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Temperatures to rise as amber warning comes into force

Temperatures to rise as amber warning comes into force

An amber weather warning came into force at midnight amid concerns over travel disruption and lives at risk as temperatures soar.

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'We believe our son was murdered'

'We believe our son was murdered'

As mystery still surrounds the death of a popular dad, we look back at the night he lost his life - and why his parents think he was murdered...

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Fireworks finale at model aircraft display sparks huge blaze

Fireworks finale at model aircraft display sparks huge blaze

A fireworks display at the end of a model aeroplane exhibition is being blamed for a huge fire on tinder-dry grass.

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Taps run dry in two villages

Taps run dry in two villages

A water station has been set up to help people left without supplies in two villages today, amid 'significant demand' during hot weather.

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Huge fires spread across fields

Huge fires spread across fields

Firefighters have battled more large field fires today, with seven engines needed at one blaze.

Ex-nightclub building to become flats

Ex-nightclub building to become flats

A derelict former nightclub and flour mill is to become a block of 53 flats after plans were approved by councillors.

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Policeman sacked after throwing bin at ex-partner's car

Policeman sacked after throwing bin at ex-partner's car

A policeman convicted of criminal damage after he threw a bin at his ex-partner's car has now been dismissed.

Man suffers head injuries in pub attack

Man suffers head injuries in pub attack

A man suffered multiple head injuries after he was attacked by two men in a pub.

Residents left without water for second time within 24 hours

Residents left without water for second time within 24 hours

Homes and businesses in a town have been left without water for the second time in less than 24 hours.

Two arrests after fatal stabbing

Two arrests after fatal stabbing

Two people have been arrested after a woman was stabbed and later died in hospital.

Roundhill tunnel closed as Dover traffic starts to build

Roundhill tunnel closed as Dover traffic starts to build

Traffic is starting to queue heading into Dover as people get away before the heatwave hits.

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'Don't travel' warning as temperatures near 40C

'Don't travel' warning as temperatures near 40C

People are being warned of travel disruption as the county prepares for record temperatures next week.

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The one place in the UK where you can buy Harry Styles' new range

The one place in the UK where you can buy Harry Styles' new range

One lucky seaside town in Kent is the only UK location where fans can be the first to get some of Harry Styles' new range.

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Attempted murder suspect: 'I never had a gun to shoot him'

Attempted murder suspect: 'I never had a gun to shoot him'

The man accused attempted murder after allegedly shooting at an suspected bike thief in has told a jury he never fired a weapon.

Audi owner's bid to track down hit-and-run van driver

Audi owner's bid to track down hit-and-run van driver

An angry antiques dealer has fallen victim to a hit-and-run and is calling for witnesses to come forward to help find the driver.

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'I took porn stars to Cathedral and they had many questions'

'I took porn stars to Cathedral and they had many questions'

KentOnline columnist Melissa Todd describes her visit to some of Kent's most famous landmarks with guests from the world of adult entertainment.

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Mum's FaceTime heartache as 'beautiful' baby dies

Mum's FaceTime heartache as 'beautiful' baby dies

A mum who broke her wrist rushing to get home after finding out her daughter was unresponsive over a video call has told of her heartache.

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'This isn't graffiti, it's mindless vandalism'

'This isn't graffiti, it's mindless vandalism'

A park which has been plastered with spray paint is tackling the problem by holding its own graffiti event.

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'We need 'break from Boris': Kent MP draws applause during TV debate

'We need 'break from Boris': Kent MP draws applause during TV debate

A Kent MP in the running to become the next Tory leader received a round of applause as he set out his case for being the next Prime Minister.

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KentOnline crowned Kent website of the year

KentOnline crowned Kent website of the year

KentOnline reporters had a very successful day at the Kent Press and Broadcast Awards.

Firefighters battle 'apocalyptic' field blaze

Firefighters battle 'apocalyptic' field blaze

Pictures show thick plumes of smoke billowing out over a country field after a large fire broke out and rapidly spread through the site.

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Tears For Fears' Kent gig cancelled

Tears For Fears' Kent gig cancelled

A popular 80s band who were set to perform for the first time in three years at a Kent venue have cancelled their show.

Woman, 23, jailed after 'senseless' stabbing

Woman, 23, jailed after 'senseless' stabbing

A woman has been jailed after pleading guilty to stabbing a man and leaving him to suffer from his injuries.

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Staff members assaulted at town's Wetherspoon's

Staff members assaulted at town's Wetherspoon's

Police have released a CCTV image after two staff members were attacked at a popular pub.

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Four 'kidnap' charges over people trapped in lorry

Four 'kidnap' charges over people trapped in lorry

Four alleged kidnappers have been charged with modern slavery offences after police found two people trapped inside a lorry.

Political penalty shoot-out looms in Tory leadership battle

Political penalty shoot-out looms in Tory leadership battle

Our political editor Paul Francis gives his take on an extraordinary week in politics as the scrap to become the new Tory leader continues.

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Homes urged to join butterfly count to save under-threat species

Homes urged to join butterfly count to save under-threat species

Britons are being urged to join the Big Butterfly Count, which begins today, as part of efforts to help dwindling numbers.

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'Play streets' could see roads shut for children's games

'Play streets' could see roads shut for children's games

A proposal to introduce 'play streets' - closing roads regularly for a few hours so children can play in safety - is to get "serious consideration".

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Crossing to close as island's water returns

Crossing to close as island's water returns

Firefighters will remove equipment used to help during the water outage meaning the main route onto the island will be out of action.

Warning for drivers as extreme hot weather looms

Warning for drivers as extreme hot weather looms

Drivers on the roads during the extreme hot weather must keep an eye on engine temperatures, warns National Highways.

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