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Kent couple among missing tourists after tornado sinks luxury yacht

Kent couple among missing tourists after tornado sinks luxury yacht

An international banker and his wife have been named as two of the six tourists missing after a yacht was sunk off the Italian coast.

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Murder arrest after uncle stabbed in chest

Murder arrest after uncle stabbed in chest

A 64-year-old man at the centre of a murder probe died from stab wounds to the chest, a coroner has heard.

‘Night Watcher’ linked to violent £1.8m jewellery burglary

‘Night Watcher’ linked to violent £1.8m jewellery burglary

A notorious burglar dubbed the “Night Watcher” could have been responsible for a £1.8m jewellery heist in the county, say police.

KentOnline’s team of the week

KentOnline’s team of the week

KentOnline’s team of the week is back for the 2024/25 football season.

Plans floated for hotel, market hall and art gallery in town

Plans floated for hotel, market hall and art gallery in town

Proposals are being drawn up after funding was approved for a high street regeneration project.

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Police respond after stickers with ‘hidden razor blades’ allegedly found at railway station

Police respond after stickers with ‘hidden razor blades’ allegedly found at railway station

Stickers with razor blades stuck to the back of them were reportedly found at a railway station in Kent.

Police manhunt after hammer-wielding robbers target E-bike

Police manhunt after hammer-wielding robbers target E-bike

Police are hunting suspects who reportedly brandished a hammer and robbed their victim's electronic bicycle.

Council accused of ‘hating motorists’ as 20mph zone set for huge extension

Council accused of ‘hating motorists’ as 20mph zone set for huge extension

An extended 20mph zone comes into force in October and has been widely welcomed but a campaigner says it’s just a way of fleecing drivers.

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Ancient woodland brought into public ownership thanks to donations

Ancient woodland brought into public ownership thanks to donations

Generations donations from the public have helped a council buy 14 acres of ancient woodland.

History-maker Okaro ‘blown away’ after first Olympics

History-maker Okaro ‘blown away’ after first Olympics

Sevenoaks’ Eva Okaro - the first black woman to represent Team GB in the pool at an Olympics - had an unforgettable night in Paris.

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Search for owners of stolen bikes

Search for owners of stolen bikes

Bikes found after two people were seen acting suspiciously are thought to have been stolen - and police want to reunite them with their owners.

‘Do not approach’ warning and CCTV released in hunt for violent burglar

‘Do not approach’ warning and CCTV released in hunt for violent burglar

More images and CCTV has been released by police after a violent burglary where a homeowner was struck with a gun and £2m of goods were stolen.

Children’s charity shop shut after fire

Children’s charity shop shut after fire

A high street charity shop remains closed indefinitely following a fire earlier this week.

High street cordoned off as fire breaks out above shops

High street cordoned off as fire breaks out above shops

Smoke billowed from an office window as fire crews tackled a blaze on a high street.

Gym closed after three wartime bombs found

Gym closed after three wartime bombs found

Businesses operating on a retail park were forced to close at short notice after three wartime bombs were found in the car park.

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Search for family after man’s ashes donated to charity shop

Search for family after man’s ashes donated to charity shop

A community effort is under way to find the family and friends of a man whose ashes were discovered in a charity shop.

Couple win six-year legal battle for pay-out after cancelled flight

Couple win six-year legal battle for pay-out after cancelled flight

A couple whose flight arrived two hours and 26 minutes later than scheduled after the pilot fell ill have won compensation from the airline.

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Brent, 71, sets powerlift record

Brent, 71, sets powerlift record

A 71-year-old powerlifter broke a regional record three times on his competitive debut.

Scout hut reopens after being declared ‘safe’

Scout hut reopens after being declared ‘safe’

A Scout hut has been declared “safe” after fears it could be subsiding or have underground cavities.

Tories retain ‘true blue’ Sevenoaks

Tories retain ‘true blue’ Sevenoaks

The Conservatives have held onto Sevenoaks in what has otherwise been a disappointing night for the Tories.

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