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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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Council blasts plans for thousands of new homes

Council chiefs have raised concerns over a neighbouring authority's for developments including almost 7,000 new homes.

Kent school's GCSE results worst in England

A school in the county has come bottom of the national pile in GCSE results released this week.

Three-mile tail-backs after crash

There has been another crash on the A21, causing miles of tailback and reinforces MPs' concerns over the safety of the road.

Pantomimes in Kent this Christmas

Want to book up for the festive family treat of panto this Christmas across Kent? Here's our guide to the shows on at theatres across the county.

'One day my children might hear their dad's heart beating'

A mum hopes the donation of her late husband's organs will help other families.

Man taken to hospital after attack

A man has been treated for head injuries after he was reportedly punched in the face and beaten by a group of yobs.

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Prepare to be scared this Halloween

Scream if you want to be frightened - here's our guide to grown-up scare nights this Halloween.

Council apology over new bin collection schedule

A new bin collection system introduced just 13 days ago has already caused a number of residents to complain, sparking a response from the council.

Progress for colleges hit by administration

Ofsted has found improvements have been made at two colleges embroiled in a financial crisis.

A Bill baddie to join Peter Pan panto

The actor who played The Bill baddie DCI Burnside will star as Captain Hook in a town's panto this Christmas.

Good or bad? You can decide

A housing developer has submitted a plan for land which the borough council wants to make Green Belt.

School responds as 'touchy feely' teacher struck off

A banned teacher had been warned about his behaviour three times before he was struck off.

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Noah's arc

John Still said no keeper would have saved Noah Chesmain’s wonder strike as Maidstone marched on in the FA Cup.

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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.

Report: Evans out of luck against former team

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

Report: Stones do it again

Maidstone came good to reach the FA Cup first round for the sixth year running.

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Hawkins' title bid doesn't go to schedule

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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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Dole queues lengthen again in Kent

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