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Brad Harper joined the KM Group in 2019, working as the Whitstable reporter. He also covers the Canterbury district, Faversham and Thanet.

‘We planned his funeral and said goodbye three times but now he’s here and might even walk again’

25 December 2024
‘We planned his funeral and said goodbye three times but now he’s here and might even walk again’

The family of a boy left brain-damaged after a horror accident say he will “come out of it walking and talking” amid a remarkable recovery.

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'What ever happened to Mandy Winters?'

23 December 2024
'What ever happened to Mandy Winters?'

After concern was raised for a local celebrity who made her name on stage, we tracked her down to find out why she is no longer in the spotlight.

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Takeaway driver, 19, left elderly woman with life-changing injuries

22 December 2024
Takeaway driver, 19, left elderly woman with life-changing injuries

A university student out delivering takeaways in a town crashed into a pensioner while driving on the wrong side of the road.

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Huge cannabis farm found with 2,000 plants

20 December 2024
Huge cannabis farm found with 2,000 plants

Police have uncovered a sprawling cannabis farm containing more than 2,000 plants during a raid of an industrial unit.

Manhunt for snood-wearing man who ‘grabbed’ girl

17 December 2024
Manhunt for snood-wearing man who ‘grabbed’ girl

A manhunt has been launched for a snood-wearing stranger who reportedly grabbed a teenage girl in an alleyway.

Award-winning restaurant loved by celebrity chef will be ‘unviable’ if plans snubbed

17 December 2024
Award-winning restaurant loved by celebrity chef will be ‘unviable’ if plans snubbed

The owner of a bistro loved by a celebrity chef says the business will be “unviable” if a bid to use the flat above is not approved.

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‘He was fit and healthy - then suddenly everything changed after night terror’

17 December 2024
‘He was fit and healthy - then suddenly everything changed after night terror’

A once fit and healthy young man has had his life turned upside down by a devastating rare condition after he suddenly started having night terrors.

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Police say ‘no evidence of criminal conduct’ after Tesco lorry fireball

13 December 2024
Police say ‘no evidence of criminal conduct’ after Tesco lorry fireball

Police have closed an investigation into a Tesco lorry exploding into a ball of flames after finding no evidence of criminal conduct.

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Former councillor and teacher convicted of historic sex crimes dies in prison

11 December 2024
Former councillor and teacher convicted of historic sex crimes dies in prison

A depraved former councillor and teacher at a prestigious school who repeatedly grabbed pupils’ genitals has died in prison.

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Look inside unique Kent beach house being sold by Ed Sheeran’s neighbours

11 December 2024
Look inside unique Kent beach house being sold by Ed Sheeran’s neighbours

Take a look inside this unique Kent house on an “apocalyptic” beach estate where Ed Sheeran owns a home.

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Inspector who sent unarmed police to home before fatal shootings cleared of gross misconduct

09 December 2024
Inspector who sent unarmed police to home before fatal shootings cleared of gross misconduct

An inspector who sent unarmed officers to a home hours before a mum-of-two was fatally shot by her partner has been cleared of gross misconduct.

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Uni staff told in video call 400 jobs could go to save £20m

03 December 2024
Uni staff told in video call 400 jobs could go to save £20m

More than a quarter of jobs at a university could be slashed in a bid to save £20 million, KentOnline can reveal.

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Woman bitten by dog and sworn at by owner with missing teeth

03 December 2024
Woman bitten by dog and sworn at by owner with missing teeth

A woman was bitten by a “stocky, dark brown dog” and sworn at by the owner who had “several missing teeth”.

University ‘greatly saddened’ after student’s body found on campus

03 December 2024
University ‘greatly saddened’ after student’s body found on campus

A university says it is “greatly saddened” by the death of a student whose body was found on its campus.

How Kent MPs voted in assisted dying debate

29 November 2024
How Kent MPs voted in assisted dying debate

A total of 10 Kent MPs voted against today’s assisted dying bill as it was passed in the House of Commons – while eight supported it.

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Hunt for van driver after cyclist injured in hit-and-run

29 November 2024
Hunt for van driver after cyclist injured in hit-and-run

Police are hunting a van driver after a cyclist knocked over in a hit-and-run was taken to hospital.

Taco Bell reveals opening date for new restaurant

29 November 2024
Taco Bell reveals opening date for new restaurant

Taco Bell has unveiled when its newest Kent store is set to open its restaurant doors.

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Police hunting paedophile over ‘court order breach’

29 November 2024
Police hunting paedophile over ‘court order breach’

Police are hunting a convicted paedophile who was caught twice by vigilante groups posing as young girls after an alleged breach in Kent.

Dashcam appeal after Audi ‘driven dangerously on M20 with no lights’

29 November 2024
Dashcam appeal after Audi ‘driven dangerously on M20 with no lights’

Police are appealing for dashcam footage after a car was allegedly driven dangerously at high speed on the M20 with no lights on.

Kent MPs confirm which way they will vote on assisted dying bill today

29 November 2024
Kent MPs confirm which way they will vote on assisted dying bill today

Three Kent MPs have confirmed they will vote in favour of today’s assisted dying bill, while five will oppose it - with several yet to decide.

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