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‘Her legacy is felt far beyond these walls’: Headteacher retiring after 25 years

‘Her legacy is felt far beyond these walls’: Headteacher retiring after 25 years

After a quarter of a century leading the way at an ‘outstanding’ school, a headteacher has reflected on her time at the top as she steps down.

More than 200 compensation claims from families of mortuary abuse victims

More than 200 compensation claims from families of mortuary abuse victims

More than 200 people have made claims against an NHS Trust following the conviction of serial mortuary sex abusers and killer David Fuller.

Man taken to hospital after two-car crash that shut main road

Man taken to hospital after two-car crash that shut main road

A man was taken to hospital and a main road and roundabout closed off following a two-car crash.

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Top critic purrs as restaurant unleashes ‘its inner Willy Wonka’

Top critic purrs as restaurant unleashes ‘its inner Willy Wonka’

A top food critic whose last trip to Kent left her unimpressed falls head over heels for a new Kent restaurant.

Radio star Iain Dale on decision to quit bid to become Kent MP

Radio star Iain Dale on decision to quit bid to become Kent MP

A veteran broadcaster has spoken about his aborted bid to become a Kent MP while taking aim at a potential new Tory leader.

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Three teens arrested after man dies in allotment

Three teens arrested after man dies in allotment

Three teenagers have been arrested following the death of a man in his 70s in an allotment.

Mum with flesh-eating bug saved by baking soda

Mum with flesh-eating bug saved by baking soda

A mum-of-three who nearly died after deadly bacteria ate away at her nose credits baking soda with saving her life.

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Four teens charged after men ‘attacked with bottles’ in park

Four teens charged after men ‘attacked with bottles’ in park

A group of teenagers have been charged after a spate of robberies and assaults in a town.

‘This isn’t a strip club’: Private members’ club addresses ‘constant disruption’ fears

‘This isn’t a strip club’: Private members’ club addresses ‘constant disruption’ fears

A private members’ club set to open in the coming weeks has denied it will be a “late night party house” after winning approval to expand its hours.

Soft play to stay open after family-run zoo steps in

Soft play to stay open after family-run zoo steps in

A soft play which was set to close this summer has been acquired by a family that runs a zoo.

Flasher ‘exposed himself to two women’ near cricket club

Flasher ‘exposed himself to two women’ near cricket club

An investigation has been launched after reports a man exposed himself to two women near a popular dog walking spot.

Lib Dems win first-ever Kent seat

Lib Dems win first-ever Kent seat

The Liberal Democrats have secured a historic victory in Tunbridge Wells where they have defeated the Tories.

Yeats-Brown heads to Paris Olympic Games

Yeats-Brown heads to Paris Olympic Games

Double Commonwealth Games medallist Katie-Jemima Yeats-Brown will represent Team GB at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

Neighbours fear 'no respite' over exclusive club’s plans for ‘booze and hours’ extension

Neighbours fear 'no respite' over exclusive club’s plans for ‘booze and hours’ extension

An exclusive private members’ club looking to extend their opening hours and alcohol licence has been met with criticism from neighbours.

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‘My old and defenceless parents were slaughtered and dismembered’

‘My old and defenceless parents were slaughtered and dismembered’

The daughter of a couple from Kent who were allegedly kidnapped and dismembered in South Africa fears their deaths are being covered up.

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Fears sports hub plans could put allotments at risk

Fears sports hub plans could put allotments at risk

A road-widening scheme to facilitate a new football ‘centre of excellence’ could encroach on 130-year-old allotments, an inspector was told.

Two stores shutting in shopping centre sparks Primark rumours

Two stores shutting in shopping centre sparks Primark rumours

Two shops set to close in a town centre have sparked rumours a popular retailer may be opening a branch soon.

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Future of 2,000-home garden village at stake

Future of 2,000-home garden village at stake

Public hearings into a town’s Local Plan proposals, including a garden village with 2,100 homes, resume after a two-year break.

Plans to build flats on car park in conservation area

Plans to build flats on car park in conservation area

A four-storey block of flats providing seven apartments could be built on a car park.

Exams resume but school closed due to burst water pipe

Exams resume but school closed due to burst water pipe

A school has been forced to close to all students except those taking exams due to a burst water main.

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