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Controversial school merger collapses after sudden resignation
The plug has been pulled on a controversial merger between two education trusts operating in separate parts of the county following a parent backlash.
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Person taken to hospital after crash at four-way junction
A person has been taken to hospital following a two-car crash at a four-way junction.
Man accused of raping young girl in caravan tells jury: ‘I was going to flee the country’
A former security worker accused of repeatedly raping and sexually abusing a schoolgirl in his caravan has admitted he wanted "to flee" the country.
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Plan for new music venue opposite retirement home rejected
Divisive plans for a music venue opposite a retirement complex have been rejected amid claims it will “bring public nuisance into people’s homes”.
Boat pilots jailed for eight months after woman and child die in crossing tragedy
A duo piloting an overcrowded boat off the Kent coast in a tragedy that killed a woman and child have been jailed for eight months.
Huge fire at derelict school ‘started deliberately’
A huge blaze at a derelict school – which took more than 16 hours to get under control – is believed to have been started deliberately.
Greggs pulls bid to convert former town centre bank
Greggs has withdrawn its plans to take over a former town centre bank, just weeks after applying to convert the site.
Kent chippies take on radio presenters for National Fish and Chip Day
Two Kent chippies showed kmfm presenters Rob and Numi the ropes when they dropped in to help for National Fish and Chip Day.
Revised plans unveiled for biggest transformation of town in decades
Fresh plans have been unveiled for a major development scheme, five months after a shock council decision blocked previous proposals.
Arrest after woman reports being threatened with weapon and raped in park
A suspect has been detained after reports that a woman was threatened with a weapon and sexually assaulted.
‘Truly special achievement’ as wild cat kittens born at animal park
A Kent animal park has welcomed a litter of wild cat kittens in a feat described as "a truly special achievement" by keepers.
Thunderstorm warning for whole of Kent issued by Met Office
The Met Office is warning that more than half a month’s worth of rainfall could hammer down this weekend, with a risk of lightning and hail too.
Young businessman secures new hygiene rating at town-centre burger van
A young businessman has secured a new food hygiene rating at his town-centre burger van following a previous bad inspection.
‘We are sending our bin back’: Residents blast new garden waste fees across Kent
Angry residents say they are planning to send their garden waste bins back after all but one Kent council hiked the price of the service.
These Kent stations will be shut this weekend - everything you need to know
Replacement buses will be in operation along multiple major lines
Excitement building as opening day draws near for Kent’s largest indoor market
Eighty traders have already signed up to join Kent’s largest indoor market ahead of its opening later this month.
Plans revealed for town centre’s first Greggs
Greggs wants to move into another Kent town centre - with plans lodged to take over a former bank branch.
Heat health alert issued for Kent as temperatures set to hit 27C
This comes as the Met Office also issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms
‘Pub of the year’ award for historic inn saved by villagers
A much-loved community-run pub has been recognised with a coveted award just two years after it was rescued from closure.
Thief targets cleaning products and laundry items in Swale crime spree
Joseph Clarke has been jailed after stealing less than £100 worth of items