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Head teacher vows to improve school at risk of ‘termination’

Head teacher vows to improve school at risk of ‘termination’

The Department of Education has issued a termination warning notice to an underperforming primary school, putting its funding at risk.

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'I thought I was going to die - now I've opened a smoothie bar'

'I thought I was going to die - now I've opened a smoothie bar'

A tattoo artist has opened a smoothie bar offering healthy beverages after a brutal battle with Covid left him struggling to eat solids.

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Nursery boss brands Ofsted ‘a shambles’ after lowest rating possible

Nursery boss brands Ofsted ‘a shambles’ after lowest rating possible

A disgusted nursery boss has branded Ofsted “a shambles” after receiving the lowest rating possible in every area.

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‘We don’t want to have security guards outside our libraries’

‘We don’t want to have security guards outside our libraries’

The number of reports of anti-social behaviour in libraries has been on the rise and staff are working hard to protect these safe spaces.

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Motorists fear ‘nightmare roadworks’ coinciding with M2 slip closure

Motorists fear ‘nightmare roadworks’ coinciding with M2 slip closure

People living along a road that’s likely being used as a rat run during a motorway slip closure are preparing for more roadworks in the area.

'I've become a beekeeper by accident!'

'I've become a beekeeper by accident!'

A retired engineer is planning to adopt a swarm of bees after thousands landed in the front garden of his house.

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Two taken to hospital after town centre attack

Two taken to hospital after town centre attack

The air ambulance was scrambled after two men were assaulted with ‘a metal object’.

Finish date revealed for £21 million Christian camp development

Finish date revealed for £21 million Christian camp development

A £21 million transformation of an abandoned Christian holiday camp is set to be completed next year.

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New Turkish restaurant vows to bring ‘taste of London to Kent’

New Turkish restaurant vows to bring ‘taste of London to Kent’

A new Turkish eatery has undergone a £500,000 refurbishment as it bids to bring a slice of the capital’s dining experience to the county.

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Mum’s horror at rats scurrying around children’s play park

Mum’s horror at rats scurrying around children’s play park

A mum has told of her shock at seeing several rats running around a children’s play park in broad daylight.

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Three people taken to hospital after motorway crash

Three people taken to hospital after motorway crash

Three people have been taken to hospital following a multi-vehicle crash on the M25.

The Kent family worth £9 billion rising to 15th on UK rich list

The Kent family worth £9 billion rising to 15th on UK rich list

A Kent family are now worth almost £10 billion and are up to 15th on the UK rich list.

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No trains between two towns all day due to ‘excess vegetation’

No trains between two towns all day due to ‘excess vegetation’

An invasion of weeds means trains between two towns will be stopped for an entire day.

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Police called to pub as two women injured

Police called to pub as two women injured

Two women were left injured following reports of a disturbance at a pub.

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Emergency services called to railway line after welfare concerns

Emergency services called to railway line after welfare concerns

Emergency services were called to the Maidstone East line following concerns for a person's welfare.

5,000 homes site could be an archaeological treasure trove

5,000 homes site could be an archaeological treasure trove

A leading archaeologist says the site of a 5,000 homes development site could conceal significant finds.

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Fight to restore huge boot fair axed by council

Fight to restore huge boot fair axed by council

Hopes have emerged of reviving a popular boot fair that was scrapped by a council despite being seen as a “lifeline” to many.

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'I came back from shopping to private parking sign outside my property’

'I came back from shopping to private parking sign outside my property’

A group of residents have hit out a private car parking company for “wrongly” putting up signs allowing permit holders to park there.

Our guide to a brilliant bank holiday

Our guide to a brilliant bank holiday

Get stuck into obstacle courses, teddy bears picnics and foodie festivals with the family over the late May bank holiday weekend.

'Smell from brewery is so bad we can't sit in our gardens!'

'Smell from brewery is so bad we can't sit in our gardens!'

Neighbours say the stench from a brewery is so bad they cannot sit in their gardens - but bosses are urging residents to be more “pro-business”.

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‘We didn’t want to see another place close – so we opened the gym in a church’

‘We didn’t want to see another place close – so we opened the gym in a church’

A tight-knit gym community has turned a 116-year-old church into a gym only 10 days after their previous village facility closed.

Family ‘forever grateful’ to those who helped search for Leah

Family ‘forever grateful’ to those who helped search for Leah

The family of Leah Daley have issued a statement thanking all who joined the search for the 24-year-old after she went missing.

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Major high street roadworks to continue for three weeks

Major high street roadworks to continue for three weeks

Emergency repairs in a high street are sparking delays during peak times and set to last for three more weeks.

Troops march through streets as mayor inaugurated

Troops march through streets as mayor inaugurated

Troops have marched through the streets of the County Town today following the inauguration of the new mayor.

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Outpouring of grief as mourners lay flowers for Leah

Outpouring of grief as mourners lay flowers for Leah

Mourners are continuing to lay flowers and light candles in tribute to a young woman after a body was found yesterday.

Man hit by ball bearing after spate of ‘catapult’ attacks

Man hit by ball bearing after spate of ‘catapult’ attacks

A man was hit by a ball bearing during a series of suspected catapult attacks along a residential road.

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Fears over housing plan for century-old pub once the ‘heart of the community’

Fears over housing plan for century-old pub once the ‘heart of the community’

Almost 150 objections have been lodged against plans to covert a now-closed rural pub into a house.

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Four flats planned above town centre pharmacy and post office

Four flats planned above town centre pharmacy and post office

A planning application has been submitted to transform office space above a shop into four new homes.

Luxury seafront village fails to sell as price slashed

Luxury seafront village fails to sell as price slashed

A row of seafront holiday lets remain on the market almost two years after being first listed.

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‘They’re penalising old people – I’ve got a black bin full to the brim’

‘They’re penalising old people – I’ve got a black bin full to the brim’

A pensioner signed up to an assisted bin collection scheme hasn’t had her rubbish collected for more than six weeks, and says it “has been hell”.

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