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‘Denying children sex education doesn’t leave them innocent - it leaves them vulnerable’

‘Denying children sex education doesn’t leave them innocent - it leaves them vulnerable’

Rather than banning sex education, Melissa Todd argues our children need a great deal more of it - and says we cannot rely on families to teach it.

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Every pub Secret Drinker has reviewed in Kent and Medway

Every pub Secret Drinker has reviewed in Kent and Medway

To help you find out if Secret Drinker has popped in for a pint near you, we’ve got a list together of every pub he’s reviewed since 2019.

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Meeting arranged on Facebook descended into chaos on streets

Meeting arranged on Facebook descended into chaos on streets

A meeting arranged on Facebook exploded into a street brawl in which a man was stabbed and another suffered head wounds.

Teen gangs terrorising 'frightened' customers at shopping centre

Teen gangs terrorising 'frightened' customers at shopping centre

Traders say “persistent” anti-social behaviour is putting off “frightened” customers from visiting an already struggling out-of-town shopping centre.

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The criminals locked up in May

The criminals locked up in May

Lots of people committed crimes and were jailed this month and are now spending time behind bars.

TV Hotel Inspector returns to ‘worst’ B&B and leaves ‘pretty impressed’

TV Hotel Inspector returns to ‘worst’ B&B and leaves ‘pretty impressed’

A family-run B&B once described as “the worst place ever” has seen its fortunes reversed following the help of Channel 5’s Hotel Inspector.

‘Why the return of National Service isn’t such a bad idea…’

‘Why the return of National Service isn’t such a bad idea…’

On the Kent Politics Podcast this week we discuss the possible return of National Service and welcome new Medway Tory leader George Perfect.

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Police incident shuts motorway

Police incident shuts motorway

Motorists faced heavy delays on both carriageways of the M2 after a person was spotted in the road.

Car smashes through front of house

Car smashes through front of house

Dramatic images show a car precariously wedged into the front of a house prompting a huge emergency response.

Controversial Docks redevelopment plan approved - but fate still not sealed

Controversial Docks redevelopment plan approved - but fate still not sealed

A controversial application for a new employment and enterprise hub has been given the go-ahead by councillors - but could still be stopped.

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Sudden closure at popular outdoor swimming pool

Sudden closure at popular outdoor swimming pool

The UK's only saltwater, riverside outdoor pool has shut unexpectedly with no reopening date on the cards.

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Substance find leads to ‘no swim warning’ return for same beach

Substance find leads to ‘no swim warning’ return for same beach

A ban advising beachgoers to stay away from the water on a popular coastal stretch has returned - just a day after precautions were lifted.

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‘After just one sip the wife was pulling the most awful faces’

‘After just one sip the wife was pulling the most awful faces’

Will one rash decision ruin Secret Drinker’s pub lunch in the sun?

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Outrage at shock closure of ‘heart of the village’ pub

Outrage at shock closure of ‘heart of the village’ pub

Shock news that a community pub is to close permanently at short notice has sparked a wave of protest from customers.

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Border Force officer caught trying to sell 5,000 MDMA pills

Border Force officer caught trying to sell 5,000 MDMA pills

A Border Force officer who moonlighted as a drug dealer has been jailed after being caught trying to sell 5,000 MDMA pills.

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Arrests after huge response at block of flats

Arrests after huge response at block of flats

Three men have been arrested following a huge emergency response at a block of flats.

Singer visits Kent mental health cafe

Singer visits Kent mental health cafe

Pop sensation Peter Andre paid a Kent mental health cafe a visit for a segment on The One Show.

‘We’re all behind you Syd’: Kent singer set for Britain’s Got Talent final

‘We’re all behind you Syd’: Kent singer set for Britain’s Got Talent final

A singer who hasn’t yet had her “big break” is preparing for the live final of the ITV talent show after receiving a standing ovation.

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Mum jailed for life after killing pub landlord

Mum jailed for life after killing pub landlord

A 55-year-old mum-of-two has been handed a life sentence for stabbing a pub landlord to death.

Council eyes new ANPR cameras to crackdown on traffic violations

Council eyes new ANPR cameras to crackdown on traffic violations

A local authority is hoping to better enforce moving traffic offences with new ANPR cameras spread across 17 locations.

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‘Medical emergency’ on M20 cleared after delays in Op Brock

‘Medical emergency’ on M20 cleared after delays in Op Brock

A ‘medical emergency’ has been cleared after causing delays on the M20 as traffic builds in the Operation Brock contraflow.

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Outrage over council plans to spray insecticide on toxic caterpillars

Outrage over council plans to spray insecticide on toxic caterpillars

A council’s controversial plan to unleash “targeted insecticide treatment” on toxic caterpillars has been labelled “absolutely outrageous”.

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Crack cocaine dealer caught with knife ‘disguised as keyring fob’

Crack cocaine dealer caught with knife ‘disguised as keyring fob’

A county lines dealer has been jailed after investigators found he was holding a phone used to supply class A drugs.

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Children send in thousands of drawings for My Dad

Children send in thousands of drawings for My Dad

School children from across Kent and Medway have been creating Father’s Day drawings to show dads how much they matter.

Armed police scrambled to town centre after ‘threats made with weapon’

Armed police scrambled to town centre after ‘threats made with weapon’

Armed police descended on a town centre following reports of a suspect making threats with a weapon.

Gregg Wallace’s pub visit to raise funds for son’s special needs school

Gregg Wallace’s pub visit to raise funds for son’s special needs school

A well-known TV presenter will take part in an exclusive event to fundraise for a special needs school close to his heart.

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‘Violence in classrooms of grave concern - children running amok cannot continue’

‘Violence in classrooms of grave concern - children running amok cannot continue’

Assaults in schools, bus travel, immigration, the election and the infected blood scandal are among topics debated on this week’s letters page.

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AR darts coming to historic market eyeing ‘foodie and gaming’ overhaul

AR darts coming to historic market eyeing ‘foodie and gaming’ overhaul

The new operators of a historic market have announced it will launch augmented reality darts and a cocktail bar and deli as work inside continues.

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Carer used pensioner’s card to spend £8k on clothes and takeaways

Carer used pensioner’s card to spend £8k on clothes and takeaways

A pensioner only discovered his carer had spent £8,000 on his card when he received a letter from debt collectors.

Fears countryside becoming ‘one big urban mess’ as new homes planned

Fears countryside becoming ‘one big urban mess’ as new homes planned

Villagers fear the countryside will eventually become “one big urban mess” as plans for new homes were revealed.

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