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Shock at care home's sudden closure

Shock at care home's sudden closure

Staff at a care home forced to close amid fire safety failings remain in the dark about their future.

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Student calls for 30mph speed limit

Student calls for 30mph speed limit

Student calls for speed limit to be reduced after she and her boyfriend were involved in a car crash.

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In-demand international joins the Gills

In-demand international joins the Gills

Gillingham have beaten off competition to bring in Republic of Ireland international forward Graham Burke on loan.

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Minister fails to answer Kent ferry service questions

Minister fails to answer Kent ferry service questions

A minister has been accused of swerving 22 questions about how a £13.8m contract was awarded.

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Two arrested after glass bottle attack

Two arrested after glass bottle attack

Two young men have been questioned after a man sustained serious head injuries.

'No patient should die like this'

'No patient should die like this'

A woman has died in a hospital corridor while waiting to see an A&E doctor after being rushed in by ambulance crews

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Lights, camera, Astor

Lights, camera, Astor

Plans to open a community cinema in a town theatre have moved a step closer.

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Minibus horror crash victims still in hospital

Minibus horror crash victims still in hospital

Two members of Age UK are still in hospital 14 days after their minibus was involved in a fatal head-on crash.

Kids, dogs and back gardens: Your pictures in the snow

Kids, dogs and back gardens: Your pictures in the snow

People across the county woke up to a snowy scene and took some lovely photos of their pets, gardens and children.

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Pothole halts motorway traffic

Pothole halts motorway traffic

Emergency repairs brought traffic to a standstill on a motorway this afternoon.

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Want to be a fugitive?

Want to be a fugitive?

Producers from the popular TV show Hunted is looking for people in Kent to take part in its new series.

'I cannot explain how this man died or, sadly, who he is'

'I cannot explain how this man died or, sadly, who he is'

A man who was found dead on a beach has still not been identified more than a year later.

Questions remain over beach death girl, six

Questions remain over beach death girl, six

The circumstances of the death of a six-year-old girl found lifeless on a beach have yet to be examined in public after an inquest was adjourned.

Fly-tipping waste blocked lane

Fly-tipping waste blocked lane

A woman was left "horrified" after finding a lane blocked by dumped waste.

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'People are more aware they can get support as victims'

'People are more aware they can get support as victims'

Figures show an extra 26,000 victims of crime are being offered support this year.

Trains to run on winter timetable

Trains to run on winter timetable

As more snow and ice is on the way, Southeastern has decided to run its winter weather timetable later this week.

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Tree stops rural traffic

Tree stops rural traffic

Motorists are facing delays after a tree blocked a road this morning.

The 20 restaurants, pubs and cafes in Kent with 0-1 hygiene ratings

The 20 restaurants, pubs and cafes in Kent with 0-1 hygiene ratings

Find out the names of the 20 restaurants, bars and cafes in Kent which have been given a hygiene rating of zero or one by the Foods Standards Agency.

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Home Secretary claims fewer migrants are making it to coast

Home Secretary claims fewer migrants are making it to coast

The government has claimed that new measures to crack down on attempts by migrants to reach the UK by crossing the channel are already succeeding.

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Thieves drag stolen safe behind 4x4

Thieves drag stolen safe behind 4x4

Police are trying to track down a post office safe which was stolen in the early hours of this morning.

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Further snow and ice on way

Further snow and ice on way

A yellow warning for snow an ice has been extended for the county and snow could start falling tomorrow afternoon.

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Hidden leak leaves bookshop with £8,000 bill

Hidden leak leaves bookshop with £8,000 bill

A couple running a bookshop have been hit with water bills adding to almost £8,000 due an an unknown leak, which they say could close them down.

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WhatsApp bulletins keep readers in the loop

WhatsApp bulletins keep readers in the loop

KentOnline readers have another way to keep up-to-date with the county's news with our WhatsApp service.

Carer raided pensioner's bank account

Carer raided pensioner's bank account

A carer who raided a “frail and aged” pensioner’s bank account while she was being treated in hospital has been spared jail.

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Petition set up to save M&S

Petition set up to save M&S

A petition has been set up to save a long-standing food and clothing store in the town centre.

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Decision day for plans for 675 homes

Decision day for plans for 675 homes

Councillors are due to vote on one of the most controversial housing proposals ever considered for their district.

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Jess Glynne to perform in Kent

Jess Glynne to perform in Kent

Four-time Brit nominee Jess Glynne will perform in Kent this summer.

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Windmill damaged... by wind

Windmill damaged... by wind

A village windmill could cost thousands to repair after a rush of wind damaged the wooden sail.

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Warehouse blaze leaves fire service with £161k bill

Warehouse blaze leaves fire service with £161k bill

A fierce 25-day blaze at a warehouse filled with illegally stored waste left the fire service with a bill for extra costs of more than £160,000.

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Car ploughs into house

Car ploughs into house

Police have been called after a driver lost control on ice and skidded into the front of a house.

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