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'Devastating' tax hike for brewers

'Devastating' tax hike for brewers

A campaign has been launched to reverse plans to reform tax relief enjoyed by the county's small independent breweries.

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Six new schools opening next month

Six new schools opening next month

The government has announced thousands of new Kent school places will be opened up.

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4,000 pupils received lockdown laptop

4,000 pupils received lockdown laptop

The government provided laptops to close a 'digital divide' with disadvantaged families so children could continue their education in lockdown.

'Students must wear masks'

'Students must wear masks'

A Kent secondary has made mask-wearing mandatory, even providing some to students.

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Landlady's fear after 'attempted burglary'

Landlady's fear after 'attempted burglary'

A pub owner has spoken of her fear after two men reportedly attempted to burgle her business.

Six more officers investigated over photos from Wembley murder scene

Six more officers investigated over photos from Wembley murder scene

A probe into 'inappropriate' photos taken at the scene where two sisters were murdered has seen six more police officers under investigation.

Harry Harris: An apology

Harry Harris: An apology

KentOnline has apologised to a man whose photo was mistakenly used in a report about a murder charge.

Girl, 8, killed in tree tragedy is named

Girl, 8, killed in tree tragedy is named

A girl who died after a tree next to a footpath in a field fell on her has been named.

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Emotional tributes to murdered student

Emotional tributes to murdered student

A service of remembrance took place this evening for a student who was stabbed to death on a night out one year ago today.

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Plans for 900-home development set for green light

Plans for 900-home development set for green light

Contentious plans to build 900 homes on farmland could finally get the nod from councillors next week after again being recommended for approval.

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Fallen trees cause train delays

Fallen trees cause train delays

Trains in the county are facing some delays as strong winds cause trees to fall on the tracks.

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Fine for man who urinated in park

Fine for man who urinated in park

A council has issued a stark warning for people to start taking care of its district...or pay the price.

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Emergency services called to stabbing

Emergency services called to stabbing

A man reportedly ran into a shop screaming for help after being stabbed.

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Demand for harsher action on fly-tipping

Demand for harsher action on fly-tipping

Councils are calling on magistrates to hand down stricter sentences to those found guilty of fly-tipping.

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Hundreds of nails litter beach after pallets burned at party

Hundreds of nails litter beach after pallets burned at party

Fed-up residents fear a child or dog could be hurt by dangerous detritus left after bonfires.

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Man 'strangled partner then lay in bed with her'

Man 'strangled partner then lay in bed with her'

A window fitter was found by police lying in bed next to his lifeless partner after allegedly murdering her during a row.

Bid to turn storage sheds into microbrewery tourist attraction

Bid to turn storage sheds into microbrewery tourist attraction

Fresh plans to open a microbrewery along a seafront stretch have been unveiled - five months after the first bid was branded "harmful".

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'He struggles on a daily basis but they won't diagnose him'

'He struggles on a daily basis but they won't diagnose him'

A mother-of-two is worried lockdown will mean her son cannot get the diagnosis he needs to get him help with his learning difficulties.

Technology to help passengers pick best train

Technology to help passengers pick best train

In a UK first, passenger data will be released by Southeastern to help people choose travel times.

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The Hollywood blockbuster crying out to be filmed in Kent

The Hollywood blockbuster crying out to be filmed in Kent

Boasting a fascinating anti-hero character and the perfect landscape, Kent is the must-use location Disney should be scouting for a huge blockbuster.

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Why firm run by former investment banker is investing in the Isle of Sheppey

Why firm run by former investment banker is investing in the Isle of Sheppey

Raoul Fraser and his team have taken over a caravan park at a Kent coast holiday resort. Here's why.

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The Kent district with no new cases in 10 days

The Kent district with no new cases in 10 days

Figures have revealed one part of the county has recorded no new Covid-19 cases in the past 10 days.

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School gets first Oxbridge student in decade

School gets first Oxbridge student in decade

A teen has come through the A Level chaos with a top university place.

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Tributes to 'beautiful' child killed in tree tragedy

Tributes to 'beautiful' child killed in tree tragedy

Floral tributes have been left at the scene of a tragic accident which saw one child killed by a falling tree and another injured.

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Historic castle could be closed for weeks

Historic castle could be closed for weeks

A centuries-old castle is to remain closed for safety reasons.

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Partner slams emotionless killer

Partner slams emotionless killer

The partner of a man who was stabbed to death has spoken out after the murderer showed no remorse for the savage killing.

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County lines dealer locked up

County lines dealer locked up

As police continue to tackle drug supply in a coastal town a county lines dealer has been handed a jail term.

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Police called to distressed woman on clifftop

Police called to distressed woman on clifftop

A woman in distress at the top of cliffs was located and brought to safety by police, ambulance and coastguard crews.

Man tried to rob post office with water pistol

Man tried to rob post office with water pistol

A bungling would-be robber who tried to hold up a post office with a water pistol was swiftly caught by police 20 minutes after committing the crime.

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House closed down by police

House closed down by police

A home has been shut down by police after neighbours were verbally abused and complained about fights, drug dealing and loud music.

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