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Carnival ditches traditional court king and queen for new ‘inclusive’ role

Carnival ditches traditional court king and queen for new ‘inclusive’ role

Organisers of a 126-year-old carnival in Kent say they have abandoned the traditional roles of a court king or queen in a bid to be more inclusive.

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‘Gentrification may be a small price to pay for the greater good’

‘Gentrification may be a small price to pay for the greater good’

Our columnist on why the revival of two of our key seaside towns are now reaping the rewards despite the naysayers.

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New bar owner urges town to ‘love your local’

New bar owner urges town to ‘love your local’

The owner of a new tap room has urged people to get behind local businesses and help the town’s regeneration.

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Homophobic graffiti, smashed glass and fires set at playgrounds

Homophobic graffiti, smashed glass and fires set at playgrounds

Parents say they no longer want to take their children to two playgrounds in a town regularly targeted by louts.

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Huge queues on motorway after crash

Huge queues on motorway after crash

Traffic queued for miles after a rush-hour collision between a lorry and a 4x4.

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One of Kent’s oldest McDonald’s celebrates landmark birthday

One of Kent’s oldest McDonald’s celebrates landmark birthday

Staff and customers at a McDonald’s restaurant in Kent have held a party to mark a milestone birthday.

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11th man convicted after 39 bodies found in lorry

11th man convicted after 39 bodies found in lorry

Another person has been convicted after admitting to playing a role in the transport of migrants who were later found dead in the back of a lorry.

More traffic hell as dual carriageway to shut ALL weekend

More traffic hell as dual carriageway to shut ALL weekend

Drivers could face huge tailbacks for the second weekend in a row as part of a dual carriageway is set to close again.

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Stunning ‘rainbow clouds’ caught on camera

Stunning ‘rainbow clouds’ caught on camera

A man was left stunned after spotting ‘rainbow clouds’ in the sky while strolling along a Kent seafront.

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‘Never, never underestimate the power of the sea’

‘Never, never underestimate the power of the sea’

A journalist who covered the mission to discover the wreck of Titanic believes people will continue to explore the site despite this week’s tragedy.

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Diversion in place as busy tunnel route to shut all weekend

Diversion in place as busy tunnel route to shut all weekend

A busy tunnel will be closed all weekend for traffic heading towards the coast.

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Marquee set up for pupils as safety concerns raised at fifth Kent school

Marquee set up for pupils as safety concerns raised at fifth Kent school

Another Kent primary school is being investigated following new building safety guidelines issued by the government.

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‘Agency staff treated worse than animals – middle class people wouldn’t accept these conditions’

‘Agency staff treated worse than animals – middle class people wouldn’t accept these conditions’

Columnist Melissa Todd reflects on the reality of being working class after her friend’s appalling treatment by an unscrupulous employment agency.

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Opinion split over eco-surface used to bury tree roots in Kent high street

Opinion split over eco-surface used to bury tree roots in Kent high street

Shoppers are divided over the appearance of a new eco-material laid in a busy high street to hide the roots of towering trees.

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Primary school set to open after year-long delay

Primary school set to open after year-long delay

Pupils are preparing to move from a temporary classroom to their new school on a multi-million pound housing estate after a 12-month wait.

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Sir Roger: ‘I’m not trying to gentrify town with new luxury flats’

Sir Roger: ‘I’m not trying to gentrify town with new luxury flats’

Exclusive: In a rare interview, Sir Roger De Haan admits locals may struggle to afford his firm’s new seafront flats – valued at up to £3 million.

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‘They’ve made beers weaker – but it’s what customers want’

‘They’ve made beers weaker – but it’s what customers want’

Britain’s oldest brewer Shepherd Neame has made some of its beers weaker to cut costs – but punters and landlords appear to back the move.

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Disruption warning as further rail strikes get underway

Disruption warning as further rail strikes get underway

Rail passengers are being warned to expect disruption as another series of strikes gets underway.

Man ‘punched’ by woman outside Costa

Man ‘punched’ by woman outside Costa

Emergency services were called to a town centre after a woman assaulted a man outside Costa, sparking a police appeal.

Former restaurant fails to sell at auction

Former restaurant fails to sell at auction

A town centre eatery which failed to succeed under two names and owners has been re-listed at auction just weeks after closing.

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Bluey stage show coming to Kent on first UK tour

Bluey stage show coming to Kent on first UK tour

CBeebies favourites Bluey and Bingo are bringing their hit stage show to Kent with tickets set to go on sale next week.

Shock as dozens of fish found dead in park pond

Shock as dozens of fish found dead in park pond

Residents have been left shocked at the sight of scores of dead fish in a pond – and say it has created a “horrific smell”.

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Boy beaten with crutch in gang attack

Boy beaten with crutch in gang attack

A teenage boy was hit over the head with a crutch in a terrifying gang attack.

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‘Lovely young lads’ step in to help pensioners amid train ‘chaos’

‘Lovely young lads’ step in to help pensioners amid train ‘chaos’

A pair of “lovely young lads” from Kent stepped in to help two women catch their flight on time after “pandemonium” broke out on the way to Gatwick.

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Street like war zone as van and cars destroyed in ‘arson attack’

Street like war zone as van and cars destroyed in ‘arson attack’

Concerns have been raised after four vehicles were set on fire in one street in what is the third suspected arson attack in six months.

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Heatwave could hit Kent with temperatures over 30C, says Met Office

Heatwave could hit Kent with temperatures over 30C, says Met Office

Forecasters say a heatwave could hit the county as weather experts expect temperatures to soar.

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Search for firefighter missing in English Channel called off

Search for firefighter missing in English Channel called off

The search for a firefighter and professional swimmer who went missing after a charity swim in the English Channel has been called off.

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Celebrations for 75th Windrush anniversary ‘tinged with sadness’

Celebrations for 75th Windrush anniversary ‘tinged with sadness’

Major celebrations for the Windrush generation are underway, but have lessons really been learned of their treatment?

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‘How much more evidence do people need before they accept climate change is happening?’

‘How much more evidence do people need before they accept climate change is happening?’

Climate change, immigration and animal cruelty are among the topics tackled by KentOnline readers in this week’s letters to the editor.

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It’s travelled 4,500 miles but is the steak all it’s cracked up to be?

It’s travelled 4,500 miles but is the steak all it’s cracked up to be?

A recent addition to a popular waterside spot is an Argentine steak house, so our reviewer checks out if the beef stands up to its reputation.

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