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School boss speaks out after trespasser scaled fence ‘sparking lockdown’

School boss speaks out after trespasser scaled fence ‘sparking lockdown’

School bosses have sought to reassure parents and addressed social media speculation after an intruder scaled a primary school’s fence.

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Balaclava-clad gang pushed teen to the floor and told him ‘he was going to die’

Balaclava-clad gang pushed teen to the floor and told him ‘he was going to die’

Three men have been jailed after a metal bar, pole and wrenches were used in a series of violent street robberies.

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World’s largest inflatable assault course coming back to Kent

World’s largest inflatable assault course coming back to Kent

A 25-metre inflatable obstacle course is returning to a popular park for three days this summer, with a new zone for kids.

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Metal grinder used in ‘dementia centre minibus raid’

Metal grinder used in ‘dementia centre minibus raid’

CCTV has captured the ‘devastating’ moment suspected thieves using a metal grinder cut through a dementia centre’s gates to steal three minibuses.

Card payments crash across supermarkets

Card payments crash across supermarkets

Shoppers are reporting problems with paying with their Visa cards at major supermarkets.

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Toddler ‘goes fishing’ in flooded street

Toddler ‘goes fishing’ in flooded street

A three-year-old boy has taken a novel approach to the persistent disruption caused by his grandparent’s street flooding.

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CCTV released after ‘hammer-wielding’ motorbike robbery attempt

CCTV released after ‘hammer-wielding’ motorbike robbery attempt

Footage has been released of three men police wish to identify following a suspected attempt to steal a parked motorbike from outside a charity.

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‘All hands on deck’ to solve the county’s pothole crisis

‘All hands on deck’ to solve the county’s pothole crisis

It is “all hands on deck” as the county council uses the summer months to deal with Kent’s pothole crisis.

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‘Periods can be our superpower’ says world cup winner

‘Periods can be our superpower’ says world cup winner

An internationally successful rugby player is campaigning to tackle period taboos in sport.

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Council’s bid for social housing on site of ‘dilapidated’ garages

Council’s bid for social housing on site of ‘dilapidated’ garages

A local authority has submitted plans for 11 affordable homes in place of a “dilapidated” row of garages.

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Man who texted woman 200 times in one day banned from contacting her

Man who texted woman 200 times in one day banned from contacting her

A father who bombarded his ex-partner with hundreds of texts and arrived at their former home unannounced has been banned from contacting her.

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‘New PM has monumental task ahead of him - and if he keeps promises, it’ll be a first’

‘New PM has monumental task ahead of him - and if he keeps promises, it’ll be a first’

With the general election behind us, this week’s letters page tackles topics including electoral reform, apathy and challenges facing the government.

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Politics student, 18, quits uni to run village pub

Politics student, 18, quits uni to run village pub

Rather than whiling away his time swigging pints at the pub, this student has dropped out of uni to run a village inn.

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Secondary school in line for £7m expansion

Secondary school in line for £7m expansion

A secondary school is set to receive a huge cash sum from Kent County Council to expand its capacity to meet growing demand for places.

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Son saved mum from burning home

Son saved mum from burning home

A mother has heaped praise on her quick-thinking son after saving her and the dog from a bedroom blaze that engulfed their home of 16 years.

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Route blocked after crash involving motorbike and pedestrian

Route blocked after crash involving motorbike and pedestrian

A major route has been blocked and two were injured after a motorcycle hit a pedestrian.

Bridge set for series of overnight closures

Bridge set for series of overnight closures

Motorists are being warned to plan their journeys as a well-used bridge is set to be closed overnight for repairs.

Couple win six-year legal battle for pay-out after cancelled flight

Couple win six-year legal battle for pay-out after cancelled flight

A couple whose flight arrived two hours and 26 minutes later than scheduled after the pilot fell ill have won compensation from the airline.

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Thugs who blamed each other found guilty of ‘brutal’ attack on waiter

Thugs who blamed each other found guilty of ‘brutal’ attack on waiter

A pair have been convicted of wounding a waiter near a train station, after a trial in which they pinned the fault on each other.

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Major route closed in both directions after car overturns

Major route closed in both directions after car overturns

A major route is currently closed in both directions after a car overturned.

Road plagued by potholes will close for repair works

Road plagued by potholes will close for repair works

A pothole-ridden street – a key road in and out of a housing estate – will be closed for two days while repair works are carried out.

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Man’s epic challenge to cycle to other side of the world

Man’s epic challenge to cycle to other side of the world

A 24-year-old former IT worker has embarked on a year-long challenge to cycle from the county to the land Down Under.

Boy, 10, hit by bus now awake in hospital

Boy, 10, hit by bus now awake in hospital

A 10-year-old boy who was airlifted to hospital after being hit by a bus is now awake and doing better than doctors predicted, his mother says.

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Historic high street market to return with completely new traders

Historic high street market to return with completely new traders

A historic market will return next week with an entirely new set of traders in, what is claimed, to be a win-win outcome.

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Kent councillor charged with historic child sex offences

Kent councillor charged with historic child sex offences

A 73-year-old councillor will appear in court charged with multiple historic sex offences involving children under the age of 16.

Kent drivers could be charged up to £4 to use tunnels

Kent drivers could be charged up to £4 to use tunnels

Drivers could be charged for using two tunnels to get into London under new plans from the TfL

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Huge queues as fire-hit kebab shop reopens with free pizza giveaway

Huge queues as fire-hit kebab shop reopens with free pizza giveaway

A kebab shop devastated by fire two years ago has launched a grand reopening with free pizza drawing crowds of customers.

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M20 to shut tonight as Op Brock returns for summer holidays

M20 to shut tonight as Op Brock returns for summer holidays

Part of the M20 will shut tonight as Operation Brock returns ahead of the summer holidays.

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‘Dua Lipa’s mobile phone advert is a joke – we don’t get signal here’

‘Dua Lipa’s mobile phone advert is a joke – we don’t get signal here’

Critics have dubbed a phone giant's latest advert featuring Dua Lipa “a joke” - stressing they cannot get reception in the area.

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Gills confirm major new signing

Gills confirm major new signing

The League Two side have signed a multi-year contract with the latest big name to join their line-up.

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