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'Come and teach us'

'Come and teach us'

A shortage of teachers willing to work in an area has prompted a direct appeal from pupils, asking for prospective candidates to come forward.

Illegal immigrants detained by police

Illegal immigrants detained by police

Five foreign men have been handed over to the Home Office after officers were called to a quiet street.

VIDEO: Bus bursts into flames in town centre

VIDEO: Bus bursts into flames in town centre

Police and fire crews raced to the scene of blaze on a bus which left a town centre covered in thick smoke.

Train services suspended due to 'trespass incident'

Train services suspended due to 'trespass incident'

A railway line was closed this evening following reports of a trespasser near the tracks.

Man arrested after 'commercial aircraft targeted by laser'

Man arrested after 'commercial aircraft targeted by laser'

A man has been bailed amid claims a laser light was shone at several commercial planes flying over Kent.

Prisoner jailed after biting on guard's thumb

Prisoner jailed after biting on guard's thumb

A prison officer has told how she heard the sound of teeth grinding on metal as a man in handcuffs attacked her.

Charity moving into retail park...oh no they're not!

Charity moving into retail park...oh no they're not!

There is confusion about who is taking over the final unit at Neats Court with Cancer Research saying it is moving in but the developers denying it.

Shock prison death figures revealed

Shock prison death figures revealed

Kent recorded a fifth of all prisoner deaths in South East jails, figures from the Ministry of Justice reveal.

Woman describes baseball bat 'attack'

Woman describes baseball bat 'attack'

A woman has told of the moment she wrestled a bat from an angry attacker on her lawn, leaving her with injuries including scratches and swelling.

Haulier shut down after driver caught without licence

Haulier shut down after driver caught without licence

Dangerous driving, insecure loads and one driver who didn't have a valid licence - just some of the reasons it's the end of the road for this haulier.

Lifeboat that rescued radio pirates up for sale

Lifeboat that rescued radio pirates up for sale

A vessel that saved hundreds of lives, including those of the Radio Caroline crew, is up for sale.

Couple seriously injured in assault

Couple seriously injured in assault

A 36-year-old is being questioned by police following an attack which left a 50-year-old man seriously injured in hospital.

Pub regulars rally to help family of cancer sufferer Lee

Pub regulars rally to help family of cancer sufferer Lee

Pub regulars have come together to raise funds for a friend diagnosed with a rare cancer.

Crossing closed due to...patio table

Crossing closed due to...patio table

Police converged on the Sheppey Crossing this afternoon after motorists were forced to dodge a piece of garden furniture.

Probe launched after 'fag butt found in curry'

Probe launched after 'fag butt found in curry'

A council investigation is under way after a diner claimed he found a discarded cigarette in his curry meal.

'This guy saved my grandad’s life - he's a hero'

'This guy saved my grandad’s life - he's a hero'

As an 82-year-old man tried to push his broken down car off a busy dual carriageway, more than 30 drivers simply sped past - until Chris came along.

Discount fashion chain to join retail park

Discount fashion chain to join retail park

A clothing and homeware retailer is to move into one of the last remaining units at a new shopping estate.

Boxing legend snaps up seaside holiday home

Boxing legend snaps up seaside holiday home

Former heavyweight champion Frank Bruno has reportedly snapped up a £54,000 caravan at a Kent holiday park.

Chocks away... pair build half-size Spitfire in barn

Chocks away... pair build half-size Spitfire in barn

The Battle of Britain is being recreated in a most unlikely battlefield - a barn on Sheppey!

Let it flow: Water supply restored

Let it flow: Water supply restored

Water supplies have been restored to most of Sheppey - but some residents are still reporting problems with trickling taps.

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