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Critically ill youngster is home for Christmas

Critically ill youngster is home for Christmas

A youngster who was put on life support after catching a cold has been discharged.

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‘Distracted’ mum-of-three caused fatal crash while trying to make call

‘Distracted’ mum-of-three caused fatal crash while trying to make call

A “distracted” mum-of-three caused the death of another woman while trying to make a phone call while driving.

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‘Frustrated' school suffers fourth poor Ofsted in a row

‘Frustrated' school suffers fourth poor Ofsted in a row

A secondary school struggling to get pupils to class has been hit with a poor Ofsted rating for the fourth time running.

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‘It’s sad when things we hold dear become obsolete, but Royal Mail’s days are numbered’

‘It’s sad when things we hold dear become obsolete, but Royal Mail’s days are numbered’

As service declines and technology takes over, Secret Thinker says it’s only a matter of time before Royal Mail goes the same way as red phone boxes.

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'Litter in the town is a joke - but they want to get rid of bins?!'

'Litter in the town is a joke - but they want to get rid of bins?!'

Disgruntled residents fear more rubbish will pile up as council bosses have voted to cut the number of public bins in a Kent district.

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‘Nail shops are everywhere – there are too many of us’ says salon boss

‘Nail shops are everywhere – there are too many of us’ says salon boss

A beautician and a barber say their shops are struggling due to “dead high streets” and “too much competition”.

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Vehicle flips onto roof in ‘serious’ A2 crash near port

Vehicle flips onto roof in ‘serious’ A2 crash near port

A major road has been shut on the approach to the Port of Dover due to a serious crash which has seen one vehicle come to a rest on its roof.

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Rival theme park plan could topple London Resort bid

Rival theme park plan could topple London Resort bid

Universal Studios has revealed it is considering plans to build a theme park in a move which could spell the end for a similar rival venture in Kent.

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Council in dark over government’s precise plans for ‘secure immigration removal centre’

Council in dark over government’s precise plans for ‘secure immigration removal centre’

The government has pledged to keep a council informed of its plans for an immigration processing centre – but stopped short of giving any details.

Stagecoach extends £2 single fare cap

Stagecoach extends £2 single fare cap

A bus company has announced it will extend its maximum fare scheme for another six months after seeing higher take-up.

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Account of couple's fatal bridge crash 'most tragic I've heard'

Account of couple's fatal bridge crash 'most tragic I've heard'

A coroner has ruled the elderly parents of TV presenter Phil Spencer died in an accident, after their car toppled off a bridge and into a stream.

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Police take ‘zero-tolerance’ approach to drink and drug driving at Christmas

Police take ‘zero-tolerance’ approach to drink and drug driving at Christmas

A stark reminder has been issued of the dangers of getting behind the wheel while under the influence this Christmas as part of a joint campaign.

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MP has ‘extreme surgery’ amid sepsis battle

MP has ‘extreme surgery’ amid sepsis battle

A politician has told of how he is lucky to be alive following a diagnosis with sepsis and undergoing “extreme” surgery.

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Rail passengers face delays after person spotted on tracks

Rail passengers face delays after person spotted on tracks

Rail passengers are experiencing delays after a person was spotted on the tracks.

Lane closure and 50mph limit on A249 for months

Lane closure and 50mph limit on A249 for months

Reduced roadworks are being put in place along the A249 until next summer.

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Could you be owed £5,000? DWP error leaves thousands ‘out of pocket’

Could you be owed £5,000? DWP error leaves thousands ‘out of pocket’

A historic error could see hundreds of thousands of pensioners contacted to receive pension back payments.

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Road closed for two more days after sinkhole appears

Road closed for two more days after sinkhole appears

A road will be shut for two days after a partial road collapse caused a large sinkhole to appear.

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TikTok rapper releases Christmas song for ‘last chance’ at fame

TikTok rapper releases Christmas song for ‘last chance’ at fame

A postman is taking one last shot at making a name for himself as a rapper as releases his newest Christmas track, which features a Kent icon.

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Tributes to long-serving sports journalist, 77

Tributes to long-serving sports journalist, 77

A sports journalist who was known for covering his hometown club from the terraces with the fans has died at the age of 77.

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Is this UK’s luckiest bingo player? OAP scoops £50k jackpot in second huge win

Is this UK’s luckiest bingo player? OAP scoops £50k jackpot in second huge win

A grandmother has scooped the biggest prize possible at a bingo game, after previously winning £107,000.

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Drones and police dogs used in hunt after £14,000 worth of silver stolen

Drones and police dogs used in hunt after £14,000 worth of silver stolen

A couple were watching television upstairs when £14,000 worth of silver bullion was taken from their home.

Kent’s 'mini Center Parcs' could have 220 holiday homes

Kent’s 'mini Center Parcs' could have 220 holiday homes

Planning papers reveal a divisive seafront development dubbed a “mini Center Parcs” could have up to 220 holiday homes.

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We went out on police patrol on one of busiest nights of the year

We went out on police patrol on one of busiest nights of the year

We joined specialist police officers patrolling the streets of Kent on a busy December Saturday.

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Work underway on care home for asylum-seeking children

Work underway on care home for asylum-seeking children

A former care home which shut more than a decade ago is set to be turned into a temporary reception centre for unaccompanied asylum-seeking children.

Kent hospitals could lose half of medical staff as doctors strike

Kent hospitals could lose half of medical staff as doctors strike

The NHS has warned of “severe disruption” at under-pressure Kent hospitals during strike action in the run-up to Christmas.

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‘It’s ruined my Christmas’: Dog park given two-weeks’ notice to leave

‘It’s ruined my Christmas’: Dog park given two-weeks’ notice to leave

A much-loved dog park has announced its shock departure from its premises – after being given just two weeks’ notice to vacate the site.

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‘It’s just too little, too late’: Tory council ‘hugely disappointed’ by funding deal

‘It’s just too little, too late’: Tory council ‘hugely disappointed’ by funding deal

A council leader has warned fresh service cuts could be on the way as he reacts to the government’s ‘huge disappointing’ funding settlement.

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Terror police arrest two men after ULEZ camera ‘explosion’

Terror police arrest two men after ULEZ camera ‘explosion’

Police investigating an incident in which a recently installed ULEZ camera and surrounding property was damaged in a blast have made two arrests.

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Pensioner reunited with stolen mobility scooter

Pensioner reunited with stolen mobility scooter

An arrest has been made after a pensioner reported their mobility scooter was stolen from outside their home.

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Woman in dock over crash death of ‘true gentleman’

Woman in dock over crash death of ‘true gentleman’

A woman has denied responsibility for the death of a well-known clergyman killed in a road collision.

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