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Trust pledges to raise standards after school’s inadequate grade

Trust pledges to raise standards after school’s inadequate grade

The CEO of a trust running a village school rated as inadequate by Ofsted insists changes are already being made to raise standards.

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Teenage girl stabbed '50 to 60 times'

Teenage girl stabbed '50 to 60 times'

A court has heard claims a young girl was stabbed multiple times as a 16-year-old boy appears before magistrates charged with attempted murder.

Firm launches new product after royal seal of approval

Firm launches new product after royal seal of approval

The launch of a new range of air-dried ingredients is helping a healthy crisp manufacturer emerge from the pandemic stronger than before.

'I still got Covid after double jab'

'I still got Covid after double jab'

KentOnline journalist Jenni Horn warns others to remain cautions after she fell ill with coronavirus despite being vaccinated.

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The woman who risked life on 5,000-mile trip to become man's third wife

The woman who risked life on 5,000-mile trip to become man's third wife

In 1856 a woman set off alone from a Kent village on a perilous journey to be with her fiancé in America - even though he already had two wives.

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Boy, 16, charged with attempted murder

Boy, 16, charged with attempted murder

Police have charged a 16-year-old boy with attempted murder following a stabbing in Sittingbourne.

Now the 2nds are at it as well

Now the 2nds are at it as well

Gore Court 2nds have followed their 1st XI by ending a three-year wait for a win.

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Boy, 16, in custody after girl stabbed

Boy, 16, in custody after girl stabbed

A 16-year-old boy remains in police custody after an attack on a young girl left her in a serious condition in a London hospital.

Restaurant boss slams 'unworkable' Covid passports

Restaurant boss slams 'unworkable' Covid passports

The boss of a bar and restaurant group has described Covid passports as “unworkable” for the hospitality sector.

'I was on the streets after prison but now I have a roof over my head'

'I was on the streets after prison but now I have a roof over my head'

Two homeless brothers have been given a new lease of life thanks to a housing association and the government's Next Steps Accommodation Programme.

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Brickies' stadium hope

Brickies' stadium hope

Sittingbourne chairman Maurice Dunk says they could have the best facilities in the county if a new stadium goes ahead.

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Arrest made after woman seriously assaulted

Arrest made after woman seriously assaulted

Police investigating an attack on a woman in a field that left her in hospital have made an arrest as officers create a huge cordon around farmland.

Kings' speedway promoter receives special award

Kings' speedway promoter receives special award

Kent Kings co-promoter Len Silver said he was gobsmacked to have been inducted into the British Speedway Hall of Fame.

What's it like getting a haircut from Kent's best barber?

What's it like getting a haircut from Kent's best barber?

After coming third in a national competition which saw hundreds enter, one men's stylist from Kent scooped £10,000.

Brickies call the Doc

Brickies call the Doc

Sittingbourne moved quickly to fill the void left by goalkeeper Jordan Perrin’s unexpected departure.

Seventeen years on and 9,000-homes plan submitted

Seventeen years on and 9,000-homes plan submitted

Controversial plans for a huge housing development – the likes of which were first discussed 17 years ago – have now been submitted.

'The pinnacle of endurance racing'

'The pinnacle of endurance racing'

Go-kart driver Dan Tidwell has secured a seat in a 24-hour endurance race.

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Man found not guilty of causing death of teen

Man found not guilty of causing death of teen

A 22-year-old driver has been found not guilty of causing the death of a 15-year-old who died after a van crashed into a stranded car.

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'I am still not going to supermarkets'

'I am still not going to supermarkets'

The easing of Covid restrictions might be a reason to celebrate for many but for some the unlocking is cause for considerable concern.

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‘What do they expect me to do? I can’t soundproof cows’

‘What do they expect me to do? I can’t soundproof cows’

The boss of a sanctuary has been given an ultimatum – hush up her animals in the next 90 days or face prosecution.

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