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Solid Hawkins progresses at UK Championship

Solid Hawkins progresses at UK Championship

Barry Hawkins brushed aside Robbie Williams to earn a place in the third round of the UK Championship on Saturday evening.

'World class Test and Trace? Dad's Army more like'

'World class Test and Trace? Dad's Army more like'

A dad, whose daughter was among 1,300 people told they wrongly had Covid-19, hasn't held back in his criticism.

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Woman in hospital after crash

Woman in hospital after crash

A woman was taken to hospital after a crash involving two cars.

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Police probe 'Toilet of England' sign stunt

Police probe 'Toilet of England' sign stunt

Officers are investigating reports of criminal damage after an anti-Brexit group stuck stickers on 26 road signs as part of a protest.

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'Lessons have been learnt' after circus shutdown

'Lessons have been learnt' after circus shutdown

A council has "learnt lessons" after shutting down a circus at the last minute left thousands disappointed.

Kent rebranded 'Toilet of England'

Kent rebranded 'Toilet of England'

An anti-Brexit group has created a new welcome for motorists across 26 county road signs and it's not flattering.

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Man found not guilty of murder

Man found not guilty of murder

A man accused of murdering his friend after an argument has been found not guilty.

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Alleged cocaine dealer in court

Alleged cocaine dealer in court

An early morning police raid found drugs at an address and resulted in a suspected dealer being charged.

Council's controversial theatre plans halted in knife-edge vote

Council's controversial theatre plans halted in knife-edge vote

A council's plans to take back control of a beloved theatre have been put on ice, after huge public backlash.

Football fixtures and results

Football fixtures and results

All the week's football fixtures and results for our teams, and beyond.

Friday Football Quiz

Friday Football Quiz

Test your football knowledge with our Friday Football Quiz - we've made it easier than last week!

Stones come first for Khan

Stones come first for Khan

Saidou Khan still harbours Football League ambitions but his mind is fixed on doing the business for Maidstone.

Woman freed from car after crash

Woman freed from car after crash

A woman was freed from by fire crews after a three-car crash.

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'I had a job, I was happy, now I'm living in a tent'

'I had a job, I was happy, now I'm living in a tent'

As the Kent Messenger supports a homeless charity's Christmas campaign, we speak to a man who lost his home because of lockdown.

Town's park and ride service to return

Town's park and ride service to return

A town's park and ride service is to resume, after it was suspended for a month because of a customer drop.

Why is there a war grave in an asylum cemetery?

Why is there a war grave in an asylum cemetery?

Who knows the history of RAF Leading Aircraftman Thomas Henry Lovett?

Concern for elderly and vulnerable left at risk of flooding

Concern for elderly and vulnerable left at risk of flooding

Compulsory purchase of a flood-prone caravan park to safeguard the residents was not possible, councillors were told.

I've lost confidence in the Government, says cafe owner

I've lost confidence in the Government, says cafe owner

Putting the whole of Kent into Tier 3 is unnecessary and unfair, claims businessman.

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Mental strength key for Ford

Mental strength key for Ford

Matt Ford had to draw on all his experience to land a top five finish on the truncated 2020 Challenge Tour.

Kent tier restrictions 'on a knife edge'

Kent tier restrictions 'on a knife edge'

The government remains undecided about which tier of coronavirus restrictions the county will be placed into today, KentOnline can reveal.

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