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‘My school told me I couldn't read - now I teach kids’

‘My school told me I couldn't read - now I teach kids’

07 January 2024

A man who was told he would never be able to read “has proved everyone wrong” and now teaches youngsters.

‘Kind and gentle’ dad stabbed on way home from work out of intensive care

‘Kind and gentle’ dad stabbed on way home from work out of intensive care

06 January 2024

A popular restaurant worker stabbed at a railway station on his way home is now out of intensive care.

‘Completely exonerated’ Kent MP hopes to stand again at General Election

‘Completely exonerated’ Kent MP hopes to stand again at General Election

04 January 2024

Kent’s only Labour MP says she has been cleared of allegations of antisemitism and transphobia and will stand again in the upcoming General Election.

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Kent’s rarest and weirdest weather phenomena

Kent’s rarest and weirdest weather phenomena

04 January 2024

From dust devils to rainbow clouds and moon halos – these are just a few of the breathtaking weather phenomena captured on camera across the county.

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Thousands raised for popular restaurant worker stabbed multiple times

Thousands raised for popular restaurant worker stabbed multiple times

04 January 2024

More than £7,000 has been raised to support a ‘kind and gentle’ restaurant worker stabbed multiple times on his way home from work.

‘If council doesn’t rip up seafront plaza - I’ll do it myself’

‘If council doesn’t rip up seafront plaza - I’ll do it myself’

04 January 2024

Frustrated residents have branded their town’s new £250,000 Spanish-style plaza as “a total and utter waste of money” and say it should be ripped up.

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Village store staff in shock after ram-raid

Village store staff in shock after ram-raid

03 January 2024

Thousands of pounds of damage has been caused to a convenience store after ram-raiders crashed through a window to snatch cigarettes and a till.

Chair of troubled hospital trust steps down

Chair of troubled hospital trust steps down

30 December 2023

The chairman of a hospital trust under significant pressure is stepping down for personal reasons, it has been confirmed.

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Brave Tony, 9, to receive New Year Honour

Brave Tony, 9, to receive New Year Honour

29 December 2023

More than 20 people from Kent have been recognised by King Charles III for their work – including a nine-year-old double amputee.

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Bin lorry caught going wrong way down new one-way street

Bin lorry caught going wrong way down new one-way street

29 December 2023

A bin lorry driver got in a muddle when they went the wrong way down a new one-way route, which is part of controversial plans for a town plaza.

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Passenger angry over waiting for train spat at staff when asked for ticket

Passenger angry over waiting for train spat at staff when asked for ticket

24 December 2023

A passenger who grew angry during a 40-minute wait for a train spat at a Southeastern worker after being asked to show his ticket.

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Rare ‘rainbow clouds’ spotted in the skies

Rare ‘rainbow clouds’ spotted in the skies

21 December 2023

Residents have been left stunned by the sight of rarely-seen multi-coloured clouds in the skies with one snapper crying ‘tears of joy’.

Stagecoach extends £2 single fare cap

Stagecoach extends £2 single fare cap

19 December 2023

A bus company has announced it will extend its maximum fare scheme for another six months after seeing higher take-up.

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Kent anglers fined more than £2k for illegal fishing

Kent anglers fined more than £2k for illegal fishing

18 December 2023

Ten men have been fined more than £2,200 between them for fishing without a licence.

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‘They live in a high street and they’re complaining about noise’

‘They live in a high street and they’re complaining about noise’

17 December 2023

A high street restaurant owner claims neighbours have no right to complain about noise - because they already live near a busy road.

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‘My baby's getting sick - they need to demolish this council block'

‘My baby's getting sick - they need to demolish this council block'

14 December 2023

A worried mum fears her damp-ridden council flat is making her baby ill – and wants the entire building to be torn down.

Top Boy star in planning war: ‘I’ll have to move if I don’t win’

Top Boy star in planning war: ‘I’ll have to move if I don’t win’

14 December 2023

Exclusive: Top Boy star Ashley Walters says he will have to move house if a Kent council continues to reject his plans to build an extension.

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‘Our son was born so small but they gave us so much help’

‘Our son was born so small but they gave us so much help’

13 December 2023

A couple’s baby boy was so small when he was born he needed special treatment for weeks but his parents are now giving back in thanks for his care.

‘£22 for six hours’ parking?! None of us will survive!’

‘£22 for six hours’ parking?! None of us will survive!’

13 December 2023

Traders fear they will struggle to survive if “crazy” plans to hike parking charges by up to £2.10 an hour are given the green light.

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Family pub-restaurant reopens after drastic renovation

Family pub-restaurant reopens after drastic renovation

12 December 2023

A large pub-restaurant has reopened following a six-figure transformation.

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