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The part of Kent where 10 in every school class live in poverty

The part of Kent where 10 in every school class live in poverty

New figures show the shocking scale of child poverty in Kent, with worse expected.

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Timetable to select next PM confirmed

Timetable to select next PM confirmed

The timetable for electing the next Conservative leader and Prime Minister of the UK has been confirmed with two Kent MPs in the race.

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'I do expect to make the final two'

'I do expect to make the final two'

A Kent MP has said he is confident he will make the final two in the shortlist to be the next leader of the Conservative party.

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Resort's paddling pool remains closed

Resort's paddling pool remains closed

A children's seafront paddling pool remains closed during the heatwave after first a national shortage of chlorine and then no electricity.

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Body found in search for missing woman

Body found in search for missing woman

The body of a woman whose son took his own life less than two years ago has been found by police.

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Major road closed after car and lorry crash

Major road closed after car and lorry crash

Traffic is building after a main road was closed and an air ambulance called to a two vehicle crash.

Young dad died after 'jumping into traffic'

Young dad died after 'jumping into traffic'

An inquest has heard how a young dad died from his injuries as a coroner confirmed he jumped into the road.

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The road in Kent where you're most likely to get a speeding ticket

The road in Kent where you're most likely to get a speeding ticket

The county's most active speed camera has been revealed with the flash going off at a rate of nearly two times every hour.

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Grammar's expansion on hold amid fire safety fears

Grammar's expansion on hold amid fire safety fears

A grammar school's ongoing £7.6 million expansion has been paused amid fire safety fears.

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Air ambulance lands in town centre

Air ambulance lands in town centre

The emergency helicopter has landed in a park near a town centre following reports of someone being taken ill.

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Warning as jellyfish with 'nasty' sting pictured off Kent coast

Warning as jellyfish with 'nasty' sting pictured off Kent coast

Huge numbers of jellyfish have been spotted on the Kent coast as temperatures soar - including a species with a "nasty" sting.

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Town centre bingo hall set for closure

Town centre bingo hall set for closure

The number appears to be up for a town centre bingo hall that's set to close its doors after almost 50 years.

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CCTV of missing woman released

CCTV of missing woman released

Police trying to track down a missing woman have released CCTV images of the last sighting of her.

Arrest warrant after police officer hit by motorbike

Arrest warrant after police officer hit by motorbike

An arrest warrant has been issued after a man accused of hitting a police officer with his motorbike failed to appear in court.

5 ice lollies for dogs you can make at home

5 ice lollies for dogs you can make at home

While supermarkets Aldi and Morrisons are selling dog-friendly ice cream, here's 5 quick and easy recipes you can knock-up for your pets from home.

Temperatures to exceed 30C in Kent as heatwave continues

Temperatures to exceed 30C in Kent as heatwave continues

Kent is set to bask in what could be the hottest day of the year so far as the mercury is expected to soar.

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Kent MP to run for Tory leadership

Kent MP to run for Tory leadership

A Kent MP has thrown his hat into the ring to become the next Tory leader and Prime Minister.

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Bees the key to unlocking prisoners' potential

Bees the key to unlocking prisoners' potential

Prison staff are preparing long-serving prisoners for their release by teaching them beekeeping.

Dad's shock at finding tooth in Fray Bentos pie

Dad's shock at finding tooth in Fray Bentos pie

A dad says "it was like crunching a stone" when he discovered a tooth in his minced beef and onion pie.

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'I tried surplus food app Too Good To Go to see if it matched the hype'

'I tried surplus food app Too Good To Go to see if it matched the hype'

With the cost of living crisis and fears about the environment worsening our reporter tried an app that says it's helping the planet and our pockets.

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'It's almost like we're the forgotten age group'

'It's almost like we're the forgotten age group'

An over-40s disco dance class set up just six weeks ago to 'fill a gap' has proved so popular it has expanded to four weekly classes at four venues.

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New taxi firm 'to fill void' as long-running company closes

New taxi firm 'to fill void' as long-running company closes

A team of brothers who quit their jobs to start a new taxi company hope to fill a void after one of a town's biggest firms closed for good.

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Fifteen fire crews battle field blaze

Fifteen fire crews battle field blaze

A huge blaze in a field was tackled by 15 fire crews for more than three hours.

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Car fire causes delays at Dartford Crossing

Car fire causes delays at Dartford Crossing

Traffic is being held on the M25 following an oil spill and car fire.

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Child attacked by dog

Child attacked by dog

A child has been flown to hospital and a man has been arrested following a dog attack.

Motorway crash triggers miles of tailbacks

Motorway crash triggers miles of tailbacks

There are long delays after a crash between a van and a car on a Kent motorway.

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Mystery surrounds 'poisoned' foxes dumped on driveway

Mystery surrounds 'poisoned' foxes dumped on driveway

Residents have spoken of their dismay after a spate of fox deaths where their remains have been left outside an elderly woman's home.

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BMW driver arrested after 155mph police chase

BMW driver arrested after 155mph police chase

Officers followed the driver through Kent before they crashed and tried to flee on foot.

Close call for BMW driver at roundabout

Close call for BMW driver at roundabout

A car that failed to slow down at a roundabout narrowly managed to avoid crashing into trees.

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‘The Specials proved that their stamp on ska has stood the test of time’

‘The Specials proved that their stamp on ska has stood the test of time’

We caught the final night of the spectacular Rochester Castle Concerts with ska and two-tone legends The Specials.

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