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Delight as 700-year-old market finally returns to high street

Delight as 700-year-old market finally returns to high street

17 July 2024

A 700-year-old market’s long anticipated return to Kent following an arduous two-year battle has been labelled a “win-win”.

Owner’s anger as huge fire ‘lit by arsonists’ destroys barn

Owner’s anger as huge fire ‘lit by arsonists’ destroys barn

17 July 2024

A fire that decimated a barn could cost the landowner up to £50,000.

Prolific thief who caused ‘misery in the town’ banned from shops

Prolific thief who caused ‘misery in the town’ banned from shops

17 July 2024

A 45-year-old woman has been handed a two-year shop ban and sent back to prison for targeting a number of town centre stores and supermarkets.

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Disruption expected as car park set to shut for a month

Disruption expected as car park set to shut for a month

17 July 2024

The partial closure of a leisure centre car park is expected to cause disruption during a large portion of the school holidays.

Machete burglars jailed after vicious attack on grandad

Machete burglars jailed after vicious attack on grandad

17 July 2024

Three thugs who left one victim with a wound down to bone have been locked up after a terrifying night of violence.

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Death of popular 24-year-old not being treated as suspicious

Death of popular 24-year-old not being treated as suspicious

17 July 2024

The death of a young woman whose body was found 12 days after she was reported missing is not being treated as suspicious, police have confirmed.

‘I won’t stop until KCC pay for my pothole damage’

‘I won’t stop until KCC pay for my pothole damage’

17 July 2024

A 73-year-old woman has vowed to take the county council to court if it doesn’t pay up more than £500 for pothole damage to her car.

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‘Kent is the only place I don’t wear a mask - I feel safe here’

‘Kent is the only place I don’t wear a mask - I feel safe here’

17 July 2024

In an exclusive interview with KentOnline, model Mia Khalifa reveals her love for the county - from Whitstable’s oysters to her ‘witch’ in Margate.

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Nearly 1,500 animals abused in Kent in six months

Nearly 1,500 animals abused in Kent in six months

17 July 2024

The RSPCA has received more than 40,000 reports of animal abuse across England and Wales between January and June, according to new figures.

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Major blow for high street as £30m redevelopment up for sale

Major blow for high street as £30m redevelopment up for sale

16 July 2024

A major development on one of Kent’s busiest high streets has been put up for sale for £6m casting uncertainty over the project.

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New beach bus service to launch from town centre to popular seaside spot

New beach bus service to launch from town centre to popular seaside spot

16 July 2024

A bus service taking passengers to one of the busiest seaside resorts on the Kent border is to launch next week.

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Empty village pub up for sale

Empty village pub up for sale

16 July 2024

A former pub is up for sale and could be bought by the community to get it up and running again.

Travellers spotted in former park and ride site

Travellers spotted in former park and ride site

16 July 2024

Landowners are working to get an eviction notice for several travellers who have parked on a car park.

Kent Pizza Hut to close for good

Kent Pizza Hut to close for good

16 July 2024

A pizza restaurant is closing the doors to one of its branches this week to make way for an American fast-food chain.

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Children’s hospice founder dies at 83

Children’s hospice founder dies at 83

16 July 2024

Tributes have poured in for an architect who was known for setting up a charity in memory of his daughter.

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M&S worker was drug runner for Covid cocaine ring

M&S worker was drug runner for Covid cocaine ring

16 July 2024

A 29-year-old Kent man is one of three people to be jailed after his role in a drugs ring which operated during the coronavirus pandemic.

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New MP to tackle ‘GP shortages, banking and education’

New MP to tackle ‘GP shortages, banking and education’

16 July 2024

A constituency’s new MP says he has “big changes” lined up for his area.

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Woman taken to hospital after crash closes A-road

Woman taken to hospital after crash closes A-road

16 July 2024

An A-road is closed after a smash between two cars, with emergency services in attendance.

‘I was looking forward to welcoming a new family - but was horrified by this ridiculous plan’

‘I was looking forward to welcoming a new family - but was horrified by this ridiculous plan’

16 July 2024

People living in a quiet country lane have expressed their “horror” amid fears plans for a commercial workshop will lead to noise and extra traffic.

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‘Parents who can afford a holiday will just pay the fine’

‘Parents who can afford a holiday will just pay the fine’

16 July 2024

A head teacher has said fines aren’t enough to stop families from going on holiday in term time, as stats reveal the number of parents being fined.

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