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McDonald’s ‘to definitely go ahead’ despite delays

McDonald’s ‘to definitely go ahead’ despite delays

15 June 2025

McDonald’s bosses say the opening of a town’s fourth outlet is still going ahead - despite contractors facing delays.

Homes flooded and roads turn to rivers as huge thunderstorm hits Kent

Homes flooded and roads turn to rivers as huge thunderstorm hits Kent

14 June 2025

A huge thunderstorm has left homes flooded after torrential downpours battered Kent last night.

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‘I just wasn’t expecting such a graphic image taking pride of place in a village pub’

‘I just wasn’t expecting such a graphic image taking pride of place in a village pub’

13 June 2025

There are surprises galore for Secret Drinker as he heads into the countryside for a quiet pint

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TV star: ‘Council is ripping heart out of the town’

TV star: ‘Council is ripping heart out of the town’

12 June 2025

A TV star is backing a bid to save a doomed shopping centre from demolition - claiming council bosses are “ripping the heart out of the town”.

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‘We trusted people not to steal from our businesses — and it worked’

‘We trusted people not to steal from our businesses — and it worked’

11 June 2025

With shoplifting on the rise and social media awash with CCTV of thieves, KentOnline asks whether “honesty boxes” can still work for businesses.

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Eurostar announcement on new routes ‘short-sighted and disappointing’

Eurostar announcement on new routes ‘short-sighted and disappointing’

10 June 2025

MP Sojan Joseph says Eurostar’s plans to launch services to Germany and Switzerland are “short-sighted” - as the operator continues to skip Kent.

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‘We are sending our bin back’: Residents blast new garden waste fees across Kent

‘We are sending our bin back’: Residents blast new garden waste fees across Kent

10 June 2025

Angry residents say they are planning to send their garden waste bins back after all but one Kent council hiked the price of the service.

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Exclusions on the rise: The Kent schools dishing out hundreds of suspensions

Exclusions on the rise: The Kent schools dishing out hundreds of suspensions

09 June 2025

A dramatic rise in school exclusions across Kent has seen thousands of pupils kicked out of the classroom – including children as young as four.

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Keepers in desperate bid to establish why snow leopard cub died

Keepers in desperate bid to establish why snow leopard cub died

06 June 2025

Animal keepers are desperately reviewing camera footage after the death of a snow leopard cub, less than five weeks after she was born.

‘She was our supermodel’: Heartbreak as ‘beloved’ mountain lion dies

‘She was our supermodel’: Heartbreak as ‘beloved’ mountain lion dies

06 June 2025

A much-loved mountain lion which arrived at a Kent animal park just days after its first birthday has died.

Thunderstorm warning for whole of Kent issued by Met Office

Thunderstorm warning for whole of Kent issued by Met Office

06 June 2025

The Met Office is warning that more than half a month’s worth of rainfall could hammer down this weekend, with a risk of lightning and hail too.

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Indian restaurant used illegal workers ‘like terrified slaves’

Indian restaurant used illegal workers ‘like terrified slaves’

05 June 2025

An “unscrupulous” Indian restaurant has been stripped of its licence after using illegal workers like “slaves” and ignoring £120,000 of fines.

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Controversial estate edges closer to green light despite fears it will ‘destroy’ village

Controversial estate edges closer to green light despite fears it will ‘destroy’ village

01 June 2025

Plans for 50 homes on the edge of a village have moved a step closer to fruition - despite fears the scheme will “destroy” the area.

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Praise for ‘brilliant’ garden centre staff who rushed to aid of ‘horrific’ crash victims

Praise for ‘brilliant’ garden centre staff who rushed to aid of ‘horrific’ crash victims

31 May 2025

Staff and customers at a store have been praised for their swift action after rushing to the aid of four people hurt in a road traffic collision.

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The 41 Kent schools and six hospitals awarded millions for upgrades and maintenance

The 41 Kent schools and six hospitals awarded millions for upgrades and maintenance

30 May 2025

Dozens of schools and hospitals in Kent are to benefit from a share of almost £1.2 billion in government funding for upgrades and vital maintenance.

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Curry house could lose licence after hiring illegal workers for 10 years

Curry house could lose licence after hiring illegal workers for 10 years

30 May 2025

A top Indian restaurant could have its licence stripped after a decade of hiring illegal workers on little to no pay.

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‘It’s barbaric and inhumane - we’ll be scattered all over the place’

‘It’s barbaric and inhumane - we’ll be scattered all over the place’

30 May 2025

Elderly residents face the “inhumane” upheaval of being moved out of their retirement complex and into temporary accommodation for two years.

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Six baby hedgehogs die after woman seen ‘poking mother with broomstick’

Six baby hedgehogs die after woman seen ‘poking mother with broomstick’

28 May 2025

Six baby hedgehogs have died after a woman was allegedly seen poking their mother with a broomstick an hour before it gave birth.

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Plucky cyclists pedal from Pluckley to Paris - and raise £50k

Plucky cyclists pedal from Pluckley to Paris - and raise £50k

28 May 2025

Despite a puncture before reaching Dover, a team of cyclists went on to ride the 260 miles between Kent and Paris for youngsters in care.

Pensioner seriously injured after being hit by e-bike rider on pavement

Pensioner seriously injured after being hit by e-bike rider on pavement

27 May 2025

A man in his 80s has suffered serious injuries after being struck by an e-bike rider while walking along the pavement.

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