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‘I got told by pub-goer to die of AIDS - that’s why we need safe spaces’

11 May 2024
‘I got told by pub-goer to die of AIDS - that’s why we need safe spaces’

A new LGBTQ+ group has launched to create ‘safe spaces’ for its members, many of whom have been subject to hate crimes and abuse.

Rubbish removal company owner fined £8k

09 May 2024
Rubbish removal company owner fined £8k

A businessman has been fined after items linked to his company were discovered at a large-scale illegal dump.

Fly-tipping in country road linked to ‘organised crime’

09 May 2024
Fly-tipping in country road linked to ‘organised crime’

A huge pile of rubbish found dumped in a country lane which will be closed for up to a week could have links to organised crime.

University given £111k to archive works by fashion designer

08 May 2024
University given £111k to archive works by fashion designer

Hundreds of garments designed by Dame Zandra Rhodes are to be photographed in a project involving underprivileged youngsters.

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Lifeboat rescues five people after boat ‘struck by lightning’

02 May 2024
Lifeboat rescues five people after boat ‘struck by lightning’

Five people had to be saved from a yacht “drifting” in the Thames after a lightning bolt hit the ship and wiped out all communications and power.

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Inside Kent’s latest B&M store

02 May 2024
Inside Kent’s latest B&M store

We take an exclusive first look inside a bargain retailer’s new shop ahead of its opening today.

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Pupils ‘thriving’ at school upgraded from ‘inadequate’ to ‘good’

01 May 2024
Pupils ‘thriving’ at school upgraded from ‘inadequate’ to ‘good’

A primary school where safeguarding concerns were previously raised has now seen improvements to teaching and learning.

Cladding to be removed from hospital A&E at ‘high risk of fire spread’

01 May 2024
Cladding to be removed from hospital A&E at ‘high risk of fire spread’

Complicated works to remove dangerous cladding from a hospital emergency department at high “risk of fire” is set to get underway.

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Cinema-goer’s shock at rat ‘scurrying’ during screening of Amy Winehouse movie

25 April 2024
Cinema-goer’s shock at rat ‘scurrying’ during screening of Amy Winehouse movie

A shocked movie-goer has described the moment she spotted vermin roaming freely and munching popcorn during a screening of “Back to Black”.

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Celebrations for St George’s Day take to streets

23 April 2024
Celebrations for St George’s Day take to streets

Hundreds of pupils have taken part in parades to celebrate the patron saint of England.

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Bold new artwork a nod to Kent’s agricultural heritage

23 April 2024
Bold new artwork a nod to Kent’s agricultural heritage

A five-metre multi-sensory piece of art has been installed in a park.

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Roaming dragons and students to take to streets for St George’s Day bash

18 April 2024
Roaming dragons and students to take to streets for St George’s Day bash

Celebrations for the patron saint of England will commence this weekend as hundreds of pupils prepare to take part in an annual parade.

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‘We haven’t been able to get out’: Girls’ trip chaos in flood-hit Dubai

18 April 2024
‘We haven’t been able to get out’: Girls’ trip chaos in flood-hit Dubai

A Kent woman caught in flood-hit Dubai has recounted the moment the storm struck and she feared she may be stuck in treacherous conditions.

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Cotton Traders to open at shopping complex

16 April 2024
Cotton Traders to open at shopping complex

A clothing company’s new branch will open its doors to customers for the first time this weekend.

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Just one in four ULEZ fines paid as Kent revolt rages on

13 April 2024
Just one in four ULEZ fines paid as Kent revolt rages on

Tens of thousands of ULEZ fines haven’t been paid since the latest expansion despite motorists receiving threats from bailiffs, KentOnline can reveal.

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Vaisakhi Gravesend 2024: Everything you need to know

11 April 2024
Vaisakhi Gravesend 2024: Everything you need to know

Everything you need to know about Sikh festival celebrations in a Kent town this weekend, from road closures, procession route, timings and more.

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Eid al-Fitr: Muslims celebrate end of Ramadan

10 April 2024
Eid al-Fitr: Muslims celebrate end of Ramadan

Thousands of members of a mosque have broken their month-long fast as they celebrate Eid Al-Fitr and the end of Ramadan.

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Tesco marks Sikh festival for first time

04 April 2024
Tesco marks Sikh festival for first time

The supermarket giant is marking the Sikh festival of Vaisakhi for the first time and kicked off its celebrations at a Kent place of worship.

‘Rubbish is piling up on our streets’

03 April 2024
‘Rubbish is piling up on our streets’

Residents have been left frustrated by their bins not being collected just days after a new waste collection company has been introduced.

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African and Caribbean society to welcome TV soap star to mark 40 years

02 April 2024
African and Caribbean society to welcome TV soap star to mark 40 years

A charity representing Kent's African and Caribbean community has kicked off its 40th anniversary celebrations.

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