffic is building following a crash on a motorway.

Man allegedly stole £4,200 of toiletries

Man allegedly stole £4,200 of toiletries

A man has been charged with shoplifting £4,200 worth of toiletries from nine shops.

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Plans for rooftop restaurant with crazy golf

Plans for rooftop restaurant with crazy golf

A five-storey eyesore could soon boast a rooftop restaurant offering stunning views.

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Painter and decorator cleared of murder bid

Painter and decorator cleared of murder bid

A painter and decorator has been cleared of attempted murder after carrying out a brutal street beating.

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'Police officer' stole pensioner's jewellery

'Police officer' stole pensioner's jewellery

A pensioner had jewellery "of great sentimental value" stolen from her home by a man posing as a police officer.

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Calls for fresh inquiry into IRA bombing

Calls for fresh inquiry into IRA bombing

Nobody was ever brought to justice when the IRA's bomb at Deal Barracks killed 11 men but there have been new calls for a inquiry.

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5,000-home plan comes under fire

5,000-home plan comes under fire

Councillors and polticians have reacted to plans to build 5,000 homes near a village.

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65 pupils off after bug outbreak

65 pupils off after bug outbreak

Parents say a school should have been closed to prevent the spread of a "highly contagious" bug.

Drugs charges after package thrown from car

Drugs charges after package thrown from car

A suspected drug dealer, arrested after a package was seen being thrown from a car he was in, is due in court.

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Town centre's £2.4m fountain boost

Town centre's £2.4m fountain boost

A fountain, new lighting and benches are among the improvements in store for a town centre thanks to a £2.4m funding boost from the government.

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Take on the Total Wipeout style challenge

Take on the Total Wipeout style challenge

Families are being dared to take on a giant obstacle course heading for Kent.

'I don't know if I can dance, but I am having a great time'

'I don't know if I can dance, but I am having a great time'

A Strictly star has spoken of songs, steps and spray tans.

Hunt for dog walker after sheep died

Hunt for dog walker after sheep died

A sheep was believed to be killed by a dog which has launched a police investigation.

Attempted murder charge as car driven into late-night bar

Attempted murder charge as car driven into late-night bar

A man is accused of attempted murder after allegedly ploughing a car through the doors of a late-night bar.

'It feels like we're under attack'

'It feels like we're under attack'

A club is having its licence reviewed after a series of issues were raised by neighbours.

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Brexit and Kent: A round-up of the week's key stories

Brexit and Kent: A round-up of the week's key stories

It's been another week of spills and thrills on the Brexit rollercoaster.

Armed police swoop on town

Armed police swoop on town

A police helicopter was out as part of an investigation which involved armed police raiding houses.

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