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‘Nothing seems to be getting done’

‘Nothing seems to be getting done’

Residens and businesses are becoming increasingly frustrated at a lack of action and communication one month after the collapse of a major road

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Pupils’ learning ‘disrupted’ as school surrounded by new housing sites

Pupils’ learning ‘disrupted’ as school surrounded by new housing sites

The head teacher of a special needs school has voiced concerns over housing developments disrupting pupils’ learning.

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What can we expect from Kent's first ‘Green’ council?

What can we expect from Kent's first ‘Green’ council?

The Greens now form the largest party at one Kent council – so what can we expect from the new administration?

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‘Why should my daughter be punished for mistakes I made years ago?’

‘Why should my daughter be punished for mistakes I made years ago?’

A mum who has turned her life around after a stretch in prison fears becoming homeless after her council housing offer was withdrawn.

Woman sacrifices ‘holidays, haircuts and car’ to save cats from streets

Woman sacrifices ‘holidays, haircuts and car’ to save cats from streets

A woman is making huge sacrifices to care for cats she rescues from the streets including giving up holidays, haircuts and even selling her car.

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‘She had so much love and life to give’

‘She had so much love and life to give’

Friends have paid tribute to a caring mum-of-two, who was shot after being ‘held hostage’ in her home.

Pedestrian hit by bus at station

Pedestrian hit by bus at station

A bus station has been closed after a pedestrian was hit by a bus.

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Drivers to endure A-road and motorway closures

Drivers to endure A-road and motorway closures

One of the county’s busiest roads will be shut this weekend, with overnight motorway closures to follow.

Sadness as two churches to close amid cost-of-living crisis

Sadness as two churches to close amid cost-of-living crisis

Two churches are set to close and could be sold due to “significant running costs”, leaving the congregation “hurt and upset”.

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Man arrested after woman raped

Man arrested after woman raped

Police are investigating after a woman was raped in a late-night attack.

Road cordoned off after basement blaze

Road cordoned off after basement blaze

A road was temporarily shut off after a fire at a commercial property.

Train services in Kent face major disruption

Train services in Kent face major disruption

Passengers using Southeastern trains are being warned to prepare for major disruption as services are cancelled by a fresh wave of strike action.

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Thunder and lightning set to hit Kent today as weather warning issued

Thunder and lightning set to hit Kent today as weather warning issued

A lightning storm is due to hit Kent and Medway today, with the Met Office issuing a yellow weather warning.

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Huge new taproom to open at popular tourist spot

Huge new taproom to open at popular tourist spot

A new craft beer taproom serving wood-fired pizza is set to become the largest restaurant at a popular seafront destination.

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‘Society is so used to classroom closures the government feels no pressure to tackle teacher strikes’

‘Society is so used to classroom closures the government feels no pressure to tackle teacher strikes’

Our columnist fears we’re now all so comfortable with school closures since the pandemic that there’s no urgency to resolve disputes with teachers.

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Drink-driving dad found with ‘party drugs’ and steroids after police chase

Drink-driving dad found with ‘party drugs’ and steroids after police chase

A gym buff father-of-one was found with muscle-building steroids and “party drugs” after leading police on a car chase through a city centre.

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‘Scrap the bus lane’: Anger as drivers rack up multiple fines

‘Scrap the bus lane’: Anger as drivers rack up multiple fines

Residents have called for controversial bus lane restrictions to be dropped after many reported racking up fines due to inadequate signage.

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Nothing found after extensive search

Nothing found after extensive search

A bridge was closed while a huge emergency presence scoured the river below.

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Two injured as multi-vehicle crash closes A-road

Two injured as multi-vehicle crash closes A-road

Two people have been taken to hospital after a collision involving three cars and a motorcycle this afternoon.

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Self-build homes to rival those in ‘nicer parts’ of seafront suburbs

Self-build homes to rival those in ‘nicer parts’ of seafront suburbs

Self-build houses rivalling properties in “the nicer parts” of two seafront locations could be built on farmland.

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New four-way junction 'so dangerous it could claim a life'

New four-way junction 'so dangerous it could claim a life'

Drivers have branded a new road layout “confusing” after several crashes – but National Highways say it is “too soon to speculate” on the causes.

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‘Crazy’ vision for derelict 200-year-old pub revealed

‘Crazy’ vision for derelict 200-year-old pub revealed

A once thriving historic pub which recently fell into rack and ruin could receive a fresh breath of life.

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Drug-dealer hit with second driving ban in month

Drug-dealer hit with second driving ban in month

A convicted drug dealer has re-appeared in court - to face his second driving ban in a month.

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Former pupils meet 40 years and thousands of miles later

Former pupils meet 40 years and thousands of miles later

Two women who went to the same village school in India are finally friends after discovering they live just a few miles apart in the UK.

How forgotten pleasure craft built our tourist hotspots

How forgotten pleasure craft built our tourist hotspots

Pleasure steamers were a huge hit along our coast and left a lasting legacy – but they were also hit by tragedy, war and the railway.

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Mum’s cliff fall death after ‘cries for help’ was not suicide

Mum’s cliff fall death after ‘cries for help’ was not suicide

A teaching assistant who fell to her death from cliffs after repeated “cries for help” did not intend to take her own life, a coroner has ruled.

Weddings could be held at popular park for first time ever

Weddings could be held at popular park for first time ever

An application has been submitted to host weddings of up to 60 guests, plus other functions, at a popular beauty spot.

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Hunt for teens who released ‘pepper spray’ on group at Bluewater

Hunt for teens who released ‘pepper spray’ on group at Bluewater

A hunt is underway to find a group of teens who released suspected pepper spray on people at Bluewater, leaving them needing medical treatment.

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‘Roundabout Banksy’ strikes again in woodland

‘Roundabout Banksy’ strikes again in woodland

A previously-undercover artist has been creating public artwork in a woodland in a bid to “put a smile on people’s faces”.

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End of an era for family-run bakery

End of an era for family-run bakery

A popular town centre bakery that welcomes hundreds of customers a day has announced it will be closing this month after decades in business.

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