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The part of Kent where dozens can’t get grammar places - despite passing test

The part of Kent where dozens can’t get grammar places - despite passing test

05 June 2024

Rapid housebuilding means more than 80 pupils who passed the Kent Test have been left without a grammar in just one part of the county.

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‘We don’t need any more memorial benches’: Mums vow to tackle teen mental health crisis

‘We don’t need any more memorial benches’: Mums vow to tackle teen mental health crisis

05 June 2024

Three mums who have lost their sons to suicide in the past four years have bravely come together to try and make a lasting difference.

Tributes paid to ‘razor sharp’ dad who was ‘man of the community’

Tributes paid to ‘razor sharp’ dad who was ‘man of the community’

04 June 2024

The family of a long-serving ward councillor and town mayor have paid tribute to their dad who was a “man of the community”.

Dashcam footage shows shocking moment road-rage lorry driver pushes pensioner over

Dashcam footage shows shocking moment road-rage lorry driver pushes pensioner over

04 June 2024

The moment an “unhappy” lorry driver pushes over a pensioner during a road rage incident on a major Kent road has been captured on film.

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Dental practice expansion plans approved amid ‘dentist desert’ concerns

Dental practice expansion plans approved amid ‘dentist desert’ concerns

04 June 2024

Plans to expand a dental surgery to meet the growing demand for more NHS slots and relieve backlogs have been approved.

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Police search for ‘troubled’ paraglider ends after safe landing

Police search for ‘troubled’ paraglider ends after safe landing

03 June 2024

Police officers called to reports of a paraglider losing control have established they landed safely.

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Firefighters rescue horse trapped in a ditch

Firefighters rescue horse trapped in a ditch

03 June 2024

Firefighters used a hoist to rescue a horse from a water-filled dyke.

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Dramatic moment lifeboat crews rescue ‘desperate’ dog who plunged 14ft into River Thames

Dramatic moment lifeboat crews rescue ‘desperate’ dog who plunged 14ft into River Thames

03 June 2024

Video footage has captured the heartwarming moment a pet dog was saved from the River Thames after a large fall.

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‘Frustration’ as town’s only music shop to close after 30 years

‘Frustration’ as town’s only music shop to close after 30 years

03 June 2024

The owners of an independent music shop have announced it will be closing after seeing a steady decline in trade over several years.

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Kent winner ‘overwhelmed with love’ after Britain’s Got Talent victory

Kent winner ‘overwhelmed with love’ after Britain’s Got Talent victory

03 June 2024

Kent has its very own Britain’s Got Talent winner as singer Sydnie Christmas is crowned champion of the TV talent search.

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Family-run Chinese takeaway shutting due to rising costs

Family-run Chinese takeaway shutting due to rising costs

03 June 2024

The owners of a popular takeaway which has been in a village for almost 40 years are calling it quits after struggling to keep it financially viable.

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Man dies after van collides with parked lorry on major road

Man dies after van collides with parked lorry on major road

01 June 2024

A man has died after a van veered off a major road and crashed into a parked lorry.

‘I’m not leaving my home’: Former landlord’s pledge as pub plans refused

‘I’m not leaving my home’: Former landlord’s pledge as pub plans refused

01 June 2024

The landlord of a now-closed pub says he is not willing to give up his home after permission to convert the boozer into a house was refused.

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Air ambulance called to ‘serious collision’

Air ambulance called to ‘serious collision’

31 May 2024

Drivers are facing delays due to a stretch of the A2 being closed to allow for an ambulance to land following a severe crash.

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Teen gangs terrorising 'frightened' customers at shopping centre

Teen gangs terrorising 'frightened' customers at shopping centre

31 May 2024

Traders say “persistent” anti-social behaviour is putting off “frightened” customers from visiting an already struggling out-of-town shopping centre.

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‘We’re all behind you Syd’: Kent singer set for Britain’s Got Talent final

‘We’re all behind you Syd’: Kent singer set for Britain’s Got Talent final

30 May 2024

A singer who hasn’t yet had her “big break” is preparing for the live final of the ITV talent show after receiving a standing ovation.

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AR darts coming to historic market eyeing ‘foodie and gaming’ overhaul

AR darts coming to historic market eyeing ‘foodie and gaming’ overhaul

30 May 2024

The new operators of a historic market have announced it will launch augmented reality darts and a cocktail bar and deli as work inside continues.

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Month of overnight closures on Dartford Crossing

Month of overnight closures on Dartford Crossing

29 May 2024

Drivers are being warned to plan ahead as a month of overnight road closures are announced on a busy river crossing between Kent and Essex.

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Decision on £9bn crossing delayed by general election

Decision on £9bn crossing delayed by general election

29 May 2024

A decision on a planning application for a multi-billion pound tunnel which would connect Kent and Essex has been delayed by six months.

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‘It’s heartwarming’: Mum’s joy after Blue Badge petition reaches milestone

‘It’s heartwarming’: Mum’s joy after Blue Badge petition reaches milestone

28 May 2024

A mum says it is “heartwarming” to receive more than 10,000 signatures to her petition after her children were denied a Blue Badge.

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