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Protesters claim fox hunt 'victory'

Protesters claim fox hunt 'victory'

Organisers of a Boxing Day hunt have been forced to abandon a 100-year-old tradition of gathering in a village square.

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Protestors claim fox hunt 'victory'

Protestors claim fox hunt 'victory'

A traditional village square gathering has been cancelled to avoid ugly protest scenes.

Teacher breaks ankle in pothole

Teacher breaks ankle in pothole

A supply teacher has been left out of work after breaking her ankle tripping on a pothole.

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The highs and lows of sport in Kent 2018

The highs and lows of sport in Kent 2018

Medals at the Olympic and Commonwealth Games were among some of the best moments for Kent's athletes this year.

Police launch murder probe

Police launch murder probe

The death of a 19-year-old woman has been described as "suspicious" by police.

'It would be like losing a leg'

'It would be like losing a leg'

A former priest who married a male model 50 years his junior says he would not be able to live without his young love.

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Fallen candle sparks bedroom fire

Fallen candle sparks bedroom fire

A woman was treated for smoke inhalation after a fallen candle caused a fire this afternoon.

Forty migrants cross Channel on Christmas Day

Forty migrants cross Channel on Christmas Day

Authorities have dealt with five separate migrant crossings today, with "organised criminal gang activity" being blamed.

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Suspected migrants rescued off coast

Suspected migrants rescued off coast

More than a dozen suspected migrants were picked up in the early hours.

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Man 'sets fire to own clothes to keep warm'

Man 'sets fire to own clothes to keep warm'

Emergency services sent to a railway station blaze found the culprit was a man who had set fire to his clothes to keep warm while waiting for a lift.

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Construction firm's rocky rendition of Christmas song

Construction firm's rocky rendition of Christmas song

A school has teamed up with a construction firm for a rendition of Jingle Bells, in a bid to tackle a shortage of industry recruits.

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How the Grinch failed to steal Christmas in Kent

How the Grinch failed to steal Christmas in Kent

The Grinch made every effort to steal Christmas this year, but the festive cheer in Kent was just too strong.

Iconic lights raise hundreds for charity

Iconic lights raise hundreds for charity

A couple has yet again raised hundreds of pounds for Ellenor with their well known Christmas lights display.

Kind Sharlie doing her bit to help the homeless

Kind Sharlie doing her bit to help the homeless

A teenager has been creating boxes of presents to give to people who live on the streets.

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Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas!

From everyone at KentOnline we hope you have a lovely Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Who said decorations are a load of rubbish?

Who said decorations are a load of rubbish?

A rubbish tip has put old Christmas decorations to good use by covering the site in thrown-away tinsel and baubles.

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Crash caused M20 delays

Crash caused M20 delays

Emergency services were called after a crash on a motorway.

Cyclist 'knocked off bike'

Cyclist 'knocked off bike'

Traffic was disrupted after a cyclist was involved in a crash at a busy junction.

Man resuscitated at station

Man resuscitated at station

A man was rushed to hospital in a serious condition after collapsing at a railway station.

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Torvill pops in for a skating session

Torvill pops in for a skating session

You would not normally expect a Winter Olympics champion to come ice skating with you.

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Thousands raised for terminally-ill mum

Thousands raised for terminally-ill mum

Friends of a mum-of-two with terminal cancer have launched a fundraising campaign to raise money for the family.

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'Laser pen' shone at boat

'Laser pen' shone at boat

The coastguard was launched after the crew of a boat reported being blinded by what is thought to have been a laser pen being shone from the shore.

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Paedophile ex-fireman jailed after preying on child

Paedophile ex-fireman jailed after preying on child

A former fireman and musician lost his job after admitting having sexual activity with a child he had met at a concert.

'What a PM he'd have been'

'What a PM he'd have been'

Paddy Ashdown, the late former Liberal Democrat leader, has been described as a "warm and inspirational human being" by party members in the county.

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It's Christmas with Call the Midwife

It's Christmas with Call the Midwife

The popular TV drama Call the Midwife, which is filmed on location at the Historic Dockyard, is back with its Christmas special.

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Plans for 300 homes spark objections

Plans for 300 homes spark objections

Residents say a planned housing estate would destroy farmland and put added pressure on roads.

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What to expect from local council elections in 2019

What to expect from local council elections in 2019

Next year the political environment in Kent will see a lot of changes as all councils across the county hold elections.

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Police called to stations over mental health concerns

Police called to stations over mental health concerns

Police have called for more support after dealing with two people suffering with mental health issues at separate stations in one night.

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Woman and baby in car crash drama

Woman and baby in car crash drama

A baby and woman were involved in a smash on a main road.

New theatre could open 'within five years'

New theatre could open 'within five years'

A theatre could open in a town within the next five years according to a council leader.

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