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A-level results 2017 at Beacon Academy, Heathfield, Uckfield,...

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Thousands of students across Sussex are celebrating their A-level exam success after picking up this year's results at their sixth forms and colleges. The results saw many schools achieving their best ever results, with record breaking numbers of A* and A grades awarded despite government changes to exams.Here are the results for Beacon Academy, Heathfield, Uckfield, Uplands and MayfieldBeacon AcademyAnnabelle Taylor with an A and three B'sBeacon is celebrating another successful year after...

A-level results 2017 at Beacon Academy, Heathfield, Uckfield,...


A teenager 'who tried to rape a woman in stables was punched in...

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A teenage 'model and stockbroker' accused of multiple sex attacks on young women laughed as he told one of his alleged victims 'she knew she wanted it' as he tried to rape her in a barn, a court heard.Privately-educated Chiron Hutchinson had driven the 19-year-old to see his horses at stables in the village of Berwick.But Hutchinson, then 18, tried to force himself on her, Maidstone Crown Court heard yesterday (August 17)His alleged attempt to rape her came to an end when the girl punched him in...

A teenager 'who tried to rape a woman in stables was punched in...

A convicted rapist's licence at the 555 takeaway in Ramsgate has...

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The premises licence of a Ramsgate takeaway that was held by a convicted rapist has been revoked following a licensing sub committee meeting today (August 17).555 Pizza, in Northwood Road, was at the centre of a court case which saw four men, including owner Tamin Rahmani, convicted of raping a 16-year-old girl in an above flat. It had since reopened as YSY Pizza in June under the ownership of Faiz Rahmani, but Tamin still held the premises licence, which has now been removed by members of...

A convicted rapist's licence at the 555 takeaway in Ramsgate has...

A Level results 2017 for Dover schools - how did students at...

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Thousands of students across Dover are celebrating their A-level exam success after picking up their results at their sixth forms and colleges.This year's results saw many schools achieving their best ever results, with record breaking numbers of A* and A grades awarded despite government changes to exams.Here are the results for Astor College for the Arts, Dover Christ Church Academy, Dover College, St Edmunds, Dover Grammar School for Boys, Dover Grammar School for Girls and The Duke of York's...

A Level results 2017 for Dover schools - how did students at...

A-Level results at Skinners', St Gregory's, TWGGS, Skinner's...

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Tunbridge Wells students will be out celebrating tonight after another year of excellent results, despite government changes making the exams harder.St Greg'sSt Gregory's School had an overall pass rate of 97% with 40% achievement of A*- B grades and 70% A*-C.Individual subjects that performed particularly well included 80% of students in Mathematics achieving A*-C, with a third achieving A*-A grades; 86% of students achieving A*-B in History; 75% of students studying French, Business and...

A-Level results at  Skinners', St Gregory's, TWGGS, Skinner's...

'Are we being bombed?' People were panicking when the Hythe...

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'Are we being bombed?' Hundreds of people took to social media in a flurry of worry last night (August 16) to find out what all the loud bangs were.And there was a communal sigh of relief when residents realised the bangs were a result of the spectacular firework display marking the finale of the Hythe Venetian Fete.Thousands of spectators flocked to the the highly-anticipated event yesterday, which happens every other year, on the Royal Military Canal. Read more: A level results 2017: Live...

'Are we being bombed?' People were panicking when the Hythe...

Tonbridge A-level results at Hugh Christie, Judd, Hillview, Weald...

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Tonbridge students have been opening their A-level results today, and there are already some success stories in schools across the town. Results have been flooding in throughout the morning, with many inspirational stories of students succeeding despite a controversial change to the A-level process this year. Read more: Tonbridge's favourite bookshop has reopened and its owner has big plans In no particular order, here are the results from Tonbridge schools this year: Tonbridge...

Tonbridge A-level results at Hugh Christie, Judd, Hillview, Weald...

The opening date for Go Outdoors in Tonbridge has been revealed

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A new superstore selling outdoor clothes and equipment has announced when it will open its doors on the former B&Q site in Tonbridge. Go Outdoors is set to open on Saturday, September 30, on the Cannon Lane industrial estate. The brand new outlet will offer customers a range of thousands of products including an extensive range of tents and equipment available in a dedicated camping department and tent field. Read more: The opening date for Home Bargains in Tonbridge has been...

The opening date for Go Outdoors in Tonbridge has been revealed


Ten suspected illegal immigrants were found in the back of a...

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Ten suspected illegal immigrants were spotted getting out of a lorry in Sittingbourne today (August 16).Police said the group have now been handed over to a Home Office immigration facility.The ten men and women were believed to be in the lorry in London Road at Teynham.Read more: A pregnant mum-of-four faces jail after trying to smuggle immigrants through the Channel TunnelKent Police attended the scene around noon and confirmed the matter has been handed over to the Home Office.The South East...

Ten suspected illegal immigrants were found in the back of a...

​11 items banned from Tunbridge Wells' sex festival - from...

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Tunbridge Wells is set to host hundreds of revellers for a kinky sex festival this weekend, but due to the nature of the quirky event, there are a number of rules you should be aware of. From pyrotechnics to parasols, and barbecues to bicycles, there are a number of banned items you need to know about. Kent Live has compiled a comprehensive list of what you can't bring to the event. Read more: Hundreds of people are about to descend on Tunbridge Wells for a secret woodland sex festivalWhat...

