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Forest school adventure for youngsters

Forest school adventure for youngsters

After the horrors of Covid lockdowns, teachers are letting pupils run wild in a forest school.

'Brutal' teenager has his sentence cut

'Brutal' teenager has his sentence cut

A 17-year-old who carried out a 'vicious and brutal' attack on a disabled schoolgirl stabbing her 'at least 99 times' has had his life-sentence cut.

Man caught with knuckleduster and cannabis

Man caught with knuckleduster and cannabis

A man who attempted to run away from police was caught with drugs and a knuckleduster.

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Red cards must stop

Red cards must stop

Sittingbourne manager Darren Blackburn has told Harrison Pont he needs to learn fast after the defender was sent off for the third time this season.

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'My nan thinks Russian bombs are fireworks'

'My nan thinks Russian bombs are fireworks'

As Russia's invasion of Ukraine enters the 13th day, we speak to a woman who fears for her family who are stuck in Kyiv as bombs fall around them.

Kebab chef named best in Britain

Kebab chef named best in Britain

A cook from a Turkish restaurant which only opened two years ago has been named chef of the year in a national contest.

One hurt as two-car crash blocks M2

One hurt as two-car crash blocks M2

One person has been hurt after a two-car crash on the M2 caused rush-hour delays.

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A249 shut as roundabout revamp continues

A249 shut as roundabout revamp continues

One of the county's busiest routes is closed this weekend as work continues to transform a heavily congested junction.

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Bid to stop parking price hike fails

Bid to stop parking price hike fails

A councils effort to prevent rising car parking prices has been unsuccessful.

'I'll be quite happy to ferry people out from the war zone'

'I'll be quite happy to ferry people out from the war zone'

A 60-year-old man is looking to drive all the way to Ukraine to rescue civilians at war.

Teen locked up for life after disabled girl stabbed '99 times'

Teen locked up for life after disabled girl stabbed '99 times'

A teenager who stabbed a disabled girl "at least 99 times" and left her fighting for her life received a life sentence.

GP surgery put into special measures after CQC visit

GP surgery put into special measures after CQC visit

A GP surgery which looks after 8,700 patients has been put into special measures after health inspectors rated it 'inadequate'.

Frustration after 'snap decision' over £150 council tax rebate

Frustration after 'snap decision' over £150 council tax rebate

Concerns continue to be raised about how some households will access the £150 council tax rebate and how local authorities will administer it.

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Censorship row as council bleeps out 't***pot' in debate

Censorship row as council bleeps out 't***pot' in debate

A council has been accused of “unacceptable” censorship after bleeping out a councillor calling a rival a “t***pot” in a recording of a meeting.

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Let's finish with a flourish

Let's finish with a flourish

Sittingbourne manager Darren Blackburn has called for a big finish to the season.

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'Massive blow' as vandals pour oil on cricket club pitch

'Massive blow' as vandals pour oil on cricket club pitch

A cricket club has been left counting the cost after vandals poured diesel over its pitch, sparking an urgent appeal to pay for repairs.

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Dozens say final farewell to paramedic Alice

Dozens say final farewell to paramedic Alice

Colleagues, family and friends have paid their respects at the funeral of a a 'beautiful, kind' paramedic who was killed in a horror crash in Kent.

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Scout to raise £4,000 for World Jamboree

Scout to raise £4,000 for World Jamboree

A 12-year-old grammar pupil is raising money to join thousands of explorers in South Korea.

Robbery victim 'can't sleep at night'

Robbery victim 'can't sleep at night'

A young woman is struggling to come to grips with the stress and anxiety caused by a knife attack.

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Biffa make boy's birthday dream come true

Biffa make boy's birthday dream come true

A waste firm made a young bin truck fan's day by bringing a refuse lorry to his door.

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