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Former restaurant boss jailed for sexually assaulting teen

Former restaurant boss jailed for sexually assaulting teen

A 49-year-old man has been locked up after being found guilty of two sexual assaults on a young girl.

Hotel launches first ‘afternoon tea for dogs’ in Kent

Hotel launches first ‘afternoon tea for dogs’ in Kent

A pet-friendly hotel has launched a new quirky afternoon tea menu specifically designed for canine companions.

Dramatic rescue mission launched as 84 people - including baby - in sea off Kent

Dramatic rescue mission launched as 84 people - including baby - in sea off Kent

A major rescue mission was launched in the Channel as 84 people - including a six-month-old baby and two other children - ended up in the water.

Award-winning online service hits one million users

Award-winning online service hits one million users

One million people are now using a new digital platform to guide them to key local announcements.

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Family still haunted by sickening gang attack that changed teen’s life forever

Family still haunted by sickening gang attack that changed teen’s life forever

The family of a teenager beaten within an inch of his life say they are still traumatised by the horrifying attack five years on.

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Fried and tested: Our favourite Kent fish and chip shops

Fried and tested: Our favourite Kent fish and chip shops

In honour of National Fish and Chip Day, we’re looking back at some of our reporters’ favourite chippies.

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Homes and sports hub plan for former golf course

Homes and sports hub plan for former golf course

A new sports hub is proposed to accommodate football, padel tennis, a golf driving range and a restaurant, along with 100 new homes.

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‘National Service instils discipline the young of today could well do with’

‘National Service instils discipline the young of today could well do with’

National Service, the two-child benefit limit, the infected blood scandal and hard-working carers are among topics discussed in this week’s letters.

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'There was a loud bang and the destroyer sank’ - Veterans remember D-Day 80 years on

'There was a loud bang and the destroyer sank’ - Veterans remember D-Day 80 years on

On the 80th anniversary of D-Day, we speak to veterans about the part they played that morning - and look at Kent’s key role in duping the Nazis.

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Uni set for more redundancies as staff say ‘working here is a hellish nightmare’

Uni set for more redundancies as staff say ‘working here is a hellish nightmare’

A debt-ridden university branded “a hellish nightmare” to work for is set to make further redundancies, KentOnline can reveal.

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Banksy wannabe caught vandalising postboxes on camera

Banksy wannabe caught vandalising postboxes on camera

New footage of a 33-year-old man who spraypainted multiple postboxes in different designs has been released.

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‘The council is just not listening about Sunday parking charges’

‘The council is just not listening about Sunday parking charges’

Voices were raised and banners were waved in a rally against the introduction of Sunday parking charges.

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Boy attacked by group of teens on path behind fire station

Boy attacked by group of teens on path behind fire station

A boy was assaulted in an attempted robbery on a footpath behind a fire station, sparking a police probe.

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Road closed as huge fire erupts at tyre shop

Road closed as huge fire erupts at tyre shop

Witnesses have described hearing “explosions” as a huge fire broke out at a tyre shop - causing a major route to be shut.

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Passengers evacuated as double-decker bus lands in ditch

Passengers evacuated as double-decker bus lands in ditch

Passengers had to be evacuated from a double-decker bus after it became stuck in a ditch.

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Hit duo release video filmed entirely in Kent seaside town

Hit duo release video filmed entirely in Kent seaside town

The Pet Shop Boys have released their latest video shot entirely in a Kent town featuring some famous faces.

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‘Can England go all the way? Anything short of bringing the trophy home will be a failure’

‘Can England go all the way? Anything short of bringing the trophy home will be a failure’

Secret Thinker has high hopes for the Three Lions at the Euros, who he thinks could go all the way now Southgate has dropped certain players…

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Iconic sports car brand unveils new HQ

Iconic sports car brand unveils new HQ

One of the most famous sports car brands has cut the ribbon on a multi-million pound new headquarters.

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Peter Andre ditches dad look for 'thug' role in Kent film director’s flick

Peter Andre ditches dad look for 'thug' role in Kent film director’s flick

The pop sensation is delving into the acting world as he takes on the role of a crime boss in an upcoming feature film.

Sending SEND pupils to private school costs taxpayers £84m

Sending SEND pupils to private school costs taxpayers £84m

A leading education expert says figures show the cost of sending children with special needs to private schools has tripled.

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Revived Costa drive-thru plans set for green light

Revived Costa drive-thru plans set for green light

Revised plans for a 24/7 drive-thru Costa are expected to be given the nod, two years after being rejected.

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Fruit farm signs massive £750m deal with supermarket

Fruit farm signs massive £750m deal with supermarket

A fruit farm in the county has signed a long-term deal with one of the nation’s most popular supermarkets worth £750 million.

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Business confidence shoots up

Business confidence shoots up

A survey of businesses reveals our region is feeling the most optimistic when it comes to future prospects.

‘This could save the life of farm workers’

‘This could save the life of farm workers’

Concerns over health and safety on our farms has prompted a special event to be staged this week to offer ‘potentially life-saving lessons’

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Internet troll who threatened to kill Kent MP spared jail

Internet troll who threatened to kill Kent MP spared jail

An internet troll who posted “chilling” online messages threatening to kill a Kent MP and children’s author JK Rowling has been spared jail.

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‘I tried to cancel my gym membership and they sent the debt collectors after me'

‘I tried to cancel my gym membership and they sent the debt collectors after me'

A frustrated mum is being chased by debt collectors due to an unpaid swimming membership she claims she cancelled months ago.

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‘It’s just virtue signalling!’: No fines in two years of crackdown on idling drivers

‘It’s just virtue signalling!’: No fines in two years of crackdown on idling drivers

A council’s campaign to stop drivers leaving their engines running has been criticised as not a single fine has been dished out since it was launched.

‘I’ve been told I might never have children – but no-one seems to care’

‘I’ve been told I might never have children – but no-one seems to care’

A mum says her daughter was left in the dark following surgery after a cyst was found on her ovary.

Lord Howard joins fight against solar farm set for countryside

Lord Howard joins fight against solar farm set for countryside

Disgruntled residents - including former Conservative Party leader and MP - have hit out at plans for a solar farm to serve a 10,000-home new town.

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Terrorised mum hid behind sofa to avoid controlling son

Terrorised mum hid behind sofa to avoid controlling son

A mum terrorised by her controlling son resorted to hiding in her own home to avoid his threatening demands.

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