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Gigantic ‘unusual’ ship pictured off the Kent coast

Gigantic ‘unusual’ ship pictured off the Kent coast

The first purpose-built wind turbine installation vessel sailed into a Kent port.

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Could this urban adventure beat a Kentish countryside stroll?

Could this urban adventure beat a Kentish countryside stroll?

The “vibe” on this urban walk may have been rather different from our reporter’s rural adventures – but there was still plenty to grab his attention.

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Pupil absence in Kent rockets since pandemic

Pupil absence in Kent rockets since pandemic

The number of children "persistently absent" from school has more than doubled in the last five years.

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‘I went out in the garden and saw a massive ball of red and orange flames’

‘I went out in the garden and saw a massive ball of red and orange flames’

Shocked neighbours have described seeing “the sky glowing red” as a huge fire broke out at a farm.

Popular fishmongers to take over former Rooks site

Popular fishmongers to take over former Rooks site

A prime town centre unit previously occupied by the doomed JC Rook & Sons is to be taken over by a popular fishmongers.

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Historic County Hall building is put up for sale

Historic County Hall building is put up for sale

Cash-squeezed Kent County Council is to put its landmark headquarters on the market.

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Parents and teachers protest over lack of special education in schools

Parents and teachers protest over lack of special education in schools

More than 100 people have joined a protest demanding changes to special education needs provision in schools.

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City ranks bottom for broadband speeds

City ranks bottom for broadband speeds

Canterbury has been found to have the slowest broadband speeds of any UK city, according to new research.

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Bus fare cap soon to rise

Bus fare cap soon to rise

Bus ticket prices for Kent passengers are set to rise in November

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‘20mph makes for a more peaceful urban environment – it’s good for everyone’

‘20mph makes for a more peaceful urban environment – it’s good for everyone’

The expansion of 20mph zones, how to control dangerous dogs and concerns over the Kent Test are among topics tackled by our readers this week.

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‘It’s Oktoberfest every weekend here!’

‘It’s Oktoberfest every weekend here!’

For this week’s Eat My Words, we headed to a show bar promising beer, cheer and bratwurst.

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Mental health and disability charity scoops top award

Mental health and disability charity scoops top award

This year’s Kent Charity Awards celebrated the incredible work of volunteer groups from across the county.

Neighbours fear ‘monstrous overhaul’ of old hospital will ‘destroy privacy’

Neighbours fear ‘monstrous overhaul’ of old hospital will ‘destroy privacy’

New plans to overhaul a former hospital into almost 50 flats overlooking the sea have been branded “monstrous and brutalist”.

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Official bid in for 95 homes on former councillors’ sprawling estate

Official bid in for 95 homes on former councillors’ sprawling estate

Plans to build a housing estate of up to 95 homes on land owned by two former city councillors have officially been submitted.

Sadness as weddings at historic venue axed

Sadness as weddings at historic venue axed

A council has ended its venture into hosting weddings at a historic venue – after racking up a large deficit.

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‘We need a new special school – just not on our playing field’

‘We need a new special school – just not on our playing field’

Residents are decrying plans to build a special school on a cherished town field – but many parents say such a facility is desperately needed.

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Firefighters continue to tackle huge farm blaze after dramatic animal rescue

Firefighters continue to tackle huge farm blaze after dramatic animal rescue

Crews are expected to remain at the scene of a devastating farm fire for the next few days, where “a large number” of bullocks were rescued.

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Pub chef who ‘sneakily’ stabbed woman during night out avoids jail

Pub chef who ‘sneakily’ stabbed woman during night out avoids jail

A pub chef who stabbed a woman on a night out - and was identified to police by his own mum - has avoided jail.

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Neighbour wins £100 compensation in noisy dogs row

Neighbour wins £100 compensation in noisy dogs row

A man has been ordered to pay a neighbour £100 compensation after dogs on his property were left to bark throughout the day.

Water bill refunds totalling £114m in motion after stinging Ofwat report

Water bill refunds totalling £114m in motion after stinging Ofwat report

Kent water firms are among a slew ordered to refund £114m to customers through slashed bills after missing targets.

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Kent restaurants ranked among best in UK by Tripadvisor reviewers

Kent restaurants ranked among best in UK by Tripadvisor reviewers

Two Kent restaurants have been ranked among the “best of the best” in the country by Tripadvisor reviewers.

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'Parents no longer care if children are obedient - it's an abdication of responsibility'

'Parents no longer care if children are obedient - it's an abdication of responsibility'

With a study finding just 1 in 10 parents believe obedience is important, Secret Thinker says it's no wonder respect for adults has been largely lost.

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Princess Kate visits Kent

Princess Kate visits Kent

The Princess of Wales visited the county to join a family support session.

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‘Scruffy and sad county hall needs to be sold off’

‘Scruffy and sad county hall needs to be sold off’

The historic county hall building should be sold off to help KCC battle major financial woes, according to a top councillor.

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Horrific close shave as train goes through level crossing with barriers up

Horrific close shave as train goes through level crossing with barriers up

A car driver had to reverse off a level crossing when a train came through while the road barriers were up.

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Smoke seen rising from tracks as burst water main floods railway line

Smoke seen rising from tracks as burst water main floods railway line

A burst water main under a railway bridge is causing delays for motorists and train commuters.

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Two-month roundabout closure begins

Two-month roundabout closure begins

Starting from today a section of a busy roundabout will be closed until the end of November.

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Motorway reopens after 20 loose cows rounded up

Motorway reopens after 20 loose cows rounded up

The M26 was closed for four hours while emergency services rounded up about 20 cows found roaming on the carriageway.

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A night out during freshers’ week – are days of student ‘carnage’ over?

A night out during freshers’ week – are days of student ‘carnage’ over?

Freshers’ week has a reputation for drunken revelry spilling out onto the streets – but how much mischief do students really get up to?

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'I'm staying at my mum's house until council kicks me out'

'I'm staying at my mum's house until council kicks me out'

A grieving daughter received a letter from a council telling her to leave her mum’s house – just a month after she died.

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