​11 items banned from Tunbridge Wells' sex festival - from...

A 12-year old girl has been reported missing from her home in...

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Police are trying to trace 12-year-old Tia Saunders who has been reported missing from home in Crowborough.Tia was last seen at 3.30pm on Wednesday (August 16) and spoke to her mum on the phone two hours later. She was asked to return by 8.30pm but she failed to do so and there is now concern for her well-being.Read more: A convicted rapist's licence at the 555 takeaway in Ramsgate has been revokedTia is described as white, age 12, 5'5"/5'6", of skinny build and with long blonde hair....

A 12-year old girl has been reported missing  from her home in...

Police on the M20 stunned to find a lorry driver still alive...

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A lorry driver who was stopped at the Channel Tunnel near Folkestone has been fined after the "worst hours offences" police have ever seen. The German-registered lorry was halted today (August 17) by officers from Kent Police's Commercial Vehicle Unit. He was reported for summons and received a fine of £1,500 as a court deposit for committing multiple offences relating to driving excess hours without taking a break. Read more: Ten suspected illegal immigrants were found in...

Police on the M20 stunned to find a lorry driver still alive...

Dover Council has released the names and addresses of people...

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Magistrates have dished out nearly £2,000 in fines to five litterlouts across Dover, according to the district council.All offenders were ordered to go to court in Canterbury on Tuesday (August 15) after they ignored a £80 fixed penalty notice and warning letters.The prosecutions form part of Dover-wide clampdown on careless litterbugs polluting the district.Read more: A Level results 2017 for Dover schools - how did students at Astor, Christ Church, and grammars do?Councillor Trevor...

Dover Council has released the names and addresses of people...

Tonbridge MP Tom Tugendhat offers help to redundant Southern...

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Tonbridge MP Tom Tugendhat has spoken out to offer his support after 260 workers at Southern Salads lost their jobs this week after the business went into liquidation. The family-run firm, based out of the Cannon Lane Industrial Estate in Tonbridge, announced its closure on Wednesday after facing "unprecedented pressure on cash flow" in the wake of last year's Brexit vote to leave the European Union. Vacancies: See here for more opportunities in Tonbridge and Kent But the Tonbridge...

Tonbridge MP Tom Tugendhat offers help to redundant Southern...

A car chase involving a police helicopter ended in the most...

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Police have arrested two men on a clifftop in Sheerness after a chase involving a police helicopter - culminating in possibly one of the most aesthetic arrests in policing history. Early this morning after 2am, officers on patrol encountered a "suspicious" car and van in Breille Way, Sheerness. After officers approached to investigate, the vehicles fled the scene, with police tracing the van to a service station in Queenborough Road where it had been abandoned. Read more: Ten...

A car chase involving a police helicopter ended in the most...


'There's already vomit, defecation and drugs' People are furious...

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Residents in Tunbridge Wells have reacted with fury at proposals to extend the drinking time of a popular High Street bar - with many concerned about 'illegal drug use' near the site.Dozens of raging comments have been lodged on the application made by Zee Bar to extend its licence to sell alcohol from 9pm until 3am on Thursdays.A licensing sub-committee meeting is due to be held on August 25 where a decision will be made, but residents are not happy and have listed 'vomit, urination,...

'There's already vomit, defecation and drugs' People are furious...

A man is in a serious condition in a London hospital after he was...

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A man has been airlifted to hospital after he was attacked in Margate in the early hours of this morning (August 18). Kent Police was called to a flat in Athelstan Road at 3.11am, where officers found a man in his 30s with multiple injuries to his head and body. Read more: A convicted rapist's licence at the 555 takeaway in Ramsgate has been revokedHe was driven to QEQM Hospital before being airlifted to a major trauma centre in London, where he remains in a serious condition. A Kent Police...

A man is in a serious condition in a London hospital after he was...

A new 24 hour gym WILL be coming to St James in Dover

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A nationwide 24 hour gym brand has agreed a deal at the St James retail and leisure development in Dover. Anytime Fitness has signed a new 15-year lease on a two-storey unit on the corner of Dolphin Passage after being listed as 'under offer' for several months. The gym will be located above Costa Coffee, with another larger unit next door. Early 2018 It is the 16th brand which has officially confirmed it is coming to the development due to open in early 2018, alongside names such as...

A new 24 hour gym WILL be coming to St James in Dover

Secret sex festival guide - all the kinky rules and fetish...

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Offering an outdoor S&M dungeon and "adult play area", Flamefest is not exactly a stereotypical festival. And possibly not one you would associate with Tunbridge Wells.Instead of the regular cake fair and face painting, you will find sex workshops and an outdoor dungeon at this secret garden sex party. Kent Live has rounded up a handy guide to this year's Flamefest, covering all the kinky rules and fetish etiquette revelers will be adhering to at this unique party. Read more:...

Secret sex festival guide - all the kinky rules and fetish...

Folkestone woman, 92, who was one of Britain's last codebreakers...

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A secret codebreaker from Folkestone who helped shorten the Second World War has died aged 92.Audrey Wind was one of the country's last remaining codebreakers who helped crack the Nazi Enigma code and intercepted Hitler's messages.She led an undercover life living at the famous Bletchley Park, and was part of a team that intercepted Hitler's communication codes detailing his attacks and military operations - which were then sent to Sir Winston Churchill.Read more: The Battle of Britain Memorial...

Folkestone woman, 92, who was one of Britain's last codebreakers...

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