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Plans for 900-pupil secondary school axed

06 December 2021
Plans for 900-pupil secondary school axed

Plans to build a new school have been scrapped for a second time - amid far lower than expected pupil numbers.

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'We're at risk of new Covid pingdemic'

29 November 2021
'We're at risk of new Covid pingdemic'

Tougher Covid rules set to be enforced in response to the Omicron variant could spark a new “pingdemic”, a Kent MP has warned.

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A magical family weekend in the West End

23 November 2021
A magical family weekend in the West End

From meeting Santa at Hamley's, to indulging in a Peter Rabbit afternoon tea, there are some things you can only do in the West End this Christmas.

A&E 'like warzone' as 158 left waiting 12 hours

18 November 2021
A&E 'like warzone' as 158 left waiting 12 hours

EXCLUSIVE: More than 150 people were left waiting 12 hours in A&E last month – as a Kent hospital trust comes under increasing pressure.

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How a Kent village lost all six of its pubs

15 November 2021
How a Kent village lost all six of its pubs

A village which was once homes to six different pubs now has none - with the last surviving inn set to be turned into a restaurant.

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Graffiti, shop signs and traffic 'blighting conservation zone'

12 November 2021
Graffiti, shop signs and traffic 'blighting conservation zone'

A review of a town's conservation area has highlighted issues such as traffic, graffiti and some shopfronts blighting historic settings.

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Classic pictures from Kent towns in the 1960s

06 November 2021
Classic pictures from Kent towns in the 1960s

These incredible photos from our archives show how the county was transformed during the Swinging Sixties.

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Teen asks to test-ride e-bike - and never returns

30 October 2021
Teen asks to test-ride e-bike - and never returns

Police are investigating after a teenager asked to test-ride an electric bike before paying and did not come back.

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The three Kent neighbourhoods with 40% not jabbed

30 October 2021
The three Kent neighbourhoods with 40% not jabbed

Latest figures show there are still some parts of the county where four in 10 people have not had the Covid vaccine.

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Pictures of river rescue drama as man pulled to safety

30 October 2021
Pictures of river rescue drama as man pulled to safety

A man was pulled to safety from a river during a dramatic rescue in the early hours of this morning.

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Inside the mind-blowing Kent homes... yours for £10m-plus

16 October 2021
Inside the mind-blowing Kent homes... yours for £10m-plus

Ever wondered what it would be like to live in Kent if you were absolutely minted? We take a look inside the county's most luxurious properties.

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Reward increased as 8 weeks pass with no confirmed sightings

11 October 2021
Reward increased as 8 weeks pass with no confirmed sightings

Friends of a man missing for more than eight weeks have increased the cash reward they are offering for "solid evidence" which helps locate him.

Woman taken to hospital after crash near airport

09 October 2021
Woman taken to hospital after crash near airport

Police are investigating following a two-vehicle crash near an airport that saw one driver leave the scene.

The five Kent neighbourhoods that are virtually Covid-free

09 October 2021
The five Kent neighbourhoods that are virtually Covid-free

Some parts of the county are again recording fewer than three Covid cases - despite all social distancing restrictions being dropped.

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All lanes reopen on M20 after overturned car caused huge delays

09 October 2021
All lanes reopen on M20 after overturned car caused huge delays

An overturned car caused gridlock on the M20 this afternoon - but all lanes have now reopened.

Bottom-slapping detective given role overseeing sex offenders

06 October 2021
Bottom-slapping detective given role overseeing sex offenders

A police officer who slapped a colleague on the bottom and called her a "naughty girl" has been put in charge of managing sex offenders.

The story of Kent's biggest theatre

04 October 2021
The story of Kent's biggest theatre

Built during a recession and battling through a pandemic, the past 10 years at the county's premier venue have been full of highs and lows.

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£1k reward for help finding missing Dan

24 September 2021
£1k reward for help finding missing Dan

The organisers of a Facebook page set up to find a man missing for 41 days are offering a cash reward for "solid evidence" which helps locate him.

Sold for double asking price - but new owner has huge job on their hands

23 September 2021
Sold for double asking price - but new owner has huge job on their hands

A three-bedroom house with views of the Kent coast has sold for more than double its asking price at auction - despite its shocking interior.

Why this three-bedroom house with sea views could be yours for £110k

08 September 2021
Why this three-bedroom house with sea views could be yours for £110k

A three-bedroom house on the Kent coast can be snapped up for a third of the average local property price.

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