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Princess Anne ‘speechless’ after learning double amputee plans to scale more peaks

Princess Anne ‘speechless’ after learning double amputee plans to scale more peaks

Disabilty campaigners from Kent including a former Gurkha and double amputee who scaled Everest have received King’s Birthday Honours.

Drone pictures show aftermath of devastating fire as second boy arrested

Drone pictures show aftermath of devastating fire as second boy arrested

New drone images show the aftermath of the devastating fire at a former Debenhams as police confirm a second teenager has been arrested.

Arrest after moped rider ‘seriously hurt in hit-and-run’

Arrest after moped rider ‘seriously hurt in hit-and-run’

A 19-year-old has been arrested after a suspected hit-and-run during a police chase left a moped rider in hospital.

Firefighters remain in city centre for second day after Debenhams inferno

Firefighters remain in city centre for second day after Debenhams inferno

Emergency services are at the scene of huge blaze for a second day as a teenage boy arrested on suspicion of arson remains in custody.

Teenager arrested on suspicion of arson after city centre blaze

Teenager arrested on suspicion of arson after city centre blaze

A 15-year-old boy is suspected of starting a blaze in an empty department store that burned all night.

Uni staff told in video call 400 jobs could go to save £20m

Uni staff told in video call 400 jobs could go to save £20m

More than a quarter of jobs at a university could be slashed in a bid to save £20 million, KentOnline can reveal.

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University ‘greatly saddened’ after student’s body found on campus

University ‘greatly saddened’ after student’s body found on campus

A university says it is “greatly saddened” by the death of a student whose body was found on its campus.

Uncertainty over £25m development after huge fire at derelict store

Uncertainty over £25m development after huge fire at derelict store

The fate of the development of an abandoned Debenhams remains up in the air following a huge fire which has seen firefighters battle flames for hours.

City centre closed off after huge fire at former Debenhams

City centre closed off after huge fire at former Debenhams

People are warned to keep doors and windows closed as dozens of firefighters continue to tackle a large fire at a former Debenhams store.

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Hit-and-run driver hunted after crash during police chase

Hit-and-run driver hunted after crash during police chase

A suspected hit-and-run driver who fled after a police chase ended in a collision is being hunted by officers.

Work on controversial £40m housing estate to start next year

Work on controversial £40m housing estate to start next year

Work on a controversial housing development will start next year, after an almost decade-long battle to get the £40 million project off the ground.

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Corker left to rue late blow

Corker left to rue late blow

Head coach Matt Corker felt Canterbury Rugby Club’s inability to add to a slender lead proved costly in the dramatic defeat at Henley Hawks.

Rat droppings found at all-you-can-eat buffet

Rat droppings found at all-you-can-eat buffet

A popular buffet restaurant has been told to clean up its act after food hygiene inspectors found rat holes and droppings.

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Images released after two men ‘attacked by at least three others’ in early morning

Images released after two men ‘attacked by at least three others’ in early morning

Police have released images after at least three suspects reportedly attacked two men in the street during the early hours.

Parents of TV star leave £18m to family after crash tragedy

Parents of TV star leave £18m to family after crash tragedy

Phil Spencer’s parents left £18 million to the TV host and his three siblings following their death in a tragic accident.

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Former Carpetright to be turned into charity shop superstore

Former Carpetright to be turned into charity shop superstore

The fate of a large retail park unit filled by Carpetright before it went into administration has been revealed as new tenants prepare to take over.

Dog abandoned at pet store

Dog abandoned at pet store

Dog wardens were called to a store after a pooch was abandoned there.

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Village fights to save Christmas market after devastating storm

Village fights to save Christmas market after devastating storm

A community has rallied together after Storm Bert destroyed its marquee which hosts the annual Christmas market.

Kent’s County Championship and One-Day Cup fixtures revealed

Kent’s County Championship and One-Day Cup fixtures revealed

Kent will start their 2025 County Championship and Metro Bank One-Day Cup seasons on the road.

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Air ambulance lands after cyclist involved in crash

Air ambulance lands after cyclist involved in crash

An air ambulance was called to a crash involving a car and cyclist.

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