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Motorists braced for more Bank Holiday misery as Op Brock to return

Motorists braced for more Bank Holiday misery as Op Brock to return

Motorists are braced for more Bank Holiday misery as the Operation Brock contraflow is set to be deployed again.

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Police seize £300k of ‘fake’ designer goods from warehouse

Police seize £300k of ‘fake’ designer goods from warehouse

Three people have been arrested after a huge haul of suspected counterfeit items were recovered by police following a raid on a warehouse.

‘Selfish’ sex offender subjected children to ‘vile abuse’

‘Selfish’ sex offender subjected children to ‘vile abuse’

A paedophile has been jailed for nearly 20 years after being found guilty of rape and six other sexual offences against children.

Fears 134-home development would strain village services ‘beyond their limits’

Fears 134-home development would strain village services ‘beyond their limits’

A housing development which could replace the site of a former social club has once again come under fire.

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Police probe after ‘large black dog’ bites woman in street

Police probe after ‘large black dog’ bites woman in street

An investigation has been launched after a woman was reportedly bitten by a “large black dog” while waiting at a level crossing

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‘He inhaled a bit of mince and started gagging’

‘He inhaled a bit of mince and started gagging’

A childcare nurse has recalled the horrifying moment she realised a baby boy “gagged” on his food before later dying in hospital.

Bluewater thief knocked Apple worker to the ground in £1.6k phone swipe

Bluewater thief knocked Apple worker to the ground in £1.6k phone swipe

A robber who was captured on camera robbing an Apple store of a phone worth thousands of pounds has been jailed.

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Crash involving lorry and cars blocks main road

Crash involving lorry and cars blocks main road

Traffic is building on a busy route following reports of a three-car collision involving a lorry.

Relief as plans to reopen abandoned pharmacies revealed

Relief as plans to reopen abandoned pharmacies revealed

Two pharmacies which closed last year, leaving thousands in the lurch, are set to reopen.

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Large police response at town centre Lidl

Large police response at town centre Lidl

A number of police vehicles and at least eight officers have been spotted at a supermarket.

New series featuring Harry Potter star filming in Kent

New series featuring Harry Potter star filming in Kent

Camera crews are set to descend on the town for a new series telling the story of Indian activist Mahatma Gandhi.

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‘People feel horrible but they understand’: How virtual reality is helping people with dementia

‘People feel horrible but they understand’: How virtual reality is helping people with dementia

To mark Dementia Action Week, KentOnline has visited a home care agency to see how it’s using virtual reality to help people living with dementia.

‘Not usual’ for nursery staff to feed four babies at a time

‘Not usual’ for nursery staff to feed four babies at a time

A nursery worker was feeding pasta bolognese to four children at once when one of them choked before dying in hospital six days later.

Calls for government to pay £10m to clear rubbish at Kent woodland

Calls for government to pay £10m to clear rubbish at Kent woodland

The government is being urged to pay the full cost of clearing tonnes of dumped rubbish from a historic woodland in Kent.

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Bend It Like Beckham actor films in high street

Bend It Like Beckham actor films in high street

An actor best known for his roles as King Henry VIII and in Bend It Like Beckham has been seen filming in an historic high street.

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Holiday giant acquires tech firm

Holiday giant acquires tech firm

A firm which specialises in bolt-ons for holiday-makers has expanded further after taking over one of its partners.

Brewer gets royal seal of approval from the King

Brewer gets royal seal of approval from the King

A pub giant and brewer has been given the royal seal of approval - and use of the esteemed Royal Warrant.

Urgent appeal to find missing 52-year-old man

Urgent appeal to find missing 52-year-old man

Police have launched an urgent appeal to find a missing man who disappeared almost a week ago.

‘After a sunny weekend campervanning, I’m a true convert’

‘After a sunny weekend campervanning, I’m a true convert’

Secret Thinker was initially dubious when people kept waving at him - but then realised campervanners are among the friendliest people you can meet.

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First stage of 800-home development next to country park approved

First stage of 800-home development next to country park approved

The first 91 houses in an 800-home development have been given the green light.

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‘I don’t know how new mums will manage, these groups are a lifeline’

‘I don’t know how new mums will manage, these groups are a lifeline’

Mums who relied on one of the 33 children’s centres set to shut in Kent fear new parents will be left struggling.

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Indoor heated dog pool where XL Bullies are welcome

Indoor heated dog pool where XL Bullies are welcome

A canine playground including Kent’s first indoor fun pool for dogs, plus a tricks studio, has opened.

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MP pulls bid to build house in prime coastal spot after controversial defection

MP pulls bid to build house in prime coastal spot after controversial defection

Natalie Elphicke is withdrawing her bid to convert a garage into a new house following her controversial defection to Labour, KentOnline can reveal.

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The story of one of Kent’s most controversial projects - and what the future could hold

The story of one of Kent’s most controversial projects - and what the future could hold

Exactly 10 years since Ann Gloag closed Manston Airport, we look back at its recent past and ask will we ever be able to fly from there again?

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‘We’ve turned takeaway around - please give us a second chance’

‘We’ve turned takeaway around - please give us a second chance’

A kebab takeaway boss says he is “over the moon” his shop has regained a five-star hygiene rating after inspectors found mould lacing its freezer.

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Worst employee ever? Conman locked up AGAIN after stealing £90k from businesses

Worst employee ever? Conman locked up AGAIN after stealing £90k from businesses

A fraudster who was jailed after he stole more than £250k and spent it on parties and drugs has been locked up again.

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Hidden door from 1700s uncovered at world-famous Kent castle

Hidden door from 1700s uncovered at world-famous Kent castle

A hidden door scribed with centuries-old soldiers’ graffiti has been discovered at a world-famous Kent castle.

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Body found in search for missing man, 66

Body found in search for missing man, 66

A body has been found in the search for a man who was reported missing at the weekend.

Road rage attack sparks police probe

Road rage attack sparks police probe

A thuggish driver attacked another motorist sitting in his car in a road rage incident.

Live animal exports set to finally be outlawed after 50 years

Live animal exports set to finally be outlawed after 50 years

A long-awaited ban on the live export of animals is finally set to come into force - 50 years after campaigners started fighting for the rule.

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