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Weather warning for heavy rain and showers in place

Weather warning for heavy rain and showers in place

A yellow weather warning is in place for the morning commute, with heavy rain continuing to fall across the county.

Family pay tribute to biker who died in crash

Family pay tribute to biker who died in crash

The devastated family of a biker who was killed while out on a ride have paid tribute to the loving father.

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Inside the creepy Kent care home with links to royalty

Inside the creepy Kent care home with links to royalty

Eerie pictures show a wheelchair and mobility scooter left abandoned outside a derelict care home which closed 12 years ago.

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'My frail and vulnerable mum was left in the cold – it’s just atrocious’

'My frail and vulnerable mum was left in the cold – it’s just atrocious’

A “frail and vulnerable” woman was left waiting in the cold for more than an hour - as there was no room for her wheelchair on a bus.

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‘Revelling in government-sanctioned swear-fests after speed awareness course’

‘Revelling in government-sanctioned swear-fests after speed awareness course’

This week, columnist Melissa Todd learns about road safety – via Zoom – after a lapse in concentration earned her a place on a speed awareness course.

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‘We have 170 places and 285 families chasing them’

‘We have 170 places and 285 families chasing them’

There are calls for more schools in a town left in an ‘educational cold spot’ due to a chronic shortage of options.

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Work stops on new homes near park after archaeological discovery

Work stops on new homes near park after archaeological discovery

Work to build five homes opposite a park has been halted after builders made an archaeological discovery.

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Risk assessment carried out after RAAC found at Kent hospital

Risk assessment carried out after RAAC found at Kent hospital

An inspection has been carried out at a Kent hospital after potentially unsafe concrete was identified in one part of its building.

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Halloween drive-in at airport cancelled due to poor sales

Halloween drive-in at airport cancelled due to poor sales

A debut Halloween drive-in at a former Kent airport has been called off at the last minute due to poor ticket sales.

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Smashed-up car abandoned on roundabout for more than two weeks

Smashed-up car abandoned on roundabout for more than two weeks

A dented car covered in police tape is confusing drivers after being left abandoned on a roundabout for more than two weeks.

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Nightclub temporarily closes after boss accused of child sex abuse

Nightclub temporarily closes after boss accused of child sex abuse

A night-time venue has temporarily shut after its boss pleaded not guilty to sexually abusing children more than 30 years ago.

‘KentOnline report was trigger for more women to come forward’

‘KentOnline report was trigger for more women to come forward’

An article by KentOnline about a “serial sexual predator” prompted two alleged victims to go to the police.

‘It looked like the end of the world’

‘It looked like the end of the world’

Residents were left stunned as they woke up to see apocalyptic clouds over their town this morning.

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Masked intruder in armed raid at church restrained by worshippers

Masked intruder in armed raid at church restrained by worshippers

A thug who subjected residents at a religious retreat to a violent raid is behind bars after being bravely tackled by his victims.

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Kent town to welcome its first ever Poundland

Kent town to welcome its first ever Poundland

A market town famous for having independent traders rather than national chains is set to welcome its first ever Poundland.

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New play park set for seafront – but it will only last eight years

New play park set for seafront – but it will only last eight years

A new play park is set to open at a popular seaside attraction - but the site will only have an eight-year lifespan.

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Iconic gallery and card shop to close after 60 years

Iconic gallery and card shop to close after 60 years

A family-run that has been in the Towns for 60 years is set to close after Christmas.

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Boots store to close

Boots store to close

A Boots chemist is set to close in January as the well-known high street brand cuts down on locations.

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Navratri 2023: Everything you need to know

Navratri 2023: Everything you need to know

What is the Hindu festival, how is it celebrated and what events will there be across Kent?

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New supermarket set to replace Lidl

New supermarket set to replace Lidl

An empty Lidl store is set to be taken over by a frozen food chain in an area teeming with supermarkets.

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Man arrested as search continues for missing teenage girl

Man arrested as search continues for missing teenage girl

Police have arrested a man in his 20s who was last seen with a missing girl as they continue to search for her.

Bid to revitalise town centre with 'Best of Kent' market

Bid to revitalise town centre with 'Best of Kent' market

Plans have been proposed for a weekly market showcasing the best produce in the county in a bid to revive a town centre.

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Hunt to find new tenant for ‘iconic’ town palace

Hunt to find new tenant for ‘iconic’ town palace

Bids are being invited to take over the running of a town’s ‘most iconic building’ with a hotel, wine bar, or a nursery put forward as potential uses.

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‘I fear there are more people who fell victim to cowboy builder’

‘I fear there are more people who fell victim to cowboy builder’

A rogue builder was caught scamming at least three people out of thousands of pounds by a customer he failed to finish work for.

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‘It’s like an alien spaceship has landed in our street’

‘It’s like an alien spaceship has landed in our street’

Furious residents say a neighbour’s huge new home is like an “alien spaceship” which has landed next door.

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'This tiny backstreet restaurant is a real hidden gem'

'This tiny backstreet restaurant is a real hidden gem'

It may be a little off the beaten track, but our reporter says this warm and welcoming spot will richly reward those who seek it out.

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‘To solve prison space crisis – build them, fill them’

‘To solve prison space crisis – build them, fill them’

Kent’s police and crime commissioner says more prisons need to be built to house the increasing number of inmates being convicted.

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'We're not ready for completely cashless society - many still prefer hard currency'

'We're not ready for completely cashless society - many still prefer hard currency'

Alternatives to cars, 'cruel' politics over refugees and the pitfalls of going cashless are among topics tackled in this week’s letters to the editor.

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Road blocked by fallen tree

Road blocked by fallen tree

Emergency services are working to clear a fallen tree, which has blocked a road through a village.

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‘Murdered’ Alfie was covered ‘head to toe’ in injuries

‘Murdered’ Alfie was covered ‘head to toe’ in injuries

A doctor has told the jury at the Alfie Phillips murder trial the toddler was covered in injuries from ‘head to foot’ including bite marks.

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