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'It's lovely, especially when you get a whiff of the smoke'

'It's lovely, especially when you get a whiff of the smoke'

The world's most famous steam locomotive – Flying Scotsman – made a rare excursion to Kent and our reporter was among the lucky passengers on board.

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First look inside The Range at former John Lewis

First look inside The Range at former John Lewis

The Range is preparing to open its doors for the first time today, filling a former John Lewis.

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Shopping centre evacuated over 'serious threat'

Shopping centre evacuated over 'serious threat'

Police ordered shoppers to leave a shopping centre after a "security alert" this afternoon.

Protests over P&O job cuts

Protests over P&O job cuts

Protesters have taken to the streets over P&O Ferries' shock decision to axe hundreds of jobs – and they've vowed to return tomorrow.

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Man with wrench arrested after mass brawl

Man with wrench arrested after mass brawl

Police are searching for four men after a large fight broke out in a Kent town centre.

'I genuinely thought I was going to die'

'I genuinely thought I was going to die'

A former Kent ambulance worker who has travelled to Ukraine to offer his help has described the moment his hotel was rocked by huge explosions.

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Mental health inpatient 'wouldn't have died if observation was increased'

Mental health inpatient 'wouldn't have died if observation was increased'

A rape victim who was found dead at a mental health hospital "wouldn't have died" if nurses increased observation, an inquest has heard.

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What should I do if I've got a P&O Ferries booking?

What should I do if I've got a P&O Ferries booking?

P&O Ferries has halted sailings and made staff redundant but what does that mean for customers who have paid to travel?

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Exclusive: Inside zoom call where P&O staff redundancies revealed

Exclusive: Inside zoom call where P&O staff redundancies revealed

KentOnline has seen the zoom call in which P&O staff were told they would all be losing their jobs after the company suffered losses of up to £200m.

£4 hand sanitiser among official Platinum Jubilee souvenirs

£4 hand sanitiser among official Platinum Jubilee souvenirs

Memorabilia to mark the Queen's Platinum Jubilee have gone on sale today including an official hand sanitiser costing £3.95.

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Live: Flying Scotsman tours Kent

Live: Flying Scotsman tours Kent

Hundreds of people have turned out to see a world famous locomotive arrive in the county for the first time in 50 years.

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'You have five minutes to get off the ship'

'You have five minutes to get off the ship'

P&O Ferries has dismissed its on-board crews in a major move which has enraged union bosses.

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Family of Anoosheh Ashoori ‘delighted’ following Iran release

Family of Anoosheh Ashoori ‘delighted’ following Iran release

The daughter of a British-Iranian man freed from Iran alongside Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe says the family can now rebuild its "rocked" foundations.

Schoolgirl hit by car

Schoolgirl hit by car

A young girl has been injured after being hit by a car on the way to school.

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Train operator hit by huge government fine

Train operator hit by huge government fine

The company which once operated the Southeastern train network has been hit hard in the pocket for financial irregularities.

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Man treated after fire destroys house boat

Man treated after fire destroys house boat

Emergency services are at the scene of a fire which has destroyed a boat moored on the River Medway.

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Days of cancelled ferry services leaves passengers stranded

Days of cancelled ferry services leaves passengers stranded

Passengers at the port terminal in Calais were left stranded after P&O services were suddenly cancelled.

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Three alleyways taped off by police

Three alleyways taped off by police

Officers stood guard at three alleyways – including two in a town centre – as part of a sexual assault investigation.

'Being called a DFL is an insult'

'Being called a DFL is an insult'

As one man claims to have been personally accused of pushing up house prices, we ask if Londoners moving to Kent are being unfairly maligned.

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Bus firm boss fears drive-thru gridlock

Bus firm boss fears drive-thru gridlock

Bus chiefs fear a new drive-thru restaurant in Canterbury will make traffic gridlock worse on a city road already blighted by congestion.

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Calls to catch thug who punched cat

Calls to catch thug who punched cat

The owner of a cat which was punched by a thug in a horrific attack, is calling on police to pursue an investigation.

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School pays tribute to 'fine young man'

School pays tribute to 'fine young man'

A community has paid tribute to Ryan Hughes one week after a body was found in the River Medway.

Sneak peek inside micropub in town's wonky shop

Sneak peek inside micropub in town's wonky shop

It's a dream come true for self-confessed real ale geek who is just about to open his own micropub at town's wonky shop and we take a peek inside.

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Boy-racers could be fined £1,000 under new rules

Boy-racers could be fined £1,000 under new rules

A town is aiming to tackle the issue of dangerous street racing and is seeking views on new powers to dish out hefty fines to culprits.

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Armed police called after reports of person carrying weapon

Armed police called after reports of person carrying weapon

Armed police were called and three people were arrested following reports of a person carrying a weapon.

Everything you need to know if you are thinking hosting Ukrainian refugee

Everything you need to know if you are thinking hosting Ukrainian refugee

More than 122,000 people already preparing to open their homes to Ukrainian families, so here is handy guide to how the new scheme works.

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'How has my daughter's abuser not been sent to prison?'

'How has my daughter's abuser not been sent to prison?'

The mother of a woman who was sexually assaulted as a child says they feel let down after her daughter's abuser escaped being sent to prison.

Air ambulance called to primary school

Air ambulance called to primary school

Emergency services have descended on a primary school following a medical incident involving a child.

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Hunt for arsonist after statue set on fire

Hunt for arsonist after statue set on fire

A statue outside council offices has been set on fire in a suspected arson attack.

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Dozens of 'stolen' sheep found two miles away on uni campus

Dozens of 'stolen' sheep found two miles away on uni campus

More than 40 pregnant sheep reportedly "stolen" from a field have been safely found two miles away on a university campus.

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