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‘We're not against new homes - but 39 is too many’

‘We're not against new homes - but 39 is too many’

01 March 2024

Residents fear new homes will add more misery to their village’s “torturous” road network - but stress they are not opposed to housebuilding.

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Man cleared of deliberately mowing down ‘nuisance biker’

Man cleared of deliberately mowing down ‘nuisance biker’

29 February 2024

A jury has cleared a man of ramming his 4x4 into a motorcyclist – who ended up under the vehicle – on farmer's land.

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Kent Police could have stopped Wayne Couzens becoming officer, report finds

Kent Police could have stopped Wayne Couzens becoming officer, report finds

29 February 2024

Killer Wayne Couzens should never have been given a job as a police officer and chances to stop him were ignored, an inquiry has found.

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This year’s tastiest food and drink festivals

This year’s tastiest food and drink festivals

26 February 2024

Feeling hungry? We’ve got some of Kent’s most mouth-watering food festivals that are sure to whet your appetite this year.

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Anger over plans for homes on former nursery site

Anger over plans for homes on former nursery site

24 February 2024

A community that fought off a scheme for a water bottling factory is now confronted with a housing application and preparing to fight again.

‘Inspirational’ Kent business owner ‘will be missed by so many’

‘Inspirational’ Kent business owner ‘will be missed by so many’

24 February 2024

Tributes have been paid to a “true gentleman” who turned his business into one of the most respected in Kent.

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‘I didn’t mean to run over nuisance biker,’ National Grid worker tells jury

‘I didn’t mean to run over nuisance biker,’ National Grid worker tells jury

23 February 2024

A man accused of deliberately mowing down a "nuisance biker" while in a truck, leaving him with numerous fractures, says he never intended any harm.

Debt-ridden dad stole ‘irreplaceable’ artefact to sell as scrap

Debt-ridden dad stole ‘irreplaceable’ artefact to sell as scrap

22 February 2024

Worshippers were left anguished after a “unique” church lectern gifted more than 100 years ago and worth thousands was stolen during a break-in.

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Alcohol taken from children in crackdown on teen yobs

Alcohol taken from children in crackdown on teen yobs

21 February 2024

Two children were arrested and alcohol was seized from others as police clamped down on anti-social behaviour.

Free attractions for great family days out

Free attractions for great family days out

19 February 2024

If you’re looking for ways to keep your family entertained that won’t break the bank, we’ve got 21 of Kent’s best free attractions.

‘I can see why it’s the fastest-growing sport in the country!’

‘I can see why it’s the fastest-growing sport in the country!’

18 February 2024

It’s been billed as a more social and accessible version of tennis but does Padel live up to the hype? KentOnline went courtside to find out.

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Woman stole from Aldi and M&S in ‘out of character’ spree

Woman stole from Aldi and M&S in ‘out of character’ spree

18 February 2024

A thief who stole alcohol from Aldi, Londis and an Esso garage has now given up drinking, a court heard

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Body found in countryside in search for missing pensioner

Body found in countryside in search for missing pensioner

16 February 2024

Police have discovered a body in the search for a pensioner – four days after he was reported missing.

Arson probe as lit firework posted through letterbox

Arson probe as lit firework posted through letterbox

15 February 2024

Police have launched an arson probe after a lit firework was posted through the letterbox of a home.

Country house to become 'one of Kent’s most prestigious wedding venues'

Country house to become 'one of Kent’s most prestigious wedding venues'

15 February 2024

The owners of a historic home say it will become "one of Kent's most prestigious wedding venues" when it hosts its first ceremonies later this year.

Fixing NHS finances ‘like trying to boil the ocean’

Fixing NHS finances ‘like trying to boil the ocean’

14 February 2024

The hospital trust boss in charge of managing its finances says he is expecting to go over budget by a further £50m initial projections.

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Man seriously injured after being ‘pushed down stairs’

Man seriously injured after being ‘pushed down stairs’

14 February 2024

A thug reportedly shoved a food delivery driver down a flight of concrete steps with such force he suffered multiple injuries.

Bluetongue control zone to be lifted in Kent

Bluetongue control zone to be lifted in Kent

13 February 2024

A control zone set up in Kent following an outbreak of bluetongue is set to be lifted in the coming days.

Fears solar farm could cause ‘serious harm’ to ancient Roman site

Fears solar farm could cause ‘serious harm’ to ancient Roman site

13 February 2024

Hundreds of people are battling plans for a solar farm amid fears it could cause “serious harm” to one of Britain’s most important Roman sites.

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Fire crews called to blaze in flat

Fire crews called to blaze in flat

10 February 2024

Crews in three fire engines were sent to a blaze in a town flat that saw a casualty treated for breathing in smoke.

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