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300 public buildings fail fire standards

A fifth of public buildings have failed to meet fire safety standards after checks carried out across the county.

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Head's marathon run for pupils' mental health

A head teacher is running in Amsterdam this weekend to raise £2,000 for counselling at his school.

Man charged with supermarket shoplifting spree

A suspected thief is accused of 20 shoplifting offences across Kent.

Dead fish spark anger over 'neglected' waters

A fisherman has slammed a council for its lack of maintenance after more dead fish continue to emerge on the surface of a watercourse.

Mural blessing for Kelly

Artwork by a teenager will be unveiled at her school just before the second anniversary of her death from cancer.

Fundraiser to pay for lifejackets after river tragedy

A charity fun day will be held in memory of Lucas Dobson as his parents continue their quest to raise water safety awareness.

Council leader quits

The leader of a district council has quit his post for "personal reasons."

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'I can't believe I made it'

A man with cystic fibrosis has swum, cycled and run nearly 400 miles over five days, raising more than £20,000 for two charities.

First dementia village on the way

A new centre, the first of its kind in the UK, will provide care for people in six houses and should open in December.

Contraceptive pill killed mum

Questions have been asked after a mum died as a result of taking a contraceptive pill.

Discovery Park Travelodge agreed

Plans to build a Travelodge hotel at a science park have got the go ahead and are being celebrated as a "real plus" for the town

Dover and Deal schools in First Class 2019

If your child started reception this year, you can find out here if their school is taking part in First Class 2019.

Is your child one of Kent's new reception pupils?

Our hugely popular First Class supplements are back to capture the first special weeks of Kent's reception pupils. Here's how to get your copy...

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Evans: Defeat was tough to take

Gillingham manager Steve Evans believes Peterborough were fortunate to have left Priestfield with maximum points.

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Report: Evans out of luck against former team

Gillingham deserved something from Saturday’s game after an impressive display against high-flying Peterborough.

The Shouting Men: Saints loanee loving Gills experience

Tom O'Connor on life in the first team and how Gaelic sports have helped prepare him for a career in football.

Size isn't everything says Gills' all-action midfielder

Stuart O’Keefe has come a long way from the kid who was released from Ipswich Town over concerns he wouldn’t be able to compete physically.

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Latest unemployment figures revealed

The number of people claiming unemployment benefits has increased every month for the past year.

Dole queues lengthen again in Kent

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