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Ofsted closes nursery amid 'safeguarding concerns'

Ofsted closes nursery amid 'safeguarding concerns'

A nursery which only opened a year ago has been shut by Ofsted while it is investigated over safeguarding concerns.

The supermarkets, shops and attractions closing for the Queen's funeral

The supermarkets, shops and attractions closing for the Queen's funeral

Shops, supermarkets and some attractions are now confirming plans to close on Monday for the Queen's funeral and here's the latest information.

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Food festival called off after Queen's death

Food festival called off after Queen's death

A new three-day event has been postponed as the venue is being used as a place to leave tributes and flowers to commemorate the Queen.

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Couple's fury at gym over £30k Rolex theft

Couple's fury at gym over £30k Rolex theft

A couple are seeking compensation from a fitness club chain after a £30,000 Rolex watch was stolen from a gym locker by a thief with bolt cutters.

Drive-thru worker called police on drink driver

Drive-thru worker called police on drink driver

A quick-thinking McDonald's drive-thru worker told a drink driver to park up and wait for his food - but instead called the police.

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Hated roadworks to drag on until Christmas

Hated roadworks to drag on until Christmas

Work to replace a major roundabout with a traffic light-controlled junction will now not finish until December, lengthening delays for drivers.

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Look inside abandoned prison site set for huge transformation

Look inside abandoned prison site set for huge transformation

We were given an exclusive inside look at a former fortress and prison, which could be transformed into a hotel and leisure centre.

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'Nightmare neighbours threatened to kill my dog'

'Nightmare neighbours threatened to kill my dog'

A couple spent months living in fear and endured physical and mental abuse from tenants in the flat next door, who have now been evicted by police.

Shock as nursery to close after 30 years

Shock as nursery to close after 30 years

Parents have expressed their shock and sadness that a village nursery which has cared for hundreds of children is to close at the end of the month.

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'They didn't deserve to be dumped like rubbish'

'They didn't deserve to be dumped like rubbish'

Seven Labrador puppies have been found dumped in a small crate in a layby on a dual carriageway.

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Flood alerts in place across Kent

Flood alerts in place across Kent

People living in coastal areas have been warned to expect flooding at high tide over the next 24 hours.

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Kent resident encourages nation to 'clap for the Queen'

Kent resident encourages nation to 'clap for the Queen'

A clap for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II which was organised over Facebook by a Kent resident took place this evening across the nation.

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Clamping increased as illegal lorry parking continues

Clamping increased as illegal lorry parking continues

One council in Kent has beefed up its clamping powers in a bid to stamp out lorries parking illegally overnight.

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Man stabbed near popular shopping centre

Man stabbed near popular shopping centre

A man was taken to hospital after he was stabbed near a popular shopping centre.

Man dies in house fire

Man dies in house fire

A man has died in a house fire which started early this morning, emergency services have confirmed.

Poundstretcher to be turned into huge PureGym as plans approved

Poundstretcher to be turned into huge PureGym as plans approved

A bid to launch a gym that bosses promise will offer state-of-the-art facilities to fitness freaks has been given the green light.

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'He never stood a chance'

'He never stood a chance'

A speeding motorist has been convicted of causing the death of a pensioner whose car hit her stranded vehicle after it had crashed on a motorway.

Cars left on pavements 'putting lives at risk'

Cars left on pavements 'putting lives at risk'

Concerned residents have hit out at motorists who park their cars on the pavement, forcing pedestrians to walk in the road to get past.

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What does the energy bill freeze mean for fixed-rate tariffs?

What does the energy bill freeze mean for fixed-rate tariffs?

The price homes will pay for each unit of gas and electric from October has been released but what does the rescue plan mean for fixed-rate customers?

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Work on new college expansion gets underway

Work on new college expansion gets underway

Diggers have been mobilising on site as construction begins on a college's new 250-student expansion.

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Five million more patients can now book Covid booster jabs

Five million more patients can now book Covid booster jabs

Five million more people can now book a Covid-19 autumn booster vaccine, including over 65s and pregnant women.

Motorway slip roads closure begins

Motorway slip roads closure begins

The four-month closure of two slip roads on the M2 started last night, with length diversions in place.

Drink drive arrest over garden centre crash

Drink drive arrest over garden centre crash

A man has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving after a car crashed into a garden centre, ending up on its roof.

Long motorway delays after four-vehicle crash

Long motorway delays after four-vehicle crash

An accident involving four vehicles has led to long delays on a motorway.

Mourners queueing day and night told to bring own food and drink

Mourners queueing day and night told to bring own food and drink

People travelling to see the Queen’s lying in state have been warned to expect incredibly long queues.

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Bid to demolish shops and build 'rabbit hutch' flats

Bid to demolish shops and build 'rabbit hutch' flats

Residents and business-owners have hit out at plans to demolish a row of shops and replace them with a block of 40 flats resembling "rabbit hutches".

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'Eye flickering turned out to be rare cancer strain'

'Eye flickering turned out to be rare cancer strain'

Leigh Proctor passed away from a rare strain of cancer – and now her family are trying to spread awareness.

The seaside homes for £46k - are they worth the gamble?

The seaside homes for £46k - are they worth the gamble?

These Kent properties are a fraction of the price of regular bricks and mortar homes - and are gaining in popularity.

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Time running out to save historic rail route

Time running out to save historic rail route

Campaigners hope to turn the remains of a long abandoned railway line into a cycle and walking track similar to the Crab and Winkle Way.

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What next for 'ghost town' shopping centre?

What next for 'ghost town' shopping centre?

The future of a 'forgotten and derelict' shopping arcade is being called into question as the last big name brand prepares to move out.

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