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Team effort sees home’s standards rated ‘good’

A care home ordered to improve by regulators has now received a ‘good’ rating.

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Temperatures soar again as heat blast continues

It's that rarest of things - a long, hot sunny bank holiday...and just look how warm it's due to get today.

13 of Kent's best pub gardens

With this bank holiday weekend set to be one of hottest yet, what could be more appealing than an ice-cold beer under the sun?

Take the kids to meet Transformers

Bumblebee and Optimus Prime will be in Kent to transform one of the final days of the school holidays. All the details here.

An apology to Alex Reid

An apology has been issued by the Sittingbourne News following an article concerning an attempt to hack a celebrity's mobile phone.

GCSE Results Day 2019

Teenagers from across the county are heading into school today to pick up their GCSE results - here's how they did.

Crash blocks major route

Traffic is said to be at a standstill on the A249.

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Check out this year’s best shows and ticket deals for the West End!

Gas works close part of A2

Emergency repair works has closed part of the A2.

Police issue third appeal for missing teen

Police have issued a third appeal for information about a missing teenager.

Labour Party candidate quits in Brexit row

A Labour Party candidate who stood in the last general election and was planning to stand again has quit over the party's anti-Brexit stance.

Candlelit vigil held for Lucas Dobson

A vigil has been held to show support for the family of Lucas Dobson who fell into the River Stour on Saturday.

Candlelit vigils begin for missing Lucas

Hundreds of people have turned out to take part in candlelit vigils across the county for missing Lucas Dobson.

Firefighters free teen from swing

A 14-year-old girl had to be rescued by firefighters after becoming wedged in a children's swing at a play park.

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Crawley deflated by defeat

Kent opener Zak Crawley admits losing to Surrey took the shine off his maiden T20 half-century.

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Kent Cricket League round-up

Adam Rouse produces a magnificent knock to lead Sevenoaks Vine to victory in the Premier Division.

Evans: Gills ahead of schedule

Gillingham manager Steve Evans knew it would take time to get things right but is pleased with their progress.

Nowhere near good enough

Defender Lee Hodson wasn’t hiding away from Gillingham’s first-half frailties on Saturday.

Evans: Beaten by a huge error

Report: No joy for Gills

Kent chasing overseas bowler

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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

Jobs up for grabs at Aldi

Dole queues lengthen again in Kent

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