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Blue badge battle: KentOnline’s campaign to change unfair system

Blue badge battle: KentOnline’s campaign to change unfair system

26 March 2025

Today KentOnline launches an ambitious campaign to ensure seriously ill people get fair treatment when applying for blue badges.

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First look at Primark store to open in town

First look at Primark store to open in town

25 March 2025

Fresh plans and CGIs have revealed the look of a highly-anticipated Primark branch.

‘Houses planned for farmland will expand village by 50% - where will it end?’

‘Houses planned for farmland will expand village by 50% - where will it end?’

25 March 2025

Villagers say a developer’s plans for 120 new homes will complete a 50% expansion of their close-knit community.

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‘Brain surgery was hardest thing I’ve been through’

‘Brain surgery was hardest thing I’ve been through’

22 March 2025

A Kent TV star has emotionally told Red Nose Day audiences of the anguish of having to undergo brain surgery.

Where to book a Kent glamping holiday this summer

Where to book a Kent glamping holiday this summer

22 March 2025

If you fancy spending a night under the stars in a luxury glamping pod this year, here are five must-visit destinations for your wishlist.

Popular TikTok artist returns to Kent to paint ‘chavvy’ pink piggy bank

Popular TikTok artist returns to Kent to paint ‘chavvy’ pink piggy bank

21 March 2025

Scores of fans flocked to a Kent charity shop to buy a metallic pink piggy bank which had been redesigned by a popular artist.

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McDonald’s shuts for a month for ‘renovation’

McDonald’s shuts for a month for ‘renovation’

19 March 2025

A branch of a fast-food chain will be reopening next month after being closed for refurbishment work.

Conservative county councillor launches attack on party as she defects

Conservative county councillor launches attack on party as she defects

14 March 2025

A Tory councillor has defected to a right-wing, populist Eurosceptic party taking a swipe at her former colleagues at County Hall on the way out.

Comedian Ellie Taylor talks about midlife and motherhood ahead of new tour

Comedian Ellie Taylor talks about midlife and motherhood ahead of new tour

12 March 2025

Actor Ellie Taylor is gearing up for her new stand-up tour, Palavering, which is coming to two Kent venues.

B&M to replace town’s former Homebase

B&M to replace town’s former Homebase

11 March 2025

A town is set to welcome its second B&M this Spring, which will be replacing a former DIY and garden shop.

Man charged after two teenage girls report sex attacks

Man charged after two teenage girls report sex attacks

10 March 2025

A teenage girl sitting on a park bench was allegedly sexually assaulted.

Tributes to young man buried on his 21st birthday after being crushed by car

Tributes to young man buried on his 21st birthday after being crushed by car

05 March 2025

A car enthusiast was laid to rest on what would have been his 21st birthday after he died in a tragic accident.

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Three-month crossroads closure set to wreak havoc

Three-month crossroads closure set to wreak havoc

04 March 2025

The three-month closure of one of the busiest crossroads in Kent is set to cause chaos in villages and rural communities, it has been warned.

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‘I’m a mum-ventor - Dragons' Den star is helping me revolutionise baby feeding time’

‘I’m a mum-ventor - Dragons' Den star is helping me revolutionise baby feeding time’

03 March 2025

A mum-turned-entrepreneur has appeared on Dragons’ Den star Sara Davies’ latest BBC show after dreaming up an invention to help ease parents’ stress.

Davina McCall is the woman of the hour

Davina McCall is the woman of the hour

01 March 2025

Kent-based TV presenter Davina McCall is hosting a special talk about her incredible career on International Women’s Day.

Major road scheme for community ‘overwhelmed’ by new homes shelved for rethink

Major road scheme for community ‘overwhelmed’ by new homes shelved for rethink

27 February 2025

A road improvement scheme near a school and where 1,000 new homes are being built has been deferred to make it fit for purpose.

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Former public toilet turned into ‘quirky cottage’ on market - for £135K

Former public toilet turned into ‘quirky cottage’ on market - for £135K

27 February 2025

A former loo block which has also served as a breakfast café and an Airbnb has been converted into a unique, one-bed property.

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Strictly star to bring fairytale romance to Kent

Strictly star to bring fairytale romance to Kent

27 February 2025

Dancer Nikita Kuzmin is inviting audiences to a dreamy masked ball as he takes his first solo tour, Midnight Dancer, on the road.

First exits confirmed in uni's £20m savings drive

First exits confirmed in uni's £20m savings drive

26 February 2025

The first wave of job redundancies has been confirmed at a university where bosses are driving £20 million in savings.

‘It’s taken 40 years to get here’: A228 widening works get the green light

‘It’s taken 40 years to get here’: A228 widening works get the green light

25 February 2025

Work to widen one of the county’s busiest roads will finally get underway next month at a cost of £1.3million.

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