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Kent school where mobiles are already banned

Kent school where mobiles are already banned

Education Secretary Gavin Williamson wants mobiles banned from classrooms but one head says her secondary has already been phone-free for four years.

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Popular venue shuts because of staff shortage

Popular venue shuts because of staff shortage

A businesswoman says the chronic lack of hospitality workers has forced her to close down a popular brasserie.

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Football fans rejoice as England beat Germany

Football fans rejoice as England beat Germany

As sporting rivalries go it doesn't get much bigger and England have beaten Germany this evening and fans around the county are celebrating.

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Phone problem surgery 'overwhelmed by vaccine work'

Phone problem surgery 'overwhelmed by vaccine work'

A top councillor says staff at an under-fire medical practice are having problems answering the phones because they've been diverted to vaccine work.

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Vow to halve road deaths as devastating figures revealed

Vow to halve road deaths as devastating figures revealed

Road chiefs have vowed to halve road deaths in the county by 2030 as devastating figures show the impact of crashes on the lives of so many.

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'Please help me find my python!'

'Please help me find my python!'

A snake owner whose python has gone missing in a Kent town is trying to assure panicked residents the creature is 'completely harmless'.

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Residents shaken by loud bangs

Residents shaken by loud bangs

A series of explosions has startled residents in Kent this afternoon and even woke some people up.

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'The day I found top secret documents next to A2'

'The day I found top secret documents next to A2'

A former civil servant has recalled how he found secret defence documents by the side of a road in Kent.

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Tougher prison sentences for animal abusers

Tougher prison sentences for animal abusers

People found guilty of animal cruelty face spending much longer in prison, under changes to the law which come into force today.

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C'mon England: The songs to get you in the mood

C'mon England: The songs to get you in the mood

England face Italy in the final of Euro 2020 (can you believe it yet?): Here are our choices for the best songs to get you ready to cheer them on.

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Paedophile jailed for two-year abuse of child

Paedophile jailed for two-year abuse of child

A paedophile who sexually abused a young child for more than two years has been jailed.

MP given the 'all clear' from breast cancer

MP given the 'all clear' from breast cancer

An MP has announced she feels as 'fit as a fiddle' after fighting off breast cancer.

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New boss for immigration and asylum

New boss for immigration and asylum

Two parts of the Home Office, including the Border Force, will now come under one director general who will be hired shortly.

Nearly 12,000 pupils not in class because of Covid

Nearly 12,000 pupils not in class because of Covid

A snapshot of absence rates for one week this month show nearly 12,000 pupils were not in class because of Covid.

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Mystic mice predict England victory

Mystic mice predict England victory

As millions of people prepare to watch England take on Germany at Euro 2020, some psychic animals in Kent have forecast the result.

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Boy punched as group attempts mugging in park

Boy punched as group attempts mugging in park

A boy was punched and shown a knife when a group of others tried to steal his bag.

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Twitter fury as Kent comic 'supports' Chris Whitty thugs

Twitter fury as Kent comic 'supports' Chris Whitty thugs

Comedian Lee Hurst has caused fury on Twitter after apparently supporting the yobs who attacked the Government's chief medical officer Chris Whitty.

Image released after jewellery burglary

Image released after jewellery burglary

Police have released an image of a man they would like to speak to after a burglary, during which a child's bedroom was searched.

Incredible moment pod of dolphins spotted just a mile off Kent coast

Incredible moment pod of dolphins spotted just a mile off Kent coast

Three fishermen were left stunned after a pod of 15 dolphins swam alongside their boat just a mile off the Kent coast.

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Parents could claim £500 Covid payment if children are isolating

Parents could claim £500 Covid payment if children are isolating

Parents of pupils, being sent home to isolate after coming into contact with coronavirus, could be entitled to a £500 one-off support payment.

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Aquapark and watersports lake given the go ahead

Aquapark and watersports lake given the go ahead

Plans to build a water park on a field may have divided opinion in the community but developers won permission.

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Netflix filming on Kent beach

Netflix filming on Kent beach

Film crews have been spotted on the county's coast filming a brand-new series.

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Caravan fire at site of controversial encampment

Caravan fire at site of controversial encampment

A caravan has gone up in flames in a village in the early hours of the morning.

England's longest zip wire opens at Bluewater

England's longest zip wire opens at Bluewater

England's longest and fastest zip wire has opened at Bluewater, the first of nine new adventure attractions set for the shopping centre.

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The health challenges in Kent facing Sajid

The health challenges in Kent facing Sajid

Sajid Javid has a lot to do in his new role but what challenges does he face when it comes to health care in Kent?

Inside the £1m home with views of castle and cathedral

Inside the £1m home with views of castle and cathedral

This house in the heart of a town centre and on the market for more than £1m, boasts views over a castle and a cathedral.

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Mum's plea for mental health help before son's murderous Hitler rant

Mum's plea for mental health help before son's murderous Hitler rant

A nurse pleaded for mental health help for her son for two years before he launched a murderous attack on her while ranting about Hitler.

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'Netflix and I are going to have a falling out'

'Netflix and I are going to have a falling out'

Ever sat down and binge-watched a TV series on Netflix only to discover it's been cancelled before its conclusion? You're not alone...

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'Our cats died after eating recalled food'

'Our cats died after eating recalled food'

Two pet owners are warning others after their cats died having eaten a since-recalled batch of food.

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Sewage smell at development so bad children gag at dinner

Sewage smell at development so bad children gag at dinner

A gag-inducing sewage smell and damp in a newly built home are among a long list of issues for residents at a 300-home development.

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