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Jan Leeming backtracks on ‘train children like dogs’ comment after restaurant row
Former BBC newsreader Jan Leeming has backtracked after saying children should be “trained like a dog” amid a Kent restaurant row.
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Shop bosses face battle for alcohol licence after links to illegal workers
Immigration officers object to a new Premier store’s alcohol licence bid as the proposed operators were involved in multiple illegal worker cases.
When lorries ruled the road: How tragedy forced an end to village ‘nightmare’
Life in one Kent village in the 1960s and early 70s presented a very real threat to life and limb.
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Primary school’s ‘exceptional’ report under new Ofsted rules
A village primary school has received a glowing report from inspectors, including praise reserved for the best-performing schools in the country.
Fun in February: 14 things to do with the kids this half-term
If you’re looking for school holiday ideas, we’ve got you covered with everything from muddy garden trails to wild animal encounters.
Crisis over as hospital cancels ‘critical incident’ alert
Hospital chiefs have cancelled a critical incident but still want people to stay away if possible because of high levels of demand.
‘We could see deaths of vulnerable people’: MPs issue stark summer water supply warning
Vulnerable people could die this summer if there is no end to the water outages, MPs have warned.
Harry Enfield to bring classic sketches to theatres on UK tour
The comedian is sharing the inspiration behind some of his best-loved characters live on stage.
Investigation report published into prison death of murderer
The cause of death of an imprisoned murderer who strangled his homeless friend in a fit of rage has been revealed.
Four M&S cafes to shut across Kent
Several Marks & Spencer cafes will be shutting in Kent as the supermarket expands its food halls.
‘We're Kent's best-kept secret and helping keep thousands out of A&E’
Bosses behind an urgent home care service say they are keeping thousands of patients out of overstretched accident and emergency departments.
Tickets to see JLS at new Kent festival go on sale
The boyband will be supported by The Wanted 2.0 and Pixie Lott at the open-air summer concert.
Missing girl, 14, ‘safely located’, say police
A 14-year-old girl who was reported missing after disappearing has been “safely located”.
Popular Canterbury pub goes on the market after landlords call last orders
'I’m confident it will again become a place to enjoy a drink and spend time with friends and family'
Kent mum hits back after Jan Leeming says lunch ‘spoiled by screaming child’
A Kent mum has hit back at former newsreader Jan Leeming after she criticised parents for bringing “screaming” children to a luxury hotel restaurant.
Council snaps up new homes to boost social housing stock
A council has purchased six properties at a new-build estate, which will be added to its social housing portfolio.
Hosepipe ban lifted after almost seven months
South East Water has lifted a hosepipe ban for around 1.4 million customers after more than half a year.
Fire crews called to theatre after blaze in car park
Firefighters were called to an incident near a theatre after a blaze in a car park behind the building.
Shock closure of rooftop bar as business evicted while second venue files for liquidation
The future of a popular rooftop bar has been thrown into doubt after the business was evicted, while another venue has filed for liquidation.
Kent’s best-rated wine bars for a romantic Valentine’s Day date
Toast the most romantic night of the year at these top-notch bars offering cosy vibes, fine wines and tasty small plates.