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Exposed: Serious flaws in anti-terror bollard system spark urgent investigation

Exposed: Serious flaws in anti-terror bollard system spark urgent investigation

10 March 2025

A council has been forced to take urgent action after KentOnline exposed alarming flaws in security measures designed to stop hostile vehicle attacks.

Parents worried over ‘unethical’ school merger plans

Parents worried over ‘unethical’ school merger plans

10 March 2025

A proposed merger between two education trusts based in different parts of Kent - and with different performance ratings - has sparked a major row.

Teen left brain-damaged after collapsing in park finally returns to Kent

Teen left brain-damaged after collapsing in park finally returns to Kent

10 March 2025

The family of a young girl left brain-damaged after collapsing just days after her 16th birthday hope she will be back home within months.

HMV to close Kent store ahead of second relocation in three years

HMV to close Kent store ahead of second relocation in three years

09 March 2025

HMV is to close one of its Kent stores ahead of a second relocation in just three years.

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Bid to convert 16th century barn into 'boutique' wedding venue

Bid to convert 16th century barn into 'boutique' wedding venue

09 March 2025

Plans have emerged to convert a restored 16th-century barn into an “elegant, yet intimate” wedding and events venue.

Brilliant brunches to treat your mum this Mother’s Day

Brilliant brunches to treat your mum this Mother’s Day

09 March 2025

Whether it’s a boozy bottomless brunch or a catch-up over smashed avocado, Kent’s tasty brunches are a great idea for Mother’s Day.

Topless activists join global anti-dairy farming protest

Topless activists join global anti-dairy farming protest

08 March 2025

Activists have taken to a Kent city as part of a global anti-dairy farming protest, featuring a “herd of milked women”.

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Kent couple detained in Iran ‘blindfolded, interrogated - and seriously scared’

Kent couple detained in Iran ‘blindfolded, interrogated - and seriously scared’

08 March 2025

Exclusive: A Kent couple blindfolded and interrogated by Iranian police have told of their terrifying ordeal - and how they made their great escape.

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Sign of the times? The historic Kent pub turned into luxury Airbnb

Sign of the times? The historic Kent pub turned into luxury Airbnb

08 March 2025

A former pub which served a village for hundreds of years has been turned into a luxury Airbnb.

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Council checks on vulnerable as vital Lifeline service goes down

Council checks on vulnerable as vital Lifeline service goes down

07 March 2025

A council is checking on vulnerable people after its emergency alarm line went down.

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‘Great sadness' as owners to shut shoe shop ‘gem’

‘Great sadness' as owners to shut shoe shop ‘gem’

07 March 2025

A children's shoe shop which has served a city centre for almost 15 years is to shut its doors.

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Staunch defender of district’s heritage dies aged 86

Staunch defender of district’s heritage dies aged 86

07 March 2025

A former councillor and Sheriff who was a staunch defender of the district’s heritage has died.

School that ‘pupils love’ gets best possible Ofsted rating

School that ‘pupils love’ gets best possible Ofsted rating

07 March 2025

A primary school has scored top marks for its “welcoming, nurturing” environment and for ensuring children “rise to the their high expectations.”

‘Misplaced arrogance was their downfall’: Covert ‘Blue Eyes’ drug gang brought down

‘Misplaced arrogance was their downfall’: Covert ‘Blue Eyes’ drug gang brought down

06 March 2025

Detectives say they have dismantled an organised crime group which used stolen cars on false plates to supply considerable amounts of illegal drugs.

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Woman accused of murder tells jury: ‘Good riddance to bad rubbish’

Woman accused of murder tells jury: ‘Good riddance to bad rubbish’

06 March 2025

A woman accused of murdering her husband and dumping his body at the bottom of her garden told jurors: “Good riddance to bad rubbish.”

5 cycle routes for the family to try this spring

5 cycle routes for the family to try this spring

06 March 2025

The weather is getting brighter, so why not hop on your bike and explore the county with these family-friendly cycle routes?

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‘My son’s life will be ruined!’ Anger after children given school places nearly 30 miles from home

‘My son’s life will be ruined!’ Anger after children given school places nearly 30 miles from home

05 March 2025

Worried parents have aired their concerns after finding out their children have been given secondary school placements more than an hour away.

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Shock as two Kent car dealerships to shut this month

Shock as two Kent car dealerships to shut this month

05 March 2025

A leading car sales group has confirmed two of its Kent dealerships will close at the end of the month, leaving staff bewildered.

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12-month gridlock fears as roads to shut around Kent landmark for £1.5m regeneration

12-month gridlock fears as roads to shut around Kent landmark for £1.5m regeneration

05 March 2025

Motorists face a year of gridlock misery as regeneration work begins around a Kent landmark.

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Historic building put up for sale as bar bosses insist: ‘We’re going nowhere’

Historic building put up for sale as bar bosses insist: ‘We’re going nowhere’

05 March 2025

An iconic period building which has been home to much-loved bars and entertainment venues for several years, is set to be auctioned off this month.

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