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Romanian foster dog lived in woods while on run for seven months

Romanian foster dog lived in woods while on run for seven months

A dog that escaped its foster family's garden has been rescued after seven months on the run in woodland across the county.

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The Wanted star dies aged 33 after brain tumour battle

The Wanted star dies aged 33 after brain tumour battle

Tom Parker - star of The Wanted and a strong supporter of a Kent hospice - has died after being diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour.

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Met Police officer headbutted bar manager

Met Police officer headbutted bar manager

A serving Met Police officer from Kent has received a suspended prison sentence after headbutting a bar manager in London.

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'Britain's strictest head' on how teaching experiences in Kent shaped novel

'Britain's strictest head' on how teaching experiences in Kent shaped novel

A woman once dubbed "the strictest head teacher in the country" has written a book about turning round a failing school and reveals her inspiration.

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'DVLA delays stopping me follow my dream job'

'DVLA delays stopping me follow my dream job'

A mum says her life is on hold and cannot chase her dream to become an ambulance driver after a long wait for her driving licence to be renewed.

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The UK's newest 'Neolithic site' unveiled

The UK's newest 'Neolithic site' unveiled

It looks about 6000 years old but owners hope a new 'Neolithic' long barrow will become an important spiritual site for future generations.

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Disabled man's request for four-day marathon refused

Disabled man's request for four-day marathon refused

A man with cerebral palsy had his request to take longer than 24 hours to complete the virtual London Marathon refused.

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Spiderman burglar targets Indian takeaway

Spiderman burglar targets Indian takeaway

A burglar has been described as being like Spiderman after he broke into a flat by climbing through a tiny window and hanging upside down.

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.

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EastEnders inspired short film aims to give abuse victims a voice

EastEnders inspired short film aims to give abuse victims a voice

Budding young movie makers were given the chance to work on a short film exploring domestic violence and inspired by a long-running EastEnders' plot.

Mixed emotions for Fleet manager

Mixed emotions for Fleet manager

Ebbsfleet manager Dennis Kutrieb dismissed the suggestion that his side showed Dorking Wanderers too much respect on Saturday.

Report: Ebbsfleet keeper Moulden denies Dorking

Report: Ebbsfleet keeper Moulden denies Dorking

Ebbsfleet were indebted to an excellent goalkeeping display by Louie Moulden against Dorking Wanderers in National League South on Saturday.

'It’s been must-win for the last few matches'

'It’s been must-win for the last few matches'

Ebbsfleet face a must-win game at home to Dorking Wanderers this weekend - but manager Dennis Kutrieb says nothing has changed.

School's permanent memorial to boy killed in crash

School's permanent memorial to boy killed in crash

A school will be adding a memorial to its remembrance bench for an 11-year-old boy who died.

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Donor pays £250 for £1 samosa to help Ukrainian refugees

Donor pays £250 for £1 samosa to help Ukrainian refugees

A single samosa sold for hundreds of pounds as a popular Indian food stall returned to raise vital funds as part of the Ukraine Crisis Appeal.

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Wait goes on for town's new post office

Wait goes on for town's new post office

The search is still on for a new site for a town centre's post office after it closed when WHSmith shut down.

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Service held on anniversary of Pocahontas' death

Service held on anniversary of Pocahontas' death

A service was held to commemorate 405 years since the real princess Pocahontas died in the county.

Firms bid for £2bn crossing contracts

Firms bid for £2bn crossing contracts

Shortlisted companies can now bid for the contracts to build the roads, bridges, parks and woodlands of the Lower Thames Crossing project.

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Town's DWP office among dozens set to close

Town's DWP office among dozens set to close

A local DWP office in Kent has been earmarked for permanent closure with staff facing relocation to other offices or retraining for new roles.

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Akin is the one to catch

Akin is the one to catch

Former Northfleet Technology College Basketball Academy student Daniel Akin is holding court in California - and the stats prove it.

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