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Anger over sudden closure of ‘lifeline’ youth club

Anger over sudden closure of ‘lifeline’ youth club

Devastated parents say they don't know how their autistic children will cope now a “lifeline” youth club has shut down.

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Kent man celebrating EuroMillions win

Kent man celebrating EuroMillions win

A man from Kent is set to be mortgage-free after scooping £1 million in a EuroMillions draw.

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Popular fireworks show axed after 35 years

Popular fireworks show axed after 35 years

A long-running fireworks display will no longer go ahead with organisers blaming dwindling volunteer numbers, soaring costs and bad weather.

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Costa coffee drive-thru plans approved - but government to get final say

Costa coffee drive-thru plans approved - but government to get final say

The coffee chain won approval for its revised plans but concerns over flooding mean it’s been sent to Westminster for closer inspection.

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Police chief reveals crime is down but thefts, robbery and vehicle offences rise

Police chief reveals crime is down but thefts, robbery and vehicle offences rise

Kent Police’s top cop has revealed a drop in crime but a rise thefts, robbery and vehicle offences.

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Pub landlord launches bid to open new restaurant

Pub landlord launches bid to open new restaurant

A pub landlord has revealed plans to expand their business empire by opening a new restaurant.

Kent kingpin jailed as £10m drugs ring selling ‘premium’ cannabis smashed

Kent kingpin jailed as £10m drugs ring selling ‘premium’ cannabis smashed

A drug dealer smuggled "premium" cannabis products worth at least £10 million from the US into the UK hidden in children's toys and clothing.

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Brave siblings step forward to unmask firefighter dad as ‘entrenched paedophile’

Brave siblings step forward to unmask firefighter dad as ‘entrenched paedophile’

A brother and sister have reunited after decades apart to get their firefighter father sent to prison after enduring years of rape and sexual abuse.

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Cathedral reveals plans for ‘80s silent disco

Cathedral reveals plans for ‘80s silent disco

A historic cathedral is set to host its second silent disco events in a bid to raise cash – despite religious groups continuously slamming the scheme.

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Landscaper creates ‘nature haven’ for hospice’s new wellbeing wing

Landscaper creates ‘nature haven’ for hospice’s new wellbeing wing

A business owner is creating and donating a bespoke garden to a charity caring for palliative and end-of-life patients.

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Former restaurant boss jailed for sexually assaulting teen

Former restaurant boss jailed for sexually assaulting teen

A 49-year-old man has been locked up after being found guilty of two sexual assaults on a young girl.

Hotel launches first ‘afternoon tea for dogs’ in Kent

Hotel launches first ‘afternoon tea for dogs’ in Kent

A pet-friendly hotel has launched a new quirky afternoon tea menu specifically designed for canine companions.

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Dramatic rescue mission launched as 84 people - including baby - in sea off Kent

Dramatic rescue mission launched as 84 people - including baby - in sea off Kent

A major rescue mission was launched in the Channel as 84 people - including a six-month-old baby and two other children - ended up in the water.

Award-winning online service hits one million users

Award-winning online service hits one million users

One million people are now using a new digital platform to guide them to key local announcements.

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Fried and tested: Our favourite Kent fish and chip shops

Fried and tested: Our favourite Kent fish and chip shops

In honour of National Fish and Chip Day, we’re looking back at some of our reporters’ favourite chippies.

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Homes and sports hub plan for former golf course

Homes and sports hub plan for former golf course

A new sports hub is proposed to accommodate football, padel tennis, a golf driving range and a restaurant, along with 100 new homes.

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‘National Service instils discipline the young of today could well do with’

‘National Service instils discipline the young of today could well do with’

National Service, the two-child benefit limit, the infected blood scandal and hard-working carers are among topics discussed in this week’s letters.

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'There was a loud bang and the destroyer sank’ - Veterans remember D-Day 80 years on

'There was a loud bang and the destroyer sank’ - Veterans remember D-Day 80 years on

On the 80th anniversary of D-Day, we speak to veterans about the part they played that morning - and look at Kent’s key role in duping the Nazis.

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Uni set for more redundancies as staff say ‘working here is a hellish nightmare’

Uni set for more redundancies as staff say ‘working here is a hellish nightmare’

A debt-ridden university branded “a hellish nightmare” to work for is set to make further redundancies, KentOnline can reveal.

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Banksy wannabe caught vandalising postboxes on camera

Banksy wannabe caught vandalising postboxes on camera

New footage of a 33-year-old man who spraypainted multiple postboxes in different designs has been released.

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‘The council is just not listening about Sunday parking charges’

‘The council is just not listening about Sunday parking charges’

Voices were raised and banners were waved in a rally against the introduction of Sunday parking charges.

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Family still haunted by sickening gang attack that changed teen’s life forever

Family still haunted by sickening gang attack that changed teen’s life forever

The family of a teenager beaten within an inch of his life say they are still traumatised by the horrifying attack five years on.

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Boy attacked by group of teens on path behind fire station

Boy attacked by group of teens on path behind fire station

A boy was assaulted in an attempted robbery on a footpath behind a fire station, sparking a police probe.

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Road closed as huge fire erupts at tyre shop

Road closed as huge fire erupts at tyre shop

Witnesses have described hearing “explosions” as a huge fire broke out at a tyre shop - causing a major route to be shut.

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Passengers evacuated as double-decker bus lands in ditch

Passengers evacuated as double-decker bus lands in ditch

Passengers had to be evacuated from a double-decker bus after it became stuck in a ditch.

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Hit duo release video filmed entirely in Kent seaside town

Hit duo release video filmed entirely in Kent seaside town

The Pet Shop Boys have released their latest video shot entirely in a Kent town featuring some famous faces.

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‘Can England go all the way? Anything short of bringing the trophy home will be a failure’

‘Can England go all the way? Anything short of bringing the trophy home will be a failure’

Secret Thinker has high hopes for the Three Lions at the Euros, who he thinks could go all the way now Southgate has dropped certain players…

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Iconic sports car brand unveils new HQ

Iconic sports car brand unveils new HQ

One of the most famous sports car brands has cut the ribbon on a multi-million pound new headquarters.

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Peter Andre ditches dad look for 'thug' role in Kent film director’s flick

Peter Andre ditches dad look for 'thug' role in Kent film director’s flick

The pop sensation is delving into the acting world as he takes on the role of a crime boss in an upcoming feature film.

Sending SEND pupils to private school costs taxpayers £84m

Sending SEND pupils to private school costs taxpayers £84m

A leading education expert says figures show the cost of sending children with special needs to private schools has tripled.

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