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The Kent grammar among 'least inclusive' in England

The Kent grammar among 'least inclusive' in England

A Kent school is the second most privileged grammar in the country, shocking figures reveal.

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Missing dog feared dead arrives home after 10 days

Missing dog feared dead arrives home after 10 days

He was hit by a train and broke his leg but family beagle Ronnie found his way home 10 days after going missing

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Northern lights spotted in Kent - and you could see them again tonight

Northern lights spotted in Kent - and you could see them again tonight

Stargazers were treated to a dazzling sight when the Northern Lights made an appearance in Kent skies.

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Police at school as TikTok trend sparks pupil protest

Police at school as TikTok trend sparks pupil protest

Officers have been called to a secondary school as pupils stage a TikTok-inspired protest over new school toilet rules.

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Driver flees after town centre crash

Driver flees after town centre crash

A motorist abandoned his vehicle after crashing it into a town centre building.

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Elon Musk amused by Kent prankster's antics

Elon Musk amused by Kent prankster's antics

A prankster's viral video has even got the CEO of Twitter laughing.

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TikTok legend trainspotting in Kent

TikTok legend trainspotting in Kent

A world-famous TikTok star was spotted in the county over the weekend, chasing a train as part of a new video for his millions of followers.

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Town centre street to be covered in doodles by famous artist

Town centre street to be covered in doodles by famous artist

Famous street artist Mr Doodle is to create an eye-catching town centre mural as part of a new art trail designed to brighten up blank walls.

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P&O's new £230m hybrid ships can't be charged at Kent port

P&O's new £230m hybrid ships can't be charged at Kent port

P&O has spent millions on new hybrid ships that cannot be plugged into nearby electricity grids - but will still run and save fuel.

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Severe delays as serious crash closes major road

Severe delays as serious crash closes major road

A major road has been shut for hours after a serious crash overnight.

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Drunk car firm boss crashed after celebrating heart surgery all-clear

Drunk car firm boss crashed after celebrating heart surgery all-clear

The celebrations of a man given the all-clear to drink alcohol following heart surgery ended with him crashing into two cars while drunk.

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'Luxury' glamping site plan for historic gardens given green light

'Luxury' glamping site plan for historic gardens given green light

A bid to build a luxury glamping site complete with wood-fired hot tubs that developers say will be among the best in Kent has been approved.

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School head tells parents: 'Social media is not our problem'

School head tells parents: 'Social media is not our problem'

A school has issued a damning report on the effect social media has on pupils - but will no longer settle disputes involving online platforms.

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'That's Asda price – but which one is it?'

'That's Asda price – but which one is it?'

Infuriated shoppers are warning people to be wary after finding discrepancies between the shelf and till prices.

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Vicar slams ULEZ as 'mourner's tax'

Vicar slams ULEZ as 'mourner's tax'

A vicar has warned of the 'huge effect' the ULEZ expansion will have on mourners, amid fears some elderly residents will be unable to attend funerals.

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'We were willing her to live, one day at a time'

'We were willing her to live, one day at a time'

A mum has told the harrowing story of how her baby was put on a ventilator 10 minutes after being born.

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Drink driver crashed and flipped car

Drink driver crashed and flipped car

A motorist who crashed his Audi which ended up on its roof was found to be over the drink-drive limit.

Popular tapas restaurant shuts

Popular tapas restaurant shuts

A popular restaurant chain based in Kent has closed one of its branches and has received a repossession notice.

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Pub serves 'last roast for a while' as struggling restaurant closes

Pub serves 'last roast for a while' as struggling restaurant closes

A pub has dished up its "last Sunday roast service for a while" as its struggling restaurant has been forced to close.

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Huge power cut across two Kent towns

Huge power cut across two Kent towns

Homes and businesses across two Kent towns have been left without electricity.

Five motorbikes seized after police helicopter chase

Five motorbikes seized after police helicopter chase

Arrests have been made after a group of people on mopeds and quad bikes were seen "riding very dangerously".

Customers rally to save bookshop after viral plea

Customers rally to save bookshop after viral plea

Bookworms have rallied to save a struggling shop from closing down after a social media plea attracted international attention.

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Barriers installed to stop nuisance bikers

Barriers installed to stop nuisance bikers

Families will at last have their peace after barriers were installed to prevent nuisance motorcyclists from racing along a footpath.

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Elderly man injured after youths throw trolley at Asda

Elderly man injured after youths throw trolley at Asda

An elderly man was taken to hospital with a head injury after a trolley was thrown by youths at a branch of Asda.

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Driver caught using laughing gas on M25

Driver caught using laughing gas on M25

Two boxes of nitrous oxide canisters were seized by police after a vehicle was stopped on a motorway.

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Stop on 900-home plan that would dwarf village

Stop on 900-home plan that would dwarf village

National Highways has delayed a huge development by several months due to concerns about its impact on two motorways.

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'They can't build homes here - where will the children play?'

'They can't build homes here - where will the children play?'

Concerns have been raised after plans emerged to build eight new homes over a children's play area.

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Train hits traffic sign left on tracks

Train hits traffic sign left on tracks

There was disruption on Southeastern services after a train hit a road sign on the tracks.

Talent show judge wears Kent student's outfit

Talent show judge wears Kent student's outfit

One of the stars of ITV talent show Starstruck has revealed he showcased the design talents of a Kent student last night on the popular show.

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Tory MP picked to fight next election

Tory MP picked to fight next election

Another Kent MP has been given the green light to fight for re-election after a selection process.

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