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Robert Jenrick asked to investigate Local Plan consultation

Robert Jenrick asked to investigate Local Plan consultation

Tory councillors have asked Secretary of State Robert Jenrick to intervene in a Kent council's Local Plan review.

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‘Never give up’ says Mayor who learnt to deal with dyslexia

‘Never give up’ says Mayor who learnt to deal with dyslexia

A Mayor in Kent has spoken of the difficulties of growing up with dyslexia in the hope her story will inspire others to never give up.

Sandi Toksvig features Kent on Channel 4's Extraordinary Escapes

Sandi Toksvig features Kent on Channel 4's Extraordinary Escapes

QI presenter Sandi Toksvig takes award-winning actress Jessica Hynes to some of Kent's top attractions in Channel 4's Extraordinary Escapes.

Fishing boat sinking remains a mystery

Fishing boat sinking remains a mystery

Mystery surrounds why a boat suddenly sank while on its moorings and even after it was salvaged, experts have still been unable to find a cause.

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Sex predator arrested in his bedroom

Sex predator arrested in his bedroom

A paedophile who preyed on young girls and later jailed was arrested in his bedroom and filmed as part of a shocking TV programme.

Police with Tasers arrest half-naked man

Police with Tasers arrest half-naked man

Officers with Tasers arrested a man armed with a hammer in the middle of a housing estate.

'Marquees should be used when schools reopen'

'Marquees should be used when schools reopen'

An academy chief believes classes could be welcomed back more safely by using marquees.

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Councillor forced to get his own rock salt for iced-up pavements

Councillor forced to get his own rock salt for iced-up pavements

A councillor drove 50 miles to get 200kg of rock salt to treat iced-up pavements.

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‘We don’t want to lose our minibus,’ says charity

‘We don’t want to lose our minibus,’ says charity

A charity working with people with learning disabilities is desperately looking for somewhere to park its minibus - or it risks losing it.

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Sea freezes as temperatures plummet

Sea freezes as temperatures plummet

Incredible footage shows waves freezing as they hit one of Kent's beaches.

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Tribute to beloved lollipop lady who ‘saw the good in everyone’

Tribute to beloved lollipop lady who ‘saw the good in everyone’

A former lollipop lady who kept schoolchildren safe on the roads for 25 years has died after contracting Covid-19.

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Free copies of illustrated history book

Free copies of illustrated history book

A councillor who has put together a new picture-packed history book of the Isle of Sheppey is giving away copies to schools and organisations.

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‘Save our homes, not fields’

‘Save our homes, not fields’

A cliff-top resident says he is shocked to see sea defence works being carried out along the coast - but not to protect his home or his neighbours'.

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Magical icicle hedges caught on camera

Magical icicle hedges caught on camera

Spectacular icicle hedges caused by cars going over puddles have been spotted across the county and have been caught on camera.

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Ancient monument can't have path to cover 'mud bath'

Ancient monument can't have path to cover 'mud bath'

A councillor's plea to have a path built over a 'quagmire' at a country park was turned down because it is an ancient monument.

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'Stop feeding our horses - it’s killing them'

'Stop feeding our horses - it’s killing them'

Giving a horse an apple or carrot could sign its death warrant, so owners are pleading with people not to feed their animals.

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Sheppey crossing blocked in both directions

Sheppey crossing blocked in both directions

People using a bridge to get to and from the Isle of Sheppey are being advised to allow extra time because of snow-related problems

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Council takes down anti-covid stickers

Council takes down anti-covid stickers

Anti-covid stickers which appeared along a Kent seafront have been removed by the council.

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Reunion planned for 1990s pop band?

Reunion planned for 1990s pop band?

A Kent band which promised great things in the 90s before disbanding has re-released its original demo tapes and could be poised for a new tour.

Council to fund transport to Covid jab for vulnerable

Council to fund transport to Covid jab for vulnerable

A council has set up a helpline so that the clinically extremely vulnerable people in a Kent borough can get to their vaccination appointments easier.

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