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Tributes paid to ‘talented and hilarious’ panto dame

Tributes paid to ‘talented and hilarious’ panto dame

A Kent comedian has died after being diagnosed with lung cancer.

‘A little rain never stops us – we often encounter much worse’

‘A little rain never stops us – we often encounter much worse’

Some stallholders had to pull out of a Christmas fair because of bad weather – but that didn’t stop the event being a success.

Historic dockyard house on sale for six-figure sum

Historic dockyard house on sale for six-figure sum

A grade-II listed terraced home, rich with naval heritage and boasting more than 16 rooms, has hit the market for almost £1 million.

Devastation as crews tackle house fire for 14 hours

Devastation as crews tackle house fire for 14 hours

Pictures show the devastating impact of a fire that ripped through a large house last night.

Six fire engines called out to battle huge blaze at house

Six fire engines called out to battle huge blaze at house

Fire crews are tackling a huge blaze at a property this evening – and residents living nearby are being urged to close their windows due to the smoke.

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‘More and more clubs are looking at non-league players’

‘More and more clubs are looking at non-league players’

Ernie Batten believes Sheppey new boy James Taylor has the potential to rise again.

Teachers to pause strikes called over pupil violence

Teachers to pause strikes called over pupil violence

Teachers have called off industrial action after bosses promised to spend £500k on behaviour specialists and introduce five-day exclusions.

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Sweet shop owner was a ‘truly remarkable man’

Sweet shop owner was a ‘truly remarkable man’

Tributes have been paid to the founder of a seafront sweet shop who died just days after his 70th birthday.

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Inside Kent's latest ‘stunning’ co-working space

Inside Kent's latest ‘stunning’ co-working space

A historic building that was left in ruins after a devastating fire 20 years ago has been transformed into a “popular” co-working space.

Gran left shaken by fall in lawless town alleyway

Gran left shaken by fall in lawless town alleyway

An elderly resident injured after falling in a fly-tipped alleyway says there’s no civic pride left in her town.

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Main road to close for filming

Main road to close for filming

A busy main road is set to close again to allow for the filming of a driving sequence.

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More teacher strikes loom at trouble-hit academy

More teacher strikes loom at trouble-hit academy

Strikes by teachers who fear for their safety at a troubled secondary school are expected to continue despite talks held.

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Calls for security guards or closure of crisis-hit school

Calls for security guards or closure of crisis-hit school

The government has been urged to take immediate steps to protect children at a troubled school – bringing in security guards if necessary.

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Prison donates revamped bikes to school

Prison donates revamped bikes to school

More than 30 bicycles which have been repaired and recycled by prisoners have been donated to a school to sell at its Christmas fair.

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‘This has been the hardest school to run’

‘This has been the hardest school to run’

The boss of a troubled school has explained why it was the hardest to run as teachers continue to strike over children’s bad behaviour.

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Drug dealer caught in the act sent to prison

Drug dealer caught in the act sent to prison

A drug dealer who was caught in the act and has been jailed for more than three years had “misplaced confidence”, says a detective.

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‘It is another black mark against the school’

‘It is another black mark against the school’

As teachers take to the picket lines again over the behaviour of pupils at a Kent school, we took to the streets to see what residents think.

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New Sheppey signing rekindles scoring touch on Holm Park return

New Sheppey signing rekindles scoring touch on Holm Park return

Javaun Splatt liked the look of Sheppey when scoring against them earlier this season and jumped at the chance to get onboard at Holm Park.

Teachers continue strike over safety fears and pupil behaviour

Teachers continue strike over safety fears and pupil behaviour

Teachers fearing for their safety at a troubled secondary school are continuing to strike in an ongoing row over pupil behaviour and violence.

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Northern Lights pictured over Kent

Northern Lights pictured over Kent

Stunning images of aurora borealis over the county have been shared by quick-fingered photographers.

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