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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.

Thousands turn out for Kent’s largest festival of colours

02 April 2024
Thousands turn out for Kent’s largest festival of colours

Nearly 4000 people threw coloured powders at each other and danced to music at a religious festival held in a town park.

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Southeastern rakes in £2.5m as fare-dodgers hit with bumped-up £100 fines

26 March 2024
Southeastern rakes in £2.5m as fare-dodgers hit with bumped-up £100 fines

Exclusive data given to KentOnline has revealed Southeastern recovered millions in penalty payments in one year after fines were increased.

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New coffee shop opens in town centre

21 March 2024
New coffee shop opens in town centre

A shop selling coffees, milkshakes, cakes, sandwiches and specialty bao buns has welcomed its first customers.

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Holi 2024: Where to celebrate the Hindu festival in Kent

20 March 2024
Holi 2024: Where to celebrate the Hindu festival in Kent

Hindus everywhere are preparing to celebrate Holi, the vibrant festival of colour. Here’s everything you need to know about the festivities.

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