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Dreamland bosses and security team to give evidence at teen’s inquest

Dreamland bosses and security team to give evidence at teen’s inquest

The inquest into the death of a 17-year-old girl at Dreamland will be held over four days with a number of witnesses giving evidence.

Cyclist ‘armed with toy gun threatened two people for food’

Cyclist ‘armed with toy gun threatened two people for food’

A suspect has appeared in court after a man on a bike allegedly armed with a weapon threatened two people while demanding food.

Man left with serious facial injuries after ‘group pub attack’

Man left with serious facial injuries after ‘group pub attack’

Two men suffered facial injuries and were taken to hospital after allegedly being assaulted at a pub by a group of people.

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More than 16,000 toys donated to kmfm’s Give A Gift campaign

More than 16,000 toys donated to kmfm’s Give A Gift campaign

Thousands of toys have been collected for children in need this Christmas as part of kmfm’s Give A Gift campaign.

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Family’s anguish as much-loved chef left fighting for his life

Family’s anguish as much-loved chef left fighting for his life

A beloved grandad who was left in a coma and will have to learn how to walk and talk again after heart surgery will fight to the end, says his family.

Police cordon off road after ‘assault’ near high street

Police cordon off road after ‘assault’ near high street

Two men were taken to hospital after a reported assault near a high street.

Cats given oxygen after kitchen blaze rescue

Cats given oxygen after kitchen blaze rescue

Firefighters were called to a blaze in a kitchen, which has been linked to a microwaveable heat pad.

Missing teenager safely located

Missing teenager safely located

Police have confirmed a teenage girl who was reported missing has been safely located.

‘I may only have months to live but that won’t stop me living out my dreams’

‘I may only have months to live but that won’t stop me living out my dreams’

A grandmother with terminal cancer and just months left to live is pursuing her life-long dreams of skydiving and swimming with dolphins.

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I spent a day at Kent’s busiest ‘eviction’ court where homes are repossessed ‘every 10 minutes’

I spent a day at Kent’s busiest ‘eviction’ court where homes are repossessed ‘every 10 minutes’

KentOnline spent the day at an ‘eviction’ court, where tenants unable to afford their rent can be asked to leave within minutes.

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‘It's like a warzone!': Why sick patients are being left in Kent hospital corridors

‘It's like a warzone!': Why sick patients are being left in Kent hospital corridors

The scenes in an overrun A&E department have been likened to a warzone as patients are forced to wait in corridors for days to be admitted.

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Kent’s pricey parking capital cashes in with 'above-expected’ income

Kent’s pricey parking capital cashes in with 'above-expected’ income

Kent’s most pricey parking capital is on course to make a bumper profit after levels “exceeded expectations”.

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Rugby club could be on move as grounds earmarked for homes

Rugby club could be on move as grounds earmarked for homes

Proposals to relocate a rugby club as part of a scheme to build more than 350 homes has been met with huge opposition.

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Sprinkle festive cheer over the Christmas school holidays

Sprinkle festive cheer over the Christmas school holidays

From light shows and outdoor trails to film screenings and Santa’s grottos, keep the kids busy over the Christmas break.

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‘We want to bring Wimpy back to the high streets’

‘We want to bring Wimpy back to the high streets’

A fast-food chain is “harking back to its heritage” and welcoming customers back after a revamp at one of its most popular restaurants in the county.

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Music venue announces surprise last gig ahead of closure

Music venue announces surprise last gig ahead of closure

A music venue set to shut this month has announced it will host one last event as a surprise goodbye before officially closing its doors for good.

Former 18th century watermill for sale at £390k

Former 18th century watermill for sale at £390k

A Grade II listed watermill which has been converted into a home and now an office has been put on the market.

Huge gaming arcade opens at shopping centre

Huge gaming arcade opens at shopping centre

A national entertainment company has opened an arcade offering more than 50 games and activities.

‘It’s good they’re doing something - but where will people park?’

‘It’s good they’re doing something - but where will people park?’

Plans to replace a “scruffy” building with new homes and shops have been praised by residents - but some have concerns over the lack of parking.

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Plans submitted for ‘much-needed’ upgrades to football club’s facilities

Plans submitted for ‘much-needed’ upgrades to football club’s facilities

“Exciting” but “challenging” plans to upgrade a football club’s ageing stadium have been submitted following its promotion.

Iconic Kent landmark given ‘brilliant’ Christmas makeover

Iconic Kent landmark given ‘brilliant’ Christmas makeover

A well-known white horse figure on a hill has been transformed into Rudolph with a very shiny red nose.

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Why hated 50mph limit is returning to motorway this week

Why hated 50mph limit is returning to motorway this week

The M20 will be closed tonight for the installation of a controversial 50mph contraflow ahead of the Christmas break.

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Warning after tumble dryer fire destroys half of garage

Warning after tumble dryer fire destroys half of garage

Firefighters have sent out a warning after a garage was devastated by a tumble dryer fire this morning.

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Boy and girl arrested after Christmas displays trashed

Boy and girl arrested after Christmas displays trashed

Two teenagers have been arrested after Christmas displays were trashed in a village.

The new £2.2m home being built in one of Kent's priciest streets

The new £2.2m home being built in one of Kent's priciest streets

A “magnificent” new home valued at more than £2 million is being built on a plot previously occupied by a house destroyed in a devastating fire.

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'Cars speed past new estate - I saw one hit 60mph near play park'

'Cars speed past new estate - I saw one hit 60mph near play park'

Drivers have been spotted tearing along a road next to a play area at speeds of up to 60mph raising fears someone could be seriously hurt or killed.

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Hundreds of thousands in Kent haven’t paid council tax - what happens when you don’t stump up the cash?

Hundreds of thousands in Kent haven’t paid council tax - what happens when you don’t stump up the cash?

With hundreds of thousands of residents having not paid council tax we look at how serious the consequences can be.

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Is this Kent’s most overlooked high street?

Is this Kent’s most overlooked high street?

With few empty shops and a small amount of litter, this Kent town could have the best but most forgotten about high street in the county.

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‘It’s quantity over quality’: Bid to convert hotel annexe into HMO returns

‘It’s quantity over quality’: Bid to convert hotel annexe into HMO returns

A hotelier has resubmitted plans to turn an annexe into an HMO due to a drop in guest numbers, saying “we simply cannot continue like this”.

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‘Our road has become an Amazon sorting office – it’s chaos’

‘Our road has become an Amazon sorting office – it’s chaos’

Fed-up residents say their street is being used as a makeshift parcel depot with hundreds of packages being unloaded every day.

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