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Teacher, 49, dies after asbestos exposure

Teacher, 49, dies after asbestos exposure

01 May 2019

A mum has died after she was exposed to asbestos during renovation works at her workplace more than 20 years ago, an inquest has heard.

Convicted abuser 'pulled girlfriend's eyelids back'

Convicted abuser 'pulled girlfriend's eyelids back'

01 May 2019

A convicted domestic abuser pulled his pregnant girlfriend's eyelids back in a shocking assault before imprisoning her, a court heard.

May Day, May Day

May Day, May Day

01 May 2019

From morris dancing to live music, say "hello" to summer this long weekend with these May Day events across Kent.

Holiday park bosses' bid for 150-caravan site

Holiday park bosses' bid for 150-caravan site

30 April 2019

Bosses at a popular seafront holiday park have applied to erect almost 150 static caravans.

Pair charged with car theft after police chase

Pair charged with car theft after police chase

30 April 2019

Two men appeared in court on Saturday accused of affray and theft of a motor vehicle.

'I can't get past my wheelie bin'

'I can't get past my wheelie bin'

29 April 2019

A disabled wheelchair user says he has been left trapped in his home by inconsiderate binmen blocking his drive.

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CCTV catches 'idiotic' would-be car thief in the act

CCTV catches 'idiotic' would-be car thief in the act

29 April 2019

A bungled attempt at stealing from a Mercedes has been caught on camera.

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A look inside Kent's newest hotel following stunning makeover

A look inside Kent's newest hotel following stunning makeover

29 April 2019

A country manor with a rock and roll past has a new future as a luxury hotel and restaurant.

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Car ploughs into Domino's Pizza

Car ploughs into Domino's Pizza

27 April 2019

A car has ploughed into a Domino's Pizza branch in front of horrified customers. See our exclusive pictures.

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Has your school changed its name?

Has your school changed its name?

27 April 2019

Not so long ago, the name of a school was carved in stone, however many places we use to attend have long since shed their identity.

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Solar farm inspection set to begin

Solar farm inspection set to begin

26 April 2019

A six-month inquiry deciding whether to approve a massive £450 million solar farm in Kent is set to start as dates are revealed by inspectors.

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Two-year-old hit by overtaking car suffers head injury

Two-year-old hit by overtaking car suffers head injury

26 April 2019

A little boy wheeling his scooter across a main road was rushed to hospital after he was hit by an overtaking vehicle.

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Local Conservatives kick-start hunt for Parliamentary candidate

Local Conservatives kick-start hunt for Parliamentary candidate

26 April 2019

Members pass motion after becoming fed-up of waiting for party bosses to open selection - as 100 express interest in the role.

Bins overspill as litter blights beaches again

Bins overspill as litter blights beaches again

26 April 2019

Residents are calling for action to clamp down on overspilling rubbish during busy summer months - and for the council to look at bigger bins.

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Charity bike ride in memory of much-loved GP

Charity bike ride in memory of much-loved GP

25 April 2019

A team of medical practice volunteers are hoping to raise thousands of pounds with a 54-mile bike ride in memory of a popular doctor.

Teen with special needs describes 'vicious' attack

Teen with special needs describes 'vicious' attack

24 April 2019

An 18-year-old with learning disabilities has spoken out about an assault in which he was repeatedly kicked in the head by two young men.

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Car collides with level crossing barriers

Car collides with level crossing barriers

24 April 2019

There are delays to trains and traffic congestion after a car crashed into level crossing barriers.

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Paedophile spared prison over 'vile' images

Paedophile spared prison over 'vile' images

23 April 2019

A paedophile arrested after a police raid on his parents' home uncovered child sex images on his laptop has avoided a jail sentence.

Thugs hurl dog poo at teen with learning difficulties

Thugs hurl dog poo at teen with learning difficulties

23 April 2019

A college student has been injured in a vicious assault in which attackers flung dog poo at him.

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Co-op under fire over 'unacceptable' deliveries

Co-op under fire over 'unacceptable' deliveries

18 April 2019

Neighbours say they have repeatedly been woken up by noisy early-morning deliveries at a store where drop-offs are prohibited before 7am.

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