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Victims’ outrage as 94% of stolen cars not returned

Victims’ outrage as 94% of stolen cars not returned

Shocking figures uncovered by KentOnline reveal just six per cent of stolen cars across the county have been returned to their owners.

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'We've worked together for 50 years – and been married for as long'

'We've worked together for 50 years – and been married for as long'

A hairdressing couple who've done 260,000 cuts between them are celebrating half a century of marriage, all while working at the same salon.

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Campaigners urge government to pause £10bn Lower Thames Crossing

Campaigners urge government to pause £10bn Lower Thames Crossing

Protesters are calling for a new link between Kent and Essex to be blocked on the basis it will be a 'smart motorway by stealth'.

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Ambulance workers cancel strike action

Ambulance workers cancel strike action

Staff at Kent's ambulance service due to walk out over two days this week have paused industrial action amid pay negotiations.

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Kent has highest number of care homes under investigation

Kent has highest number of care homes under investigation

The county is home to more care facilities in special measures than anywhere else in England, new figures show.

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Manhunt underway following town centre attack

Manhunt underway following town centre attack

Police have cordoned off part of a town centre and are hunting a suspect after a man was attacked.

Landlords set to leave pub over running costs

Landlords set to leave pub over running costs

Bosses of a landmark Shepherd Neame pub are throwing in the towel amid spiralling overheads.

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'Dangerous armed duo' arrested after high speed helicopter chase

'Dangerous armed duo' arrested after high speed helicopter chase

A pair reportedly armed with knives were stopped in a car using fake number plates following a police pursuit.

Green light for glamping cabin despite 'parking nightmare' fears

Green light for glamping cabin despite 'parking nightmare' fears

Neighbours say plans to build a glamping cabin in their narrow residential street is a "recipe for disaster" which will cause a "parking nightmare".

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New plans for popular harbour arm revealed

New plans for popular harbour arm revealed

Bosses have revealed fresh plans for a historic port which would see the creation of a mixed-use development of homes and commercial space.

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Petition to save village post office 'evicted' by developers

Petition to save village post office 'evicted' by developers

A retiring postmaster who runs a Kent village's post office has set up a petition calling for a new one to be opened when his closes.

Brave pub-goers rushed to help as huge fire ripped through house

Brave pub-goers rushed to help as huge fire ripped through house

Pictures have revealed the devastating damage caused to a home last night after a blaze broke out in a roof.

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Range Rover driver blames son after testing positive for cannabis

Range Rover driver blames son after testing positive for cannabis

A motorist who tested positive for cannabis claimed he must have had it in his system because his son had been smoking it in his car.

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Two people injured as lorry and car crash on motorway

Two people injured as lorry and car crash on motorway

Two people were injured in a crash near the Dartford Crossing, leading to severe delays on the M25.

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Body found in search for missing man

Body found in search for missing man

A body has been found following a police search for a 29-year-old man who was last seen a week ago.

Huge knife found on street by member of public

Huge knife found on street by member of public

A dangerous weapon has been seized after being found on the street by a member of the public.

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Park fountain turned into huge bubble bath again

Park fountain turned into huge bubble bath again

Jokers have poured soap into a park fountain for the second time in less than a month.

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Hancock wanted to 'frighten the pants off everyone' with Kent Covid variant

Hancock wanted to 'frighten the pants off everyone' with Kent Covid variant

The former health secretary wanted to use the new "Kent" strain of Covid to scare the public into changing their behaviour, leaked messages reveal.

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'Gifted' and 'loving' teacher dies suddenly, aged 30

'Gifted' and 'loving' teacher dies suddenly, aged 30

Parents, friends and former pupils have paid tribute to a primary school teacher who devoted his life to inspiring youngsters.

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'Great big hole' in town centre to finally be transformed

'Great big hole' in town centre to finally be transformed

Traders have welcomed plans for new homes to replace a "great big hole" which has blighted a town centre for seven years.

New ‘skybridge’ in school’s £3m transformation plan

New ‘skybridge’ in school’s £3m transformation plan

Multi-million-pound plans to erect a skybridge, classrooms and a new drama studio within the grounds of a grammar school have been revealed.

'No street is without a pothole or patchwork – it's knocked down my house price'

'No street is without a pothole or patchwork – it's knocked down my house price'

A woman who has compiled a dossier of 100 photos of potholes in her area says the price of her home has dipped by up to £10k as a result.

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'She went to the opera once and now sings like an angel’

'She went to the opera once and now sings like an angel’

A nine-year-old schoolgirl has learnt one of the most challenging and demanding songs in opera with no training.

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The truth behind Kent's starring role in hit BBC drama The Gold

The truth behind Kent's starring role in hit BBC drama The Gold

As a second series on the Brink's Mat drama is confirmed, here we separate fact from fiction, and ask: "Who was the real Kenneth Noye?"

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Stunning footage as historic train steams through county

Stunning footage as historic train steams through county

The coveted Golden Arrow hauled through Kent today giving enthusiasts a rare glimpse into the past.

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Vandals smash four windows at offices

Vandals smash four windows at offices

A business owner is calling for increased security after vandals targeted his office and smashed four windows.

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Crews tackle flames in two homes

Crews tackle flames in two homes

Fire crews were called to two homes after blazes broke out in a kitchen and bedroom.

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More tunnel closures planned

More tunnel closures planned

A busy route, which links two towns, will be shut overnight for six days for maintenance work.

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Drunk racially abused police call handler in New Year rant

Drunk racially abused police call handler in New Year rant

A drunk who dialled 999 to hand himself in to police went on to racially abuse a call handler – calling her a white b******.

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Former gasworks site earmarked for housing estate to be sold

Former gasworks site earmarked for housing estate to be sold

A former gasworks site which hasn't been been used in 80 years will go on the market and could be transformed with 80 new homes.

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