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First new grammar school in 50 years approved

First new grammar school in 50 years approved

15 October 2015

Proposals for what has been described as the first new grammar school in 50 years have been approved.

Crash leaves three fighting for their lives

Crash leaves three fighting for their lives

15 October 2015

Three people are in a critical condition and two have suffered serious injuries in an early morning crash on the M20.

Man killed in M20 collision was 'migrant'

Man killed in M20 collision was 'migrant'

15 October 2015

A man who died after being hit by a vehicle on the M20 yesterday morning is believed to have been a migrant.

Burglar struck while victims slept

Burglar struck while victims slept

14 October 2015

A burglar who struck while families were asleep has been jailed after being caught out using a stolen bank card.

White van men approach pupil

White van men approach pupil

14 October 2015

A school has issued a warning to parents after a Year 7 pupil was reportedly approached by two men in a white van.

Data breach detective avoids the sack

Data breach detective avoids the sack

14 October 2015

A police officer who accessed sensitive information on a number of occasions for her own benefit has been allowed to keep her job.

Jobless total rises

Jobless total rises

14 October 2015

Another 81 people joined the line for unemployment benefits in Kent last month.

Disruption to train services

Disruption to train services

14 October 2015

Rail passengers are experiencing long delays this morning as a result of signalling problems.

Kent Test results released today

Kent Test results released today

14 October 2015

Pupils and parents find out today if they have secured a coveted grammar school place as the Kent Test results are released.

Cigarette 'burglars' arrested

Cigarette 'burglars' arrested

13 October 2015

Two men have been arrested after a series of cigarette stockists were targeted

Fergus Wilson ineligible to be police and crime commissioner

Fergus Wilson ineligible to be police and crime commissioner

12 October 2015

Guidelines by The Electoral Commission show property mogul Fergus Wilson is ineligible to hold the post of police and crime commissioner.

Video: Harrowing footage of crash that killed young men

Video: Harrowing footage of crash that killed young men

12 October 2015

The families of two young men who died in a crash have released footage of their last moments. Warning: Some readers may find the clip distressing.

Cabbies could face English tests

Cabbies could face English tests

12 October 2015

Taxi drivers' English language skills could soon be put to the test under new legislation.

Social services 'at breaking point' due to migrant influx

Social services 'at breaking point' due to migrant influx

12 October 2015

A continuing surge in young asylum seekers is a "ticking time bomb" warns Kent County Council, after a further 77 arrived in Kent last week.

Pop-ups bring old station back to life

Pop-ups bring old station back to life

11 October 2015

A number of businesses and individuals are hosting pop-up shops in a historic fire station in Kent.

This week's top stories

This week's top stories

11 October 2015

From zombie snakes and helpful residents to police chases and burglaries, here's a round-up of the most read stories this week.

PICTURES: Vulcan soars over Kent for final time

PICTURES: Vulcan soars over Kent for final time

11 October 2015

Thousands looked to the skies as the XH558 Vulcan Bomber roared over Kent for the final time.

Video: Spiderman spotted on Kent streets

Video: Spiderman spotted on Kent streets

10 October 2015

Marvel superhero, Spiderman, has been seen patrolling the streets of a Kent town - on an Air Board.

Volunteers extend help from Calais to Croatia

Volunteers extend help from Calais to Croatia

10 October 2015

A group of friends who inspired thousands of people to provide aid for refugees in Calais are reaching out to families across the world.

Great fun putting Grimm tales to music

Great fun putting Grimm tales to music

10 October 2015

The organisers of a music festival held in Kent have already begun planning for next year after the success of this year's events.

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