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  A violent thug who “can’t control his anger” punched a prison officer in the ear because he was annoyed he’d been locked out of his cell. Content provided by Kent Online Read the full article here. Read More

  A petition to remove industrial rubbish from a section of coastline after more than five years has been signed more than 30,000 times. Content provided by Kent Online Read the full article here. Read More

  A grandmother is starting a campaign for CCTV to be installed at an accident blackspot. Content provided by Kent Online Read the full article here. Read More

  A project to bring an inflatable aqua park and glamping pods to a beauty spot has been scrapped after three years of planning behind closed doors. Content provided by Kent Online Read the full article here. Read More

  A burglar whose prison sentence was cut short under a scheme to relieve overcrowding in jails was found dead 13 days after leaving his cell. Content provided by Kent Online Read the full article here. Read More

  Several Kent MPs have signed a letter demanding the boss of Southern Water return his “disgraceful” £700,000 performance-linked payout. Content provided by Kent Online Read the full article here. Read More

  Within just a year, one of the country’s most troubled schools has been turned around from having places to spare to being oversubscribed. Content provided by Kent Online Read the full article here. Read More

  Pollution alerts have been put in place for four beaches after thunderstorms caused sewage to spill in to the sea. Content provided by Kent Online Read the full article here. Read More

  A bus service has returned after being cut more than two years ago, with people being urged to “use it or lose it”. Content provided by Kent Online Read the full article here. Read More