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Asian hornet spotted in Kent

Asian hornet spotted in Kent

A search is underway to locate the whereabouts of an Asian hornet nest after the invasive insect was spotted in the county.

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Migrants spotted arriving on beach

Migrants spotted arriving on beach

Up to 11 migrants have been seen on a beach after crossing the Channel.

Last chance for say on Bluewater bus cuts

Last chance for say on Bluewater bus cuts

A consultation on controversial changes proposed for two Bluewater bus services ends today.

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Elephant art trail launches

Elephant art trail launches

Sculptures of a much-loved children's book character will soon be arriving in Kent - but they have already appeared 300 miles away.

EU rules threat to weekly markets

EU rules threat to weekly markets

A market needs to switch its location, but the EU and the district council won't allow it.

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Teenager charged with assault

Teenager charged with assault

A 19-year-old has been remanded in custody after another teenager was left with a serious facial injury.

Plans emerge for permanent traveller campsite

Plans emerge for permanent traveller campsite

Plans to establish a permanent campsite in Kent for members of gypsy and traveller communities have been unveiled.

Mystery of missing Banksy deepens

Mystery of missing Banksy deepens

Scaffolding has been taken down from the Banksy mural site in the latest surprise move.

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LSD-fuelled robbers bottled paperboy

LSD-fuelled robbers bottled paperboy

A gang high on LSD robbed a convenience store and smashed a paperboy over the head with a bottle in a bid to escape.

Carer sets up dating agency for adults with learning disabilities

Carer sets up dating agency for adults with learning disabilities

A carer has set up a dating agency for people with learning disabilities.

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GPs' fears over 700 home plan

GPs' fears over 700 home plan

Health bosses have asked for more funding for a surgery where people living in a new development are expected to go.

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Pair accused of exploding cash machines

Pair accused of exploding cash machines

Two men have denied conspiring to cause an explosion likely to endanger life after a cash machine was blown up.

Suicides rise in Kent - but help is at hand

Suicides rise in Kent - but help is at hand

This World Suicide Prevention Day, KentOnline is looking to share mental health stories and the help available.

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‘We’re scared we’ll get hurt in our gardens’

‘We’re scared we’ll get hurt in our gardens’

Elderly residents in sheltered bungalows have told how they are afraid a chalk bank will fall on them.

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Balloon release for tragic Owen

Balloon release for tragic Owen

Friends plan a balloon release in memory of a pupil found dead aged just 15.

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School in shock following pupil's death

School in shock following pupil's death

A school is in mourning following the death of a 15-year-old pupil.

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MPs debate snap election

MPs debate snap election

MPs have begun debating on a snap election ahead of parliament being suspended.

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Police sniff out cannabis farm

Police sniff out cannabis farm

Police say they used their sense of smell to track down a cannabis farm.

Men who tried to blow up ATM jailed

Men who tried to blow up ATM jailed

Two men who tried to steal money from a cash machine by blowing it up have been jailed.

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Friends were 14-times drug drive limit before fatal crash

Friends were 14-times drug drive limit before fatal crash

Two friends were well over the drug drive limit before they died in a crash.

Addict burgled Wetherspoon 'to get caught'

Addict burgled Wetherspoon 'to get caught'

A drug addict has been jailed after burgling a Wetherspoon with a hammer.

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Lorry driver flown to London hospital

Lorry driver flown to London hospital

The A2 was shut after an HGV ploughed into bushes.

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Kent pub's grub named best in the UK

Kent pub's grub named best in the UK

A pub chef has his eyes on a Michelin star after his food was named the UK's best.

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Town's new car park opens

Town's new car park opens

A town's new multi-storey car park has opened, five months after it was planned to.

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Wartime bomb found in alleyway

Wartime bomb found in alleyway

A road was closed while the bomb squad investigated the discovery of a suspected wartime device found in an alleyway.

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Voluntary police officers could get Tasers

Voluntary police officers could get Tasers

Special constables, who play a voluntary, part-time role in the police, could soon be armed with electric stun guns.

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Miss England finalist 'slashed' outside pub

Miss England finalist 'slashed' outside pub

A woman is to go on trial accused of slashing a Miss England finalist outside a pub and leaving her requiring plastic surgery.

Five Guys opening revealed

Five Guys opening revealed

The wait is almost over for burger lovers as the opening date of an American fast food chain has just been revealed.

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Man dies after being hit by train

Man dies after being hit by train

Paramedics were called to the incident just before 8pm last night, but a man was pronounced dead at the scene.

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Crossing shut after fuel leak

Crossing shut after fuel leak

A broken down lorry caused the Sheppey Crossing to be closed.

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