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'Floating museum' Spanish galleon replica opens to the public

'Floating museum' Spanish galleon replica opens to the public

A replica of a 17th century Spanish galleon ship described as a floating museum has docked in Kent and can be boarded and explored.

Graffiti brands controversial development ‘Tory crime scene’

Graffiti brands controversial development ‘Tory crime scene’

An unpopular seaside development has been branded a ‘crime scene’ in graffiti by a protestor.

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Plans to convert care home into ‘slum’ rejected

Plans to convert care home into ‘slum’ rejected

Plans to turn a run-down care home into a 47-bed HMO have been shelved after mass furious backlash led to concerns of developers creating a “slum”.

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Man slashed girlfriend's throat with bread knife

Man slashed girlfriend's throat with bread knife

A man who slashed his partner's throat with a bread knife has been told to expect a lengthy spell in jail.

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Child hit by car taken to hospital

Child hit by car taken to hospital

A child suffered an ankle injury after being hit by a car on a main road.

Man’s body found in van

Man’s body found in van

Police are investigating after a man in his 60s was found dead in a parked vehicle by officers.

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Man airlifted after falling from Sheppey Crossing

Man airlifted after falling from Sheppey Crossing

A person has been flown to hospital in a serious condition after falling from a bridge.

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Sir Keir: ‘We’ll bring back housebuilding targets’

Sir Keir: ‘We’ll bring back housebuilding targets’

Sir Keir Starmer has told KentOnline Labour would reinstate housebuilding targets – despite a number of developments provoking huge opposition.

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‘Inevitably if you're coming to a big show, there's going to be traffic’

‘Inevitably if you're coming to a big show, there's going to be traffic’

Are gig, festival and show-goers all facing lengthy queues this summer getting in and out of Kent’s big events? Not necessarily...

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‘It exploded like a nail bomb - my kids could have been killed’

‘It exploded like a nail bomb - my kids could have been killed’

A mum has been left scared to do laundry after her washing machine exploded, sending glass shards flying across her house metres from her children.

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'It's been empty for 14 years - someone needs to save it!'

'It's been empty for 14 years - someone needs to save it!'

Campaigners joined a protest demanding action to restore a rundown former cinema shut for 14 years as its owners face potential enforcement action.

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New anti-acne drug warning ‘does not go far enough’

New anti-acne drug warning ‘does not go far enough’

A man whose son took his own life after taking a controversial acne drug says it should be taken off the market alotgether.

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Raw mince stored with cheese at 'greasy' takeaway

Raw mince stored with cheese at 'greasy' takeaway

A “greasy” and “sticky” takeaway where inspectors found raw meat being stored with cheese has been ordered to undergo a deep clean.

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Fish and chip shop at huge Spoons approved

Fish and chip shop at huge Spoons approved

A “vibrant” seafront fish and chip shop with a roof terrace will be added to the country's biggest Wetherspoon pub.

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Man ‘teamed up’ with brother-in-law in ‘revenge attack on pub landlord’

Man ‘teamed up’ with brother-in-law in ‘revenge attack on pub landlord’

A jury heard a man believed his former boss was having an affair with his wife as he launched a ‘revenge attack’ which saw his brother-in-law killed.

Prison officer cleared of allowing attack on inmate

Prison officer cleared of allowing attack on inmate

A prison officer has been acquitted of misconduct after jurors cleared him of deliberately allowing two inmates to attack a fellow prisoner.

Seagulls blamed for closure of crumbling library

Seagulls blamed for closure of crumbling library

Nesting seagulls have been blamed for some of the damage forcing the closure of a Grade II-listed library which will cost millions to repair.

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True blue or rainbow alliances? What we can expect this Friday

True blue or rainbow alliances? What we can expect this Friday

Housing has dominated the council election campaign as battle for control of town halls enters its final phase.

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Killer jailed for attacking man in street

Killer jailed for attacking man in street

A man who fatally punched another in the street after he commented on his friend’s dress has been jailed after a teen was cleared of killing him.

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Man found dead on seafront

Man found dead on seafront

A man in his 60s has been found dead on a seafront after concerns were raised for his welfare.

Kent’s most patriotic borough revealed ahead of coronation

Kent’s most patriotic borough revealed ahead of coronation

One borough leads the way for patriotic street parties – again – with 57 road closures announced by the council.

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'Amazing moment' American aircraft flies low over pier

'Amazing moment' American aircraft flies low over pier

Passersby were left stunned after spotting a low-flying American USAF Hercules turboprop soaring over the sea.

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‘Pack of jackals’ knifed stranger in face in pub doorway

‘Pack of jackals’ knifed stranger in face in pub doorway

A trio who left a stranger permanently scarred after attacking him in a pub doorway as his terrified girlfriend begged them to stop have been jailed.

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Fire tears through caravan in suspected arson attack

Fire tears through caravan in suspected arson attack

A blaze which tore through an abandoned caravan is believed to have been started deliberately.

Teachers strike for another day

Teachers strike for another day

Teachers are on strike today as the row over pay and working conditions with the government continues.

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Head teacher’s legacy continues after cancer tragedy

Head teacher’s legacy continues after cancer tragedy

A headteacher who died nearly two years ago from cancer is having her legacy carried on with a sporting celebration set up by her son.

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'Kitchen theatre' and comedy tent at revived food and drink festival

'Kitchen theatre' and comedy tent at revived food and drink festival

New organisers of an annual food and drink festival promise to make it even bigger and better when it returns this year.

Mum's fears for son's health over mould invasion

Mum's fears for son's health over mould invasion

A young mum is despairing at mould invading her flat when one of her children has asthma – and says she’s not the only victim in the block.

New entertainment centre planned for Bluewater

New entertainment centre planned for Bluewater

Proposals have been put forward to create a leisure area which could attract the likes of Putt Shack and Ninja Warrior to Bluewater.

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Schools face ‘crisis’ amid special needs overspend

Schools face ‘crisis’ amid special needs overspend

Many children with special needs are set to face life in mainstream schools after the county council accepted a huge government bailout.

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