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Death threats, racism and violence - life inside Island's strike-hit schools

Death threats, racism and violence - life inside Island's strike-hit schools

As staff members protest over violence and threats from pupils, teachers and parents at the school have revealed the scale of the troubling issues.

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Teachers take to picket line due to pupil behaviour and violence

Teachers take to picket line due to pupil behaviour and violence

Dozens of teachers have gone on strike today to call for more action over threats and violence from pupils at a Kent secondary school.

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Weekend injury compounded by heavy midweek loss for Sheppey

Weekend injury compounded by heavy midweek loss for Sheppey

Sheppey boss Ernie Batten isn’t one for confronting officials but he couldn’t hold back after his defender suffered a broken leg on Saturday.

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Council slammed over ‘half-done’ car park resurfacing

Council slammed over ‘half-done’ car park resurfacing

Three-day resurfacing works on a “tiny bit” of a coastal park’s car park has left visitors questioning why the whole area wasn’t repaired.

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Teachers to strike over pupil violence

Teachers to strike over pupil violence

Staff at a troubled school are taking “unavoidable” strike action tomorrow due to concerns over their welfare.

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Families protest after sudden closure of care home

Families protest after sudden closure of care home

A county council has said it understands the upset a sudden care home closure has caused.

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Kent MP pens spy thriller

Kent MP pens spy thriller

A member of parliament has released his latest book whose main character displays the working-class qualities of its author.

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Principal at school to replace failing secondary announced

Principal at school to replace failing secondary announced

The new head of a school due to be set up when an ‘inadequate’ academy shuts next year has been revealed.

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Coastal car park to reopen after resurfacing works

Coastal car park to reopen after resurfacing works

A car at a beauty spot is to reopen after it was shut for a revamp.

Plea to stop sale of primary school earmarked for homes

Plea to stop sale of primary school earmarked for homes

A redundant primary school, earmarked for dozens of homes, is set to go on the market.

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Mum ‘lucky to be alive’ after near-miss with wrong-way driver

Mum ‘lucky to be alive’ after near-miss with wrong-way driver

Watch the shocking moment a woman is forced to swerve out of the way of a car driving at her on the wrong side of the road.

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‘Prison-like’ care home plans approved despite opposition

‘Prison-like’ care home plans approved despite opposition

Revised plans for a care home which was likened to a prison have been given the green light despite concerns about the location and parking.

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Sheppey striker enjoying doing what he does best

Sheppey striker enjoying doing what he does best

Sheppey United striker Alex Willis is making the most of his chance to shine.

Nursery rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted for second time

Nursery rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted for second time

A playgroup has been given top marks by an education watchdog for its “exceptionally nurturing and inclusive setting”.

Fish and chip shop ‘legends’ step down after 23 years

Fish and chip shop ‘legends’ step down after 23 years

Owners of a high street business have decided to retire after serving customers with fast food for more than two decades.

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Police investigating after father-of-four dies in prison

Police investigating after father-of-four dies in prison

A major crimes unit is looking into the death of a 34-year-old prisoner who suffered a cardiac arrest in his cell.

Lane removal will have ‘massive impact’ on traffic

Lane removal will have ‘massive impact’ on traffic

The director of a bus firm insists the decision to return a dual carriageway to two lanes will transform the day-to-day lives of pupils and teachers.

Tributes paid to founder of Kent Sure Start service

Tributes paid to founder of Kent Sure Start service

A “well-liked, respected and fun mentor” who “dedicated his life to children and young people” has died.

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Burglar tries to break into pharmacy with axe

Burglar tries to break into pharmacy with axe

A man has appeared in court after police found him trying to break into a business with an axe and a craft knife.

Armistice train tours Kent

Armistice train tours Kent

Pictures show a historic locomotive passing through the county as it marked Armistice Day.

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