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Man threatened youngster with axe

Man threatened youngster with axe

A furious father lost his cool and threatened a youngster with an axe after he insulted him.

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The story of the rioters hanged in Kent

The story of the rioters hanged in Kent

Three men were sentenced to death for setting fire to a barn during The Swing Riots in 1830.

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BT exec charged with murdering wife

BT exec charged with murdering wife

A British Telecom executive has been charged with murdering his wife of 35 years at their marital home.

Watch as lazy postman hurls parcel 30ft into garden

Watch as lazy postman hurls parcel 30ft into garden

Royal Mail is investigating after a reckless postman lobbed a parcel into a front garden without bothering to ring the intercom system.

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Suspects bailed after huge raid on traveller site

Suspects bailed after huge raid on traveller site

Suspects have been bailed after a raid on a traveller site in which officers found drugs, cash and two people thought to be being used as slaves.

String of hygiene issues at Covid-ravaged hospital

String of hygiene issues at Covid-ravaged hospital

An under-fire NHS trust is making 'urgent improvements' after inspectors found a string of issues - including staff not washing their hands properly.

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Man dies after collapsing in street

Man dies after collapsing in street

Police and medics were called to try to save a man who had collapsed.

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Hollywood actor shooting scenes at Kent's most famous cafe

Hollywood actor shooting scenes at Kent's most famous cafe

Production crews for a hit TV series are getting set for a night of filming at a roadside cafe.

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Passenger poos on bus

Passenger poos on bus

A stagecoach bus service has been halted after a passenger defecated on the bus.

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Who is mystery woman Maria?

Who is mystery woman Maria?

Signs have been popping up declaring love to a mystery woman called Maria - who has even been offered a free curry.

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Robber jailed over botched raid

Robber jailed over botched raid

A gambler decided to threaten a shopkeeper with a knife when his scratchcard luck ran out, but things didn't go well that for him.

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Councils demand clarity on 'Covid marshals'

Councils demand clarity on 'Covid marshals'

Local authorities appear in the dark about what powers Boris Johnson's 'Covid marshals' will have and how they will be funded.

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'Disproportionate housing target placed on communities'

'Disproportionate housing target placed on communities'

A group of Kent MPs has written to the government, expressing concern over a potential rise in housing targets across the county.

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Train delays caused by mass water leak in tunnel

Train delays caused by mass water leak in tunnel

Network Rail has released footage of the deluge of water that came pouring through the cracks of a tunnel in Kent.

'It took me right back to the Blitz'

'It took me right back to the Blitz'

Frightened residents have spoken of the moment their homes shook after a car burst into flames.

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Calm conditions see more people seeking asylum arrive

Calm conditions see more people seeking asylum arrive

The calm weather and conditions in the Channel appear to have promoted a recurrence in people seeking asylum as dozens are spotted.

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'U-turn' on councillor's allowance

'U-turn' on councillor's allowance

An "awkward" rise in the basic allowance from councillors will no longer go ahead as work to cover the cost of Covid continues.

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Changes to crowded bus school service after Covid fears

Changes to crowded bus school service after Covid fears

Improvements have been made to a "packed" school bus service after KentOnline revealed pictures showing pupils crowding into aisles.

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Police to ramp up patrols this weekend

Police to ramp up patrols this weekend

With the rule of six coming into force on Monday, police will increase their presence in key locations this weekend.

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Train disruption as tunnel closed for safety reasons

Train disruption as tunnel closed for safety reasons

Bus replacement services are running between two towns as a railway tunnel has been closed for safety reasons.

Class sent home, despite no Covid-19 confirmation

Class sent home, despite no Covid-19 confirmation

A head teacher says she was 'not happy' at seeing 10 pupils showing potential Covid-19 symptoms and explains why a whole class was sent home.

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Secret Drinker's spicy night out

Secret Drinker's spicy night out

Better than Bangkok? Secret Drinker's Thai night delight

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Two Pizza Hut restaurants in Kent to close for good

Two Pizza Hut restaurants in Kent to close for good

A restaurant chain has announced two of its sites in Kent are among 29 set to close across the UK as part of a major restructure.

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'Home sweet home? Are they taking the mick?'

'Home sweet home? Are they taking the mick?'

A water firm’s card congratulating a man for moving house has sparked anger - as he was forced to relocate after his home was flooded by a burst main.

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Tall tails: Kent's most adventurous runaway animals

Tall tails: Kent's most adventurous runaway animals

From Bolton to Calais, here are the tales behind some of the county's most illusive creatures and where they've ended up.

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'Tony's Law' to be debated in parliament

'Tony's Law' to be debated in parliament

An MP calling for tougher child cruelty sentences will lead debate based on the story of a six year old double amputee from Kent.

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Working from home could save High Street

Working from home could save High Street

As thousands are urged to go back to the office, local stores have been among a select group to profit from lockdown - but will how long will it last?

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Three hurt in crash fire ball

Three hurt in crash fire ball

Three people are in hospital after a car exploded following a crash, with the blast shaking homes.

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How you can help stolen dogs find their way home

How you can help stolen dogs find their way home

Sixteen stolen dogs recovered during a raid at a traveller site still need to be reunited with their owners - and now police want your help.

'I thought I was going to die - but armed raid won't change me'

'I thought I was going to die - but armed raid won't change me'

An 80-year-old struck with a gun in her home by a masked burglar has vowed that the ordeal will not stop her enjoying life.

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