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Just one in four ULEZ fines paid as Kent revolt rages on

Just one in four ULEZ fines paid as Kent revolt rages on

Tens of thousands of ULEZ fines haven’t been paid since the latest expansion despite motorists receiving threats from bailiffs, KentOnline can reveal.

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Pregnant woman who drove car into partner’s ex-girlfriend spared jail

Pregnant woman who drove car into partner’s ex-girlfriend spared jail

A “hormonal” pregnant woman “lost her temper” and mounted a pavement with her car to twice drive into her partner’s ex-girlfriend.

Wife’s tears as she recalls ‘horror film’ moment husband stabbed in front of her

Wife’s tears as she recalls ‘horror film’ moment husband stabbed in front of her

The wife of a pub landlord allegedly murdered by his ex sister-in-law has recalled the "horror film" moment he was fatally stabbed.

The Last Kingdom star’s cause of death was “major ischaemic stroke”

The Last Kingdom star’s cause of death was “major ischaemic stroke”

British actor Adrian Schiller, cousin of a Kent MP, died from a “major ischaemic stroke”, his agent has said.

Couple’s sign of the times - the 21 times their bin’s been missed

Couple’s sign of the times - the 21 times their bin’s been missed

A husband and wife have put up a sign setting out the number of days they have been without having their bins emptied - and it’s 21 and counting.

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Man arrested after poo smeared on BBQ restaurant

Man arrested after poo smeared on BBQ restaurant

A man has been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage after poo was smeared on a restaurant directly opposite a Waitrose.

‘If you find a turtle on a Kent beach, something is seriously wrong’

‘If you find a turtle on a Kent beach, something is seriously wrong’

Nature experts are fearing the worst after well-meaning beachgoers released a tropical sea turtle back into Kent’s cold waters.

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Couples can now wed in ‘beautifully’ restored historic building

Couples can now wed in ‘beautifully’ restored historic building

Couples can now celebrate their big day in style after a Victorian Billiards Room was granted permission to host wedding ceremonies and receptions.

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Missing girl, 13, found after huge police operation

Missing girl, 13, found after huge police operation

A missing 13-year-old girl has been found after a huge police operation to trace her.

Dog walker finds huge elephant tusk on beach

Dog walker finds huge elephant tusk on beach

A man discovered what appears to be a metre long elephant tusk while looking for shipwreck remnants.

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‘Airbnbs are pushing local people out – we have a duty not to use them’

‘Airbnbs are pushing local people out – we have a duty not to use them’

As her friend’s long-term seaside home is turned into an Airbnb, columnist Melissa Todd explores the impact of holiday lets on local communities.

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Iconic venue wants holiday lodges, spa and ‘Grand Designs’ treehouse

Iconic venue wants holiday lodges, spa and ‘Grand Designs’ treehouse

The owners of a country house-turned-hotel have unveiled plans for an ambitious expansion it hopes will make it a ‘go-to’ resort.

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‘It will take years to sort out councils’ hollowed-out finances’

‘It will take years to sort out councils’ hollowed-out finances’

This week’s Kent Politics Podcast special guest takes aim at the Government over its funding of councils across the county.

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Memorial match for teammates who died in accidents just months apart

Memorial match for teammates who died in accidents just months apart

A football match to celebrate the lives of two men who died aged 20 in separate road accidents is being held to raise money for their disability team.

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Raw chicken next to ice cubes for customers’ drinks at one-star Indian

Raw chicken next to ice cubes for customers’ drinks at one-star Indian

An Indian restaurant has been hit with a one-star food hygiene score after inspectors uncovered a catalogue of serious issues.

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Wimpy fans' delight as one of chain's last Kent restaurants will reopen

Wimpy fans' delight as one of chain's last Kent restaurants will reopen

One of Kent’s last Wimpy restaurants is to reopen later this year - delighting fast-food fans who feared the site would remain shut for good.

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Woman’s foot amputated after four-day wait in hospital corridor

Woman’s foot amputated after four-day wait in hospital corridor

A great-gran had to wait in a hospital corridor on a trolley for four days before being treated for an urgent infection.

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‘Is the best pub in town really this Wetherspoon?’

‘Is the best pub in town really this Wetherspoon?’

Is Spoons getting everything right or is the town centre competition just a bit naff? Secret Drinker finds out.

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Pictures show ‘massive’ fire in town

Pictures show ‘massive’ fire in town

Plumes of smoke billowed across a town after a fire broke out this evening.

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Dad of three saved by son after cardiac arrest

Dad of three saved by son after cardiac arrest

A dad of three was saved by his son after he started having a cardiac arrest while at home.

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‘It shattered my world so completely and utterly’

‘It shattered my world so completely and utterly’

A man celebrating his birthday was knocked unconscious and left with a brain injury in a vicious beer glass attack.

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Trains stopped due to ‘disruptive passenger’

Trains stopped due to ‘disruptive passenger’

Trains in one Kent town were stopped because of a passenger causing a disturbance.

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Prolific Co-op thief stashed mass meat in his clothing

Prolific Co-op thief stashed mass meat in his clothing

A shoplifter who stole more than £500 worth of meat, alcohol and frozen food from convenience stores has been jailed.

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‘Disgust’ as man captured on CCTV smearing poo on restaurant

‘Disgust’ as man captured on CCTV smearing poo on restaurant

Poo was smeared across a popular restaurant’s windows - leaving the owners “disgusted and confused”.

Heartbreak as ‘beautiful’ white lioness dies

Heartbreak as ‘beautiful’ white lioness dies

A rescue park has shared its heartbreak at the death of a beautiful and rare white lioness Imara aged 11.

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Work starts on new Tesco store

Work starts on new Tesco store

A supermarket chain is set to open another branch by the end of the year with the store currently under construction.

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Huge two-storey supermarket to open in former Argos next week

Huge two-storey supermarket to open in former Argos next week

A huge two-storey Iceland supermarket will open inside a former Argos unit next week.

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Mixed response to PM’s crackdown on attacks on shop workers

Mixed response to PM’s crackdown on attacks on shop workers

There’s been a mixed response to a planned crackdown on attacks on shop workers from the three candidates vying to be the county’s crime commissioner.

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Barbie among films to play at free outdoor cinema

Barbie among films to play at free outdoor cinema

An outdoor cinema, which offers views over the English Channel, will return this summer and show new releases as well as fan favourites.

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Vaisakhi Gravesend 2024: Everything you need to know

Vaisakhi Gravesend 2024: Everything you need to know

Everything you need to know about Sikh festival celebrations in a Kent town this weekend, from road closures, procession route, timings and more.

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