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Kent to get two new special needs schools after government approves plans

Kent to get two new special needs schools after government approves plans

Two new schools, with spaces for 370 youngsters, have been given the go-ahead, with the search now on for trusts to run them.

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Air ambulance lands at golf course after assault nearby

Air ambulance lands at golf course after assault nearby

An air ambulance was called after an assault this afternoon, with a man treated for upper body cuts.

Gran said final farewells to loved ones after ‘scary’ blunder by confused doctors

Gran said final farewells to loved ones after ‘scary’ blunder by confused doctors

A gran said tearful goodbyes to her family and friends after a near-fatal error saw her put on a ward for dying patients and denied vital medication.

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Story behind historic Kent ice cream shop with plans to go global

Story behind historic Kent ice cream shop with plans to go global

After the launch of its latest Kent venue, we look back at the rich history and humble beginnings of a famous ice cream shop.

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Nimani: Let’s stay in the hunt

Nimani: Let’s stay in the hunt

Marcel Nimani thinks Whitstable’s focus in the first half of the season is to remain in the Southern Counties East Premier Division promotion picture.

Bus delays as crash closes road

Bus delays as crash closes road

A road has been closed by police after an accident, causing delays to bus services.

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Chemists chaos leaves thousands ‘in the lurch’

Chemists chaos leaves thousands ‘in the lurch’

Patients say they have been “left in the lurch” by two pharmacies closing while some have threatened to skip resulting queues to collect their meds.

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Investigation launched as dolphin found dead on Kent beach

Investigation launched as dolphin found dead on Kent beach

A probe is underway after a dead dolphin washed ashore on a beach.

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Water works upgrade ‘to cut sea sewage releases by third’

Water works upgrade ‘to cut sea sewage releases by third’

A major project to increase wastewater holding capacity which bosses say will reduce releases into the sea by almost a third has been launched.

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Comedian enjoys visit to Kent restaurant so busy it needs to expand

Comedian enjoys visit to Kent restaurant so busy it needs to expand

A popular comedian has been spotted enjoying a meal at a seaside restaurant so busy it has decided to expand.

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Man charged over ‘indecent act’ in parked car

Man charged over ‘indecent act’ in parked car

A man has been charged after reportedly being caught by a teenage girl carrying out an indecent act in a car in broad daylight.

Oyster company wins bid for seafront nano brewery

Oyster company wins bid for seafront nano brewery

Plans to turn an old art studio on the beach into a ‘nano’ beer-making factory with tasting and education experiences have been given the green light

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Thomas: That’s what we can do

Thomas: That’s what we can do

Defender Will Thomas reckons Whitstable’s squad always had another gear in them - and they seemed to find it emphatically in their weekend FA Cup win!

‘Abuse’ covered up at ‘toxic’ care home

‘Abuse’ covered up at ‘toxic’ care home

Incidents of alleged abuse were covered up at a care home with a ‘toxic’ leadership culture, an inspection has found.

‘A Greek gem on the Kent seaside – but the stench of seaweed will keep you inside’

‘A Greek gem on the Kent seaside – but the stench of seaweed will keep you inside’

Our food reviewer heads to the coast to put an award-winning new restaurant and takeaway through its paces.

Landlady in DFL hotspot vows: ‘I’ll only rent to local families’

Landlady in DFL hotspot vows: ‘I’ll only rent to local families’

A landlady in a Kent town heavily populated by Airbnbs and second homes has been praised for vowing to rent to local families only.

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‘Whitstable? I don’t know what the fuss is all about!’

‘Whitstable? I don’t know what the fuss is all about!’

A man who has gone viral on TikTok for slagging off the county returned to review Whitstable, saying he has “no idea what all the fuss is about.”

This spectacular ice cream ‘imaginarium’ is one of Kent’s hidden gems

This spectacular ice cream ‘imaginarium’ is one of Kent’s hidden gems

With about 30 toppings to choose from – as well as delicious ice cream cake – this is another of Kent’s hidden gems.

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Whitstable getting the best out of midfield-man Josh

Whitstable getting the best out of midfield-man Josh

Josh Oliver struck twice to get Whitstable Town off to a winning start - and thanked the management for getting the best out of him.

Pharmacy chaos in town as two chemists close

Pharmacy chaos in town as two chemists close

Pharmacy services are facing huge disruptions with some patients reporting taking hours to collect their prescriptions.

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