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‘I’m exhausted all the time’: The Kent parents battling ‘patchy’ SEND system

Parents speak out on the human toll of battling the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system in Kent.

Police drone captures dangerous biker riding through parks and pavements

Police drone video shows the moment a suspected nuisance biker was tracked down after sparking 20 emergency calls about dangerous driving.

Five arrested after man found with stab wounds dies

Five suspects have been arrested after a man found with stab wounds has died.

‘It makes it even more special’: Kent pub hit by two cars wins national award

A Kent pub has won a national award following a difficult year in which it was hit by two cars in separate crashes.

‘For us it’s like the Oscars’ – M20 service station chippy wins award

A chippy at a petrol station complex has been named as among the best in the business after just five months in trade.

How planting a vineyard helped a grieving Kent dad keep his son's memory alive

A grieving father says creating a wine in his son’s name has helped him cope with four “absolutely appalling” years since the teenager’s death.

Critical incident at Kent hospital as beds full and 'extremely high' demand at A&E

A critical incident has been declared at a Kent hospital where bosses say beds are full and attendance levels at A&E are “extremely high”.

A2 biker crash tragedy: ‘I should be planning our wedding, not his funeral…’

The heartbroken partner of a biker killed in a collision on the A2 says hundreds of people have been left devastated by his death.

Major changes set for borough’s leisure centres

Major changes are to be introduced across a borough’s leisure facilities including a membership pass for three different centres.

‘You will be greatly missed big man’: Tributes for biker who died in A2 crash

Dozens of flowers and a handful of cards have been left along the roadside where a motorcyclist died in a crash.

Drivers face delays after four-vehicle crash on M2

Drivers faced delays on a major route after a multi-vehicle crash.

Footage shows women shouting and swearing before street brawl

A street fight between two women outside people’s homes was caught on camera, as one of the pair appeared before the courts.

Teen arrested after motorcyclist dies in crash on A2

A teenager has been arrested on suspicion of causing the death of a motorcyclist in a crash on the A2.

Bosses of landmark pub search for new tenant

The search is on to find a new tenant to run a main road pub after its sudden closure earlier this month.

Revealed: Just one Kent council hits its housing target - as another falls 75% short

Figures reveal which Kent councils are hitting their government-mandated housing targets - and those falling far behind.

Ex-landlord’s life changed after receiving donor kidney on his birthday

A former pub landlord and priest who received a donor kidney on his birthday says it was the best present ever.

Drivers warned of delay on motorway following reports of crash

Motorists are being warned to expect delays on a busy motorway this evening following reports of a crash.

Scientists discover why Kent meningitis outbreak was so dangerous

Scientists have discovered why the bacteria that caused the Kent meningitis outbreak earlier this year was so severe - and warn it could happen again.

Eyesore could become housing – if developer can tackle slow worms and invasive plants

Developers must chop down almost two dozen trees, eradicate Japanese knotweed and rehome slow worms to turn a derelict care home into housing.

Southern Water fined £2.4m after sewage spill killed fish and left beaches closed

Southern Water has been fined millions of pounds once again after sewage pollution left fish and eels dead and beaches closed.

'It's the town's busiest road - we need a safe crossing'

Calls are being made for a new “safe” pedestrian crossing on a busy road used daily by hundreds of schoolchildren.

‘I’ll be back for your BMW’: Thief’s threat after stealing £1,500 e-bike

A career criminal taunted his victims when confronted by telling them he was going to come back and target them again.

Teen arrested as stinger used to stop car during police chase on A2

A stinger was used by police to stop a car on the A2 after reports of hare coursing.

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‘I’m exhausted all the time’: The Kent parents battling ‘patchy’ SEND system

Police drone captures dangerous biker riding through parks and pavements

Five arrested after man found with stab wounds dies

‘It makes it even more special’: Kent pub hit by two cars wins national award

‘For us it’s like the Oscars’ – M20 service station chippy wins award

How planting a vineyard helped a grieving Kent dad keep his son's memory alive

Critical incident at Kent hospital as beds full and 'extremely high' demand at A&E

A2 biker crash tragedy: ‘I should be planning our wedding, not his funeral…’

Major changes set for borough’s leisure centres

‘You will be greatly missed big man’: Tributes for biker who died in A2 crash

Drivers face delays after four-vehicle crash on M2

Footage shows women shouting and swearing before street brawl

Teen arrested after motorcyclist dies in crash on A2

Bosses of landmark pub search for new tenant

Revealed: Just one Kent council hits its housing target - as another falls 75% short

Ex-landlord’s life changed after receiving donor kidney on his birthday

Drivers warned of delay on motorway following reports of crash

Scientists discover why Kent meningitis outbreak was so dangerous

Eyesore could become housing – if developer can tackle slow worms and invasive plants

Southern Water fined £2.4m after sewage spill killed fish and left beaches closed

'It's the town's busiest road - we need a safe crossing'

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