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New plan for private school which shut without warning

New plan for private school which shut without warning

A former private school which shut without warning back in the summer will be brought back into use as a much-needed special needs provision.

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Truck carrying digger 'stuck' in city centre

Truck carrying digger 'stuck' in city centre

Police were called to a popular shopping area after a lorry became "stuck" in its historic streets.

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Cops injured as car overturns

Cops injured as car overturns

Two police officers were taken to hospital after their patrol car overturned responding to an emergency call.

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New McDonald's drive-thru set to open

New McDonald's drive-thru set to open

A new McDonald's drive-thru will open at a popular motorway services at the beginning of next year.

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Supermarket given low food hygiene rating

Supermarket given low food hygiene rating

A supermarket has been slapped with a poor hygiene rating and told to improve.

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Gas works set to last seven weeks

Gas works set to last seven weeks

A busy stretch of road will be partially closed for more than a month due to emergency gas works.

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Work starts on cycling cafe made of shipping containers

Work starts on cycling cafe made of shipping containers

Construction of a new cycling cafe made from reclaimed shipping containers has started in a village.

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Family of Kent teacher raped and killed in Qatar write to England team

Family of Kent teacher raped and killed in Qatar write to England team

The family of a woman killed in 2013 have urged the likes of Harry Kane and Marcus Rashford to shine a light on her case during the World Cup.

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Kent stores under threat as Joules appoints administrators

Kent stores under threat as Joules appoints administrators

Fashion chain Joules is set to go into administration, threatening the future of two Kent shops.

KCC warns it faces bankruptcy without help

KCC warns it faces bankruptcy without help

Kent County Council has warned the government without help it faces bankruptcy "within next year or so".

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Man seen 'carrying out indecent act' in street

Man seen 'carrying out indecent act' in street

A man has been arrested after reportedly carrying out an indecent act in a street at night.

Dashcam footage appeal after teen killed in crash

Dashcam footage appeal after teen killed in crash

Police have renewed their appeal for anyone with dashcam footage to come forward after an 18-year-old died when his car crashed into a tree.

Toddler found wandering street alone

Toddler found wandering street alone

Police were called after a toddler was found wandering down a street alone.

New deal for asylum seeker crisis

New deal for asylum seeker crisis

France and Britain have today signed a fresh agreement to tackle the continuing problem of small boat crossings.

Drone pictures show progress of huge new primary school

Drone pictures show progress of huge new primary school

New images have been released of a huge new primary school being built in a disused quarry site where there are also plans for hundreds of homes.

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Two-vehicle crash closes A249

Two-vehicle crash closes A249

Part of the A249 has been shut off this evening following a crash involving two vehicles.

Warmest Remembrance Sunday ever recorded in UK

Warmest Remembrance Sunday ever recorded in UK

The country enjoyed the warmest Remembrance Sunday on record amid unseasonable November weather.

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Man charged with murder attempts after two 'hit by car'

Man charged with murder attempts after two 'hit by car'

A man has been charged with two attempted murders following an incident in a town centre.

Southeastern confirms strike date in fresh blow for passengers

Southeastern confirms strike date in fresh blow for passengers

Southeastern has confirmed its drivers are set to stage another strike.

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'Why should I pay £3 more for being over 25?'

'Why should I pay £3 more for being over 25?'

A discount for under-25s at a new Kent cinema has left older movie fans frustrated and sparked claims of "age discrimination".

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Rat-run through UK's smallest town to be shut off

Rat-run through UK's smallest town to be shut off

A busy-rat run used by thousands of drivers a day will be shut off while roadworks take place.

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Plans unveiled for new lake and luxury holiday lodges

Plans unveiled for new lake and luxury holiday lodges

Plans have been unveiled to build luxury holiday lodges and a new lake on the edge of a Kent village.

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Gasworks site unused for more than 80 years being demolished

Gasworks site unused for more than 80 years being demolished

A former gasworks site redundant since 1940 is being demolished.

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A taste of Greece coming to empty phone shop

A taste of Greece coming to empty phone shop

A family say they will inject an authentic taste of Greece into an empty phone repair shop set to be transformed into a new cafe.

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Does Kent town need another Lidl?

Does Kent town need another Lidl?

Budget supermarket chain Lidl has confirmed it is looking to open a town's second store - but many shoppers want the existing one upgraded instead.

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Two die after being struck by trains

Two die after being struck by trains

Two people have died after being hit by trains in two separate incidents in Kent.

Four-vehicle crash blocks road for hours

Four-vehicle crash blocks road for hours

A main road was blocked in both directions for almost five hours after a crash involving four vehicles.

The stunning Kent B&B booked up until 2024

The stunning Kent B&B booked up until 2024

A beachfront B&B has been inundated with bookings since a guest's TikTok video of the eye-catching pad went viral.

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Remembrance Sunday services and ceremonies

Remembrance Sunday services and ceremonies

Towns across Kent mark this year's Remembrance Sunday services and one town has a brand new wall of names of those lost in battle.

Channel crossings UK exceed 40,000 for the year

Channel crossings UK exceed 40,000 for the year

More than 40,000 asylum seekers have crossed the English Channel to the UK so far this year, government figures have shown.

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