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'I passed the Kent test and was given worst school in England'

'I passed the Kent test and was given worst school in England'

The mother of an 11-year-old has said she would rather home-school her son than send him to what he has described as “the worst school in England”.

Kings issue rallying cry

Kings issue rallying cry

Promoter Steve Ribbons is calling for speedway fans across the south east to make Kent Kings their port of call - regardless of past loyalties.

Woman denies causing death of Harley Davidson biker in three-vehicle crash

Woman denies causing death of Harley Davidson biker in three-vehicle crash

A 53-year-old woman has pleaded not guilty to a charge of causing death by dangerous driving after a “true gentleman” biker died in the crash.

Candidate quits post to focus on general election bid

Candidate quits post to focus on general election bid

A Tory aiming to become a Kent MP has announced she has quit her position on a London council.

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Junction reopened after huge traffic jams

Junction reopened after huge traffic jams

A major motorway sliproad remains has reopened after overrunning roadworks causing earlier long delays for drivers.

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New drone footage shows £100m flyover nearing completion

New drone footage shows £100m flyover nearing completion

Aerial shots of a multimillion-pound roundabout project show the near-finished structure which aims to make journeys easier for thousands of drivers.

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Woman taken to hospital after car crashes into wall

Woman taken to hospital after car crashes into wall

A woman was taken to hospital after crashing her car into a wall.

Burger King planning to move close to retail park

Burger King planning to move close to retail park

A town could get its first Burger King if the fast food giant is given permission to build a new restaurant close to an existing McDonald’s.

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Dad’s abuse of match official lands clubs with a fine

Dad’s abuse of match official lands clubs with a fine

An official running the line during a youth match was subjected to a torrent of foul-mouth abuse by a watching dad.

Locals in the hunt for Kent Plate glory

Locals in the hunt for Kent Plate glory

Category 1 greyhound racing is back at Sittingbourne’s Central Park - with several home hopes eyeing a £12,500 jackpot.

Fireworks let off from foot crossing

Fireworks let off from foot crossing

A group of youths that were setting off fireworks at a foot crossing were chased down by officers and their police dog.

Tommy soldier war memorial ‘wrecked’ by diverting lorries five times

Tommy soldier war memorial ‘wrecked’ by diverting lorries five times

The pub landlady has put up her own warning sign after passing lorries have repeatedly damaged a war memorial.

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More A249 and M2 slip closures planned

More A249 and M2 slip closures planned

National Highways has confirmed that parts of another motorway slip and dual carriageway will be temporarily shut for work on the Stockbury flyover.

Bakery boss denies closure rumours despite ‘demolition flats plan’

Bakery boss denies closure rumours despite ‘demolition flats plan’

A family-run bakery which has been trading in a high street for more than 90 years is not closing despite plans submitted to demolish part of it.

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Delays clear on M2 after broken-down vehicle closed lane

Delays clear on M2 after broken-down vehicle closed lane

Traffic has returned to normal on a motorway after a broken-down vehicle prompted the closure of a lane.

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Relaxing the rules pays off for Parish

Relaxing the rules pays off for Parish

Ryan Maxwell made an exception to the rules as Sittingbourne striker Danny Parish turned on the style against his old club.

Opening date revealed for town’s new Cake Box

Opening date revealed for town’s new Cake Box

A new high street dessert chain has confirmed when it’ll begin to serve customers.

Clifton’s at the helm

Clifton’s at the helm

Ben Clifton is the new team manager for the returning Kent Kings - and another key role has also been filled ahead of the new speedway season.

Former town centre Iceland up for sale

Former town centre Iceland up for sale

A high street building that used to be home to a supermarket chain is on the market for more than £300k.

Rat droppings and flies discovered at town centre Kaspa’s

Rat droppings and flies discovered at town centre Kaspa’s

A sweet treat eatery has received a one-star hygiene rating after an inspection found it needed “major improvement”.

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