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Two people hurt in crash

Two people hurt in crash

Police and ambulance crews were called following a two vehicle collision this afternoon, which saw a road temporarily close.

'Keep all Kent schools shut' says KCC leader

'Keep all Kent schools shut' says KCC leader

The leader of Kent County Council has written to the Education Secretary urging him to allow all primary schools in Kent to remain shut.

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Man found dead after river rescue effort

Man found dead after river rescue effort

Police have confirmed a man was found dead after a river rescue effort on New Year's Day.

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MP backs boys' campaign to cancel exams

MP backs boys' campaign to cancel exams

A petition signed by 400 students calling for GCSEs and A-levels to be cancelled this year will be passed to the Secretary of State for Education.

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The Voice UK hopeful says 'I want to be first black PM'

The Voice UK hopeful says 'I want to be first black PM'

James Okulaja made a powerful start on ITV's The Voice UK, announcing he aims to be the first black Prime Minister.

'There's no doubt in my mind that schools are safe'

'There's no doubt in my mind that schools are safe'

Prime Minister Boris Johnson says schools are safe despite pressure to shut all primaries in England amid soaring Covid cases.

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12 Days of Quizmas: Where did Kent's towns get their names?

12 Days of Quizmas: Where did Kent's towns get their names?

It's the 10th day of Quizmas and KentOnline is giving you a test of your local town naming knowledge.

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Council's £1m social housing overspend a 'dog's breakfast'

Council's £1m social housing overspend a 'dog's breakfast'

A cash-strapped council has overspent by more than £1 million turning student flats into homes for desperate families.

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Seafront maze removed over health and safety fears

Seafront maze removed over health and safety fears

An Alice in Wonderland maze painted on a seafront promenade has been removed because of health and safety fears.

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'We're all repulsed by it, it's disgusting'

'We're all repulsed by it, it's disgusting'

Residents have had enough of fly-tipping and mess in their streets, after roads were piled up with rubbish following Christmas day.

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Pressure increases in Kent as Sussex council tells all schools to shut

Pressure increases in Kent as Sussex council tells all schools to shut

Council leaders in East Sussex have advised schools to delay reopening next week - sparking calls for the same approach to be taken in Kent.

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Fears water leak will turn road into ice rink

Fears water leak will turn road into ice rink

Concerns have been raised over a water leak which has left huge puddles in a road.

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Teen BMX rider in 'serious' collision with car

Teen BMX rider in 'serious' collision with car

An investigation has been launched following a serious collision involving a Volvo and a teenager riding a BMX bike.

Missing boy not seen for week is found

Missing boy not seen for week is found

A search to find a missing 13-year-old who had not been seen in a week has been called off after he was found safe and well.

Man dies in house fire tragedy

Man dies in house fire tragedy

A man has died after firefighters were unable to save him following a blaze at a house.

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Man's body pulled from river

Man's body pulled from river

A man's body has been pulled from a river after emergency services launched a major operation.

'I'll back parents who defy government schools ruling'

'I'll back parents who defy government schools ruling'

A councillor says he will 'stand shoulder to shoulder' in court with parents facing fines for not sending their children to school in the pandemic.

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M2 reopens after crash

M2 reopens after crash

A car crash on the M2 which forced one of the carriageways to be closed has been cleared.

Union launches legal action over back-to-school plan

Union launches legal action over back-to-school plan

The government is facing mounting pressure to close all Kent schools after a U-turn was announced for London.

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12 Days of Quizmas: Day 9 tests all your musical knowledge

12 Days of Quizmas: Day 9 tests all your musical knowledge

On the ninth day of Quizmas my true love gave to me, 10 questions on tunes and melody.

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A year of ups and downs for Kent's politicians

A year of ups and downs for Kent's politicians

Brexit and Covid were the two big issues for Kent's politicians in an annus horribilis

Caravan park boss makes school teacher and others homeless

Caravan park boss makes school teacher and others homeless

A school teacher and her husband are among other families being thrown off a holiday park despite a council insisting the park can stay open.

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Survey on 'at-risk' WW1 tank delayed for a year

Survey on 'at-risk' WW1 tank delayed for a year

A conservation survey will finally be carried out on an historic war machine deemed 'at risk' after delays in 2020.

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Mum fined after car breaks down in taxi lane

Mum fined after car breaks down in taxi lane

A mum was stunned after being fined for moving her broken-down car into a taxi rank.

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'Covidiots' travel from Kent to Snowdonia

'Covidiots' travel from Kent to Snowdonia

Police in North Wales have criticised people who breached Covid restrictions by travelling from Kent to visit Snowdonia.

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'Kent is completely overwhelmed'

'Kent is completely overwhelmed'

Another 20 patients will be transferred from Kent hospitals to free up space as shock new figures reveal the scale of the pressure the NHS is under.

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Driver smashes into five parked cars

Driver smashes into five parked cars

Residents have spent today sweeping up the debris after a crash outside their homes.

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Four hundred sign exam petition in 24 hours

Four hundred sign exam petition in 24 hours

Two grammar school students have launched a campaign to persuade their MP to support the cancellation of GCSE and A-Level exams for 2021.

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Wildlife park confirms closure

Wildlife park confirms closure

One of the county's top visitor attractions has revealed it is having to close its doors to the public.

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Huge pile of 'rubbish' litters busy carriageway

Huge pile of 'rubbish' litters busy carriageway

Motorists were left open-mouthed after driving past what looks like yet another fly-tipping incident...but is it?

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