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Staff say 'it is all about money' at 'inadequate' care home

Staff say 'it is all about money' at 'inadequate' care home

An inspection into a Kent care home has revealed numerous problems with safety, leadership and care.

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Teacher accused of abusing pupil was 'furious' she had boyfriend, court hears

Teacher accused of abusing pupil was 'furious' she had boyfriend, court hears

A sweet-pushing teacher convinced a pupil they were in a “full blown relationship” and became “furious” when she found a boyfriend, a court heard.

Fred Dinenage to leave ITV Meridian

Fred Dinenage to leave ITV Meridian

Anchor Fred Dinenage will leave ITV News Meridian at Christmas after almost four decades.

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New TV series to go behind the scenes at Hornby

New TV series to go behind the scenes at Hornby

A television series, which debuts tonight, will go behind the scenes at a beloved Kent-based model maker firm.

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Nursery trashed by thieves

Nursery trashed by thieves

A nursery has been left to pick up the pieces after thieves trashed office equipment and left with petty cash.

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No-swim zone remains at 14 beaches after waste release

No-swim zone remains at 14 beaches after waste release

A council's advice not to enter the sea remains in place at 14 beaches following the weekend after an "unscreened waste water release".

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'I would like to see increased turnback'

'I would like to see increased turnback'

A government minister says France will get the £54m promised by the UK to deal with asylum seeker crossings but says he wants to see more 'turnback'.

Former church damaged in blaze

Former church damaged in blaze

Firefighters spent four hours putting out an inferno which threatened a former Methodist church.

Hit-and-run victim 'was loved by many'

Hit-and-run victim 'was loved by many'

Tributes have been paid to a 32-year-old dad named as the victim of a suspected hit-and-run.

Tributes to four killed in crash as boy, 15, fights for life

Tributes to four killed in crash as boy, 15, fights for life

The family of four men who died in a devastating crash have paid tribute to their loved ones while flowers gather on the roadside.

Large emergency response at river was training

Large emergency response at river was training

About 20 search and rescue personnel, including divers, were spotted working on the River Medway.

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Man dies after hit-and-run

Man dies after hit-and-run

A man has died after being injured in a suspected hit-and-run in a residential street.

Lidl's fourth attempt for store permission

Lidl's fourth attempt for store permission

German supermarket giant Lidl is having to apply to build a new town store again despite being given permission previously.

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Hot tub sex attacker jailed

Hot tub sex attacker jailed

A 25-year-old man who sexually assaulted a woman in a hot tub on New Year's Eve has been jailed for more than two years.

Stranger danger warning after pupils approached

Stranger danger warning after pupils approached

Children have been asked to remain vigilant after a man approached pupils on their way to school.

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Village pub chef voted the UK's best young cook

Village pub chef voted the UK's best young cook

A village gastro pub is celebrating after its chef was crowned the best young cook in the UK.

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New stores opening at Bluewater

New stores opening at Bluewater

Eight names have joined the line up at Bluewater shopping centre including discount giant The Works and a Kent distillery.

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Bowling alley plans approved alongside KFC, Costa and Kaspa's

Bowling alley plans approved alongside KFC, Costa and Kaspa's

A new bowling alley is set to open in a former tourist attraction alongside KFC, Costa and Kaspa's after planning applications were approved.

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Large cannabis farm uncovered after 'suspicious activity'

Large cannabis farm uncovered after 'suspicious activity'

A trail of cannabis leaves found outside a property helped police uncover more than 200 plants spread across three floors.

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Police force entry to flat to arrest burglary suspect

Police force entry to flat to arrest burglary suspect

Police descended on a town centre and forced their way into a flat to arrest a man on suspicion of burglary.

Deliveroo rider takes to streets on penny farthing

Deliveroo rider takes to streets on penny farthing

A delivery rider has turned heads by opting for an unconventional mode of transport as he ferries around people's orders.

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More than 20 sexual assault allegations made against Kent Police

More than 20 sexual assault allegations made against Kent Police

More than 20 sexual assault allegations have been made against Kent Police officers in five years, data has revealed.

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Two people in hospital after M25 crash

Two people in hospital after M25 crash

A slip road has been closed after two people were injured in a crash near the M25.

Village has England highest life expectancy

Village has England highest life expectancy

A small community has been found to have a life expectancy for residents that is way above average.

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Uncertain future as bank leaves after 102 years

Uncertain future as bank leaves after 102 years

A town will be left with just two banks when Barclays closes its doors for good this week.

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Shopping centre goes on market for £13.5m

Shopping centre goes on market for £13.5m

Less than 10 years after it was last sold, a town centre shopping mall has been put up for sale for £13.5m.

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Boxer's tribute after four die in horror crash

Boxer's tribute after four die in horror crash

Tributes have been paid after four men were killed in a horror crash which also left a teenage boy fighting for his life in hospital.

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Murder probe following man's death

Murder probe following man's death

A woman in her 40s has been arrested after a 51-year-old was found dead at a property last night.

Nearly 1,500 asylum seekers land

Nearly 1,500 asylum seekers land

Exactly 1,479 asylum seekers, including reportedly one baby, arrived in Britain over three days while the French stopped nearly 1,000 others.

Police probe after pair attacked in Sainsbury's car park

Police probe after pair attacked in Sainsbury's car park

A police investigation is underway after two people were allegedly assaulted by a man and a woman in a supermarket car park.

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