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Is there really a ‘war on motorists’ in Kent?

Is there really a ‘war on motorists’ in Kent?

One topic guaranteed to set our letters pages abuzz is the so-called ‘war on motorists’ – but has it all been “manufactured” for political purposes?

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Principal doubles down on Saturday detentions after parent backlash

Principal doubles down on Saturday detentions after parent backlash

A school has defended its policy for Saturday detentions amid a crackdown on unruly behaviour – despite some parents describing it as “prison-like”.

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School’s expansion and relocation plan revealed after 20-year wait

School’s expansion and relocation plan revealed after 20-year wait

A school which has waited 20 years for new premises will move to a “trailblazing” building in Kent’s garden city, with room for hundreds more pupils.

Tragedy as two people die in Channel crossing

Tragedy as two people die in Channel crossing

Two people died and dozens have been rescued after a small boat crossing the Channel got into difficulty.

Pedestrian hit by car near hospital

Pedestrian hit by car near hospital

A road has been shut following an accident involving a car and a pedestrian.

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Part of Dartford Crossing to close

Part of Dartford Crossing to close

The QEII bridge is set to be shut for overnight resurfacing works, with a diversion in place.

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Drug dealer used car as weapon against police officers

Drug dealer used car as weapon against police officers

Justice has caught up with a 28-year-old who was on the run for three years after hitting two police officers with his car.

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Person dies after collapsing in street

Person dies after collapsing in street

A person died after collapsing on a residential street, despite paramedics’ efforts to save them.

Fleetwood Mac memorabilia sells for more than £20k at Kent auction

Fleetwood Mac memorabilia sells for more than £20k at Kent auction

An auction of goods belonging to the famous band Fleetwood Mac has generated thousands of pounds at an auction in the county.

Two-year-old at centre of murder trial pictured for first time

Two-year-old at centre of murder trial pictured for first time

The first image has been released of a child who died after suffering serious injuries, with her adoptive parents accused of murder.

Former London gangster found dead with ‘gunshot wound’

Former London gangster found dead with ‘gunshot wound’

An inquest has been opened into the death of a former London gangster who had connections with Kent.

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‘I do not want anyone else to ever experience this heartbreak’

‘I do not want anyone else to ever experience this heartbreak’

The mum of a teen killed in a crash has launched a petition for calming measures at the “notorious" accident black spot

Armed police swarm Wetherspoons after ‘man spotted with handgun’

Armed police swarm Wetherspoons after ‘man spotted with handgun’

Armed police were called to a Wetherspoons after a punter was spotted carrying what looked like a firearm.

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Nominate your hospitality heroes in the first Kent & Medway Food & Drink Awards

Nominate your hospitality heroes in the first Kent & Medway Food & Drink Awards

Give your favourite food and drink hotspots a shoutout by nominating them for the new Kent & Medway Food & Drink Awards.

Southern Water spends £4.3m clearing ‘foul smells’ from sewage works

Southern Water spends £4.3m clearing ‘foul smells’ from sewage works

Bosses at Southern Water have spent £4.3m upgrading a sewage works in a bid to stop foul smells coming from the site.

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Death threats, racism and violence - life inside Island's strike-hit schools

Death threats, racism and violence - life inside Island's strike-hit schools

As staff members protest over violence and threats from pupils, teachers and parents at the school have revealed the scale of the troubling issues.

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Teachers take to picket line due to pupil behaviour and violence

Teachers take to picket line due to pupil behaviour and violence

Dozens of teachers have gone on strike today to call for more action over threats and violence from pupils at a Kent secondary school.

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‘A minister for common sense? What next, a minister for funny walks?’

‘A minister for common sense? What next, a minister for funny walks?’

Appointing a government minister to combat ‘wokeness’ is ludicrous, says Secret Thinker, who argues the whole cabinet should be using common sense.

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‘I lost 16st and became a bodybuilder – now I can barely walk’

‘I lost 16st and became a bodybuilder – now I can barely walk’

A former bodybuilder says she is desperate to take back control of her life – as chronic illness continues to leave her bedbound and unable to walk.

‘I never imagined it would cost so much to drive a car in Kent’

‘I never imagined it would cost so much to drive a car in Kent’

Reporter James Pallant wants to get a driving licence – but like so many young people, he’s been left stunned by the cost of lessons and insurance.

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‘It’s not shoplifting – it’s more like looting’

‘It’s not shoplifting – it’s more like looting’

Calls are growing for more to be done to help business owners as they face a retail crime epidemic described as “more like looting than shoplifting”.

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‘Non-stop’ road closures cause chaos and ‘almost ruin’ businesses

‘Non-stop’ road closures cause chaos and ‘almost ruin’ businesses

Multiple road closures are blighting a Kent village – costing businesses thousands of pounds in lost trade and leaving residents angry and frustrated.

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Office block could house local homeless families after backlash

Office block could house local homeless families after backlash

A converted office block which was to be used exclusively to accommodate homeless families from London could also house local people in need.

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New shuttle service for ‘isolated’ village

New shuttle service for ‘isolated’ village

A village which lost a vital bus service is looking forward to new transport links thanks to the introduction of a new shuttle service.

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Tributes to ‘gentle and kind’ teen found dead in park

Tributes to ‘gentle and kind’ teen found dead in park

Teammates and coaches of a teenager who was found dead at a park have paid tribute to them after their death.

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Traffic chaos after teenager hit by car

Traffic chaos after teenager hit by car

An accident involving a teenager and a vehicle on a busy ring road is causing rush hour delays.

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Notorious TikTok prankster sent to young offenders institute

Notorious TikTok prankster sent to young offenders institute

A young and controversial social media joker has been sentenced at magistrates’ court for his antics online.

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Pedestrian taken to hospital after being hit by car

Pedestrian taken to hospital after being hit by car

A road remained open while officers dealt with a collision involving a person and a vehicle.

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Teachers to strike over pupil violence

Teachers to strike over pupil violence

Staff at a troubled school are taking “unavoidable” strike action tomorrow due to concerns over their welfare.

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Person taken to hospital after being hit by car

Person taken to hospital after being hit by car

A pedestrian has been taken to hospital after being hit by a car.

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