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‘First of its kind’ secure school for young offenders to open in Kent
A secure school designed to turn around the lives of some of Britain’s most violent young offenders is set to open in Kent.
Delays on major route after car goes up in flames
Delays of up to an hour have been reported after a car towing a caravan caught fire, blocking both directions of a major route.
Man charged after report of indecent exposure on main road
A man has been charged with outraging public decency after a reported indecent exposure incident.
Live animal exports set to finally be outlawed after 50 years
A long-awaited ban on the live export of animals is finally set to come into force - 50 years after campaigners started fighting for the rule.
Pug left with serious burns on face and mouth
A seven-month-old pug was left with a swollen face, fractures and breathing difficulties while under his care.
Barber van stolen and stripped for parts
A van converted into a mobile barbershop was taken from its owner’s drive and found destroyed.
Latest closure highlights ‘urgent need’ for new swimming pool
Safety concerns forcing the closure of part of a town’s swimming pool has highlighted the urgent need for a replacement, a councillor warns.
‘Dawn of a new era’ declared as council group selects new leader and deputy
An opposition group have elected a new leader who they hope will take them back in to power.
Wagamama opens brand-new restaurant
Its arrival has created 60 new jobs and saw hundreds of customers paying a visit for a chicken katsu curry.
KCC cuts DoE funding leaving pupils in limbo
A cash-strapped local authority is ending its involvement with the youth scheme founded by the late Prince Philip 70 years ago.
Labour backlash as Conservative Kent MP defects
A Kent MP continues to face a backlash after defecting to the Labour Party – with new and old allies criticising the move and leader Keir Starmer.
‘We don't want to close theatre but need to find £20k’
A town’s only theatre has issued a plea for help as it tries to raise £20,000 to secure its future.
'She's stabbed us in the back': Shock as Kent Tory MP defects to Labour
A Kent MP has defected to the Labour Party just moments before Prime Minister’s Questions began - leaving local Tories stunned.
Motorists braced for six months of closures on A2
Motorists face six months of closures on a busy stretch of the A2 while “essential repairs” are carried out.
Car wrecked in crash as driver ‘flees scene’
A motorist left badly bruised after his car was totally wrecked in a crash says he is desperate to see the culprit caught.
‘Alpaca man’ to join Kent Olympic legend on Machu Picchu trek
The boss of an alpaca farm will be taking part in a multi-day hike across Machu Picchu with a British gold Olympic champion.
‘Unique’ outdoor pool officially recognised as ‘historically significant’
A popular lido thought to be the last riverside pool of its kind in the country has been officially recognised ahead of its summer reopening.
‘Selfish’ sex offender subjected children to ‘vile abuse’
A paedophile has been jailed for nearly 20 years after being found guilty of rape and six other sexual offences against children.
Fears 134-home development would strain village services ‘beyond their limits’
A housing development which could replace the site of a former social club has once again come under fire.
Opening date revealed for new £24m sports complex
A sports centre is set to reopen after undergoing a multi-million-pound transformation.