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15 things to do in Kent this Mother’s Day

15 things to do in Kent this Mother’s Day

20 March 2025

Make this Mother’s Day truly special with afternoon teas, vineyard tours, family days out and more.

‘It’ll be financially worse than Covid!’: The bombshell set to hit Kent businesses

‘It’ll be financially worse than Covid!’: The bombshell set to hit Kent businesses

19 March 2025

Businesses braced for a punishing tax hike have laid bare the impact it could have on them – and how customers across Kent will also feel the pinch.

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‘Exceptional’ police dog retires after five years

‘Exceptional’ police dog retires after five years

17 March 2025

A police dog who has helped officers arrest several dangerous criminals across Kent during his career has retired.

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Disruption caused by roadworks in Kent on select committee agenda

Disruption caused by roadworks in Kent on select committee agenda

17 March 2025

The county’s largest local authority has been invited to provide further evidence to the government about the growing disruption caused by roadworks.

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‘We don’t know how dangerous it is’: Fears over number of school-aged vapers

‘We don’t know how dangerous it is’: Fears over number of school-aged vapers

17 March 2025

There are concerns about the side effects on vaping as the number of teenagers addicted to the habit are revealed.

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Killer cop and morgue monster spark ‘sick to stomach’ friendship behind bars

Killer cop and morgue monster spark ‘sick to stomach’ friendship behind bars

15 March 2025

A pair of Kent killers who committed depraved sex crimes have reportedly bonded over their memories of a seaside town while in a high-security prison.

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‘Thousands left the UK, but this is why we stayed…’

‘Thousands left the UK, but this is why we stayed…’

15 March 2025

Polish people living in Kent have explained why they remained in Britain after Brexit despite 200,000 of their fellow citizens deciding to leave.

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Why £30k has been spent in Kent on driving lessons for asylum seeking children

Why £30k has been spent in Kent on driving lessons for asylum seeking children

14 March 2025

Almost £30,000 has been spent on providing driving lessons for asylum seeking children living in Kent in the past three years.

'It'll be broken down or set on fire': The small number of stolen cars reunited with owners revealed

'It'll be broken down or set on fire': The small number of stolen cars reunited with owners revealed

13 March 2025

More than 7,000 vehicles have been stolen in the county in the last three years, but how many are recovered or returned to their owners?

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Kent ice cream boss ‘right’ to stop selling slushy drinks amid fears for children

Kent ice cream boss ‘right’ to stop selling slushy drinks amid fears for children

12 March 2025

An ice cream van fleet owner says his decision to stop selling ‘slushy’ drinks has been the right as doctors warn of the health risks to children.

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'Don't blame county council for roadworks chaos - it’s really not our fault'

'Don't blame county council for roadworks chaos - it’s really not our fault'

12 March 2025

Kent’s highways chief has shared his frustration at the lack of power the council has over the roadworks causing major traffic problems.

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Visit Kent’s top attractions for the price of a lottery ticket

Visit Kent’s top attractions for the price of a lottery ticket

08 March 2025

Museums, castles and gardens are offering free entry for one week – all you need to do is show a lottery ticket or scratchcard on the door.

Study reveals shocking cost of rogue traders targeting county’s elderly

Study reveals shocking cost of rogue traders targeting county’s elderly

07 March 2025

Victims of doorstep crime are losing an average of nearly £16,000 and could be dead within two years, a new report has revealed.

Ambulance trust no longer in special measures

Ambulance trust no longer in special measures

06 March 2025

The county’s ambulance service has been taken out of special measures after a period of “sustained improvement”, it says.

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‘I thought I had just slept weird – it turned out I had an incurable disease’

‘I thought I had just slept weird – it turned out I had an incurable disease’

06 March 2025

KentOnline reporter James Pallant tells how an unexpected diagnosis just weeks before his 30th birthday has rocked his world.

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How to apply for free attraction tickets as part of the Kent Big Weekend

How to apply for free attraction tickets as part of the Kent Big Weekend

05 March 2025

The annual event will dish out thousands of free tickets to some of Kent’s biggest attractions. Here’s how to enter the ballot.

Number of Kent pupils offered place at their first choice of school rises

Number of Kent pupils offered place at their first choice of school rises

04 March 2025

The number of children offered a place at their first choice of secondary school has risen this year, Kent County Council says.

Three-month crossroads closure set to wreak havoc

Three-month crossroads closure set to wreak havoc

04 March 2025

The three-month closure of one of the busiest crossroads in Kent is set to cause chaos in villages and rural communities, it has been warned.

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‘I’d rather go to prison than pay £140 Euro Car Parks fine’

‘I’d rather go to prison than pay £140 Euro Car Parks fine’

03 March 2025

A KentOnline investigation reveals how a parking firm has made thousands from fines that country park users say were issued by faulty ticket machines.

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Why the cost of your train ticket is being hiked up today

Why the cost of your train ticket is being hiked up today

02 March 2025

A price hike for rail fares across the county comes into force today - and railcards are getting more expensive too.

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