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Head warns pupils over TikTok ‘school war’ planned at station
Parents have been warned police will take a “zero-tolerance” approach to anyone taking part in an organised fight between pupils from six schools.
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Witness appeal after woman allegedly strangled in early morning attack
Police are appealing for witnesses following a reported assault which led to a man being charged with strangulation.
Council budget passes - but with £10.1m of more government borrowing
A financially strained council has balanced its books using £10.1million in the third - and it hopes final - year of government support.
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Girls’ grammar school to introduce its own entry test
A grammar school is launching its own admission exam to help avoid the need to tutor only for the Kent Test.
World-first AI exhibition to open at castle
The immersive experience will give guests a chance to interact with an avatar of one of England’s former rulers.
Rush-hour delays after crash between car and motorbike
Drivers faced long delays this morning due to a crash involving a car and a motorbike, with police called to the scene.
Painting by Sir Winston Churchill to be displayed at his former Kent home
A painting by wartime prime minister Sir Winston Churchill is set to go on display for the first time in the UK at his former family home.
Christmas burglar caught hiding in loft after police tracked stolen AirPods
A prolific burglar who smashed through a family’s door on Christmas Day and stole items worth thousands of pounds was caught by tracking AirPods.
Plans for holiday apartments at water reservior rejected
Controversial plans to create new holiday apartments at a water reservoir have been refused by councillors.
Concerns for welfare of missing man
Police are appealing for information to help find a missing man last seen yesterday morning.
Delays clear after oil spillage on M25
Drivers faced delays of more than 60 minutes on the M25 following a spillage from a broken-down lorry.
800 flats set to be built on site once earmarked for ‘Netflix’ film studios
Almost 800 flats are now planned for a disused railway works previously earmarked for film studios - more than double what was initially proposed.
‘New Ofsted inspections are nothing to be scared of'
A head teacher of one of the first schools in Kent to be inspected under the new Ofsted framework has explained why there is nothing to be afraid of.
‘Last year I was at school - now I’m opening a new riverside cafe’
An enterprising teenager has launched a new cafe bar, which she hopes will boost community spirit in her village.
Family’s frustration as alleged child sex abuser dies before trial
A pensioner accused of sexually assaulting a young girl has died leaving his alleged victim and family devastated that he never faced trial.
Defector reveals surprise timing of decision to quit Reform UK
On this week’s bumper Kent Politics Podcast a councillor explains his reasons for quitting Reform UK for Restore Britain.
Family pays tribute to ‘inspiring’ restaurant manager, 26, taken ‘far too young’
The brother of a popular restaurant manager has paid a heartfelt tribute to his “inspiring“ younger sister who he says was “chasing her dreams”.
Care service closed after using rooms in person's home as ‘office space without consent’
The health watchdog has removed the registration of a care service and closed it down after it was rated “inadequate” for a second time.
Woman attacked and left stranded in street
A 29-year-old man has been arrested and remains in custody after an alleged attack in a street.
‘It has provided us with answers and will prolong our animals’ lives’
Keepers at a Kent animal park say newly-acquired technology has led to “a major step forward” in helping prolong the lives of its cats.