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'Two pints of lager and a short back and sides, please'

A landlord has opened a barbers next to his pub so punters can enjoy a pint and a trim

'Gym's given our disabled son inner strength'

A disabled teenager is defying the odds by going to the gym like others able-bodied people his age.

Freezing fog warning

Visibility on the roads could be reduced to 100 metres as foggy conditions are set to hit the county.

School bus hits scaffolding

A high street was closed after a crash involving a double-decker school bus.

Air ambulance and police in village

An investigation is under way after a huge emergency services response to a remote village.

Dog 'close to death' after being abandoned

An extremely thin cocker spaniel with a potentially fatal disease has been rescued after being cast aside by his owners.

Six-car crash on M20

A motorway crash caused delays of up to 60 minute for motorists.

Teen denies student's 'murder'

A 16-year-old has denied murdering a student outside a nightclub, while seven men admit violent disorder.

First look at pub changes ahead of nine-week closure

KentOnline has been given a glimpse of what a pub could look like after a six-figure makeover.

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Make someone's Christmas with kmfm

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'They've made fools out of us'

The mother of a teacher murdered in Qatar has hit out after a bid to extend her killer's sentence was quashed.

Dead foal found in field

A young horse found with its torso ripped out had been in "good health" only 24 hours earlier.

Man admits murdering girlfriend

The boyfriend of a woman found with fatal head injuries in a flat has pleaded guilty to murdering her.

City gridlock due to burst water main

Motorists were bumper-to-bumper earlier today due to two sets of temporary traffic lights.

Muslim voters could change election outcome

Votes cast by Muslims could tip the balance in Kent's most marginal seat, according to research published today.

John Lewis dragon arrives at Kent store

The star of this year's Christmas advert is coming to a Kent store for families to have their photograph taken with.

Tent tragedy inquest opens

A young woman was found dead in a tent shortly after she was reported missing.

Injured swan rescued from riverside

Firefighters and a wildlife rescue team saved an injured swan after it became stuck in riverside mudflats.

'I can't tell you how great people have been'

The head of a school which had to cancel its Children in Need fun after a burglary has thanked the 'amazing' community for their support.

'Michael didn't deserve to die like this'

Tributes have been paid to a 53-year-old man who was killed in a 'tragic' hit and run.

Hooded thug tries to rob teen in alleyway

A hooded man who tried to steal a phone from a teenage boy before pushing him into a bush is being hunted by police.

Church faces closure after 900 years

A historic village church with just seven regular attendees could be forced to close its doors for good due to a shortage in funding.

Mystery 'Emily' tracked down after viral post

A Facebook post which went viral has helped one mum find another and thank her for 'restoring her faith in humanity'.

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Eat, Drink, Shop

Secret Drinker reviews

Secret Drinker opens the door to 'one of the least attractive boozers in Kent'

Our undercover calls in for a pint at a pub that's as rough and ready as they come

A wine festival to answer your prayers

A second annual wine festival celebrating the county's winemaking will be held inside a cathedral this weekend, alongside a food festival.

Rocksalt owner buys three pubs

The owners of one of Kent's best-known restaurants have expanded their pub portfolio.

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Christmas

Mile-long illuminated Christmas trail is back

Town set to sparkle after broken light fears

John Lewis dragon arrives at Kent store

Who is singing in the John Lewis Christmas advert?

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Sport

Evans won't fall for mind games

Gills manager Steve Evans says FA Cup opponents Sunderland won't pull the wool over his eyes.

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Free-scoring Sheppey hit double figures

Sheppey United’s weekend rout didn’t surprise their manager Ernie Batten.

Man-dron on a mission

Gills striker Mikael Mandron has raised his game, says boss Steve Evans.

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Tucker's up for the cup

Kings secure promotion

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Mile-long illuminated Christmas trail is back

A magical illuminated trail featuring thousands of lights stretching a mile through a woodland is back for Christmas from this weekend.

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First headliners announced for Forest Live next summer

Singers Will Young and James Morrison are the first acts to be announced for next summer's Forest Live dates in the county.

Turner Prize exhibition: what we thought of it

The world famous Turner Prize exhibition is in Kent for the first time. Here's what it's like to see the work of the four shortlisted artists.

A truly traditional Christmas

National Trust properties across the county start their traditional festive events, markets and workshops soon. Here's our guide:

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Former chapel goes up for sale

Find out much it would cost you to acquire a former church.

Hospital development plans unveiled

Developers of Britain's oldest hospital building have submitted plans to renovate it with more than 150 new homes on the site.

Keeping apples and pears safe in winter

Sponsored editorial: Ever wondered how apples and pears stay fresh during Christmas? AC Goatham & Son in Kent explain.

Bon Marché closing down sale signs

Discounts have been announced at several Kent branches of a troubled retailer.

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John Lewis dragon arrives at Kent store

Families can have their photo taken with Excitable Edgar - the star of the latest John Lewis advert - at a Kent store in the run-up to Christmas.

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Lifestyle

Roasts and rambles series launches for the winter

Historic Penshurst Place will be putting a spotlight on filming, garden knowhow and other topics in a new series of daytime events this winter.

Proposal for 56 new homes close to secondary school

Old farmhouse needs some love

No more flats please!

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Gardens

Roasts and rambles series launches for the winter

7 jobs for the garden this autumn

Take a wintry walk in a world famous garden

Gardeners put on a floral show

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Yalding 'heading for grid-lock'

Neighbours opposed to a scheme to redevelop the Syngenta site in Yalding as a business park say it could contaminate the River Medway.

Cricket hero fired up for future career

The best Christmas temp jobs

Latest unemployment figures revealed

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