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'Reducing roads to tractor speeds to get us on bikes - like our impoverished ancestors'

'Reducing roads to tractor speeds to get us on bikes - like our impoverished ancestors'

The 'war on drivers', the dangers of e-scooters and flaws in the education system are among topics tackled in this week's letters to the editor.

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We tried ‘absolutely delicious’ bottomless curry and cocktails for £40

We tried ‘absolutely delicious’ bottomless curry and cocktails for £40

We’ve tried bottomless barbecues and sushi – but could this unlimited curry feast be the best yet?

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Road reopened after fire

Road reopened after fire

A road has been closed as fire crews battle a blaze on a boat on a trailer.

Nightmare roundabout set for upgrade after HS2 scrapped

Nightmare roundabout set for upgrade after HS2 scrapped

One of Kent’s most congested junctions is to be upgraded using money saved from scrapping the northern leg of HS2, the government has announced.

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Nine attempted murder arrests after gun shots heard

Nine attempted murder arrests after gun shots heard

Multiple people have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a firearms incident where gunshots were heard.

Labour forecast to make huge gains in Kent

Labour forecast to make huge gains in Kent

A polling prediction website says the number of Labour MPs in Kent will rise after the next general election, with tactical voting likely.

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Major squeeze on spending planned as council looks into the abyss

Major squeeze on spending planned as council looks into the abyss

Managers at a cash-strapped council will have to face the future with fewer staff and a severe squeeze on spending, official papers have disclosed.

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Could £800m venue pull in Kent gig-goers?

Could £800m venue pull in Kent gig-goers?

Plans to emulate The Sphere in Las Vegas on the county’s doorstep could knock the O2 Arena off its perch as Kent’s favourite.

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Letter reveals government ‘wants elected mayor of Kent’

Letter reveals government ‘wants elected mayor of Kent’

Talks over a devolution deal for Kent have hit an early stumbling block as the government has signalled it favours an elected mayor for the county.

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Rishi scraps HS2 to save £36bn – but will Kent benefit?

Rishi scraps HS2 to save £36bn – but will Kent benefit?

KentOnline political editor Paul Francis has given his verdict on the Prime Minister’s Conservative Party conference speech.

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Shoppers’ disgust as black mould grows in Morrisons

Shoppers’ disgust as black mould grows in Morrisons

A shopper has shared his disgust after spotting black mould on the ceiling of his regular supermarket following a ‘major leak’.

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Police officer jailed as sex texts to arrested woman read out in court

Police officer jailed as sex texts to arrested woman read out in court

A police officer who formed an inappropriate sexual relationship with a suspect he was ordered to supervise in hospital has been jailed.

Toddler had 70 injuries and cocaine in system, murder trial hears

Toddler had 70 injuries and cocaine in system, murder trial hears

An 18-month-old boy suspected to have been murdered by his mum and her boyfriend had 70 separate injuries to his body, a jury has been told.

Floral tributes to teen who died in crash

Floral tributes to teen who died in crash

Flowers have been left at the scene of a fatal crash in which an 18-year-old man died.

Top spots revealed as Kent town’s Monopoly launches

Top spots revealed as Kent town’s Monopoly launches

A town’s version of the much-loved board game Monopoly is set to launch this weekend.

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Teen left needing dentures after teeth knocked out in violent mugging

Teen left needing dentures after teeth knocked out in violent mugging

A bottle-wielding thug left a teenager needing dentures after knocking out several of his teeth in a violent attack after attempting to rob him.

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Has Kent’s post-Covid housing bubble burst?

Has Kent’s post-Covid housing bubble burst?

As asking prices are slashed across the county, we look at why the property market may have peaked in parts of Kent.

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‘I’ve never been that sick after a race before’

‘I’ve never been that sick after a race before’

An athlete says water testing “needs revising" after he was among those who fell ill after taking part in a triathlon.

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Popular restaurant goes takeaway-only due to lack of staff

Popular restaurant goes takeaway-only due to lack of staff

A popular Turkish restaurant has been forced to close and move to a takeaway-only service due to a lack of staff.

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Shock at death of much-loved shopkeeper

Shock at death of much-loved shopkeeper

A much-loved shopkeeper has been described as a “real character” who would help anyone following his shock death.

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‘We need to crack on and put Covid behind us – it’s not news any more’

‘We need to crack on and put Covid behind us – it’s not news any more’

Covid is going to continue sweeping through populations like colds and flu, and it’s high time we just got on with it, says Secret Thinker.

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40 firefighters called to large blaze at school

40 firefighters called to large blaze at school

About 40 firefighters tackled a large blaze at an old school building.

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Hundreds of pupils to stay at home as new-build school ruled unsafe

Hundreds of pupils to stay at home as new-build school ruled unsafe

A new school building has been closed due to a “structural issue” – forcing hundreds of pupils to work from home.

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Concerns for owner after dogs found wandering with lead

Concerns for owner after dogs found wandering with lead

Drones are being used to search the countryside for the owner of two terriers found wandering alone.

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First protest march in fight against station redevelopment

First protest march in fight against station redevelopment

Residents continue to protest against plans to knock down a derelict railway station and convert the site into a mobile home development.

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Family pay tribute to ‘bright and spirited’ teen found dead in park

Family pay tribute to ‘bright and spirited’ teen found dead in park

The family of a teenager found dead in a park have told KentOnline of their “overwhelming pain and devastation”.

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Air ambulance lands after motorbike crash on M25

Air ambulance lands after motorbike crash on M25

Traffic was stopped in both directions on a motorway after a serious collision.

Tory boss in fight for job as colleague mounts challenge

Tory boss in fight for job as colleague mounts challenge

Kent County Council leader Roger Gough faces a fresh bid for his job from a controversial backbencher.

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‘Dog racing must come to an end’

‘Dog racing must come to an end’

A pet charity has launched a petition to ban greyhound dog racing in the next five years after more than 2,000 dogs were killed between 2018 and 2022.

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Former Michelin Guide restaurant eyed for £500k overhaul

Former Michelin Guide restaurant eyed for £500k overhaul

A former Michelin Guide restaurant could be set for a new lease of life if ambitious plans are approved.

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