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Poundland to move into empty M&S store

Poundland to move into empty M&S store

18 October 2021

A discount chain has confirmed it will be moving into a large empty shop, after M&S left more than two years ago.

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Teen hit by car was 'hugely popular' says headteacher

Teen hit by car was 'hugely popular' says headteacher

18 October 2021

A 13-year-old girl struck down by a car was an outstanding student who gave up her free time to help others improve their reading.

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'Cowards hiding behind social media'

'Cowards hiding behind social media'

18 October 2021

An MP has called on zero tolerance against threats and abuse towards public service workers in the wake of the David Amess killing.

Sir David Amess tribute to be added to Dame Vera statue

Sir David Amess tribute to be added to Dame Vera statue

16 October 2021

A tribute to an MP killed in a stabbing will be included on a White Cliffs memorial to the 'forces sweetheart' which he campaigned for.

Midwives working 20-hour shifts at scandal-hit hospitals

Midwives working 20-hour shifts at scandal-hit hospitals

15 October 2021

Concerns have been raised by inspectors after fatigued maternity staff were found to be working 20-hour shifts at Kent's scandal-hit hospitals.

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First Class out this month

First Class out this month

14 October 2021

If you know a child who started school in September don't miss your chance to grab a copy of this fantastic keepsake supplement.

Patients fear longer waiting times for blood tests

Patients fear longer waiting times for blood tests

14 October 2021

News that phlebotomy services will stop at two hospitals has prompted fears from patients over longer waiting times.

'I thought the lorry was going to hit me'

'I thought the lorry was going to hit me'

13 October 2021

A man filmed an incident where he says a truck was driven at him after a dispute over a damaged boundary wall.

DJ says Sarah Everard's murderer flashed her

DJ says Sarah Everard's murderer flashed her

12 October 2021

A radio presenter has claimed she was flashed by Sarah Everard's murderer - and Met Police officers laughed when she reported it.

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'I would like to see increased turnback'

'I would like to see increased turnback'

11 October 2021

A government minister says France will get the £54m promised by the UK to deal with asylum seeker crossings but says he wants to see more 'turnback'.

Detailed study to save lives

Detailed study to save lives

11 October 2021

A full survey of notorious shifting sands off Kent is being carried out to help stop vessels running aground.

Nearly 1,500 asylum seekers land

Nearly 1,500 asylum seekers land

10 October 2021

Exactly 1,479 asylum seekers, including reportedly one baby, arrived in Britain over three days while the French stopped nearly 1,000 others.

Police called to fight near school

Police called to fight near school

09 October 2021

A fight broke out between teenagers near a secondary school - in which one boy was reportedly seen with a weapon.

Parade with giant refugee puppet

Parade with giant refugee puppet

09 October 2021

A near-12ft model of an asylum seeker child will be carried in a procession with lanterns through a Kent town.

Kent from the skies in the 1970s and 80s

Kent from the skies in the 1970s and 80s

09 October 2021

Just how much has the county changed in the last 40 to 50 years? Take a trip down memory lane with 101 pictures of Kent's towns.

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Pizza bill of £6,000 for asylum seekers

Pizza bill of £6,000 for asylum seekers

08 October 2021

Thousands of pounds in fast food was spent in one month to feed people who had arrived in Kent in small boats.

Detention sites 'unsuitable,' say inspectors

Detention sites 'unsuitable,' say inspectors

08 October 2021

Independent monitors have criticised the holding centres being used for asylum seekers at two Kent towns.

Thousands raised in memory of Phil

Thousands raised in memory of Phil

08 October 2021

A total £2,600 has been reaped by bus drivers in a fun day and football match following the death of a workmate from cancer.

Kent schools warn against watching Squid Game

Kent schools warn against watching Squid Game

07 October 2021

Multiple schools in the county are warning parents not to let their children watch Netflix's new hit show Squid Game because of the violence.

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New flooding task force

New flooding task force

07 October 2021

A special group, headed by an MP and water company boss, has been set up to protect residents in hotspots from the misery of deluges.

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