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Pressure on most popular schools revealed

Pressure on most popular schools revealed

An education adviser says too many secondary school pupils are having to travel outside their home town to get to lessons.

'He should not be approached'

'He should not be approached'

An appeal has been launched to find a man wanted in connection with a violent assault and who could be staying in Kent.

Drama as armed police surround house

Drama as armed police surround house

Armed police swooped on a house after a person with a knife was seen on a roof. Firefighters were also called to help.

Inquest opens into death of PCSO

Inquest opens into death of PCSO

An inquest has opened into the death of PCSO Julia James as police continue their major murder investigation.

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'Turn yourself in, because we are coming to get you'

'Turn yourself in, because we are coming to get you'

The Chief Constable has appealed to Julia James' killer to turn themselves in.

What you can watch at cinemas from May 17

What you can watch at cinemas from May 17

Cinemas are set to reopen on May 17, but with a pandemic-induced blockbuster drought what exactly can you see?

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Battle for County Hall reaches climax

Battle for County Hall reaches climax

With counting set to get underway and 81 seats up for grabs the battle for control of County Hall is in its final hours - here's what to expect.

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'Do you want your shoes or a nine millimetre?'

'Do you want your shoes or a nine millimetre?'

A blundering robber who threatened to shoot his victim over a pair of trainers has avoided jail.

Two Kent hospitals' emergency departments still 'require improvements'

Two Kent hospitals' emergency departments still 'require improvements'

While some improvements have been made, the CQC says two health facilities need to do more.

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What is screen stacking and are you guilty of it?

What is screen stacking and are you guilty of it?

Scientists are warning of the dangers of 'screen stacking' and the impact it can have on our family's health. But what is it?

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You couldn't make it up: Lamb pie's the special but the barman's mutton

You couldn't make it up: Lamb pie's the special but the barman's mutton

Secret Drinker heads to a seaside pub packing 400 years of history.

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Main road blocked after multi-vehicle accident

Main road blocked after multi-vehicle accident

A main road near Dover was blocked and traffic stationary after a multi-vehicle accident.

Restaurant owner's fears after no applicants for £32k job

Restaurant owner's fears after no applicants for £32k job

The owner of a Kent restaurant and bar has been left shocked after nobody applied for a £32k job role just weeks before they're set to reopen.

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KCC issues warning over phone scam

KCC issues warning over phone scam

Householders are warned that crooks are trying to con £5,000 from them by telling them they are victims of a scam.

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River search called off after woman found safe

River search called off after woman found safe

A search operation has ended after concerns were raised for the welfare of a woman close to a river.

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BMW clocked doing 112mph by unmarked police car

BMW clocked doing 112mph by unmarked police car

Traffic cops recorded a car hitting speeds of 112mph when it passed by their unmarked vehicle.

'We just want to know he is safe'

'We just want to know he is safe'

The partner of a man missing for more than two weeks says she is 'lost and confused' by his sudden disappearance.

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Crimestoppers offer £10k reward to catch PCSO's killer

Crimestoppers offer £10k reward to catch PCSO's killer

A charity has put up a reward for information leading to conviction of PCSO Julia James' killer as murder investigation enters its ninth day.

Dad left disabled after A&E staff fail to X-ray broken hip

Dad left disabled after A&E staff fail to X-ray broken hip

A former labourer has been compensated with £80,000 from a health trust after medics failed to X-ray his fractured hip after a 15ft fall.

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'Towns will suffer once again'

'Towns will suffer once again'

A leading designer says she is extremely sad the college she studied at before working for Freddie Mercury and Princess Diana is marked for closure.

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Thug jailed after 'one punch' attack left man with near-death brain injury

Thug jailed after 'one punch' attack left man with near-death brain injury

A man has been jailed for more than six years for a sickening attack which almost cost the victim his life.

Three men charged over graffiti

Three men charged over graffiti

Three men will appear in court after cars and homes were allegedly tagged with spray paint and graffiti.

'There will be more cancellations to come'

'There will be more cancellations to come'

The founder of Kent Pride expects more events will have to be postponed until next year, following the cancellation of Brighton Pride.

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Paedophile avoids jail after waiting years for court date

Paedophile avoids jail after waiting years for court date

A man has avoided jail after a “straightforward” police investigation was not brought before the court for three-and-a-half years.

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Boy rushed to ICU with rare Covid-linked condition

Boy rushed to ICU with rare Covid-linked condition

A worried mum has urged parents not to get complacent after her five-year-old son was admitted to hospital with a rare illness caused by Covid-19.

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Kent County Show replacement event announced

Kent County Show replacement event announced

A 'scaled back' version of the Kent County Show is set to be held this July, organisers have confirmed.

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Supermarket launches free children's book scheme

Supermarket launches free children's book scheme

Children will be able to bring home free books from a Kent supermarket thanks to book swap stations being brought into all stores.

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Escaped vulture lands in Kent garden

Escaped vulture lands in Kent garden

It's not every day a large vulture lands in your back garden and peers into your home - but that's exactly what happened in a Kent village.

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Abandoned colliery searched as hunt for Julia's killer continues

Abandoned colliery searched as hunt for Julia's killer continues

Officers investigating the murder of a PCSO and mum-of-two have begun a fresh search in a field and at an abandoned colliery.

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Explosion probe continues as two remain in serious condition

Explosion probe continues as two remain in serious condition

Investigations into a devastating explosion are continuing while two people remain in hospital in a serious condition.

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