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Disability campaigner, 12, slams decision to ‘erase’ children like himself from school photos

Disability campaigner, 12, slams decision to ‘erase’ children like himself from school photos

01 April 2024

A young campaigner and wheelchair-user has described a photographer’s decision to omit children like himself from a school photo as “hurtful”.

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Tributes paid after death of influential UK radio executive

Tributes paid after death of influential UK radio executive

31 March 2024

Tributes are pouring in for former radio executive Paul Chantler, who has died aged 64.

How these Kent theatres got their names

How these Kent theatres got their names

31 March 2024

From notable performers to historic landmarks, there are some fascinating stories behind the names of our favourite theatres.

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Man taken to hospital after crash

Man taken to hospital after crash

30 March 2024

A man has been taken to hospital after a crash on a country road.

Where to see beautiful bluebells in Kent

Where to see beautiful bluebells in Kent

29 March 2024

Kent’s woodlands are soon to be covered in carpets of eye-catching bluebells. Here are 10 places to see the colourful spring flowers.

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Drink-driver banned after being caught twice by the same cop

Drink-driver banned after being caught twice by the same cop

28 March 2024

A motorist has been banned from the road after the same cop caught him behind the wheel while over the limit for a second time.

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Kent branches on list as Papa John’s set to close 43 stores

Kent branches on list as Papa John’s set to close 43 stores

26 March 2024

The popular pizza chain has announced it will close 43 stores by mid-May including two branches in Kent.

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Teen pushed against shop in robbery bid by gang of 10

Teen pushed against shop in robbery bid by gang of 10

26 March 2024

An appeal has been launched after a teenager was repeatedly pushed during an attempted robbery by a group of 10 youths.

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Two treated by paramedics after flat blaze near Sainsbury’s

Two treated by paramedics after flat blaze near Sainsbury’s

23 March 2024

Six fire engines have been tackling a fire at a residential block.

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‘Desperate need’ for new £1.5m plastic pitch

‘Desperate need’ for new £1.5m plastic pitch

22 March 2024

Hundreds of people have voiced their support for a new 3G pitch after rain stopped play for young footballers for a fifth week running.

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Alleged member of ‘organised shoplifting gang’ charged

Alleged member of ‘organised shoplifting gang’ charged

21 March 2024

A man is to appear in court after a large quantity of baby products believed to be stolen were found in a Mercedes.

Charity shop overwhelmed after £40k donation of wedding dresses

Charity shop overwhelmed after £40k donation of wedding dresses

21 March 2024

Brides-to-be can pick up a bargain after a generous wedding shop owner donated her stock of dresses, veils and shoes to charity.

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Spring delivery: where to see newborn lambs in Kent

Spring delivery: where to see newborn lambs in Kent

18 March 2024

Lambing season returns this spring with adorable newborn animals arriving all over the county. Here’s where you can see them.

Dispersal orders issued after reports of racing and drifting drivers

Dispersal orders issued after reports of racing and drifting drivers

15 March 2024

Dispersal orders have been issued after police were called to numerous reports of anti-social behaviour from some motorists.

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Speeding biker who fractured victim’s thigh while evading police is spared jail

Speeding biker who fractured victim’s thigh while evading police is spared jail

14 March 2024

A 23-year-old delivery driver who fractured a woman’s thigh bone when he crashed into her while trying to avoid police has avoided prison time.

Duo charged after pensioner in her 90s attacked in town centre

Duo charged after pensioner in her 90s attacked in town centre

13 March 2024

Two people have appeared in court after a woman in her 90s was attacked in a high street after they allegedly tried to steal her handbag.

More late-night trains for Dreamland as Southeastern confirms timetable ‘shake-up’

More late-night trains for Dreamland as Southeastern confirms timetable ‘shake-up’

13 March 2024

Kent’s main rail operator has announced a new-look summer timetable – including more late-night trains for those visiting a major seaside attraction.

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8 Easter trails at Kent’s National Trust locations

8 Easter trails at Kent’s National Trust locations

13 March 2024

Join in with Tudor-themed trails, outdoor egg hunts and giant noughts-and-crosses with the National Trust’s Easter activities.

'Drivers are being conned over fake parking space'

'Drivers are being conned over fake parking space'

10 March 2024

A grandmother believes people are being “conned” after being ticketed due for using an unofficial parking bay.

Suspect ‘lunged at police officer with a spear’

Suspect ‘lunged at police officer with a spear’

08 March 2024

A 33-year-old man has been accused of trying to attack a police officer with a spear after a disturbance at a town centre property.

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