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Search for cruise ship crew member feared to have gone overboard

Search for cruise ship crew member feared to have gone overboard

A major search has been underway in the English Channel after reports a cruise ship crew member had gone overboard.

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Double amputee Tony Hudgell to undergo ‘life-changing’ surgery

Double amputee Tony Hudgell to undergo ‘life-changing’ surgery

The young abuse survivor is a step closer to his dream of being able to run with a pioneering new surgery that could allow him to walk unaided.

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“I tried historic Kent pub game and I think it should make a comeback”

“I tried historic Kent pub game and I think it should make a comeback”

Our reporter tried the old Kentish pub game of Bat and Trap – here’s how she got on.

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Kent surfer: ‘Don't build surf park here’

Kent surfer: ‘Don't build surf park here’

A surfer has hit out at plans for a first-of-its-kind lagoon at a Kent country park, describing it as ‘commendable’ but ‘unsuitable’.

Millions spent on new play area facilities - but vandals keep wrecking it

Millions spent on new play area facilities - but vandals keep wrecking it

Vandals have left behind a trail of damage in a popular park - just three months after the site enjoyed a £5m revamp.

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New landlady pledges to turn pub into ‘beating heart of community’

New landlady pledges to turn pub into ‘beating heart of community’

The boss of a popular pub which has been under temporary management since the pandemic says she wants to return it to past glories.

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‘Overgrown trees have smashed windows and hurt pedestrians – but council won’t cut them’

‘Overgrown trees have smashed windows and hurt pedestrians – but council won’t cut them’

Residents fear “dangerous” trees have become so big they will fall on their homes, after branches went crashing through one person’s window.

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The family-friendly hidden gem pub with a mini farm

The family-friendly hidden gem pub with a mini farm

We tried a family-friendly pub with farm animals in the garden that will be a big hit with little ones this half-term.

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Emergency services search for missing person

Emergency services search for missing person

Rescue teams are out in force after concerns were raised for a missing person.

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High winds cause problems for travellers

High winds cause problems for travellers

High winds have knocked down trees and delayed journeys across the county today.

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Man charged with stealing £500 of energy drinks

Man charged with stealing £500 of energy drinks

A suspected thief has been charged in connection with the theft of £500 worth of energy drinks.

Council plans to cut ties with controversial private litter wardens

Council plans to cut ties with controversial private litter wardens

A controversial litter warden firm which pockets more than two-thirds of fine money could be binned off in a move to bring the service back in-house.

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Family of granddad who died in ambulance crash still waiting for answers

Family of granddad who died in ambulance crash still waiting for answers

The family of a courageous double amputee who died in an ambulance crash en route to the hospital are still waiting for answers seven months on.

Multi-million park revamp given £3.8m cash boost

Multi-million park revamp given £3.8m cash boost

A park’s huge upgrade including a pump track, stage and outdoor gym could be ready as early as next summer after more funding was unlocked.

Fountain-like leak appears outside vets

Fountain-like leak appears outside vets

Pictures have emerged of a large water leak flowing down a road currently closed for gas works.

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Arrest after man hit by car on busy dual carriageway

Arrest after man hit by car on busy dual carriageway

A man has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a car on a busy dual carriageway.

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Robot invading football pitches raises a question

Robot invading football pitches raises a question

A council has been forced to defend its use of a £13k robot deployed to give people a helping hand on the football field.

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Thunderstorm warning issued for Kent

Thunderstorm warning issued for Kent

The Met Office has warned the county to brace for possible thunderstorms as wet and unsettled weather continues.

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Dad relives moment he was stabbed in back in street

Dad relives moment he was stabbed in back in street

A father has relived the moment he was stabbed in the back in a shocking street attack – which was captured on CCTV.

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‘I bought the pub next door so it wouldn't be turned into flats’

‘I bought the pub next door so it wouldn't be turned into flats’

A hotel owner has snapped up a village pub to make sure it isn’t turned into housing.

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‘It’s appalling we have been left without a GP’

‘It’s appalling we have been left without a GP’

Thousands of people left without a doctor’s surgery have had their hopes of it reopening quashed.

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‘Parking today is a breeze compared to years gone by’

‘Parking today is a breeze compared to years gone by’

Car parking around Kent is never any fun… but it used to be a lot worse, says columnist Chris Britcher.

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The panic room ranked third best in the UK according to Tripadvisor

The panic room ranked third best in the UK according to Tripadvisor

A Kent tourist attraction has been ranked as one of the best of its kind across the country.

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Hot air balloon landing was not an emergency

Hot air balloon landing was not an emergency

A hot air balloon that touched down in a park had not been forced to make an emergency landing, KentOnline can confirm.

Mutilated sheep remains dumped in lane

Mutilated sheep remains dumped in lane

The RSPCA has condemned a ‘shocking and bizarre’ act, after the remains of a mutilated sheep were found.

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Pink parasols pinched in rain storm reunited with cafe

Pink parasols pinched in rain storm reunited with cafe

A cafe owner is celebrating the return of distinctive pink parasols after they were stolen – a day after calling the theft “a real kick in the teeth”.

First Asda Express opens after Co-op takeover

First Asda Express opens after Co-op takeover

The supermarket giant’s convenience brand store has opened its first in Kent following a takeover of several Co-op branches in the county.

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‘Grass seeds in my dog's nose and paw cost me £6k – the council should pay it’

‘Grass seeds in my dog's nose and paw cost me £6k – the council should pay it’

A carer whose dog needed an operation after getting grass seeds up its nose has slammed council workers for “not clearing the grass properly”.

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Six arrests after huge emergency response in town centre

Six arrests after huge emergency response in town centre

Six people have been arrested following a huge emergency service response in a town centre.

Tom Jones pictured in Kent with other stars

Tom Jones pictured in Kent with other stars

The Welsh music star was snapped in the county as he attended a Royal Engineers event alongside other famous people.

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