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‘It’s a kick in the teeth’: Council accused of favouring military cadets over youth groups
Kent County Council has been accused of operating a “two tier” culture over its plans to offer cadet volunteer leave.
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Kent primary school among ‘highest-performing in the country’
A primary has received the highest possible rating after inspectors praised its results and approach to inclusion.
Town centre Burger King shuts for refurb
The fast food chain has confirmed one of its high street branches is shut “following a remodel of the site”.
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‘Disgust’ as ‘rodent’ filmed scurrying around Bluewater TGI Fridays
An eagle-eyed diner was left in shock after spotting a mouse running around a busy restaurant at Kent’s biggest shopping centre.
‘This car park is a community asset - not a cash cow’
A decision on the future of a controversial town centre car park has been delayed again as councillors seek a new deal over its management.
'Look at her head!' Woman laughed after 'nasty' alleyway attack on friend over phone
A mother who dragged her neighbour into an alley and punched and kicked her during a row over a mobile phone has avoided jail.
Inflatable pub boss to ‘try his luck’ on Dragon’s Den
An entrepreneur who launched his successful pop-up pub venture during pandemic after last orders were called at a local boozer is pitching to the den.
Two-minute silence held for cyclists killed in crash as crowds gather for road safety event
Horse riders, cyclists and walkers gathered to promote road safety and held a two-minute silence for two victims who died in a crash last week.
Former Michelin-starred restaurant set to become home after buyers fail to materialise
A former country restaurant, which held a Michelin star for two decades, is set to be turned back into a family home.
Town centre cordoned off after ‘serious’ assault leaves man in critical condition
Officers have cordoned off part of a busy town centre after a man in his 30s suffered serious head injuries.
‘No place in party’: Restore Britain members turn on Kent councillor after visit to Gurdwara
A Kent county councillor is facing a fierce backlash from fellow Restore Britain members after visiting a gurdwara and praising the Sikh community.
Couple describe shocking moment lorry hits their home after crash
A couple have described the terrifying moment they heard several “bangs” and their historic home shake when a lorry hit into it.
From one pupil to 40 in just four years - special school praised by Ofsted
A special needs school that opened just four years ago has received a glowing report from Ofsted and is looking to further increase its pupil numbers.
‘I had three or four pints': Drink-driver flipped van after pub session
A man who flipped his van after sinking “three or four pints” at the pub has been banned from driving.
‘It will give more children the very best start’: Space at nursery almost doubles
More children will be given ‘the very best start’ in life after space at a nursery almost doubled amid a half a million pound investment.
Battle of Britain Memorial at risk of closure due to funding struggles
A memorial dedicated to the RAF pilots who defended Britain during World War II is at risk of closure due to funding struggles.
Four-mile delays on M25 after ‘serious collision’
Motorists faced delays on a busy motorway this morning due to a “serious collision”.
‘Jaws of life’ used to free person from vehicle involved in two-car crash
Four fire engines were called to an accident that closed a busy A-road in both directions.
Looking for a day out the whole family will love? Britain’s Greatest Palace has it all
All you need to know about Blenheim Palace’s action-packed autumn of family adventures, dinosaurs and haunted thrills.
Vape shop boss must pay £5.5k over ‘shocking’ fly-tipping
A vape shop boss has been fined after heaps of waste from his businesses were dumped in a city centre.