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‘Boat crossings may be down – but only from a record high point’

‘Boat crossings may be down – but only from a record high point’

As the PM declares a decline in unlawful Channel crossings, political editor Paul Francis says there’s still much to do to tackle the issue.

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Do people in Kent actually care about the small boats crisis?

Do people in Kent actually care about the small boats crisis?

Our reporter questions whether the government has bigger priorities than illegal Channel crossings, while Kent residents also offer their views….

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Rubbish could pile up after bin strikes confirmed

Rubbish could pile up after bin strikes confirmed

Bin strikes across a Kent district are set to go ahead as refuse workers gear up to walk out over a 30% pay rise demand.

Missing teenage boy found safe

Missing teenage boy found safe

A 14-year-old boy who was reported missing after failing to return home on Sunday night has been found safe and well.

Banksy to go on public view after outrage over council dismantling piece

Banksy to go on public view after outrage over council dismantling piece

The unveiling of a Banksy artwork is set to take place this week – months after it was taken away by council bosses, provoking outrage.

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Pair flown to hospital with serious injuries after motorcycle crash

Pair flown to hospital with serious injuries after motorcycle crash

A man and woman in their 60s have been left with serious injuries following a motorbike crash on a busy road.

PM insists policy to ‘stop the boats’ is working during Kent visit

PM insists policy to ‘stop the boats’ is working during Kent visit

Rishi Sunak said the number of people crossing the Channel has fallen by 20%, proving new measures to ‘stop the boats’ are working.

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Emergency crews at theme park as huge chemical attack staged

Emergency crews at theme park as huge chemical attack staged

A simulated chemical attack will be staged at a major Kent tourist attraction today to test the skills of the emergency services.

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The fight to get your kids into the right school

The fight to get your kids into the right school

With so many Kent schools now setting their own admission rules, how hard is it for parents to get the place that they want for their child?

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‘They accused her of lying and left her in tears’

‘They accused her of lying and left her in tears’

A 14-year-old was fined for having a child’s ticket by ‘intimidating’ train inspectors – despite being in her school uniform.

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‘We know lots of businesses have failed - but we're here to stay'

‘We know lots of businesses have failed - but we're here to stay'

The new team behind a town centre cafe say they are in it for the long haul despite the unit's troubled past.

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Restaurant calls in experts to tackle bee swarm

Restaurant calls in experts to tackle bee swarm

Onlookers watched as hundreds of bees were seen outside a restaurant.

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Lifeboat rescues stranded motor cruiser

Lifeboat rescues stranded motor cruiser

A child and two dogs were among those rescued by volunteers from the RNLI.

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Farm celebrates partnership with Aldi

Farm celebrates partnership with Aldi

A family-owned Kent business is preparing to supply a global supermarket chain with fresh fruit.

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Players ‘emotional’ as club pulls out

Players ‘emotional’ as club pulls out

A leading women’s basketball team has pulled out of a major league because of a lack of ticket revenue.

'End of an era' as former leisure centre to be flattened

'End of an era' as former leisure centre to be flattened

Plans to demolish a former snooker hall and cinema and replace it with flats and shops have been approved, despite concerns over lack of parking.

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'I just want to make people smile and brighten up the town’

'I just want to make people smile and brighten up the town’

A street artist whose work has gained a huge following says he hopes to brighten up drab walls across a Kent town.

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Rubbish could ‘pile up in streets' as bin workers vote to strike in two Kent districts

Rubbish could ‘pile up in streets' as bin workers vote to strike in two Kent districts

Parts of Kent could see rubbish “left to pile up in the streets” after bin workers voted overwhelmingly for strike action over pay.

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Villagers ‘appalled’ as new housing estate approved after six-year legal battle

Villagers ‘appalled’ as new housing estate approved after six-year legal battle

Controversial plans for a new housing estate will go ahead after years of legal rows.

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Chiminea ‘sends shed up in flames’

Chiminea ‘sends shed up in flames’

A garden chiminea is believed to have been the cause of a fire which saw a garden shed catch alight early this morning.

A299 at standstill after crash blocked road

A299 at standstill after crash blocked road

Traffic was left at a standstill after a crash on the A299 New Thanet Way this morning.

M20 reopens following move of ‘exceptionally large’ power transformer

M20 reopens following move of ‘exceptionally large’ power transformer

The M20 had to be closed this morning due to delays moving a huge electrical transformer.

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28 dogs in Kent desperate for a forever home

28 dogs in Kent desperate for a forever home

We’ve taken a look at 28 dogs up for adoption and searching for a family to give them the love they deserve.

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'All the lads I was playing cards with were never found again’

'All the lads I was playing cards with were never found again’

A veteran who survived the Sir Galahad Falklands bombing before being pushed to the brink of suicide has credited the RBLI with saving his life.

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Mum’s disgust as wildlife park ‘asks for proof of daughter’s disability’

Mum’s disgust as wildlife park ‘asks for proof of daughter’s disability’

A mum says she was left feeling “embarrassed and traumatised” after staff at an animal park asked for proof of her daughter’s disability

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‘My son has spent 10 years battling incurable disease’

‘My son has spent 10 years battling incurable disease’

The family of a young man who was diagnosed with a chronic disease are celebrating his successful liver transplant.

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Pub landlord tells family of man he stabbed: ‘I didn’t kill your son’

Pub landlord tells family of man he stabbed: ‘I didn’t kill your son’

A father-of-three was fatally wounded after he teamed up with another man to kill a pub landlord.

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'Spanish-style plaza' to pave way for seafront traffic ban

'Spanish-style plaza' to pave way for seafront traffic ban

Drivers will be banned from a seafront stretch to make way for a new plaza in a bid to create the best coastal town for walkers and cyclists.

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Primary school teacher makes football history

Primary school teacher makes football history

A teacher is paving the way for women from ethnic minorities with a football first on the pitch.

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Four-mile queues as M20 shut after crash

Four-mile queues as M20 shut after crash

Drivers were stuck in four miles of queues on the M20, which was closed London-bound following a multi-vehicle crash.

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