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Footage shows dead bird in Kent river devastated by oil spill

Footage shows dead bird in Kent river devastated by oil spill

Villagers say a Kent river has been “devastated” by an oil leak – with upsetting footage showing a dead bird in the water.

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‘I can see why it’s the fastest-growing sport in the country!’

‘I can see why it’s the fastest-growing sport in the country!’

It’s been billed as a more social and accessible version of tennis but does Padel live up to the hype? KentOnline went courtside to find out.

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Paedophile blames police after first ever girlfriend dumps him

Paedophile blames police after first ever girlfriend dumps him

A paedophile swore "vengeance" on police in a series of abusive calls and texts after blaming them for being dumped by his first-ever girlfriend.

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Woman stole from Aldi and M&S in ‘out of character’ spree

Woman stole from Aldi and M&S in ‘out of character’ spree

A thief who stole alcohol from Aldi, Londis and an Esso garage has now given up drinking, a court heard

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Arsenal star’s World Cup shirt to go under the hammer

Arsenal star’s World Cup shirt to go under the hammer

Arsenal star and England Lioness Alessia Russo has donated one of her World Cup shirts and a pair of boots to a charity auction.

‘There is no democracy’: Tempers flare at council no-show over ‘dangerous’ road closure

‘There is no democracy’: Tempers flare at council no-show over ‘dangerous’ road closure

A transport meeting held over a controversial road closure was labelled a “sham” by angry residents after highways officers failed to show.

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Fossil hunter airlifted after ‘collapsing in mud’

Fossil hunter airlifted after ‘collapsing in mud’

A hobbyist who collapsed while out searching for fossils had to be rescued by a coastguard team after finding himself stranded.

Kent MP urges police to make ‘robust use’ of powers over MPs’ safety fears

Kent MP urges police to make ‘robust use’ of powers over MPs’ safety fears

The MP has taken the unusual step of writing to police chiefs amid heightened tensions over the Israel-Hamas conflict.

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Towie and EastEnders stars to play in charity match

Towie and EastEnders stars to play in charity match

A charity football match is taking place to raise funds to help an estate agent diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer at 28.

Flood alerts issued across Kent after weather warning

Flood alerts issued across Kent after weather warning

Several flood alerts have been issued across Kent following heavy rainfall over the last 24 hours with travel disruption expected.

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Wildlife dead as investigation into river oil spill continues

Wildlife dead as investigation into river oil spill continues

The Environment Agency has identified an oil leak at one of Kent’s most historic rivers where animals have been reported dead.

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'Council can't be trusted to run a bath, let alone a cinema’

'Council can't be trusted to run a bath, let alone a cinema’

Eyebrows have been raised over a council’s takeover of a struggling cinema – with residents saying they "wouldn't trust it to run a bath".

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Homes plan to transform zoo into world-class attraction

Homes plan to transform zoo into world-class attraction

A proposal to build more than 40 homes next to a zoo could help pay off debts, overhaul the facilities and provide new jobs.

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‘Neighbour from hell pulled a gun on me - just because I'm black'

‘Neighbour from hell pulled a gun on me - just because I'm black'

A man has told how his “evil” neighbour pulled a gun on him and threatened to shoot him just because of the colour of his skin.

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‘New student housing will shield neighbours from monolithic Aldi’

‘New student housing will shield neighbours from monolithic Aldi’

Developers pitching to construct three student blocks claim the project will benefit neighbours by shielding them from a “monolithic” supermarket.

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Armed police and dog teams swoop on home after ‘threats made’

Armed police and dog teams swoop on home after ‘threats made’

Six armed officers swooped on a home as drones and police dogs were brought in during a dramatic raid.

Popular cafe to shut for good amid ‘escalating costs’

Popular cafe to shut for good amid ‘escalating costs’

Owners of a popular cafe and shop say rising costs have had a “detrimental impact” after announcing its sudden closure.

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Opening date for town’s first Domino’s in former bank

Opening date for town’s first Domino’s in former bank

The opening date for a town’s first Domino’s has been announced – amid concerns over its impact on the high street.

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Huge town centre project still on track

Huge town centre project still on track

A scheme which will create more than 200 flats in a town centre is still on track despite many not seeing workmen on site for four months.

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Woman bit PC after hurling drunken abuse in family pub

Woman bit PC after hurling drunken abuse in family pub

A drunk woman bit and kicked a police officer after she was arrested for hurling abuse at customers in a pub restaurant.

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Dual carriageway closed after multi-vehicle crash

Dual carriageway closed after multi-vehicle crash

Emergency services were called to a collision which closed a main road.

Fire rages for more than 30 hours at recycling centre

Fire rages for more than 30 hours at recycling centre

Fire crews battled a blaze near a dockyard which raged for more than 30 hours.

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Suspected oil slick ‘making city smell of diesel’

Suspected oil slick ‘making city smell of diesel’

There are fears suspected pollution in a city’s river will harm wildlife in the area.

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Travel disruption as key rail route closed for weekend

Travel disruption as key rail route closed for weekend

Rail passengers won’t be able to use a key Southeastern line which is out of action for engineering works.

Farmers station tractors at Tesco in protest over cheap imports

Farmers station tractors at Tesco in protest over cheap imports

Tractors have descended on a town for the second time in a fortnight in row over government policy.

A2 shut for more than 15 hours after serious crash

A2 shut for more than 15 hours after serious crash

A passenger has been airlifted to hospital and two others hurt following a three-car crash near Bluewater shopping centre.

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’I love sharing my exotic hobby - people never know how to react’

’I love sharing my exotic hobby - people never know how to react’

A 62-year-old who shocked her date on Channel 4’s First Dates after revealing she makes penis-shaped candles says she wants to ‘put smiles on faces’.

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‘I’m at my wits’ end – but can't bear to put eight puppies down’

‘I’m at my wits’ end – but can't bear to put eight puppies down’

A woman left with a surprise litter of XL bully puppies says she cannot keep them for much longer as she struggles to save them from being euthanised.

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‘It’s robbery – it’s penalising people who want to see the sea’

‘It’s robbery – it’s penalising people who want to see the sea’

Tourists and traders have hit out at “terrible” plans to bring in fees at several free car parks.

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Man living in woods committed first ever crime out of desperation

Man living in woods committed first ever crime out of desperation

A young man living in the woods without a tent or sleeping bag turned to crime for the first time during a “horrific few months” in his life.

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