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A remote control firefighting robot which can spray 2,000 litres of water a minute has been hailed as an “exciting addition” by the fire service.
Tears were shed as hundreds of people flocked to a famous dog racing track for its last-ever meet, bringing to a close its near 40-year tenure.
A “weather bomb” set to batter Kent this week with gale-force winds has triggered a danger to life warning.
Kent County Council has been given a £23 million government grant to support bus services across the county.
A family of a child with special needs who missed out on education for two years has been awarded more than £18,000 by Kent County Council.
Whether your kids are fans of the Wild West or magical flying cars, there are some fantastic family shows coming up in 2025.
Bat Out of Hell, a rock ‘n’ roll musical inspired by the best-selling album by Meat Loaf, is touring the country.
Repair bills for drivers who hit potholes, which now includes a senior county councillor, are on the up - but why are Kent’s roads in such a state?
Weather forecasters have issued a cold health alert as temperatures are expected to plummet this weekend.
The owners of an iconic dog racing track have confirmed the date its track will be closing following a consultation period with staff.
The running of local councils is to change under sweeping government reforms - here is an easy guide in six questions to get your head round them.
A Freedom of Information request has revealed the number of clinical claims relating to items left in patients after surgery at Kent’s hospitals.
A shoplifter has narrowly avoided jail after stealing booze, meat and sweets while subject to a suspended prison sentence.
A couple who started a cleaning firm have shared how they went from scrubbing for mates to cleaning castles and major TV show sets.
Five Kent seaside towns have been hit by a house price slump as Londoners are “cooling” on the idea of relocating to the coast.
Richard Branson's Virgin Group make a bid to break Eurostar’s monopoly on services through the Channel Tunnel.
A man taken to hospital after being hit by a car on a busy road near a retail park has died.
Officers have told people to report anything suspicious they see after claims a stranger is going around and randomly assaulting women.
Oh, my love! The 1990 romance has been recreated for the stage, featuring music by Eurythmics’ Dave Stewart.
The leaders of Kent’s councils have written to the government to express an interest in joining the Devolution Priority Programme (DPP).
A winter flu crisis is crippling overwhelmed hospitals across Kent as a record number of patients endure long waits for a bed.
With Kent’s hospitals gripped by a winter flu crisis, we asked the county’s MPs for their thoughts on the alarming waiting times in A&E.
The biggest proposed change in the way local government is run in Kent for 50 years has taken another bold step.
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New Government-backed train ticket retailer to be created
If Dry January is going well, just think how much 12 months off the booze will help your body.
With wildlife spectacles and seaside fun all year, this spot on the East Coast is a sensational all-weather destination
People, it's time to sanitise your makeup bag - plus its contents - and here's how
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Gillingham manager John Coleman has identified a habit he’s determined to eliminate from his newly inherited team.
Chris Benjamin arrives at Kent desperate to show he’s more than just a white-ball player, according to director of cricket Simon Cook.
Be sure to check out Simon Hildrew’s gallery from Saturday’s Kent Schools Cross-Country Championships - especially if you took part!
Medway’s Tyla Jade Thomas conquered the field once more for further success at the Kent Schools Cross-Country Championships.
Find out who’s in KentOnline’s team of the week and vote for your star man.
Newly-signed Gillingham winger Asher Agbinone is confident they can still mount a play-off challenge this season.
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