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The impressive leisure centre refurb that's not quite perfect

The impressive leisure centre refurb that's not quite perfect

KentOnline got one of the first tours around an upgraded leisure centre following a year-long refurbishment programme. Here's what we thought.

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Barbecue blaze destroys sheds and sends smoke into sky

Barbecue blaze destroys sheds and sends smoke into sky

A spark from a barbecue turned into a large blaze that destroyed three sheds and led to a warning from the fire brigade.

Staff 'devastated' as care home to close after 30 years

Staff 'devastated' as care home to close after 30 years

A long-running care home is due to close after three decades of service due to health and Covid strains.

Crash sparks queues across town centre

Crash sparks queues across town centre

A busy junction has been partially blocked following a two-car accident, prompting delays across a town.

Sarah's cause of death revealed

Sarah's cause of death revealed

Sarah Everard, 33, died as a result of compression to the neck, a post-mortem has revealed.

Revamped leisure centre reopens today

Revamped leisure centre reopens today

A top Kent leisure centre will reopen this morning following a £7.5million refurbishment.

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'It's like a screwdriver constantly twisting itself into my head"

'It's like a screwdriver constantly twisting itself into my head"

A teenager who suffers from one of the most painful conditions in the world has described her experiences.

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Welder steeled for 48-hour fitness challenge

Welder steeled for 48-hour fitness challenge

Ollie Finn is aiming to take on 50,000 reps of sit-ups, press-ups and more in just 48 hours, in aid of mental health.

Thug threatened to stab victim as part of crime spree

Thug threatened to stab victim as part of crime spree

A robber threatened to stab a man as part of a crime spree spanning 18 months.

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Wesley Shrubsole angling: A great catch of tench

Wesley Shrubsole angling: A great catch of tench

Sport on the north Kent coast is still very good with hounds, bass and rays falling to crab and fish baits.

Carole Baskin hits out at cat sanctuary

Carole Baskin hits out at cat sanctuary

Infamous Tiger King star Carole Baskin has criticised a Kent cat sanctuary following the birth of a jaguar cub.

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How Kent's London overspill estate was rebuilt

How Kent's London overspill estate was rebuilt

A whole suburb of one of the county's largest towns was demolished at the start of the century, but 20 years on has the revamp had the desired effect?

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Huge Brexit lorry park is 'as bright as Wembley Stadium'

Huge Brexit lorry park is 'as bright as Wembley Stadium'

Frustrated residents are calling on the government to make changes to a huge Brexit lorry park that they say has ruined the dark night sky.

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Hey Baby! Animal sanctuary welcomes rare new arrival

Hey Baby! Animal sanctuary welcomes rare new arrival

Staff at a Kent animal sanctuary are celebrating the birth of a big cat cub, which is now the third generation of jaguars there.

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Motorway fire leaves bride stranded on wedding day

Motorway fire leaves bride stranded on wedding day

A bride was left standing on a motorway after a fire stopped traffic on the way to her wedding - which had already been pushed back FIVE times.

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Top brewery could expand across Kent

Top brewery could expand across Kent

A brewery's new managers are hoping post-lockdown trade is good enough to expand their operation.

M20 fully reopens after lorry fire

M20 fully reopens after lorry fire

A motorway has fully reopened after almost six hours following a lorry fire brought traffic to a standstill.

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Child hit by car on ring road

Child hit by car on ring road

A child has been taken to hospital after being hit by a car on a ring road.

Tobacco swiped in supermarket raids

Tobacco swiped in supermarket raids

Two men are wanted by police after a number of items were stolen from two supermarkets.

'There have been 3 murders but I still feel safe here'

'There have been 3 murders but I still feel safe here'

An estate with an infamous reputation has been earmarked for a multi-million pound facelift - we visited the area to see what it's really like.

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