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Disappointment as former special needs school put on the market with ‘scope’ for 20 homes

A former village school that has sat empty for almost 20 years has been listed for sale amid disputes over what its future should be.

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‘I offered council my land for Traveller site, but they didn’t want my help’

A borough council ‘did not even consider’ an offer of land for 150 Gypsy pitches - ‘because it came from Fergus Wilson.’

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‘Our town's been forgotten by time but we wouldn’t change a thing’

We visit a town to discover why, despite its challenges, children still play outside, teenagers are courteous and neighbours look out for each other.

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Paedophile hunters catch Facebook predator who offered ‘girl’, 14, cash for pictures

Paedophile hunters snared a sexual predator who thought he was speaking to a 14-year-old girl on Facebook Messenger.

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Your TV week sorted: The Chase goes global, Hannah Waddingham and a new cosy crime daytime drama

The best five new shows on TV this week, handpicked by our entertainment experts.

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Get creative, consolidate or call it a day? Find out what the New Moon means for you in this week’s horoscopes

Here’s what the next seven days have in store for every star sign.

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Sneak peek inside Kent's former medieval wine bar set to become family home

Striking images show inside a medieval property where a £250,000 wine bar venture closed before plans were unveiled to return it to a family home.

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‘Never in doubt!’ England fans fill Kent pubs to celebrate quarter-final victory

England fans in Kent pubs were singing "It's coming home" in the early hours after England's quarter-final win over Norway.

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Police arrest man, 28, on suspicion of the murder of Ann Widdecombe

A 28-year-old man has been arrested in South Yorkshire on suspicion of the murder of former Kent MP Ann Widdecombe.

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US clothing brand to open first UK store at Kent shopping centre

Clothing brand Wrangler - known for its denim attire - is to open its first standalone UK store at a Kent shopping centre.

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Moment police stop ‘evil’ criminal on motorway with £55k in plastic bag

Two men who helped smuggle migrants into the UK hidden inside lorries have been sentenced.

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Road reopens after crash sparks ‘accident investigation’

A road that was closed in both directions following a crash has reopened.

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We speak to England fans filling Kent pubs for World Cup quarter-final

Pubs across Kent are already filling up with football fans ready to watch England’s World Cup quarter-final tonight.

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‘Brazen’ thieves, 19, broke into Kent homes to steal high-value cars

Two “brazen” thieves have been jailed after stealing high-value cars by breaking into victims’ homes.

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Body found in suitcase at park close to children’s teddy bear hunt

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a body was discovered in a suitcase at a park.

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Recreation ground taped off for second day after large emergency response

A recreation ground remains sealed off by police after a large number of officers and forensics teams were spotted there.

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Police searching for missing boy and girl last seen six days ago

Police are searching for two missing teenagers who have not been seen for almost a week.

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Popular Kent sports bar suddenly shuts down during World Cup

A sports bar in a prime location has shut down during the World Cup.

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Kent animal park ‘devastated’ by death of snow leopard

A snow leopard at Howletts Wild Animal Park whose favourite hobbies were “stalking bison and anyone on a bicycle” has sadly died aged 14.

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Serial gym thief who stole TV star's wallet strikes again - but avoids jail

A prolific thief who brazenly walks into gym changing rooms to steal cash and bank cards has avoided jail.