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Kent excited by the arrival of West Indian pacer

Kent excited by the arrival of West Indian pacer

Kent’s director of cricket Paul Downton says he’s excited about the addition of West Indian fast bowler Miguel Cummins.

Women share experiences of harassment as prof's comments cause outrage

Women share experiences of harassment as prof's comments cause outrage

Women have shared their experiences of harassment following Sarah Everard's disappearance, while a professor's comments have sparked outrage.

Man bitten during attempted dog robbery in woods

Man bitten during attempted dog robbery in woods

A dog thief wielding a stick was bitten by the pet he was trying to steal as he confronted its owner in remote woodland.

Queen of kitchenalia's antiques set to fetch £100k at auction

Queen of kitchenalia's antiques set to fetch £100k at auction

Thousands of collectables and curios belonging to a renowned dealer of 'kitchenalia' are expected to raise more than £100,000 at auction.

Shock rejection of £30m bypass sparks gridlock fears

Shock rejection of £30m bypass sparks gridlock fears

Kent's busiest level crossing is set to take the strain of more than 1,000 new homes after councillors sensationally refused plans for a relief road.

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Anger over developers' u-turn for former car showroom

Anger over developers' u-turn for former car showroom

Developers have ditched plans to open shops or a restaurant in a prime retail spot and are instead opting to build a reception area for students.

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From Kent schoolboy to billionaire vaccine maker

From Kent schoolboy to billionaire vaccine maker

The businessman leading the world's biggest Covid vaccine-making plant has praised his former Kent school for 'making me the man I am'.

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Archbishop silent on Harry and Meghan private marriage claims

Archbishop silent on Harry and Meghan private marriage claims

The Archbishop of Canterbury has refused to comment on claims he married Harry and Meghan in a private ceremony days before their televised wedding.

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Council 'unreservedly sorry' for bin collection chaos

Council 'unreservedly sorry' for bin collection chaos

A council has apologised to its residents after thousands of bins were left overflowing during a rocky first month for its new collection service.

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Shoppers face 25% parking hike on return to high street

Shoppers face 25% parking hike on return to high street

A council has agreed to increase parking fees by as much as 70p an hour in time for shoppers returning to the high street next month.

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Three vehicles involved in collision

Three vehicles involved in collision

Police attended an accident that reportedly involved two cars and an ambulance.

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Roof fire battled by 30 firefighters

Roof fire battled by 30 firefighters

Crews extinguished a roof fire after tackling the blaze for more than two hours.

‘We’re sick of watching TV - the pub is our life’

‘We’re sick of watching TV - the pub is our life’

Two Kent brothers aged in their 80s whose lives have revolved around pubs are desperate to return to their local.

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Our World of Sport: Bat and Trap

Our World of Sport: Bat and Trap

The game of Bat & Trap is almost solely played in the county of Kent and has maintained its popularity.

'You could make a film about his life'

'You could make a film about his life'

Tributes have been paid to Vietnam War correspondent and Gurkha rights activist Brian Staley, who has died at the age of 81.

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Vehicle theft arrest after early morning police search

Vehicle theft arrest after early morning police search

A man has been arrested on suspicion of vehicle theft following an early morning search by police in a residential area.

Burglar smashed window and stole drone while out on licence

Burglar smashed window and stole drone while out on licence

A burglar who broke into a home while out of prison on licence has been sentenced to six years behind bars.

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Object thrown at moving bus smashes window

Object thrown at moving bus smashes window

Mindless vandals have smashed the window of a moving bus as it travelled along a popular route.

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Racing hit-and-run drivers 'could've killed my son'

Racing hit-and-run drivers 'could've killed my son'

A father has spoken of the terrifying moment his teenage son rang him "screaming in pain" after being hit by two cars.

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Revealed: Airbnb hosts rent rooms out for illegal lockdown getaways

Revealed: Airbnb hosts rent rooms out for illegal lockdown getaways

EXCLUSIVE: A KentOnline investigation has revealed rogue Airbnb hosts are renting rooms out in breach of lockdown rules.

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