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Chalk fit plagued with sink holes finally reopens

Chalk fit plagued with sink holes finally reopens

A former chalk pit and beloved beauty spot – which was closed due to fears over safety – has now reopened.

School ‘pupils love’ rated ‘Outstanding’ across board after first Ofsted visit in 10 years

School ‘pupils love’ rated ‘Outstanding’ across board after first Ofsted visit in 10 years

A primary school has been rated ‘Outstanding’ across the board following its first Ofsted inspection in 10 years.

Major route blocked after multi-vehicle crash

Major route blocked after multi-vehicle crash

An A-road is blocked in both directions after a crash involving several vehicles.

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Dishwasher blaze breaks out while those inside home sleep

Dishwasher blaze breaks out while those inside home sleep

Three fire engines were sent to a property after a dishwasher caught fire in the early hours.

‘Acts of vandalism won’t silence a message that could save a life’

‘Acts of vandalism won’t silence a message that could save a life’

Volunteers have vowed to ensure a Samaritans help sign is seen after it was torn down near the riverside spot where a much-loved mum drowned.

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Boxer who raped woman found by police hiding in cupboard

Boxer who raped woman found by police hiding in cupboard

An amateur boxer who raped a stranger after a house party was later found hiding in a cupboard by police.

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Ex-prisoner living at controversial hostel found dead in shopping centre toilets

Ex-prisoner living at controversial hostel found dead in shopping centre toilets

A former inmate had been released on licence for just 43 days when he was found dead by a cleaner at a shopping centre.

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Green light for nine flats at care home site despite overdevelopment fears

Green light for nine flats at care home site despite overdevelopment fears

Highly contested proposals to overhaul an old care home into flats have been approved despite "overdevelopment" fears.

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Historic school to host weddings and ‘fill void’ left by venue’s shock closure

Historic school to host weddings and ‘fill void’ left by venue’s shock closure

A school inside a “grand” former manor house is set to host weddings and fill a void left by the shock closure of another venue nearby.

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Inside the fortress transformed into one of Kent’s most extraordinary homes

Inside the fortress transformed into one of Kent’s most extraordinary homes

We’ve spoken to the owner of one of the county’s most unique homes - which, when he bought it, had not been lived in since 1850.

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‘This would be a real problem - where will we walk our dogs?’

‘This would be a real problem - where will we walk our dogs?’

Dog owners have reacted with dismay at a council’s plans to extend the number of areas where their pets must be kept on the lead.

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Top vineyard objects to massive solar farm

Top vineyard objects to massive solar farm

A decision is due on a solar farm that would power 6,000 homes, but which a winery says could threaten its grape production.

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Delayed port traffic to be held at race circuit

Delayed port traffic to be held at race circuit

The government has struck a deal to use a Kent race circuit as a holding area for passenger traffic during major disruption at the border.

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‘Out of control’ bonfire sets fire to trees

‘Out of control’ bonfire sets fire to trees

An ‘out of control’ bonfire spread to nearby trees and engulfed them in flames.

Bid to convert ‘modern’ barn on farmland into wedding and events venue

Bid to convert ‘modern’ barn on farmland into wedding and events venue

A “modern” barn on farmland could be transformed into a countryside wedding and events venue under new plans.

Family-run holiday park plans to upgrade 1960s caravans with ‘high-quality’ chalets

Family-run holiday park plans to upgrade 1960s caravans with ‘high-quality’ chalets

Plans have been submitted to replace a number of caravans with "high-quality" lodges at a holiday park.

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Former school could become theatre, bar and housing

Former school could become theatre, bar and housing

A now-derelict language school could be turned into a 45-seat theatre, actor training facility and bar complete with housing.

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Car dealer ‘abused’ Covid loan scheme by taking out £90k

Car dealer ‘abused’ Covid loan scheme by taking out £90k

The head of a car sales company has had to repay more than £35,000 after taking out two Covid Bounce Back loans.

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Man taken to hospital as M25 slip road blocked after accident

Man taken to hospital as M25 slip road blocked after accident

A man in his 30s has been taken to hospital following an accident on a major road.

In pictures: Jubilant scenes as Whitstable Town celebrate Wembley win with victory parade

In pictures: Jubilant scenes as Whitstable Town celebrate Wembley win with victory parade

Hundreds of excited fans lined the streets to watch an open-top bus victory parade in celebration of Whitstable Town’s historic Wembley win.

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kmfm presenter laces up football boots for special charity match

kmfm presenter laces up football boots for special charity match

Radio presenter Rob Wills will be joining a football team in a special match day event, all for an amazing cause.

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Bid to buy garden centre and create ‘Kent’s best community hub’ dashed

Bid to buy garden centre and create ‘Kent’s best community hub’ dashed

Hopes of creating some of Kent’s best village community facilities have been dashed after a deal to buy a closed garden centre broke down.

‘Difficult decisions’ as school tells seven members of staff they will be laid off

‘Difficult decisions’ as school tells seven members of staff they will be laid off

Seven members of staff will be let go from a Kent school amid “extremely challenging financial conditions”.

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‘Grungy rock bar’s cocktails left me pining for a pint’

‘Grungy rock bar’s cocktails left me pining for a pint’

Our reviewer nearly abandoned her assignment midway through when she paid a visit to a riotous rock bar serving up skull-shaped cocktails.

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Moment granddad walks past man who would strangle him to death 50 minutes later

Moment granddad walks past man who would strangle him to death 50 minutes later

Footage played to the jury in a murder trial has revealed the moment a grandfather walked past the man who would later strangle him to death.

‘People say Europe hates us but we proved them wrong and we can again’

‘People say Europe hates us but we proved them wrong and we can again’

Former Eurovision star Nikki French reflects on her time at the contest 25 years on, her Kent roots and how one act has paved a path for UK success.

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‘She was one of the original DFLs’: Darts-loving grandma dies weeks after tragic diagnosis

‘She was one of the original DFLs’: Darts-loving grandma dies weeks after tragic diagnosis

A much-loved grandma described as “one of the original DFLs” has died of cancer just weeks after first complaining of stomach pain.

‘Supermarkets need to learn we’re not all shoplifters’

‘Supermarkets need to learn we’re not all shoplifters’

Security in shops has been stepped up - but, says our columnist, it comes at a cost of making everyone feel like a suspected shoplifter.

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YouTube prankster faces global football banning order after England match stunt

YouTube prankster faces global football banning order after England match stunt

A 37-year-old who lined up with the England squad dressed in a full kit has found himself in legal trouble.

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Have a go at the ultimate online pub quiz

Have a go at the ultimate online pub quiz

The Saturday Social is back with 13 trivia questions on everything from music to motorways.

Superdrug steps in to fill shopping centre’s ‘Wilko-void’

Superdrug steps in to fill shopping centre’s ‘Wilko-void’

The health and beauty retailer has relocated from its current premises to a new “larger location” at a shopping centre.

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