Teen jailed for 20 years for stabbing man at his front door

A teenage thug who went out armed with a knife and seriously wounded an innocent man has been locked up for 20 years.

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Shop alcohol licence bid rejected

A corner shop has been prevented from selling alcohol after objections from a nearby school.

First look at drive-thru Costa Coffee planned for town

A new retail park featuring The Range and a Costa Coffee drive-thru is set to be given planning permission tomorrow.

Ramsay's ex-colleague turning gay bar into family pub

A chef who once worked with Gordon Ramsay is looking to transform a pub’s image after taking over as landlady.

Crime fears halt takeaway hours plan

Hopes to extend the opening hours of a takeaway have been dashed amid concerns from police.

Town losing farmers market

It's been part of a town for nearly 20 years, but a farmers market is to close for good within weeks.

Lane closed after motorway crash

Drivers heading towards the coast are being warned to expect delays throughout the evening rush.

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Broken down lorry sparks delays

Drivers suffered severe disruption after a truck broke down.

Young author gets Christmas wish granted

A budding writer has been given the best Christmas present this year thanks to kmfm and Kent Reliance.

Temperatures set to drop to freezing

Main roads will be treated by gritters as temperatures are expected to drop.

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Rapist police officer has jail term cut

A disgraced Kent police officer who was locked up for raping and stalking a woman has had his jail term cut.

Mum speaks out after son 'followed to school by stranger'

Police are investigating a suspicious incident after a man followed a boy as he criss-crossed several streets on his way to school.

Families keep fit and elfie

Hundreds of Santas turned out for an annual fun run.

Sex predator returns to jail for historic child abuse offences

A sex predator, who tried to ruin his victim's life, has been given a 10-year extended jail sentence.

Hundreds 'homeless' after Christmas

Hundreds of people could be made homeless after Christmas, a buy-to-let tycoon has announced.

Man accused of 36 thefts walks free after CPS 'mishap'

A 45-year-old man accused of stealing thousands of pounds worth of meat has walked free from court after a "scandalous" CPS error.

Man appears in court accused of Remembrance Day stabbing

A man accused of attempted murder following a stabbing on Remembrance Sunday appeared at Maidstone Crown Court today.

Mary Poppins returns to Kent cinemas

Get all the details here as free books and festive screenings mark the long-awaited arrival of Mary Poppins Returns in Kent.

Collins warns UK cannot 'waste six weeks on Brexit talks'

An MP has warned that it would be a disaster for the UK if Brexit talks got nowhere over the next six weeks and the topic was "allowed to drift".

Love Island winners back together after split

Dani Dyer posted a video of Jack Fincham on her social media after she revealed they split up last week on Instagram.

Pervert set up secret camera in smoke alarm

A sex voyeur, who downloaded thousands of child sex images, some at the worst level, has been jailed.

Brexit Secretary answers your questions

The Brexit Secretary has answered questions from KentOnline readers about the impact of leaving the EU - but ducked one query on Operation Stack.

Drunk driver crashed into railings twice

A drink driver could have plunged eight metres into a harbour after twice crashing into railings.

Migrant group rescued off coast

A further group of migrants has been rescued off the Kent coast - bringing the total to more than 125 in the last month.

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Collins warns UK cannot 'waste six weeks on Brexit talks'

An MP has warned that it would be a disaster for the UK if Brexit talks got nowhere over the next six weeks and the topic was "allowed to drift".

Firms 'intensely frustrated' as Brexit saga drags on

A key business figure says companies in Kent are looking at Westminster in "utter dismay" after the Prime Minister delayed a vote on her Brexit deal.

Brexit Secretary answers your questions

The Brexit Secretary has answered questions from KentOnline readers about the impact of leaving the EU - but ducked one query on Operation Stack.

Hauliers warn no-deal Brexit preparation 'dire'

A lack of contingency planning for a no-deal Brexit means it could take eight hours to process a single lorry, say hauliers.

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Rams get their man

Ramsgate have moved quickly to appoint Lloyd Blackman's successor as head coach.

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Parrett: It's all falling into place

Gills midfielder Dean Parrett says belief is getting stronger at Priestfield.

Effiong's debt to Pavey

Two-goal hero Inih Effiong pays tribute to the contribution of substitute Alfie Pavey in Dover's 2-1 win over AFC Fylde.

KM Football Podcast 14

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One Christmas tree? How about more than 300?

Hundreds of Christmas trees and an illuminated trail greet visitors to a Kent castle this festive season, both inside and out.

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Carol services across Kent

Here is your guide to where to find the sweet singing of a choir as carol services ring out across Kent.

Christmas comes early as kids go free

Families can enjoy a wild day out this winter as two animal attractions run their kids go free offer.

The lads in Aladdin

As Dartford's panto, starring Marti Pellow, begins its run, we chat to two of his comedy stars.

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Castle's squirrels on the naughty list

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Crime fears halt takeaway hours plan

Hopes to extend the opening hours of a takeaway have been dashed amid concerns from police.

Shop alcohol licence bid rejected

A corner shop has been prevented from selling alcohol after objections from a nearby school.

Ramsay's ex-colleague turning gay bar into family pub

A chef who once worked with Gordon Ramsay is looking to transform a pub’s image after taking over as landlady.

Growing numbers on unemployment benefits

Dole queues lengthened by 640 people across Kent as unemployment increased nationally by a small margin.

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Woolly post boxes spreading festive cheer

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Mary Poppins returns to Kent cinemas

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Enjoy a really wild winter outing

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Castle's squirrels on the naughty list

Hever Castle head gardener Neil Miller is hot on the heels of the squirrels looking for a festive feast on his spring bulbs.

Last Boxing Day Dip for long term organisers

Make the most of festive spike in property searches

Brand new plots are party perfect

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Beatrix Potter's beloved Peter Rabbit in Kent

Mists and mellow fruitfulness

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Women lead surge in dole claimants

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