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Bluewater thief knocked Apple worker to the ground in £1.6k phone swipe

Bluewater thief knocked Apple worker to the ground in £1.6k phone swipe

A robber who was captured on camera robbing an Apple store of a phone worth thousands of pounds has been jailed.

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Crash involving lorry and cars blocks main road

Crash involving lorry and cars blocks main road

Traffic is building on a busy route following reports of a three-car collision involving a lorry.

Relief as plans to reopen abandoned pharmacies revealed

Relief as plans to reopen abandoned pharmacies revealed

Two pharmacies which closed last year, leaving thousands in the lurch, are set to reopen.

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Large police response at town centre Lidl

Large police response at town centre Lidl

A number of police vehicles and at least eight officers have been spotted at a supermarket.

New series featuring Harry Potter star filming in Kent

New series featuring Harry Potter star filming in Kent

Camera crews are set to descend on the town for a new series telling the story of Indian activist Mahatma Gandhi.

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‘People feel horrible but they understand’: How virtual reality is helping people with dementia

‘People feel horrible but they understand’: How virtual reality is helping people with dementia

To mark Dementia Action Week, KentOnline has visited a home care agency to see how it’s using virtual reality to help people living with dementia.

‘Not usual’ for nursery staff to feed four babies at a time

‘Not usual’ for nursery staff to feed four babies at a time

A nursery worker was feeding pasta bolognese to four children at once when one of them choked before dying in hospital six days later.

Calls for government to pay £10m to clear rubbish at Kent woodland

Calls for government to pay £10m to clear rubbish at Kent woodland

The government is being urged to pay the full cost of clearing tonnes of dumped rubbish from a historic woodland in Kent.

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Bend It Like Beckham actor films in high street

Bend It Like Beckham actor films in high street

An actor best known for his roles as King Henry VIII and in Bend It Like Beckham has been seen filming in an historic high street.

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Holiday giant acquires tech firm

Holiday giant acquires tech firm

A firm which specialises in bolt-ons for holiday-makers has expanded further after taking over one of its partners.

Brewer gets royal seal of approval from the King

Brewer gets royal seal of approval from the King

A pub giant and brewer has been given the royal seal of approval - and use of the esteemed Royal Warrant.

‘After a sunny weekend campervanning, I’m a true convert’

‘After a sunny weekend campervanning, I’m a true convert’

Secret Thinker was initially dubious when people kept waving at him - but then realised campervanners are among the friendliest people you can meet.

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First stage of 800-home development next to country park approved

First stage of 800-home development next to country park approved

The first 91 houses in an 800-home development have been given the green light.

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‘I don’t know how new mums will manage, these groups are a lifeline’

‘I don’t know how new mums will manage, these groups are a lifeline’

Mums who relied on one of the 33 children’s centres set to shut in Kent fear new parents will be left struggling.

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Indoor heated dog pool where XL Bullies are welcome

Indoor heated dog pool where XL Bullies are welcome

A canine playground including Kent’s first indoor fun pool for dogs, plus a tricks studio, has opened.

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MP pulls bid to build house in prime coastal spot after controversial defection

MP pulls bid to build house in prime coastal spot after controversial defection

Natalie Elphicke is withdrawing her bid to convert a garage into a new house following her controversial defection to Labour, KentOnline can reveal.

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The story of one of Kent’s most controversial projects - and what the future could hold

The story of one of Kent’s most controversial projects - and what the future could hold

Exactly 10 years since Ann Gloag closed Manston Airport, we look back at its recent past and ask will we ever be able to fly from there again?

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‘We’ve turned takeaway around - please give us a second chance’

‘We’ve turned takeaway around - please give us a second chance’

A kebab takeaway boss says he is “over the moon” his shop has regained a five-star hygiene rating after inspectors found mould lacing its freezer.

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Worst employee ever? Conman locked up AGAIN after stealing £90k from businesses

Worst employee ever? Conman locked up AGAIN after stealing £90k from businesses

A fraudster who was jailed after he stole more than £250k and spent it on parties and drugs has been locked up again.

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Hidden door from 1700s uncovered at world-famous Kent castle

Hidden door from 1700s uncovered at world-famous Kent castle

A hidden door scribed with centuries-old soldiers’ graffiti has been discovered at a world-famous Kent castle.

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Body found in search for missing man, 66

Body found in search for missing man, 66

A body has been found in the search for a man who was reported missing at the weekend.

Road rage attack sparks police probe

Road rage attack sparks police probe

A thuggish driver attacked another motorist sitting in his car in a road rage incident.

Live animal exports set to finally be outlawed after 50 years

Live animal exports set to finally be outlawed after 50 years

A long-awaited ban on the live export of animals is finally set to come into force - 50 years after campaigners started fighting for the rule.

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Pug left with serious burns on face and mouth

Pug left with serious burns on face and mouth

A seven-month-old pug was left with a swollen face, fractures and breathing difficulties while under his care.

Person taken to hospital after motorway crash

Person taken to hospital after motorway crash

A person has been taken to hospital after a crash on a main route.

Barber van stolen and stripped for parts

Barber van stolen and stripped for parts

A van converted into a mobile barbershop was taken from its owner’s drive and found destroyed.

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Woman hit by van at shopping centre flown to London hospital

Woman hit by van at shopping centre flown to London hospital

A woman was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a van at a busy shopping centre.

Council fails to hit three key targets

Council fails to hit three key targets

Kent County Council has failed to hit targets in three key areas, according to official new figures

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‘We’ve worked tirelessly to reinstate five-star hygiene rating’

‘We’ve worked tirelessly to reinstate five-star hygiene rating’

A care home has cleaned up its act after a bad hygiene inspection saw it given the lowest rating to reinstate its five-star rating.

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Shoplifter suspect, 33, accused of targeting Tesco, Co-op and Aldi

Shoplifter suspect, 33, accused of targeting Tesco, Co-op and Aldi

A suspected shoplifter who assaulted employees at supermarkets has been charged after a crime spree spanning more than a year.

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