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Top marks for village primary

Top marks for village primary

A school has been praised by inspectors after being dogged by inadequate reports.

The last wave

The last wave

Staff at at a Marks and Spencer store said a final goodbye as it closed.

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Report: Eaves’ farewell double?

Report: Eaves’ farewell double?

Tom Eaves struck a double for Gillingham on Saturday in what might have been his last game for the club.

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Man treated after high street gas leak

Man treated after high street gas leak

Fire crews descended on a town centre high street following reports of a gas leak.

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Kent's bizarre bank holiday weather

Kent's bizarre bank holiday weather

Umbrellas and sunglasses have been required as the county experiences both hail and sunshine.

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Troubled prison to close for good

Troubled prison to close for good

A prison once plagued by violence and security issues is to be closed permanently and decommissioned.

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Missing man found

Missing man found

A man who temporarily disappeared has been discovered safe and well.

'Beyond cowardly'

'Beyond cowardly'

A driver has been jailed after leaving his friends injured in a crash.

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Air ambulance called after hit and run

Air ambulance called after hit and run

A woman has been flown to hospital with serious injuries and a road has been closed.

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Two rushed to hospital after crash

Two rushed to hospital after crash

Police closed a road for nearly five hours as they dealt with a late-night crash.

'We'll keep the films rolling'

'We'll keep the films rolling'

The manager of a small cinema is confident it will carry on despite plans for a big rival.

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TV star reveals love for owl academy

TV star reveals love for owl academy

A Kent attraction currently enjoying a top ranking on TripAdvisor also made it to a discussion on a popular radio show.

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'Bonkers' music marathon underway

'Bonkers' music marathon underway

Singers are performing songs from nine Gilbert and Sullivan operas non-stop for 12 hours.

Looking for something to do? Here's Kent's top 10

Looking for something to do? Here's Kent's top 10

If you're planning something for the long weekend look no further - we've checked reviews to compile the top 10.

Man injured in M20 crash

Man injured in M20 crash

A man has been taken to a London hospital following a crash involving several vehicles.

Crews tackle shed blaze

Crews tackle shed blaze

Firefighters were called to a shed fire that's flames had spread to a neighbouring conservatory.

End of an era as M&S shuts today

End of an era as M&S shuts today

A huge hole will be left in a high street today when M&S shuts a long-standing store, ending its 85-year association with a town centre.

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'Love your local high street'

'Love your local high street'

A trader has made an impassioned plea to shoppers following the closing of a town centre store.

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Major housing development to be considered

Major housing development to be considered

Two housing developments could change the face of a rural area if plans are approved by councillors.

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The elections that loosened the Tory grip on Kent

The elections that loosened the Tory grip on Kent

The tussle for control of Kent’s councils was in the shadow of the unresolved issue of Brexit, which led to a shift in power in several councils.

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Assault arrest after car gets stuck in sand

Assault arrest after car gets stuck in sand

A man has been arrested on suspicion of assault after police were called to the scene of a car stuck on a beach.

Tories keep control but big names lose out

Tories keep control but big names lose out

The Conservatives kept control of Ashford Borough Council - but lost some big names in the process as the other parties enjoyed good gains.

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Ink spillage looks like scene from Art Attack

Ink spillage looks like scene from Art Attack

Three fire engines rushed to stop the colourful liquid leaking into water systems.

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Girl, 3, reunited with lost teddy

Girl, 3, reunited with lost teddy

A father has shared touching footage of his daughter being reunited with her missing teddy-bear after a rail adventure.

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Two speeding motorists end up behind bars

Two speeding motorists end up behind bars

Two motorists in a three-car horror, which left two children and a pensioner with injuries, have been jailed.

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Shock result as council leader loses seat to Greens

Shock result as council leader loses seat to Greens

A Tory council leader, who has been a councillor with the authority for more than 30 years, has sensationally lost his seat to the Green Party.

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Plan to take over college revealed

Plan to take over college revealed

Discussions are ongoing over proposals to take over sites from a troubled college group.

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Man jailed for dangerous driving

Man jailed for dangerous driving

A driver who collided head-on with another car caused his victim life-changing injuries.

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Drug dealer jailed

Drug dealer jailed

A drug dealer who claimed he sold cocaine in order to support a cannabis addiction has been sentenced to almost three years in prison.

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Council leader loses seat in emphatic defeat

Council leader loses seat in emphatic defeat

A Tory council leader has lost his seat in dramatic fashion to the Liberal Democrats, as results continue to come in.

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