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Nursery shut down by Ofsted as watchdog ‘looks into concerns’

14 November 2023
Nursery shut down by Ofsted as watchdog ‘looks into concerns’

A nursery where a toddler wandered off-site and into a road has been temporarily shut down by Ofsted.

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‘Social media trolling over my tattoos helped me connect with people’

14 November 2023
‘Social media trolling over my tattoos helped me connect with people’

A newly appointed priest adorned in tattoos says the online abuse she suffered at the hands of trolls prompted a deluge of support.

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‘I will break your dog’s neck and beat you with the carcass'

13 November 2023
‘I will break your dog’s neck and beat you with the carcass'

A one-eyed biker warned his former friend that he would kill his dog and then beat him over the head with the carcass.

Uni building turned into ‘fortress’ – but is new fence too brutal?

13 November 2023
Uni building turned into ‘fortress’ – but is new fence too brutal?

Fencing built around a university building to bolster security has been branded “a bit brutal” in appearance.

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Inquest into death of baby boy who choked on food at nursery to hear from chefs

09 November 2023
Inquest into death of baby boy who choked on food at nursery to hear from chefs

An inquest into the death of a nine-month-old who choked on food at a pre-school will be heard by a jury, and nursery staff will give evidence.

Man charged with stealing £14k worth of jewellery

08 November 2023
Man charged with stealing £14k worth of jewellery

A 20-year-old man suspected of stealing jewellery worth over £14,000 has also been accused of burglary and nabbing aftershave and chocolates.

The Kent parents hauled before court because their children won’t go to school

07 November 2023
The Kent parents hauled before court because their children won’t go to school

More than one in four Kent pupils were persistently absent from school in the last academic year – and parents are paying the price.

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Kent nursery downgraded to lowest rating after Ofsted inspection

04 November 2023
Kent nursery downgraded to lowest rating after Ofsted inspection

Inspectors have double-downgraded a nursery after they found garden machinery and medicines left within reach of babies and toddlers.

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‘I thought road rage attack would never end’

04 November 2023
‘I thought road rage attack would never end’

A terrified dad says he was grabbed by the hair and punched in the face by a stranger during a road rage attack on his daily commute.

New diagnostic centre to cut patient waiting times

03 November 2023
New diagnostic centre to cut patient waiting times

Patients will be seen quicker following the launch of a new Community Diagnostic Centre in Kent.

Libertines’ new music video ‘Run Run Run’ features Kent landmarks

03 November 2023
Libertines’ new music video ‘Run Run Run’ features Kent landmarks

A new music video by the Libertines showcases numerous landmarks of a coastal Kent town.

Suspect, 31, accused of robbery in high street and possession of imitation firearm

03 November 2023
Suspect, 31, accused of robbery in high street and possession of imitation firearm

A suspect has been charged with robbery and possessing an imitation firearm following a reported incident in a high street.

‘I was afraid to flush toilet for months after workers put pole through sewage pipe’

03 November 2023
‘I was afraid to flush toilet for months after workers put pole through sewage pipe’

Blundering telecoms workers punctured a pipe outside a man’s home, sending sewage overflowing into the garden – and didn’t fix it for three months.

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Kent pizzeria ‘could be best in the country’

02 November 2023
Kent pizzeria ‘could be best in the country’

A high-street pizzeria could be crowned the country’s best and win a coveted accolade.

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‘I stole from supermarkets because Elon Musk was controlling my mind’

01 November 2023
‘I stole from supermarkets because Elon Musk was controlling my mind’

A prolific thief who swiped alcohol from shops – smashing bottles in one and downing wine in another – claimed Elon Musk was controlling his mind.

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The shop with a secret bar you need a password to get into

29 October 2023
The shop with a secret bar you need a password to get into

The owner of a furniture store with a password-protected speakeasy in the back has revealed plans to makeover the front-of-house.

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'Underrated' historic attraction to finally reopen

28 October 2023
'Underrated' historic attraction to finally reopen

One of the three royal castles in Kent may soon be open to the public once again as a stone-by-stone survey of the historic site gets underway.

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Tragic epilepsy death of football-mad 26-year-old

28 October 2023
Tragic epilepsy death of football-mad 26-year-old

The devastated family of a football-mad 26-year-old who died following an epileptic seizure have told how “his smile could light up a room”.

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Teacher jumped in as abusive sisters clashed with pupils at school gates

27 October 2023
Teacher jumped in as abusive sisters clashed with pupils at school gates

A teacher was forced to intervene as two women confronted pupils outside school gates in a clash that saw one boy told: “Go back to your country.”

‘Dad wanted to stop others going through this hell’

24 October 2023
‘Dad wanted to stop others going through this hell’

A grieving daughter says her cancer-stricken dad was denied more precious time with his family because of repeated delays to his treatment.

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