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Scott's new mission

Scott's new mission

Well-travelled Scott McKechnie has faced some of the world's best players - and he's bringing his wealth of experience to the Kent Cricket League.

Police officer 'attacked' by shoplifting suspect

Police officer 'attacked' by shoplifting suspect

A suspected shoplifter has been charged with assaulting a police officer over four cans of lager.

Train drivers' whirlwind romance

Train drivers' whirlwind romance

A pair of train drivers have told how they fell in love at work - and will spend Valentine's Day apart so they can bring other lovers together.

Here's what happened when our reporter tried weightlifting with Team GB

Here's what happened when our reporter tried weightlifting with Team GB

Here's what happened when we sent our reporter to try Olympic weightlifting at the Kent gym producing champion women lifters on an Olympic scale.

King: No revolving-door policy at Darts

King: No revolving-door policy at Darts

Dartford manager Steve King says it's not easy come, easy go when it comes to recruitment of players.

No complaints from Corinthian manager after final defeat

No complaints from Corinthian manager after final defeat

Corinthian boss Michael Golding had no complaints as his side lost to Sheppey in the Kent Senior Trophy final on Tuesday night.

King: We competed really well

King: We competed really well

Dartford boss Steve King felt it was a case of roles reversed after their derby success over Ebbsfleet on Tuesday night.

Report: Derby win lifts Dartford above Ebbsfleet

Report: Derby win lifts Dartford above Ebbsfleet

A crowd of 2,457 saw Dartford edge rivals Ebbsfleet in National League South on Tuesday night.

Town traders cautiously optimistic after 'really difficult times'

Town traders cautiously optimistic after 'really difficult times'

Market stall holders on one of the country's hardest-hit high streets have given their verdict on the town's future trading prospects.

Theme park bosses given final deadline

Theme park bosses given final deadline

A multi-billion pound theme park project billed as Kent's answer to Disneyland has been given a final deadline to submit its bid for review.

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Children hold protest over 'scary' school run driving

Children hold protest over 'scary' school run driving

Dangerous parking and driving by school-run parents inspired a placard-waving protest by primary school children.

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Tributes paid to 'kind' playgroup leader who taught 'generations' of toddlers

Tributes paid to 'kind' playgroup leader who taught 'generations' of toddlers

A family has paid tribute to a grandmother who ran a playgroup for more than 30 years after her passing following a battle with cancer.

'Does the Prime Minister think I was a fool?'

'Does the Prime Minister think I was a fool?'

A Tory MP told the Commons his family grieved for his Kent grandmother without hugging, in the same month parties allegedly took place at No 10.

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Health hub plan moves forward

Health hub plan moves forward

A town council says a health hub plan is a step closer to reality following a land-purchase agreement.

Dartford's youngest councillor voted in

Dartford's youngest councillor voted in

Voters in three by-elections have returned their preferred candidates with the Conservatives emerging victorious in each.

Stolen car crashes outside shopping centre

Stolen car crashes outside shopping centre

A stolen Land Rover hit parked cars after failing to stop for police.

Team of the week

Team of the week

Find out who's in KentOnline's team of the week and vote for your star man.

Delays near the Dartford Crossing

Delays near the Dartford Crossing

A sliproad on the M25 has been closed due to a spillage on the carriageway, causing long delays for motorists.

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Stranger saves choking nurse's life at Bluewater cinema

Stranger saves choking nurse's life at Bluewater cinema

A nurse is encouraging people to learn first aid after a stranger saved her life when she choked on popcorn at the cinema.

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Woman dies after horror crash

Woman dies after horror crash

A driver has died after suffering serious injuries in a crash along a main route.

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