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Student climate change protests

Students are once again walking out of schools across Kent this morning to demand action on climate change.

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Woman trapped after major crash

Firefighters are working to release a woman trapped following a crash involving four vehicles, including a minibus.

MP resigns to 'support new leadership candidate'

A Kent MP has stepped down from her role as the Conservative Party's vice chairman of communities as pressure grows on Theresa May.

Hundreds of drivers caught speeding in M20 roadworks

Motorists have been frustrated for months by a barrier and 50mph limit on the M20 - and new figures reveal how many have been fined for speeding.

The face of adult social care in Kent

Cllr Clair Bell has taken on the challenging portfolio of adult social care and public health across Kent.

Jamie Oliver staff offered lifeline from Frankie and Benny's

Frankie and Benny's, the Italian American restaurant chain, is offering hope to all former employees of Jamie Oliver's restaurants.

Football fans get an evening with Harry Redknapp

Former football manager and King of the Jungle, Harry Redknapp, has announced a third "evening with" date in the county.

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UK's first super fast electric car charges installed in Kent

Machines powerful enough to charge an electric car in under 20 minutes have come here first.

Why a bar owner has decided to create a laundrette

A bar owner who has launched a laundrette in the style of a 1920s speakeasy club has taken an interesting approach to promoting it.

Council meeting about thousands of possible new homes held in secret

Councillors decided to meet in private to talk about decisions which would see thousands of new homes built.

Public launch for housing development

A collection of two, three and four-bedroom homes will be going up for sale this weekend.

Council u-turn opens rubbish tips for all

People in the county will be able to use a council's rubbish tips for free after a u-turn on plans to make people show ID before they can enter.

Month-long amnesty for tenants committing fraud

Tenants across Kent who are illegally cheating others out of a home are being given a chance to change their ways and avoid punishment.

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Evans confident of Gills turnaround

Steve Evans is looking to create some exciting times ahead for the Gills.

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Scally offers fans refunds

Gillingham chairman Paul Scally says he has personally offered disgruntled season-ticket holders their money back after knocking on their doors.

Report: Kent earn draw with Surrey

Find out how a valiant final-day performance earned Kent a draw with Surrey.

Evans brings in defender

Gillingham manager Steve Evans has completed his first signing.

Steve Evans - the inside view

Trott to stick around

Stones clinch Kamdjo deal

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Dole queues lengthen again in Kent

Hundreds more people are claiming unemployment benefits across Kent, the latest figures reveal.

Jobs up for grabs at Aldi

Benefit claims rise in county

Union anger at Post Office job threats

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