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Revealed: Kent’s parking charge hotspots

Revealed: Kent’s parking charge hotspots

24 April 2024

New figures obtained by KentOnline have revealed which councils make the most money from parking and which street has dished out the most tickets.

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'We’ve never been so quiet – it’s a critical moment for the town’

'We’ve never been so quiet – it’s a critical moment for the town’

24 April 2024

The long-time owner of a bar in the world’s first “music town” says its reputation as a hotspot for intimate live gigs is under threat.

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Celebrations for St George’s Day take to streets

Celebrations for St George’s Day take to streets

23 April 2024

Hundreds of pupils have taken part in parades to celebrate the patron saint of England.

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Missing woman last seen heading to railway station

Missing woman last seen heading to railway station

23 April 2024

Police are concerned for the welfare of a missing woman who was last seen heading towards a railway station.

Hatton Garden heist mastermind dies aged 84

Hatton Garden heist mastermind dies aged 84

23 April 2024

The mastermind of one of the most infamous heists in British history has died after a battle with colon and prostate cancer.

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Suspected stalker charged after ‘police find man in shed’

Suspected stalker charged after ‘police find man in shed’

23 April 2024

A man has been charged with alleged stalking and strangulation offences after a woman reported she had been followed for a month.

Dispersal order after rise in antisocial behaviour in town centre

Dispersal order after rise in antisocial behaviour in town centre

23 April 2024

Officers have started to patrol several residential streets after reports of antisocial behaviour on the rise.

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Wetlands to boost wildlife and protect against flooding

Wetlands to boost wildlife and protect against flooding

23 April 2024

A new wetland area is to be created, despite fears from neighbours it could become a breeding ground for mosquitoes.

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Bold new artwork a nod to Kent’s agricultural heritage

Bold new artwork a nod to Kent’s agricultural heritage

23 April 2024

A five-metre multi-sensory piece of art has been installed in a park.

Parents united in grief back football scheme to get young men talking

Parents united in grief back football scheme to get young men talking

23 April 2024

The parents of two teenage boys who died from suicide are supporting a new sports initiative to help youngsters struggling with their mental health.

Plans to turn empty community centre into shop finally approved

Plans to turn empty community centre into shop finally approved

23 April 2024

An empty community centre is to be converted into a shop - almost two years after the same scheme was rejected.

Singer breaks down after getting Golden Buzzer on hit ITV show

Singer breaks down after getting Golden Buzzer on hit ITV show

23 April 2024

A Kent singer broke down in tears after bagging herself a place in the Britain’s Got Talent semi-final.

First glimpse inside £4.5m moated manor with working drawbridge

First glimpse inside £4.5m moated manor with working drawbridge

23 April 2024

A moated manor dating back to the days of Edward II which features a working drawbridge has been put up for sale for an eye-watering price.

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Huge convoy of fire engines spotted on M20

Huge convoy of fire engines spotted on M20

23 April 2024

A huge convoy of fire engines has been spotted travelling down the M20 as the largest number of emergency vehicles to date heads to wartorn Ukraine.

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Life on the line: The bus journey in Kent that adds ten years to your life

Life on the line: The bus journey in Kent that adds ten years to your life

23 April 2024

New data has shone a spotlight on rising health inequality with residents at the start of a bus line living 10 years less than those at the end.

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Pictures inside shop given one-star food hygiene rating

Pictures inside shop given one-star food hygiene rating

23 April 2024

A convenience store where animal carcasses were kept just inches from fresh herbs and salad items has been handed a one-star food hygiene rating.

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The reality of being homeless in Kent

The reality of being homeless in Kent

23 April 2024

We spoke to people in Kent struggling to put a roof over their heads - and the charity workers trying to help them amid ever-increasing pressures.

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‘These aren’t second homes, we’ve got nowhere else to go’

‘These aren’t second homes, we’ve got nowhere else to go’

23 April 2024

A bid by a group of retirees to stay in their park homes year-round has been refused, despite claims they were “victims of some serious misselling”.

Thousands sign petition against new Sunday parking fees

Thousands sign petition against new Sunday parking fees

22 April 2024

A council is set to debate a decision to extend parking charges into evenings, bank holidays and weekends after a huge backlash.

Pupils to return to school following ‘heartbreaking’ fire

Pupils to return to school following ‘heartbreaking’ fire

22 April 2024

A village primary school is set to reopen seven months after a major blaze.

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