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It might be the summer break for football, but a KentOnline investigation has found serious concerns over increased disorder in the grassroots game.
Loved ones of a “caring” teacher who died after developing an addiction to painkillers believe her death was fuelled by online drug dealers.
Concerns have been raised that plans to revamp a coastal park are still to get off the ground, three years after it was earmarked for development.
A nine-day, multi-arts festival featuring free music, exhibitions and installations is about to set sail for its third year.
A registered sex offender has been jailed after targeting children and breaching his court order.
One of the UK’s largest docks is launching a recruitment drive after a £30 million investment, KentOnline can exclusively reveal.
With shoplifting on the rise and social media awash with CCTV of thieves, KentOnline asks whether “honesty boxes” can still work for businesses.
A main route used by thousands of drivers every day is closing overnight for repair work.
A dramatic rise in school exclusions across Kent has seen thousands of pupils kicked out of the classroom – including children as young as four.
A violent prisoner cried “who wants it?” before throwing a kettle of boiling water at a guard.
A picture showing a cargo ship passing uncomfortably close to the wreck of the SS Montgomery has sparked a safety debate.
Danny Dyer and his daughter drew the crowds as they filmed at a holiday park for their upcoming reality TV show.
A bridge was closed to traffic and trains after a boat collided with it.
Everyone knows about the SS Richard Montgomery - but more than 80 years on is anyone ever going to do anything to make it safe, asks our columnist?
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.
A 41-year-old prison guard who sexually assaulted two women, including trapping one his victims legs and touching her, has avoided a prison sentence.
A tribute to the victims of the Southport stabbings, which has appeared 300 miles away from where the tragedy happened, has left residents baffled.
Pilots have been banned from flying below 13,100 feet over the wreck of a ship that sank in 1944 while carrying a large cargo of explosives.
She was a model and TV star before marrying one of the richest men in the world - 45 years on, now her mysterious death is being treated as murder.
A grandmother has told how she feared her home would be burnt down when a blaze broke out in the derelict house next door.
A hospital is to receive nearly £5 million in funding for improvements to its building to reduce waiting times and cancelled appointments.
A cocaine user who turned up at his former partner’s home began shouting abuse and making threats after she refused to let him in.
Six drug dealers have been jailed for a combined total of 40 years after £440,000 worth of drugs were seized during a major investigation.
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Kent Spitfires skipper Sam Billings was proud of his players after their last-gasp defeat at Surrey.
Gillingham manager Gareth Ainsworth has joined an exclusive group to have completed their UEFA Pro Licence.
Kent Spitfires suffered their second loss of the Vitality Blast after a thrilling finish at Surrey.
Kent’s Zak Crawley admitted he feels nervous playing for the county because he’s so keen to do well.
Gillingham boss Gareth Ainsworth admits the club are having to rein in their spending this summer in a reversal of recent seasons.
Gillingham have unveiled a striking new home kit for the 2025/26 season.
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