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School shuts after rise in cases

School shuts after rise in cases

A school has been closed due to a "very sudden and rapidly changing" increase in Covid-19 cases.

Kings can't wait to get started

Kings can't wait to get started

Kent Kings are confident better times are ahead after a nightmare year.

Warning after chimney fire

Warning after chimney fire

Firefighters have issued a warning for people to get their chimneys checked after putting out a fire in one during the early hours.

‘I thought he’d just had a panic attack and would be fine’

‘I thought he’d just had a panic attack and would be fine’

When Stuart Charlesworth caught Covid, his family expected him to make a quick recovery. Now they’ve talked about their tragic loss in a documentary.

Headteacher who faked exam results can carry on teaching

Headteacher who faked exam results can carry on teaching

A Kent headteacher who brought the profession into disrepute by faking exam results will be allowed to teach again, a panel has ruled.

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Pair’s epic charity trek in memory of pal, 10 years on

Pair’s epic charity trek in memory of pal, 10 years on

Two friends will walk 46 miles to London’s Royal Marsden Hospital in memory of their pal on the 10th anniversary of his death.

Care home worker hailed as a Covid hero

Care home worker hailed as a Covid hero

A 'selfless’ trainer who moved into the care home she worked at during the coronavirus pandemic has been short-listed for an award.

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Kent borough has third highest infection rate in country

Kent borough has third highest infection rate in country

Covid's grip on part of the county continues to worsen as the latest infection rate figures reveal it is one of the worst-hit areas of England.

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Grandad desperately tried to save girl hit by tree

Grandad desperately tried to save girl hit by tree

An inquest into the death of a young girl who was killed by a falling tree has heard how her grandad frantically tried to save her life.

‘I held her until she fell asleep in my arms for the last time’

‘I held her until she fell asleep in my arms for the last time’

The mother of a schoolgirl who died after being hit by a car has paid a heart-breaking tribute to her daughter.

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School arsonist, 14, appears in court

School arsonist, 14, appears in court

A teenager has admitted setting fire to two primary schools and damaging desks, PE equipment and 14 Christmas trees.

School to close after 22 cases of coronavirus

School to close after 22 cases of coronavirus

A school has announced a 14 day closure with immediate effect after a spike in Covid-19 cases.

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Infant school closed due to coronavirus

Infant school closed due to coronavirus

The Oaks Infant School is to close for two weeks following a rising number of positive coronavirus cases.

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Crash and flooding cause delays on motorway

Crash and flooding cause delays on motorway

A two-vehicle crash and flooding has been causing delays for drivers on the M2.

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Food bank left homeless as centre suddenly shuts

Food bank left homeless as centre suddenly shuts

A foodbank for the homeless has been made homeless itself after the sudden closure of a town's main community centre.

Staff threatened by shoplifter at petrol station

Staff threatened by shoplifter at petrol station

An image has been released of a man police want to speak to after was alcohol stolen and staff threatened on multiple occasions at a petrol station.

Aftermath of M2 lorry fire

Aftermath of M2 lorry fire

Dramatic pictures show remains of a lorry fire which closed a motorway.

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Two year groups closed by virus

Two year groups closed by virus

Students in Year 9 and 11 at a school have been told to isolate after more coronavirus cases.

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Church bathed in red light for Armistice Day

Church bathed in red light for Armistice Day

Floodlights bathed a village church in red light to mark Armistice Day during the latest coronavirus lockdown.

Former soldier gears up for road trip challenge

Former soldier gears up for road trip challenge

A veteran will embark on a road trip around the UK’s coastline to raise money for charity and awareness of post-traumatic stress disorder.

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