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Secondary school to close in shock decision

Secondary school to close in shock decision

A secondary school battered by poor Ofsted ratings and low pupil numbers is to close, the government has decided.

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Anger at loss of pub car park

Anger at loss of pub car park

The loss of a pub's car park to housing can only increase pressure on the town's remaining parking places, says a parish council.

Man given hefty fine after destroying habitat for bats and newts

Man given hefty fine after destroying habitat for bats and newts

A man has been handed a £1,600 fine after deliberately destroying protected habitat for bats and newts, so he could develop his property.

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ramp for disabled patients stolen from dentist

ramp for disabled patients stolen from dentist

Police investigating the theft of a disability ramp have issued images of men they believe could help with their enquiries.

My, my, my Sir Tom wows crowds

My, my, my Sir Tom wows crowds

Singer Sir Tom Jones is quite frankly, still a Sex Bomb and wowed the crowds when he performed in Kent.

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Olly Murs performance stuns crowds

Olly Murs performance stuns crowds

A dodgy knee didn't stop Olly Murs hopping about all over the stage during his note-perfect performance last night in Kent.

The rise and fall of Kent's innovative prison

The rise and fall of Kent's innovative prison

It was the "innovative prison" which "transformed lives", but in 2019 it closed for good - we chart the rise and fall of Blantyre House.

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Community's anxious wait to save church building

Community's anxious wait to save church building

A village is relying on Maidstone council to list its Methodist church as a Community Asset to prevent its imminent sale.

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Road reopens after accident

Road reopens after accident

Traffic built up on a major route this evening after an accident required police to attend the scene.

Couple wake up to see burglar pointing gun at them

Couple wake up to see burglar pointing gun at them

A married couple faced a terrifying ordeal as a masked armed raider tied their wrists together then demanded cash and jewellery.

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Details released for 180 homes in the Weald

Details released for 180 homes in the Weald

The public are being given the chance to have an input on housing plans for their community.

Motorcyclist in his sixties killed in crash

Motorcyclist in his sixties killed in crash

Officers are appealing for dashcam footage after a motorcyclist died following a crash.

Couple threatened by balaclava-clad thief in home robbery

Couple threatened by balaclava-clad thief in home robbery

Police are looking for a balaclava-clad thief who robbed a couple in their Kent home before taking their jewellery and watches.

Shock as woman discovers snake in her kitchen

Shock as woman discovers snake in her kitchen

Firefighters faced an unusual challenge last night in a change from fighting fires.

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Police group on lookout for community volunteers

Police group on lookout for community volunteers

A group which helps Kent Police support victims of crime is looking for diverse volunteers to provide support in their local towns.

'Another blow to the rural community'

'Another blow to the rural community'

The fate of a Waitrose cafe in a village is uncertain, as the supermarket has not confirmed if it will reopen following the pandemic.

Woman injured in two-vehicle crash

Woman injured in two-vehicle crash

Emergency services headed to the scene of the collision, where a woman was treated for injuries.

Yobs trash outdoor nursery

Yobs trash outdoor nursery

A nursery has been targeted by vandals who tried to set fire to the children's seating area.

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Checks carried out after speeding concerns

Checks carried out after speeding concerns

Multiple people were stopped and one man arrested as police carried out a number of speeding checks in a village.

Caravan on fire

Caravan on fire

Two fire crews attended a blaze on the busy A21.

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