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Former GP denies multiple abuse charges spanning 19 years

Former GP denies multiple abuse charges spanning 19 years

A former doctor accused of 24 offences in respect of nine alleged victims is to stand trial later this year.

Petrolhead’s car stolen and destroyed by ‘toerags’

Petrolhead’s car stolen and destroyed by ‘toerags’

A 1994 Rover Metro that was stolen from a private mechanic’s garage was found 48 hours later burnt out and abandoned near a village by the M2.

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‘Stolen’ coin collection found during arrest

‘Stolen’ coin collection found during arrest

Police are looking for the rightful owner of a coin collection after it was found in the back of a van.

Railway yard goes under hammer for £1m

Railway yard goes under hammer for £1m

An abandoned railway yard earmarked for 30 flats will go under the hammer for £1m.

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Animal park welcomes critically endangered orangutans

Animal park welcomes critically endangered orangutans

A pair of critically endangered Sumatran orangutans have been moved to a Kent animal park.

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Suspected flasher arrested after ‘indecent exposure’ near school

Suspected flasher arrested after ‘indecent exposure’ near school

A man in his 50’s has been arrested on suspicion of indecent exposure and for being drunk and disorderly near a school and park.

Two people taken to hospital after three-vehicle smash

Two people taken to hospital after three-vehicle smash

Two people have been taken to hospital after a crash involving two cars and a van.

Brixton Academy to reopen with tribute acts after deadly crush

Brixton Academy to reopen with tribute acts after deadly crush

An iconic music venue which closed its doors following a crush which killed two people including a Kent security guard is set to reopen.

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Thug yelled ‘Don’t help, let him die’ after knife attack on residential street

Thug yelled ‘Don’t help, let him die’ after knife attack on residential street

A ferocious thug repeatedly stabbed a man in the street before shouting at those trying to save him “let him die.”

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Major water leak shuts busy route ahead of three-month closure

Major water leak shuts busy route ahead of three-month closure

A busy stretch of road already scheduled to shut for months has been closed prematurely due to a large water leak.

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Help support staff by nominating your hospital hero

Help support staff by nominating your hospital hero

KentOnline is teaming up with the NHS to celebrate the achievements of healthcare staff.

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A-road blocked after crash involving four cars

A-road blocked after crash involving four cars

A crash involving four cars blocked an A-road in both directions, causing lengthy hold-ups.

Man’s body found in river

Man’s body found in river

Police are investigating the death of a man in his 60s after a body was pulled from a river.

‘She deserves the best headstone and funeral – everyone is heartbroken’

‘She deserves the best headstone and funeral – everyone is heartbroken’

An appeal has been launched to raise funds for the funeral of a much-loved 16-year-old girl who died in a horror car crash.

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Three arrested by armed officers after man stabbed in cul-de-sac

Three arrested by armed officers after man stabbed in cul-de-sac

Three people have been arrested by police including armed officers after a man was stabbed in a quiet cul-de-sac in the early hours of the morning.

Slow traffic on M2 and A249 after crash

Slow traffic on M2 and A249 after crash

Motorists are being told to expect delays after a crash near a motorway entrance, with roadworks causing a longer wait time than usual.

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Bid to ditch controversial car park charges rejected

Bid to ditch controversial car park charges rejected

Plans to make three free coastal car parks pay and display are still on the table after a failed attempt to block them.

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Dad hit with ‘unfair’ £3k water bill after leak outside Airbnb

Dad hit with ‘unfair’ £3k water bill after leak outside Airbnb

A man has endured a seven-month battle over an “unfair” water bill of more than £3,200 following an undetected leak outside his Airbnb rental home.

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Kent's new £34m bus route delayed as drivers face disruption

Kent's new £34m bus route delayed as drivers face disruption

The launch of the county’s first zero-emission bus route has been delayed until later this year – despite signs stating it will open in “early 2024”.

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Kent truck stops to receive £2m to improve facilities and boost safety

Kent truck stops to receive £2m to improve facilities and boost safety

Truck stops in Kent are to receive a share of a £16.5million fund to improve welfare facilities and create safer rest areas for lorry drivers.

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‘Our speed camera was removed without explanation – we want it back’

‘Our speed camera was removed without explanation – we want it back’

Hundreds of residents are demanding the return of a speed camera on a “dangerous” road bend near several schools after it was removed without notice.

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'Pubs are closing all over Kent - but business at ours has never been better’

'Pubs are closing all over Kent - but business at ours has never been better’

The landlord of a pub which offers a fully gluten-free menu says business is booming despite the tough conditions the industry is facing.

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The heroes who have to drop everything when the pager sounds

The heroes who have to drop everything when the pager sounds

As the RNLI celebrates its 200th birthday we spoke to the people who put their lives at risk to protect those enjoying the county’s coastline.

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Villagers' anger as new wedding venue erects huge marquee without permission

Villagers' anger as new wedding venue erects huge marquee without permission

A controversial new wedding venue has breached planning rules by putting up a huge marquee – sparking noise concerns among anxious residents.

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Dramatic moment tree plunges down cliff in another landslide

Dramatic moment tree plunges down cliff in another landslide

The dramatic moment a tree tumbled down a cliff towards beach walkers in the latest landslide to hit a town has been caught on camera.

‘Bowling alley brawl was a free-for-all – I’ve never seen anything like it!’

‘Bowling alley brawl was a free-for-all – I’ve never seen anything like it!’

An onlooker has described chaotic scenes as a brawl broke out among multiple groups of people at a bowling alley.

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Cows return to Kent castle for first time in 50 years

Cows return to Kent castle for first time in 50 years

A herd of grazing cows has returned to a Kent castle where they were first introduced in the 19th century.

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Hated plan for homes on horse field attracts 150 objections in just 3 weeks

Hated plan for homes on horse field attracts 150 objections in just 3 weeks

More than 150 objections have been made in just three weeks against controversial plans to build houses on a horse field.

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‘I started singing country in the pub a year ago – now I’m at the O2’

‘I started singing country in the pub a year ago – now I’m at the O2’

An ex-serviceman turned country singer is hoping to enlist a new army of fans when he swaps his regular nights at a pub for a festival at The O2.

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Girl, 7, dies after small boat capsizes

Girl, 7, dies after small boat capsizes

A seven-year-old girl has drowned after a small boat capsized while attempting to cross the English Channel.

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