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School reopens after ‘serious flooding’

School reopens after ‘serious flooding’

A secondary school has reopened to pupils after a “serious water leak” inside its building forced it to close.

BMW ploughs into home with mother and baby inside

BMW ploughs into home with mother and baby inside

A father has said his baby son and wife “could have been killed” after a BMW smashed into their front room.

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Man denies attempted murder of PC in ‘hit-and-run’

Man denies attempted murder of PC in ‘hit-and-run’

A man has denied attempting to murder a police officer in a suspected hit-and-run.

Man charged after 37 post boxes painted

Man charged after 37 post boxes painted

A man is due in court charged with painting 37 post boxes.

Manhunt after teenage boy, 17, ‘raped in park toilet’

Manhunt after teenage boy, 17, ‘raped in park toilet’

Police are hunting a suspect after a 17-year-old boy was reportedly raped inside a park’s public toilet.

New warden for village after rise in crime

New warden for village after rise in crime

A parish council has employed a community liaison officer after a rise in crime and anti-social behaviour in the village.

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Church pastor who preached daily on Facebook jailed for beating up wife

Church pastor who preached daily on Facebook jailed for beating up wife

A "manipulative" church pastor who left his wife battered and bleeding from a violent assault has been jailed.

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‘We are shell shocked’ says owner of historic home destroyed in fire

‘We are shell shocked’ says owner of historic home destroyed in fire

The owner of a Grade II listed property has praised the fire crews who rushed to the scene when his home went up in flames.

Man treated for serious head injury after restaurant attack

Man treated for serious head injury after restaurant attack

A suspect has been charged after a man suffered a serious head injury in an assault at a restaurant.

Family’s heartbreak after stepping away from beloved high street cafe

Family’s heartbreak after stepping away from beloved high street cafe

A family has announced with “heavy hearts” they will step away from their beloved high street cafe after opening for nine months.

Arson arrests after fire at former cinema

Arson arrests after fire at former cinema

Two teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of arson after a blaze broke out at a former cinema.

No extra jail time for drug-driver for covering up evidence after fatal crash

No extra jail time for drug-driver for covering up evidence after fatal crash

A drug-driver jailed for 16 years for killing a pregnant woman and her father will not spend more time behind bars for trying to cover up his crime.

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Former hospital abandoned for 15 years transformed into homes

Former hospital abandoned for 15 years transformed into homes

Pictures show how an abandoned hospital targeted by vandals has been transformed into flats after 15 years sat empty.

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‘I thought sister-in-law was going to kill me – it’s torn our family apart’

‘I thought sister-in-law was going to kill me – it’s torn our family apart’

Shocking pictures show how a mum was battered black and blue by her sister-in-law who became “like a wild animal” after downing prosecco and Baileys.

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Know a young hero? Let’s give them the credit they deserve

Know a young hero? Let’s give them the credit they deserve

Courageous youngsters, outstanding charities and young fundraisers are alll being sought for the 2024 Children’s Awards – who could you nominate?

Poundland poised for major high street move

Poundland poised for major high street move

A former major department store once an iconic face on the town is set to be taken over after sitting empty for three years.

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The ‘astonishing’ drop in private school pupils getting into Kent grammars

The ‘astonishing’ drop in private school pupils getting into Kent grammars

The percentage of children attending private schools passing the Kent Test has plummeted since before the pandemic, new figures reveal.

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Fire crews tackle blaze at cinema site

Fire crews tackle blaze at cinema site

Fire crews have been tackling a blaze at the site of a former cinema this evening.

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Film to mark heroic historic boat’s 100th anniversary

Film to mark heroic historic boat’s 100th anniversary

A film premieres this week focusing on a 100-year-old paddle steamer which played a key role in rescuing troops in the Second World War.

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High tides spark flood warnings across county

High tides spark flood warnings across county

Multiple flood warnings have been issued as spring high tides threaten to break sea and river defences on Monday.

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‘The locals won’t want to share this place with DFLs’

‘The locals won’t want to share this place with DFLs’

Restaurant leaves famous food critic purring with delight – and waxing lyrical over its colourful bathroom.

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Council to finally decide on controversial plan for Aldi store next to M20

Council to finally decide on controversial plan for Aldi store next to M20

A council is set to finally make a decision on controversial plans for a new Aldi store - three years after the scheme was revealed.

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Anger as huge new recycling plant built without permission

Anger as huge new recycling plant built without permission

A waste firm has been accused of riding roughshod over planning rules by building a huge recycling plant without permission.

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Judge lets ‘rowdy’ roofer keep pool cue he threatened doorman with

Judge lets ‘rowdy’ roofer keep pool cue he threatened doorman with

A rowdy drunk who threatened a doorman with a pool cue has been spared jail - and told by a judge he can keep his "highly dangerous" weapon.

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No re-opening in sight for derelict historic pub – four years after closure

No re-opening in sight for derelict historic pub – four years after closure

A historic pub boarded up when the toilet floor collapsed remains an eyesore more than four years on.

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What ever happened to Little Chef and its famous ‘Olympic breakfast’?

What ever happened to Little Chef and its famous ‘Olympic breakfast’?

For nearly 60 years it was an staple of Kent’s motorways and A-roads – but what happened to Little Chef’s branches and what’s in their place today?

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Mum becomes train driver after 10 year career break

Mum becomes train driver after 10 year career break

A 52-year-old has taken a career turn after she had to give up her job in law to look after her daughter a decade ago.

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‘I can't just stand by and watch our farmland disappear forever’

‘I can't just stand by and watch our farmland disappear forever’

A county councillor has switched parties following his concerns over housing policy and farmland “disappearing forever”.

Micropub and homes plan for green-belt pub ‘plagued by fly-tippers’

Micropub and homes plan for green-belt pub ‘plagued by fly-tippers’

A scheme to breathe new life into a derelict 16th century pub could be approved more than a year after plans were submitted.

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Popular fishing spot with green light for ‘holiday pods’ on market for £895k

Popular fishing spot with green light for ‘holiday pods’ on market for £895k

A popular fishing destination where permission has been granted for "holiday pods" to be built is on the market for almost £900,000

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