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Two senior staff members at Kent asylum centre under investigation for misconduct
Two senior staff members at a Kent asylum processing centre have been suspended and are under investigation for misconduct.
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Teaching assistant at special needs school on trial for child cruelty
A teaching assistant at a special needs school subjected pupils to physical abuse that included pinching, hitting and spitting, a court has heard.
Firefighters rescue 30-year-old horse
Firefighters helped a 30-year-old horse after he couldn’t get up on slippery ground, much to the delight of his grateful owner.
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You're barred! Pub bans councillors over free parking row
A pub has barred almost a dozen councillors from drinking there after they voted for plans to bring in charges at free car parks.
Child taken to hospital after being hit by car near Aldi
A child has been taken to hospital after they were hit by a car near an Aldi supermarket.
Robber posed as wheelchair user to steal beer then attacked security guard
A “violent” robber who posed as a wheelchair user in an attempt to steal beer has been jailed.
Market to close after operator steps down
A market is to close after the operators pulled out due to running costs hitting “record levels”.
Two more suspended Reform UK county councillors booted out of party
Two more suspended Reform UK county councillors have been expelled from the party.
‘End of an era’ as classic Kent fairground ride torn down over health and safety fears
A much-loved ghost train ride at a popular seaside amusement park has been demolished due to health and safety fears.
Greens win by-election as Labour vote collapses
The Green Party is celebrating a resounding win in a by-election that saw a dramatic drop in support for Labour.
Smart car left stranded on roundabout after crash
A car was left stranded in the middle of a roundabout after a crash outside a shopping centre.
Heart-warming moment ice cream van delivers ‘sweet surprise’ to ill grandad
A family-owned ice cream van has been praised for going the extra mile and helping a hospice patient share a “precious gift” with their own family.
Extended Christmas market launches with more than 100 traders
Shoppers can enjoy festive treats and gifts at a new Christmas market launched today.
‘Don’t rig the rules’: Reform councillor vows legal challenge over ‘undemocratic’ meeting change
A controversial rule change which could limit the number of questions put forward by small political parties could face a costly legal challenge.
Emergency response after person collapses outside pub
Police, ambulance and fire crews were called to a pub after a person collapsed outside.
Kent shop shuts as luxury bathroom chain plunges into administration
A luxury bathroom chain with a branch in Kent has plunged into administration after running up losses.
Former KCC leader in line for national award
Former Kent County Council leader Roger Gough has been recognised for his decades of public service.
Different plans for how Kent councils could look debated
Different local government reorganisation (LGR) options for Kent were debated by one council - but not everyone was in agreement.
Costa Coffee becomes first tenant at new retail park
A long-awaited Costa has opened as the first tenant on a new Kent retail park, with Home Bargains expected to follow soon.
'Using sunbed at work is my biggest regret - I got skin cancer at 22'
A sunbed shop worker who was handed free minutes as part of the job was diagnosed with skin cancer at age 22.