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Meningitis case confirmed at another Kent uni - as hundreds queue for vaccine
A meningitis case has been confirmed at another university - as a vaccine rollout is underway at another city campus.
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'Dirty cash, I want you!' Singing drug dealer caught on his own CCTV
A drug dealer whose own CCTV caught him singing about “dirty cash” while handling illicit money has been jailed.
Council puts former sports hall in town centre car park up for auction
A former community centre and sports hall has sparked interest after going up for auction with a guide price of £185,000.
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David Hockney artwork to be displayed in Kent town for first time
A large-scale piece by the influential artist is set to be unveiled as part of a gallery’s anniversary celebrations.
Man in court after £240k worth of cocaine found in bedside drawer
A suspected drug dealer has appeared in court after cocaine worth an estimated £240,000 was found hidden in a bedside drawer.
‘National incident’ declared over meningitis outbreak – as another school confirms case
A targeted meningitis vaccination programme will begin within days at the University of Kent amid the “unprecedented” outbreak.
Air ambulance called after serious incident
Emergency services have been called to a serious incident, which left with a person with head and face injuries.
Controversial council ‘illegal migration emergency’ motion dropped by senior officer
A motion to declare an “illegal migration emergency” by Reform UK-led Kent County Council has been dropped by a senior officer.
Council secures new home-to-school transport after provider ceases trading with ‘immediate effect’
Kent County Council says it has sourced a replacement service after one of its home-to-school transport providers folded.
Child rapist teacher's sexual obsession with schoolgirls revealed
A paedophile teacher who raped and abused a child has a sexual obsession with schoolgirls, a court has heard.
Kent’s housing divide revealed as numbers seeking help soar
The number of families in temporary accommodation has doubled in one part of Kent in just a year.
Airport unveils flight path proposals
The potential flight paths of aircraft using the revived Manston Airport have been unveiled - and the dates of public consultation events.
Person treated by paramedics after battery sparks flat fire
Emergency services were called to a block of flats after a battery sparked a blaze inside a home.
Museum badge trail returns to more than 50 Kent locations
Children can explore the county’s museums and heritage sites and collect badges along the way as part of a family-friendly trail.
Indie candidate enters crucial Kent County Council by-election race
An independent candidate has entered a crucial by-election race pledging to tackle issues such as antisocial behaviour, potholes and dog fouling.
‘World-class’ builders say new £1.1m Kent skatepark will be ‘one of UK’s best’
Contractors appointed to build a new £1.1 million skatepark on the site of a former crazy golf course say it will be “one of the UK’s best”.
The cost of buying a home in every area of Kent over the past five years
We analysed prices from the past five years to discover the most expensive and cheapest places to live in Kent.
Crash and road closures causing heavy traffic near shopping centre
Heavy traffic is building near a shopping centre following a crash and a series of nearby road closures.
‘Business as usual’ after cafe roof blown off in gale-force winds
A cafe owner says the business will reopen as usual – despite the roof being torn off during stormy weather last night.
School leaders 'truly sorry' after closure announcement triggers protests
School leaders have told families and pupils they are “truly sorry” after controversial – and now abandoned – plans to merge with another college.